Archive for March 19th, 2009


E! Online
New Shows Suffer While ‘Idol’ Thrives
New York Times, United States
By BENJAMIN TOFF; Compiled by DAVE ITZKOFF With the combination of “American Idol” and “Lie to Me,” Fox easily outperformed its competitors on Wednesday. According to Nielsen’s estimates, 23.1 million viewers tuned in to the results edition of
TV Ratings: 'American Idol' powers another FOX win Zap2it.com
American Idol Burned By "Ring of Fire"? E! Online
Ratings: 'American Idol' wins Tuesday as St. Patrick's Day takes Entertainment Weekly
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - HitFix
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Reuters
Former employees file wage and hour suit against 'American Idol
Los Angeles Times, CA
By Richard Verrier Three former employees of Fremantle Media, producer of the hit Fox show "American Idol," are suing the company, alleging it deprived them of overtime pay and meal breaks required under state law. In a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles
"American Idol" producer hit with lawsuit Reuters
AMERICAN IDOLIDOL PRODUCTION COMPANY SUED BY FORMER EMPLOYEES Contactmusic.com
Ex-reality show workers sue production company International Herald Tribune
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FOXNews
Does President Obama watch American Idol?! Jay Leno drops the ball
Newsday, NY
American Idol came up, believe it or not, as President Barack Obama went on "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno, becoming the first sitting president to appear on a late-night talk show. Washington, DC “is a bit like ‘American idol’ except everybody’s
Video: Obama on Leno: What Are Risks, Rewards? The Associated Press
Obama goes on Leno to talk about economy, kids' dog San Jose Mercury News
Obama 'saves the US' on chat show The Press Association
The Business Insider - USA Today
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"American Idol" producer hit with lawsuit
Reuters
By James Hibberd LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – Former employees have filed a class-action lawsuit against "American Idol" producer FremantleMedia North America. The suit alleges that the company systematically overworked employees without paying

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Newsday
'American Idol' contestants arrive in Detroit
The Associated Press
DETROIT (AP) — The road to potential stardom for "American Idol" finalists led them to Motown's famed Hitsville USA. The contestants on the popular Fox singing competition came to Studio A — the room at the Motown Historical Museum that once served as
American Idol finalists visit Motown Newsday
'American Idol' finalists visit Motown Museum The Detroit News
'American Idol' Top 10 in Motown; Matt Giraud, Anoop Desai, Lil MLive.com
myfoxny.com - Newsday
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China Daily
Arts, Briefly New Shows Suffer While ‘Idol’ Thrives
New York Times, United States
By BENJAMIN TOFF; Compiled by DAVE ITZKOFF With the combination of “American Idol” and “Lie to Me,” Fox easily outperformed its competitors on Wednesday. According to Nielsen’s estimates, 23.1 million viewers tuned in to the results edition of
TV Ratings: 'American Idol' powers another FOX win Zap2it.com
Ratings: 'American Idol' leads Wednesday as ABC dramas suffer Entertainment Weekly
American Idol Burned By "Ring of Fire"? E! Online
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - New York Times
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Rediff
He struck gold with American Idol, and Simon Cowell gets richer
Times Online, UK
After the shooting of American Idol, Simon Cowell retreats to a car-park trailer, where it seems all the real business of America’s most popular television show is done, amid cigarette smoke, on or around the trailer’s patterned brown chairs.
American Idol's 'Most Improved' and 'Most Resilient' Contestants Associated Content
Michael Jackson to "American Idol?" Newsday
'American Idol': Chat with your fellow readers during 'Grand Ole Entertainment Weekly
MTV.com - Rediff
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E! Online
Ratings: 'American Idol' leads Wednesday as ABC dramas suffer
Entertainment Weekly
Last night's American Idol elimination performed its usual feat of sweeping Wednesday night. Meanwhile, ABC's new Portia de Rossi comedy Better Off Ted debuted to a decent 5.6 million, but the net's hour-longs took a dip: Life lost 20 percent of last
American Idol sends singers home SheKnows.com
Amerian Idol's George Huff Back; Portia de Rossi & Jay Harrington National Ledger
On Tonight: Better Off Without 'Ted,' New 'Lost' Hartford Courant
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E! Online
American Idol's Megan Joy Has a Porn Counterpart
E! Online
Maybe American Idol top 10-er Megan Joy Cockrey was too quick to lose her last name and go by just Megan Joy. See, there is another cute, young blonde who goes by the same first two names in the entertainment industry…the adult entertainment industry
On American Idol's Country Week, Megan Joy Sings "Walking After Associated Content
Corkrey beats flu and survives 'Idol' vote Deseret News
"American Idol" Top 11: Poor Megan Corkrey sings with the flu Seattle Times
My Fox 8 - Associated Content
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E! Online
'American Idol's' Alexis Grace is ready for the next stage
Los Angeles Times, CA
Do you think it's more tough being a girl on "American Idol"? No, I don't think they're prejudiced. It might be a little harder, but my thing is that if you're really good, you'll get the votes. How was the big goodbye dinner last night?
'American Idol' Loses Alexis Grace and Pesky Rumors of a Fix FOXNews
'American Idol' Recap: No Safe Passage Entertainment Weekly
'American Idol' Recap: Alexis Grace Edged Out Of Top 10 MTV.com
Newsday - The Associated Press
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