American Idol American Idol is a American televised singing competition, which began its first season on June 11, 2002. Part of the Idol franchise, it originated from the reality program Pop Idol created by British entertainment executive Simon Fuller, which was first aired in 2001 in the United Kingdom. The program seeks to discover the greatest young singer in the country, through a series of nationwide auditions. The outcomes of the later stages of this competition are determined by public voting by phone. The format features three judges who critique the contestants' performances in order to facilitate the voting: record producer and bass player Randy Jackson; former pop star and choreographer Paula Abdul; and music executive Simon Cowell. The show is hosted by former children's game show emcee and television personality Ryan Seacrest; comedian Brian Dunkleman cohosted with Seacrest in season one. The American Idol band is led by Rickey Minor. The show usually airs on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
'American Idol' singer Adam Lambert in Rolling Stone: I'm gay (New York Daily News) In a revealing interview with Rolling Stone, "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert says, "I don't think it should be a surprise for anyone to hear that I'm gay.".
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MTV.com'American Idol' Exclusive!: Ellen and Simon are friendly, Ellen and Portia ...Entertainment WeeklyNormally, I would be coming to you live from inside the American Idol studio in a week's time, when the Top 12 contestants enter the gaping maw that is the ...Eight chicks perform on 'American Idol'Washington Post (blog)American Idol: A Place Holder Departs?New York Times (blog)'American Idol' recap: Top 8 girls perform, as judges push for their favoritesThe Star-Ledger - NJ.comFoxes on Idol -Seattle Post Intelligencer -MTV.comall 284 news articles »
MTV.com'American Idol' Exclusive!: Ellen and Simon are friendly, Ellen and Portia ...Entertainment WeeklyNormally, I would be coming to you live from inside the American Idol studio in a week's time, when the Top 12 contestants enter the gaping maw that is the ...Eight chicks perform on 'American Idol'Washington Post (blog)American Idol: A Place Holder Departs?New York Times (blog)'American Idol' recap: Top 8 girls perform, as judges push for their favoritesThe Star-Ledger - NJ.comFoxes on Idol -Seattle Post Intelligencer -MTV.comall 284 news articles » "American Idol" winner Kris Allen signs record deal (Reuters via Yahoo! News) Kris Allen, winner of U.S. TV's top-rated singing contest "American Idol," has signed a record deal with producer 19 Recordings, and his debut album is expected to be released this coming fall through Jive Records.
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American Idol's Adam Lambert signs to 19 (USA Today) 19 Recordings has now signed the top two finishers from this season's American Idol. Adam Lambert's album is due this fall.
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Sydney Morning HeraldNow Simon Cowell gets a kiss from American Idol judge Ellen DeGeneresDaily Mail... fiancée Mezhgan Hussainy on Monday, Simon Cowell was given another smacker on the lips last night - from his fellow American Idol judge Ellen DeGeneres. ...Crystal Bowersox is the one to beat on 'American Idol,' Simon saysNewsday (subscription)Simon Cowell & Crystal Bowersox American Idol EndorsementRightFielders Women in SportsSimon Cowell reiterates Crystal Bowersox as 'American Idol' frontrunnerReality TV WorldGather.com -ABC News -Wonderwallall 297 news articles »
Sydney Morning HeraldNow Simon Cowell gets a kiss from American Idol judge Ellen DeGeneresDaily Mail... fiancée Mezhgan Hussainy on Monday, Simon Cowell was given another smacker on the lips last night - from his fellow American Idol judge Ellen DeGeneres. ...Crystal Bowersox is the one to beat on 'American Idol,' Simon saysNewsday (subscription)Simon Cowell & Crystal Bowersox American Idol EndorsementRightFielders Women in SportsSimon Cowell reiterates Crystal Bowersox as 'American Idol' frontrunnerReality TV WorldGather.com -ABC News -Wonderwallall 297 news articles » American Idol's Lambert: I'm gay (New Haven Register) NEW YORK ? "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert has landed the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, where he talks about sex, drugs and his "Idol" experiences.
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Washington PostL.A. man pleads no contest to stalking 'Idol' host Ryan SeacrestLos Angeles Times (blog)A 25-year-old Los Angeles man pleaded no contest Tuesday to felony stalking of "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest. As part of his plea agreement, ...'American Idol:' Ryan Seacrest stalker Chidi Uzomah pleads no contestExaminer.com'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest's stalker Chidi Uzomah pleads no contestZap2it.com (blog)Ryan Seacrest Stalker is ArrestedRightFielders Women in SportsTMZ.com (blog) -Thaindian.com -In Entertainment (blog)all 171 news articles »
Washington PostL.A. man pleads no contest to stalking 'Idol' host Ryan SeacrestLos Angeles Times (blog)A 25-year-old Los Angeles man pleaded no contest Tuesday to felony stalking of "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest. As part of his plea agreement, ...'American Idol:' Ryan Seacrest stalker Chidi Uzomah pleads no contestExaminer.com'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest's stalker Chidi Uzomah pleads no contestZap2it.com (blog)Ryan Seacrest Stalker is ArrestedRightFielders Women in SportsTMZ.com (blog) -Thaindian.com -In Entertainment (blog)all 171 news articles » 'American Idol' eighth-season champion Kris Allen inks record deal (Reality TV World) American Idol eighth-season champ Kris Allen has signed a recording contract with 19 Recordings/Jive Records and is set to start working on his debut album, which is currently scheduled to drop this fall.
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'Idol'judges didn't like what Katie didWaterbury Republican AmericanStevens kicked off the "American Idol" broadcast with "Breakaway" from the Clarkson album of the same name. Tuesday's performance was perhaps the biggest ...Katie Stevens can't quite find her voice on 'American Idol'Newsday (subscription)Katie Stevens Can't Break Away from 'American Idol' CriticismHartford CourantHow did Katie Stevens do on "American Idol?"Poughkeepsie JournalPoughkeepsie Journal -Waterbury Republican American -Waterbury Republican Americanall 18 news articles »
"American Idol" Kris Allen signs with jive records (China Daily) Just weeks after being crowned this season's American Idol, Kris Allen has inked a deal with 19 Entertainment and Jive Records to release his debut album this fall.
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Foxes on IdolAmerican Idol's Eliminated Contestants Sound OffPeople MagazineBefore the women of Idol's Sweet 16 take the stage Tuesday night, hoping to make the top 12, the four contestants to get the boot last week ? Michelle ...Fallen Idol: Haeley Vaughn (American Idol Exit Interview)PopStar.com Celebrity NewsAmerican Idol 9 ? Why Haeley LostFoxes on IdolOusted 'American Idol' Haeley Vaughn: I'd love to work with DisneyReality TV WorldBetUs.com -Wonderwall -BuddyTVall 16 news articles »
Foxes on IdolAmerican Idol's Eliminated Contestants Sound OffPeople MagazineBefore the women of Idol's Sweet 16 take the stage Tuesday night, hoping to make the top 12, the four contestants to get the boot last week ? Michelle ...Fallen Idol: Haeley Vaughn (American Idol Exit Interview)PopStar.com Celebrity NewsAmerican Idol 9 ? Why Haeley LostFoxes on IdolOusted 'American Idol' Haeley Vaughn: I'd love to work with DisneyReality TV WorldBetUs.com -Wonderwall -BuddyTVall 16 news articles » 'American Idol' eighth-season winner Kris Allen signs record deal (Reality TV World) 19 Recordings has signed "American Idol" winner Kris Allen, and his recordings have been licensed to Jive Records, the music labels said Monday. "Kris won the hearts of millions of Americans with his soulful voice, good looks and gracious demeanor," Simon Fuller -- creator and executive producer of "American Idol," and founder and chief executive officer of 19 Entertainment -- said in a statement.
Katelyn Epperly sings Carole King's 'I Feel The Earth Move' on 'American Idol' - DesMoinesRegister.com (blog) ![](http://="http://nt2.ggpht.com/news/tbn/tsaDCZDCEiO3rM/6.jpg")
USA TodayKatelyn Epperly sings Carole King's 'I Feel The Earth Move' on 'American Idol'DesMoinesRegister.com (blog)AMERICAN IDOL: TOP 16: Katelyn Epperly performs in front of the judges on AMERICAN DOL airing Tuesday, March 9 on FOX. (Frank Micelotta/ FOX) West Des ...Katelyn Epperly 'doesn't seem like she's competing' on 'American Idol'Newsday (subscription)It's Katelyn, and then everyone elseChicago Sun-Timesall 5 news articles »
USA TodayKatelyn Epperly sings Carole King's 'I Feel The Earth Move' on 'American Idol'DesMoinesRegister.com (blog)AMERICAN IDOL: TOP 16: Katelyn Epperly performs in front of the judges on AMERICAN DOL airing Tuesday, March 9 on FOX. (Frank Micelotta/ FOX) West Des ...Katelyn Epperly 'doesn't seem like she's competing' on 'American Idol'Newsday (subscription)It's Katelyn, and then everyone elseChicago Sun-Timesall 5 news articles » 'American Idol' Winner Kris Allen Inks Record Deal With 19, Jive (Billboard) It was inevitable, but now it?s official ? Kris Allen has signed a record deal with 19 Recordings/Jive Records just weeks after winning the eighth season of ?American Idol,? 19 Entertainment announced today. The singer?s debut album is slated for release in the fall.
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USA TodaySiobhan Magnus turns up the heatBoston HeraldBy Bill Burke / Eye on our 'Idol' The Bay State singer who keeps surprising ?American Idol's? judges may have secured herself a coveted spot among the shows ...Siobhan Magnus nearly brings down the house on 'American Idol'Newsday (subscription)"American Idol" star Siobhan Magnus is a Galway girl by rootsIrish Central'American Idol' allyCape Cod TimesIrish Centralall 11 news articles »
USA TodaySiobhan Magnus turns up the heatBoston HeraldBy Bill Burke / Eye on our 'Idol' The Bay State singer who keeps surprising ?American Idol's? judges may have secured herself a coveted spot among the shows ...Siobhan Magnus nearly brings down the house on 'American Idol'Newsday (subscription)"American Idol" star Siobhan Magnus is a Galway girl by rootsIrish Central'American Idol' allyCape Cod TimesIrish Centralall 11 news articles » 'American Idol' Champ Kris Allen's Album Due This Fall (MTV Music Television) "American Idol" winner Kris Allen formally signed a deal with Jive Records and announced that his debut album will be out in late fall 2009.
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USA TodayBlake Lewis: 'Captivated' by Didi Benami's 'Rhiannon'USA TodayLast night American Idol opened up on the judges: Ellen was cuddling with Simon for a couple laughs. It was nice to watch him squirm a little. ...Didi Benami wins over the judges that matter on 'American Idol'Newsday (subscription)Idol: Didi wants to be Stevie NicksInlandSoCal.com (blog)all 5 news articles »
USA TodayBlake Lewis: 'Captivated' by Didi Benami's 'Rhiannon'USA TodayLast night American Idol opened up on the judges: Ellen was cuddling with Simon for a couple laughs. It was nice to watch him squirm a little. ...Didi Benami wins over the judges that matter on 'American Idol'Newsday (subscription)Idol: Didi wants to be Stevie NicksInlandSoCal.com (blog)all 5 news articles » American Idol airplay: Kelly Clarkson stays on top; Kris Allen, Adam Lambert pick up spins (USA Today) Kelly Clarkson retains the two top spots on USA TODAY's American Idol airplay chart this week, as I Do Not Hook Up narrows the gap between it and My Life Would Suck Without You. The latest singles from Daughtry, David Cook, Jordin Sparks, Bucky Covington and Kellie Pickler also pick up spins, though Kellie drops one spot, from #3 to #4. The new ones from Taylor Hicks (Seven Mile Breakdown) and ...
Paige Miles makes the judges unhappy on 'American Idol' - Newsday (subscription) Paige Miles makes the judges unhappy on 'American Idol'Newsday (subscription)Paige Miles goes with "Smile" on "American Idol," it's powerful, compelling and hushed. You feel like you're going to miss something if you look away. ...and more »
Lacey Brown finds her groove on 'American Idol' - Newsday (subscription) Lacey Brown finds her groove on 'American Idol'Newsday (subscription)Lacey Brown up next on this speedy version of "American Idol," singing "The Story," sitting on the edge of the stage. She's really good, resplendent with ...and more »
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