Archive for May 17th, 2009


Telegraph.co.uk
Europe crowns its own idol, Alexander Rybak of Norway
Seattle Times, United States
One of the oldest "American Idol"-style talent shows, the Eurovision song contest, happens every spring in Europe. This year 42 countries submitted entries. The final for this year's contest was held last night in Moscow and the winner by a landslide
Video: Britain's Eurovision hopes are dashed again ITN NEWS
Eurovision Competition Delivers Music, Politics findingDulcinea
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Islamic Idol: Music spreading message of faith
Fresno Bee, CA
The singer is a contestant on a new Islamic version of "American Idol," launched to promote and drum up talent for one of the Arab world's newest Islamic pop music video channels. AP Photo – In this photo taken Friday, April 17, 2009, a contestant

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The Associated Press
Islamic Idol: Music spreading message of faith
The Associated Press
The singer is a contestant on a new Islamic version of "American Idol," launched to promote and drum up talent for one of the Arab world's newest Islamic pop music video channels. The satellite station, 4shbab — Arabic for "For the Youth" — is the

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ABC News
FACTBOX-'American Idol' still most-watched US TV show
Reuters
LOS ANGELES, May 17 (Reuters) – US television talent show "American Idol," in which viewers choose the nation's next pop star, reaches its eighth season climax this week with a finale between musical theater performer Adam Lambert, 27, and guitar- and
EW's top pick of the week: season finale of "American Idol" CNN
American Idol Adam Lambert disses National Anthem Examiner.com
Seacrest: 'Idol' Could Be Due for Big Changes Broadcasting & Cable
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Clouds on horizon for "American Idol" juggernaut?
Reuters
By Alex Dobuzinskis LOS ANGELES, May 17 (Reuters) – "American Idol" reaches its climax this week, still ruling the roost on US television after eight seasons, but the battle of the songsters faces declining audiences and limits to its viewer-driven
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Best bets: New 'American Idol' is crowned
msnbc.com
"American Idol" will crown a new king — can it be anyone but Adam Lambert? Tune in to see. If dancing is more your thing, "Dancing With the Stars" also crowns a new champ this week. But dance fans can continue to get their fix with the beginning of "So
'Idol' could learn from 'Dancing' Detroit Free Press
Gonzo's Guide: We'll need a breather after all this week's action The Grand Rapids Press – MLive.com
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Examiner.com
Idol contestants meet Ruben Studdard
Boston Herald, United States
The show also included two other American Idol alums, 2003 contestant Frenchie Davis and 2003 top five finalist Trenyce Cobbins. After taking in the soulful, high-energy musical revue, the contestants, several parents and New Bedford Idol organizers
Then and Now: American Idol moments and where are they now? Examiner.com
Bob Davis: 'American Idol' vs. Alabama idle Anniston Star (subscription)
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The Grand Rapids Press – MLive.com
Flint native, former American Idol contestant LaKisha Jones
The Grand Rapids Press – MLive.com, MI
by John Gonzalez | The Grand Rapids Press It seems like only yesterday Flint native LaKisha Jones was a contestant on "American Idol," getting rave reviews from judges and making it to the Top 4. She turned heads on season 6 with her powerful rendition

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Examiner.com
Then and Now: American Idol moments and where are they now?
Examiner.com
With absolutely no shame, I have defended my fascination with American Idol to friends, colleagues, and family. Sure it's entertaining, but musically it's nothing special. Honestly, how many of the performances and contestants will you really remember

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'Idol' could learn from 'Dancing'
Detroit Free Press, United States
By JULIE HINDS • FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER • May 17, 2009 In what could be an official sign of aging, I'm enjoying "Dancing with the Stars" more than "American Idol" this season. When I started watching "Dancing" years ago, I was skeptical of its

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