Archive for June 5th, 2009

Ratings for 'Idol' Don't Translate Into Emmys Glory
New York Times, United States
More Photos > IT is no overstatement to say that “American Idol,” the Fox hit that has been the nation's most-watched series for six years running, has changed the face of broadcast television. Rival networks have imitated “American Idol,” creating

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Looking for a Star, With a 3-Year Delay
New York Times, United States
By MIKE HALE The idea Andrew Lloyd Webber had in 2006 was simple: apply the “Pop Idol”/“American Idol” formula to casting the lead in a musical. Contestants in London intensely practicing to become the solution to the composer Andrew Lloyd Webber's

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The Associated Press
'American Idol' Kris Allen to sing national anthem at Lakers game
Los Angeles Times, CA
"American Idol" 2009 winner Kris Allen will sing the national anthem Sunday at Staples Center before Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Lakers and the Orlando Magic. Allen, an upset winner over San Diego's Adam Lambert, admits he is not a Laker fan
'Idol' winner Kris Allen to perform at NBA finals The Associated Press
Kris Allen to Sing National Anthem at NBA Finals OK! Magazine
Kris Allen is performing at Walmart's shareholders meeting today Ear Sucker
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The Inquisitr
Is American Idol Star Adam Lambert a Diva?
HispanicBusiness.com, CA
The American Idol runner-up apparently is getting a bad reputation among Hollywood's elite, if you believe MSNBC.com. Lambert is allegedly "rude to everyone–from fans right down to the lighting folks," according to an MSNBC.com source.
Adam Lambert 'Glamberites' Speak Out On The Demise Of 'American Idol' Starpulse.com
Adam Lambert Diva Charge! American Idol Runner-Up Attitude Criticized National Ledger
No life after Adam Lambert for 'Idol'? Kansas City Star
People Magazine - The Gossip Girls
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CharlotteObserver.com
'Idol' winner Kris Allen to perform at NBA finals
The Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — "American Idol" winner Kris Allen is taking part in a fiercely contested competition watched by millions, but this time, he'll have nothing to do with the outcome. Allen is scheduled to sing the national anthem Sunday before Game 2 of
Kris Allen is performing at Walmart's shareholders meeting today Ear Sucker
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Allison Iraheta Dishes About 'American Idol' and Simon Cowell
TheInsider.com, CA
Most of America was shocked when Allison Iraheta was sent packing this week on American Idol. But Allison herself knew it was coming. Here she shares about her time on the show, the critiques she received, and why she knew it was her time.

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Newsday
'American Idol' without Paula Abdul? David Letterman says beware
Newsday, NY
"American Idol" judge Paula Abdul was on David Letterman last night, and the guy I think is one of the best interviewers in TV was "grilling" her about whether she's going to be back on "Idol." US magazine has the quotes — Paula apparently told Dave
Paula Abdul 'Not Sure' If She's Returning To 'American Idol' MTV.com
Paula Abdul not sure if American Idol is in her future Examiner.com
Paula Cops to Publicly Negotiating New Idol Deal; Plus Her Take on Seattle Post Intelligencer
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Wal-Mart CEO: 'Our customers will stay with us'
CNNMoney.com
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — With Hannah Montana and the newest American Idol in the house, Wal-Mart's CEO touted the retailer's improved performance at the annual shareholder meeting Friday, saying he expects new customers to stick around even after the
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Kris Allen, Smokey Robinson, perform at Wal-Mart WXVT
Wal-Mart Hosts Party, Not an Annual Meeting TheStreet.com
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MTV.com
Paula Abdul 'Not Sure' If She's Returning To 'American Idol'
MTV.com
By Eric Ditzian Auditions for the ninth season of "American Idol" are getting set to begin on June 14 in Boston, at which point tens of thousands of sweet-voiced signers and publicity-desperate oddballs will begin lining up for a shot at stardom.
Paula Abdul Uncertain About Whether She'll Return to American Idol Us Magazine
Paula Calls Simon's Bluff, Confirms His Return to Idol E! Online
Paula Abdul Uncertain About Her Future on American Idol Showbiz Spy
Entertainment Weekly - Digital Spy
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Lynyrd Skynyrd, ex-'Idols' to play state fair grandstand this year
Urbana/Champaign News-Gazette, IL
14, with Rock 'n' Roll Hall-of-Famers Lynyrd Skynyrd. Bo Bice, a former runner-up on American Idol, will open the show. Former Idol champion and pop-rock star Kelly Clarkson and special guest Eric Hutchinson take the grandstand stage Aug. 15. On Aug.
Fair to start walk-up sales of concert tickets KWQC 6
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