Archive for April 1st, 2009

"Repulsive" Osbournes Reloaded Repels Idol Fans?
E! Online
Gifted with an American Idol lead-in, but left in a tough time slot, nonetheless, Reloaded won some, and lost some—mostly Idol viewers. Oh, and the headline writer who called the banned-in-Panama City show "repulsive, repellent [and] ridiculous.
TV Ratings: 'American Idol' downloads Tuesday win for FOX HitFix
'Osbournes' So Bad, It's Must-Flee TV Washington Post
TV ratings: FOX wins Tuesday, no thanks to 'Osbournes' Zap2it.com
The TV Guy - Variety
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HitFix
Ratings: 'American Idol' wins Tuesday, 'Cupid' shows promise
Entertainment Weekly
Fox's American Idol continued its season 8 ratings roller-coaster ride Tuesday night, averaging 23.5 million viewers for 90 minutes of performances and painful critiques. That's down 10 percent from last week's special Wednesday airing.
TV Ratings: 'American Idol' downloads Tuesday win for FOX HitFix
TV ratings: FOX wins Tuesday, no thanks to 'Osbournes' Zap2it.com
"American Idol" boosts Fox, but "Osbournes: Reloaded" tanks; CBS The TV Guy
Hollywood Reporter - The Associated Press
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Access Hollywood
American Idol: Michael Sarver Hoping For A Career Change
Reality TV Magazine, AZ
Texan Michael Sarver was eliminated last week from American Idol when his rendition of the Motown song Ain’t To Proud To Beg did not please the judges… or America. It is no secret that Michael is a hardworking, family guy who won over the hearts of
Michael Sarver eliminated on ‘American Idol’s’ Motown week Manila Bulletin
VIDEO: Michael Advises Remaining Finalists to "Ignore" Simon's Snark Seattle Post Intelligencer
American Idol 8: Michael Sarver Bids Goodbye to the Oil Rig BuddyTV
Foxes on Idol - USA Today
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Rediff
The Lowdown on Last Night's American Idol
Huffington Post, NY
Surrounded by the idol fans, Matt proved he is a true artist. I mean, this guy has it going on. I was shocked by the judge's comments. Shocked! What? I really felt satisfied as a viewer and I hope America is on his side this week.
'American Idol': Anoop among elite eight The Herald-Sun
American Idol Top 9: Anoop Desai Takes a Step Back with 'Caught Up' Associated Content
"American Idol" Top 9: Anoop Desai gets mixed reviews Seattle Times
Rediff - Phoenix New Times
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CharlotteObserver.com
Kimberly Caldwell's Lowdown On Last Nights "American Idol"
Huffington Post, NY
Surrounded by the idol fans, Matt proved he is a true artist. I mean, this guy has it going on. I was shocked by the judge's comments. Shocked! What? I really felt satisfied as a viewer and I hope America is on his side this week.
American Idol Top 9: Anoop Desai Takes a Step Back with 'Caught Up' Associated Content
"American Idol" Top 9: Anoop Desai gets mixed reviews Seattle Times
American Idol Top 9: 3 Pianos, 1 Guitar, And a Heaping Plate of Phoenix New Times
CharlotteObserver.com - The Press Association
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Newsday
American Idol Top 9: Anoop Desai Takes a Step Back with 'Caught Up'
Associated Content, CO
With the pantheon that was at his disposal during download week, Anoop Desai chose Usher's "Caught Up" on the March 31 American Idol show and it was an unfortunate choice. Try as he might he couldn't deliver. Anoop Desai ended up sounding like a glee
"American Idol" Top 9: Anoop Desai gets mixed reviews Seattle Times
American Idol Top 9: 3 Pianos, 1 Guitar, And a Heaping Plate of Phoenix New Times
An idol for Chapel Hill's 'Idol' contestant CharlotteObserver.com
The Press Association - Associated Content
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Variety
TV Ratings: 'American Idol' downloads Tuesday win for FOX
HitFix, CA
By Daniel Fienberg Despite a confusing theme — Popular itunes Downloads, whatever that means — "American Idol" was predictably dominant on Tuesday night. The return of "The Osbournes"? Not-so-dominant. Among adults 18-49, FOX averaged a 7.5 rating on
TV ratings: FOX wins Tuesday, no thanks to 'Osbournes' Zap2it.com
Fox leading March sweep Hollywood Reporter
Prime-time games big in Nielsen ratings The Associated Press
Variety - Radio Business Report
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E! Online
'Play That Funky Music': The Story Behind Adam Lambert's 'American
MTV.com
When the front-running "American Idol" musical-theater howler announced his decision to resurrect the 1976 disco funk hit "Play That Funky Music" by Wild Cherry on Tuesday night, judge Randy Jackson said he was a bit concerned given the song's long
American Idol Behind the Scenes: Neil Patrick Harris & Adam E! Online
"American Idol" Top 9: Adam Lambert gets funky Seattle Times
Adam Lambert tears the house down on American Idol Examiner.com
Seacoastonline.com - The Hollywood Gossip
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MTV.com
'Ain't No Sunshine': The Story Behind Kris Allen's 'Idol' Cover
MTV.com
Now, you can add "American Idol" contestant Kris Allen to the list. On a night when the nine finalists could choose any song from a list of the most popular itunes downloads, Allen went with Withers' Grammy-winning 1971 smash, "Ain't No Sunshine," a
Kris Allen Kills on American Idol Associated Content
"American Idol" Top 9: Kris Allen wins raves for "Ain't No Sunshine" Seattle Times
American Idol – Karaoke Night TheInsider.com
Hilton Head Island Packet - Chicago Sun-Times
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ABC News
Fashion bomb: Style trumps song for 'Idol' hopeful
Chicago Sun-Times, United States
BY MISHA DAVENPORT Staff Reporter It felt more like “What Not to Wear” for a moment on Tuesday night’s “American Idol.” Many of the remaining nine contestants were criticized for their song choice on a night in which the ‘popular downloaded songs’
"American Idol" Top 9: Allison Iraheta's look makes impression Seattle Times
Vast song choice trips up some ‘Idols msnbc.com
`Idol' judges distracted by Iraheta's funky outfit The Associated Press
Examiner.com - Radar Online
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