Archive for May 12th, 2009

Ratings: 'American Idol' results show tops its performance program
Entertainment Weekly
Fox's American Idol won last week's ratings race, as usual, but for the first time in five weeks, the Wednesday night results hour (23.6 million viewers) — which saw rocker chick Allison Iraheta sent home — bested Tuesday's performance episode (23.4

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'American Idol': Did Adam Lambert lose ground to Kris Allen and
San Jose Mercury News,  USA
By Ardua Harris We got a hot one tonight on "American Idol"! Kris Allen, Adam Lambert and Danny Gokey all stepped up and made this a real contest. Yes, we all know Adam will make it into the finals (we fear riots if he doesn't), but who will seize that
Kris Allen Covers Kanye, Simon Feuds With Kara On 'American Idol' MTV.com
American Idol Top 3: Too close to call? The Star-Ledger – NJ.com
Ann Powers: Adam Lambert, Danny Gokey and Kris Allen state their Los Angeles Times
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"American Idol" Top 3: Adam Lambert belts out some Aerosmith
Seattle Times, United States
- The backup singers are too strong on this song too. But his voice is totally Steven Tyler-esque so this works pretty well. The screaming makes total sense on this song! – Overall impression: Again, not his best, but better than his first song of the

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Can Kris Allen Make It To The 'American Idol' Finale?
MTV.com
It'sa tight race to the “American Idol” finale finish line. There's no Syesha Mercado easy target here in season eight's top three. Nope, all three contestants have viable fanbases and oodles of talent. And after watching the top three perform judges'
American Idol Top 3: Too close to call? The Star-Ledger – NJ.com
Ann Powers: Adam Lambert, Danny Gokey and Kris Allen state their Los Angeles Times
Adam Lambert's 'One' is 'brilliant' for Simon on 'American Idol' Newsday
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Rival networks can learn from CBS' playbook
Los Angeles Times, CA
Most noteworthy is that CBS achieved this feat not on the back of a massive hit reality show, a la Fox's "American Idol" or ABC's "Dancing With the Stars," but rather with an established lineup of comedies and crime dramas such as "Two and a Half Men"
'Idol' tops TV ratings competition Variety
Tuesday Ratings: 'Idol' Easily Lifts Fox to First Place Again New York Times Blogs
CBS, Only Net to Improve Ratings, Wins No. 1 Slot in Total Viewers Media Buyer Planner
Contactmusic.com - The TV Guy
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Brandweek Magazine
American Idol: premium branded entertainment and product placements
Product Placement News, NV
While there is only one American Idol for each season, there are several winners behind the curtains—the show's sponsors. The renowned show has maintained strong ties with three big name brands: Coca-Cola, Ford, and AT&T. Those brands have capitalized
The legend of American Idol: Fewer viewers but way more profit New York Daily News
Billboard.biz Q&A: 'American Idol' Creator Simon Fuller Billboard Business News
Top 5 worst American Idol auditions Watch This Now
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"American Idol" Top 3: Did Kris Allen "hit a bum note"?
Seattle Times, United States
- Although he seems to be too nasal at times, he's doing the song justice. He really hit the high notes and the crowd really loved him. – Randy Jackson: "This is the kind of artist you could be. Nice, very nice." – Kara DioGuardi: "I think it was a

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American Idol 8, May 12 Recap: I Already Know How This Thing Go
Foxes on Idol
by Jenn Brasler — 05/13/2009 For weeks, Paula has been saying that we'll have an Adam/Danny final two, and many Idol watchers believe her. Of course, that leaves Kris out in the cold. Can he change both the voters' and the judges' minds?
Kris Allen may need to 'Apologize' to One Republic? Newsday
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Newsday
"American Idol" Top 3: Danny Gokey gets his groove on
Seattle Times, United States
First up tonight is Danny Gokey singing the judges' choice, Terrance Trent D'arby's "Dance Little Sister." – Song's gotta nice beat, but the background singers are overpowering him on the chorus! – Overall impression: It was pretty mediocre,
'American Idol 8': The final 3's Tuesday night performances Knoxville News Sentinel
Danny Gokey holds 'vocal master class' with 'You Are So Beautiful Newsday
Danny Gokey Terence Trent D'Arby Dance Little Sister Video: Danny Right TV
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E! Online
'American Idol': More judging, less singing!
Entertainment Weekly
Remember the good old days of American Idol, when Top 3 Night featured nine individual performances? Tonight, though, "the three amigos" were limited to two songs apiece, which allowed the production to focus on the things that really count: Simon and
Kris Allen Covers Kanye, Simon Feuds With Kara On 'American Idol' MTV.com
American Idol Top 3: Too close to call? The Star-Ledger – NJ.com
Adam Lambert's 'One' is 'brilliant' for Simon on 'American Idol' Newsday
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