Archive for March 12th, 2009


E! Online
Ratings Up as American Idol Mixes It Up
E! Online
American Idol switched up its rules; Fox fiddled with time slots; everybody, except, Jorge Nuñez and Jasmine Murray, won. Compared to last week, Idol, airing an hour later, at 9 pm, was up almost 2 million viewers (24.9 million, per preliminary Nielsen
Ratings: 'The Mentalist' repeat fares well against 'American Idol' Entertainment Weekly
Idol’ Outdraws ‘Loser’ New York Times
TV Ratings: FOX's 'American Idol' eliminates Wednesday competition HitFix
The TV Guy - Los Angeles Times
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Monsters and Critics.com
Brad Paisley, Randy Travis, Carrie Underwood to Sing on American Idol
CMT.com, TN
Brad Paisley, Randy Travis and Carrie Underwood will all take part in American Idol's Grand Ole Opry Week on Wednesday (March 18). Paisley will perform his new single, "Then," for the first time on national television.
Grand Ole Opry meets American Idol Country Standard Time
FOX Press Release: American Idol Voting Results TMR Zoo
Next Up for 'Idol' 11: Country Hartford Courant
NBC Dallas-Fort Worth - Country Weekly
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Reality Check: New 'Idol' Rule Gives Each Judge One Rescue
FOXNews
American Idol has a new rule to go with its new finalists. For the first time, on Tuesday, thirteen contestants instead of twelve hit the big stage to show American what they’re made of. On Wednesday they were back to see who would advance.

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This Year's 'Idol' Ringer
FOXNews
By Roger Friedman Last April, I told you that David Cook was the season’s ringer on American Idol. At the time, he had an independent album out, sold on amazon.com. You may recall that Cook went on to win the competition. This year, one “ringer” has
Cook makes the most of ‘Idol’ afterglow Buffalo News
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CTV.ca
'American Idol' Finalist Sings for Slain Friend
ABC News
By SHEILA MARIKAR The latest "American Idol" wildcard is Anoop "Noop Dog" Desai who is fast becoming a fan favorite with his cheerful appeal and moving story. Desai, "Idol's" amiable Indian-American contestant, cut through the competition Wednesday
Will 'American Idol' Phone-Number Snafu Sink Alexis Grace? MTV.com
'American Idol' recap: This Is Thriller Night! Entertainment Weekly
Reality Check: Two 'American Idol' Contestants Will Get the Boot FOXNews
Radar Online - Villanovan (subscription)
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E! Online
'American Idol': On the scene at the Top 13 results show
Entertainment Weekly
You'd think with both Kanye West and Kelly Clarkson (pictured) performing at last night's American Idol results show, the behind-the-scenes action would at least be marginally less enervating than the completely predictable voting outcome,
Kanye West gets American Idol shrieking with 'Heartless' Newsday
Kelly Clarkson American Idol Pregnancy Rumours MTV UK
American Idol Results Recap: 2 Eliminated, Kanye West Performs TransWorldNews (press release)
Newsday - Entertainment Weekly
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CTV.ca
'American Idol' Recap: Jasmine Murray, Jorge Nunez Out Despite New
MTV.com
By Gil Kaufman The major rules twist Simon Cowell promised on Tuesday night's "American Idol" was revealed right off the bat Wednesday night, but it wasn't enough to save two contestants from going home. Host Ryan Seacrest explained that the judges
Final Bows for Jorge and Jasmine on American Idol E! Online
'American Idol': Bye-bye Jasmine Murray and Jorge Nunez San Jose Mercury News
'American Idol': Predict tonight's elimination! Entertainment Weekly
Los Angeles Times - Baltimore Sun
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ABC News
"American Idol:" Why Change the Bloody Rules?
Newsday, NY
Why would – other than sheer anti-Democratic impulses that only a country beset by a crusty monarchy could come up with – did "Idol" change the rule? 1.) They don't trust you, the viewer. Leave it to the voter, they seem to think, and they'll keep
'Idol' Finalist Sings for Slain Friend ABC News
'American Idol' recap: This Is Thriller Night! Entertainment Weekly
Reality Check: Two 'American Idol' Contestants Will Get the Boot FOXNews
MLive.com - MTV.com
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National Post
New "Idol' judges" veto divides fans
Washington Post, United States
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A rule change giving "American Idol" judges the power of veto for the first time in the talent show's seven-year history divided fans and TV critics on Thursday, with some calling it "un-American". The "Judges' Save", announced
Dancing quicksteps towards Idol's ratings crown Reuters
'American Idol' cares about boosting its ratings – what else is new? Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Idol’ Outdraws ‘Loser’ New York Times
Entertainment Weekly - Los Angeles Times
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Reuters
Dancing quicksteps towards Idol's ratings crown
Washington Post, United States
1 talent show "American Idol" this week, posing a threat to the jewel in Fox's ratings crown for the first time in six years. The eighth season premiere of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" on Monday drew the largest opening audience ever for the four
Lil Kim's 'Dancing With Stars' Footwork Scores Record Ratings Singersroom News
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