Archive for April 28th, 2009

'American Idol': The Rat Pack, done right
USA Today
By Michael Becker, Fox By Brian Mansfield, Special for USA TODAY With no members of the original Rat Pack still living, American Idol brought in Jamie Foxx Tuesday night to mentor its final five contestants in the way of the Great American Songbook.

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Boston Globe
'American Idol' sweats to the oldies as young viewers flee
Los Angeles Times, CA
On last Wednesday's "American Idol," disco artist Thelma Houston strutted her stuff onstage. It was hardly a ploy designed to boost ratings among the youngsters, since Houston happens to be 65 years old. But given the trends affecting the overall
For many, her blog makes 'Idol' complete Boston Globe
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CharlotteObserver.com
On with the “Idol” live-blogging!
MTV.com
This…is “American Idol” (live-blog.) 8:01 pm – Woah, Seacrest is a heavy-walker. It sounded like an elephant walked down the stairs. 8:02 pm – Ricky Minor and the band began playing while the judges were introduced. Also, Paula taped two giant red gift
American Idol 8: Which Idol Will Fall Ninth? Foxes on Idol
Gambling On American Idol Coming Down To The Male Vocalists Casino Gambling Web
American Idol Top 5 Perform – Blogging Live! Beliefnet.com
WZTV - Buzz Log
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'American Idol': Discuss 'Rat Pack' Night as it happens!
Entertainment Weekly
A heartfelt poem as we head into Top 5 performance night on American Idol. When you're done reading, head on down to the comments section below to discuss the Rat Pack Night shenanigans with your fellow readers. I'll be back at 9-ish with my first

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Newsday
American Idol is down to five
Houston Chronicle, United States
It's maximum-stress time on American Idol, when the remaining five singers — Adam Lambert, Kris Allen, Danny Gokey, Allison Iraheta and Matt “I-so-don't-belong-here” Giraud — will be whittled to four during tonight's elimination show.
Audrina Patridge On Friendship With 'American Idol' Star Adam Lambert MTV.com
American Idol psychics: Matt Giraud, Allison Iraheta can't sing Frank Newsday
Is Kris Allen an 'American Idol' game-changer? Read on USA Today
Baltimore Sun - Associated Content
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E! Online
Ratings: 'American Idol' continues to dominate the weekly rankings
Entertainment Weekly
Another week, another ratings win for American Idol. Fox's singing competition took the top two spots, drawing 24 million and 23.9 million viewers for its two episodes in the week ending April 20, the fourth straight week that the karaoke fest has won.
`Idol,' `Dancing' dominate prime-time ratings The Associated Press
`Idol,' `Dancing' top ratings, but CBS wins prime-time race again Daily Breeze
Is 'American Idol' bigger than Barack Obama? Economic Times
Variety - The Associated Press
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MiamiHerald.com
Ratings: 'American Idol' continues to dominate the weekly ratings
Entertainment Weekly
Another week, another ratings win for American Idol. Fox's singing competition took the top two spots, drawing 24 million and 23.9 million viewers for its two episodes in the week ending April 20, the fourth straight week that the karaoke fest has won.
`Idol,' `Dancing' dominate prime-time ratings The Associated Press
`Idol,' `Dancing' top ratings, but CBS wins prime-time race again Daily Breeze
Is 'American Idol' bigger than Barack Obama? Economic Times
The TV Guy - The Associated Press
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Daily Contributor
`Idol,' `Dancing' dominate prime-time ratings
The Associated Press
According to the Nielsen Media Research ratings, two nights each of "American Idol" and "Dancing With the Stars" were easily the most-watched programs. No scripted program on the broadcast networks could even crack 15 million viewers.
The latest cast-offs from American Idol visited Good Day NY on … myfoxny.com
`Idol,' `Dancing' top ratings, but CBS wins prime-time race again Daily Breeze
Is 'American Idol' bigger than Barack Obama? Economic Times
The TV Guy - Examiner.com
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Lil Rounds says `Idol' criticism cost her votes
WZTV, TN
NEW YORK (AP) — One-time "American Idol" favorite Lil Rounds of Memphis says the judges' harsh criticism was hard to take as she fell from grace during the competition. But she waited until the cameras stopped rolling to give in to her emotions.

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TVNZ
Quit? Kara DioGuardi is the one ‘American Idol' judge they should keep
Seacoastonline.com, NH
By Gina Carbone Kara DioGuardi has been a godsend for “American Idol.” In part for her insightful criticism — eg, “You've been every woman – every other woman but yourself” to Lil Rounds. In part for balancing out the estrogen/testosterone level.
Trying to end runovers, 'American Idol' shortchanged viewers New York Daily News
Portfolio magazine totes up 'American Idol's' fortune Los Angeles Times
You be the judge: Love 'em? hate 'em? 'American Idol' referees The Grand Rapids Press – MLive.com
Digital Spy - Contactmusic.com
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