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Dallas, TX – For the first time in American Idol history, an auditioner went into labor while waiting with 13,500 hopefuls for her chance to become the next singing superstar. On Monday, nine-months-pregnant Antoria Gillon arrived at Texas Stadium with hopes of becoming the next American Idol; however, as the time of her audition approached, she realized she was in labor. Determined not to miss her shot at fame, Gillon sang her heart out while in the midst of severe contractions. After completing the audition, she was taken to the Medical Center at Lancaster, where she gave birth to a healthy son — whom she named Jamil Labarron Idol McCowan. Baby Idol arrived early Tuesday morning and weighed 6lbs 7oz. Congratulations to Mother and Son!

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The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Board of Governors has voted to bestow its prestigious Governors Award jointly to American Idol’s "Idol Gives Back", it was announced today by Dick Askin, Chairman of the Television Academy.
The award, which salutes an individual, company or organization whose works stand out with the immediacy of current achievement, will be presented at the 2007 Creative Arts Emmy Awards. Hal Eisner, Chairman of the Governors Award Nominating Committee, oversaw the selection process.
The Governors Award is the Television Academys highest honor," said Askin. We salute these programs for harnessing the power of television to educate and inform viewers about two very significant issues that touch all of us. With ‘ Idol Gives Back,’ American Idol was able to take their audience and raise their awareness of impoverished children and also delivered millions of dollars to help ease their plight.
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While Justin Timberlake and Beyonce rounded up the most nominations for MTV’s 2007 Video Music Awards, two of American Idol’s own were recognized for their success on the music scene. Daughtry, fronted by Chris Daughtry, was nominated for Monster Single of the Year for the American Idol goodbye song, "Home." Carrie Underwood was yet again nominated for Best New Artist, despite the fact that her album was released two years ago. She’s got the benefit of experience while still giving the feeling that she is new on the scene…very impressive!
Congratulations to both Chris and Carrie!

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Katharine McPhee made the weatherman’s day when she showed up to St. Louis’s FOX 2 Studios and did an impromptu weather report. Watch the video to see her hilariously chaotic attempt at understanding the prompters in the studio! Watch Katharine’s very first interview with Americanidol.com!

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Carrie Underwood continues to make and break records on the Billboard charts. She has outlasted her competition to have the longest-running title among all of the songs that have peaked in 2007. "Before He Cheats" dips 13-16 in its 44th chart week. That breaks a tie from last week, as the Red Jump Suit Apparatus had a 43-week run with "Face Down," which peaked at No. 24 in April. In third place is John Mayer’s "Waiting on the World to Change," which remained on the Hot 100 for 40 weeks, peaking at No. 14 in March. Carrie will have to remain on the Hot 100 for another 19 weeks to own the record for the longest-running song of the 21st century. The current champ is "You and Me" by Lifehouse with a 62-week stay.
Watch our most recent interview with Carrie!

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Elliott Yamins story continues to grow just four months after the release of his self-titled debut CD. Wait For You, the first single from the album, moved up into the Top 5 this week and has also attained gold status. Elliotts CD is currently the #43 best selling album of all album released in 2007, a huge accomplishment considering the CD was only released in late March.
Elliott also entered the Billboard charts at #3, making him the highest new artist debut on an independent label in soundscan history. The CD also debuted at #1 on the Billboard Independent charts and #2 on the Billboard R&B charts. With upcoming appearances on The Bold And Beautiful, Lincoln Heights and a fall tour plan, Elliott has won over a new set of fans since his American Idol days.
Elliott was recently named National Spokesperson for the American Diabetes Association and has [...]

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