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Reality TV Expert to Release AMERICAN IDOL Novel 'Überstar'
by Caryn Robbins - February 27, 2013
Celebrated author and acclaimed reality-TV expert Vaughn Alaine-Marshall is releasing new American Idol novel Überstar - The Search For America's Next Hollywood Superstar this spring....
by Caryn Robbins - February 27, 2013
Celebrated author and acclaimed reality-TV expert Vaughn Alaine-Marshall is releasing new American Idol novel Überstar - The Search For America's Next Hollywood Superstar this spring....
Fox's THE FOLLOWING Ranks as Monday Night's Highest-Rated Drama
by Tyler Peterson - February 26, 2013
FOX's week was propelled by strong performances from THE FOLLOWING, BONES and AMERICAN IDOL which led the network to rank No. 2 for the week among all key demos....
by Tyler Peterson - February 26, 2013
FOX's week was propelled by strong performances from THE FOLLOWING, BONES and AMERICAN IDOL which led the network to rank No. 2 for the week among all key demos....
MTV's NIKKI & SARA LIVE Welcomes AMERICAN IDOL's Phillip Phillips Tonight
by TV News Desk - February 26, 2013
MTV's NIKKI & SARA LIVE welcome American Idol Season 11 winner and chart-topping artist, Phillip Phillips to their Times Square studio tonight, February 26 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT tape-delayed....
by TV News Desk - February 26, 2013
MTV's NIKKI & SARA LIVE welcome American Idol Season 11 winner and chart-topping artist, Phillip Phillips to their Times Square studio tonight, February 26 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT tape-delayed....
MTV's NIKKI & SARA LIVE to Welcome 'American Idol's Phillip Phillips, 2/26
by Caryn Robbins - February 22, 2013
MTV's NIKKI & SARA LIVE welcome American Idol Season 11 winner and chart-topping artist, Phillip Phillips to their Times Square studio on Tuesday, February 26 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT tape-delayed....
by Caryn Robbins - February 22, 2013
MTV's NIKKI & SARA LIVE welcome American Idol Season 11 winner and chart-topping artist, Phillip Phillips to their Times Square studio on Tuesday, February 26 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT tape-delayed....
IDOL Winner Phillip Phillips to Perform on MTV's NIKKI & SARA LIVE, 2/26
by Tyler Peterson - February 21, 2013
MTV's Nikki & Sara LIVE welcome American Idol Season 11 winner and chart-topping artist, Phillip Phillips to their Times Square studio on Tuesday, February 26 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT tape-delayed. Tune in as Nikki & Sara dish on the latest in pop culture, talk to Phillips about his new single Gon...
by Tyler Peterson - February 21, 2013
MTV's Nikki & Sara LIVE welcome American Idol Season 11 winner and chart-topping artist, Phillip Phillips to their Times Square studio on Tuesday, February 26 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT tape-delayed. Tune in as Nikki & Sara dish on the latest in pop culture, talk to Phillips about his new single Gon...
First Five Semifinalists Advance to the Top 20 on AMERICAN IDOL
by Tyler Peterson - February 21, 2013
Last night from Las Vegas, the first group of girl semifinalists performed on the stage of Cirque du Soleil's Beatles LOVE Theatre at The Mirage. After another round of intense deliberations, judges Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban announced the first five semifinalists who h...
by Tyler Peterson - February 21, 2013
Last night from Las Vegas, the first group of girl semifinalists performed on the stage of Cirque du Soleil's Beatles LOVE Theatre at The Mirage. After another round of intense deliberations, judges Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban announced the first five semifinalists who h...
Bon Jovi to Perform Live on AMERICAN IDOL, 3/14
by Caryn Robbins - February 20, 2013
World-renowned rock group Bon Jovi will perform their lead single “Because We Can” from the upcoming album, “What About Now” on AMERICAN IDOL Thursday, March 14 (8:00-9:00 PM live ET/ tape-delayed PT) on FOX....
by Caryn Robbins - February 20, 2013
World-renowned rock group Bon Jovi will perform their lead single “Because We Can” from the upcoming album, “What About Now” on AMERICAN IDOL Thursday, March 14 (8:00-9:00 PM live ET/ tape-delayed PT) on FOX....
FOX's BONES, THE FOLLOWING Rank as Top Dramas on Monday Night
by Caryn Robbins - February 20, 2013
On Monday, THE FOLLOWING and BONES were the two highest-rated dramas of the night among Adults 18-49. Wednesday's AMERICAN IDOL dominated the night and was the highest-rated program of the night in Adults 18-49, Total Viewers, Adults 18-34 and Teens....
by Caryn Robbins - February 20, 2013
On Monday, THE FOLLOWING and BONES were the two highest-rated dramas of the night among Adults 18-49. Wednesday's AMERICAN IDOL dominated the night and was the highest-rated program of the night in Adults 18-49, Total Viewers, Adults 18-34 and Teens....
AMERICAN IDOL Reveals Top 40 Semifinalists Heading to Vegas
by Caryn Robbins - February 15, 2013
The AMERICAN IDOL auditions came to a conclusion tonight as the judges' semifinalists picks were revealed. After intense deliberations, Mariah, Randy, Nicki and Keith have chosen the Top 40 contestants, who will now head to Las Vegas to perform on the stage of Cirque du Soleil's Beatles LOVE Theatre...
by Caryn Robbins - February 15, 2013
The AMERICAN IDOL auditions came to a conclusion tonight as the judges' semifinalists picks were revealed. After intense deliberations, Mariah, Randy, Nicki and Keith have chosen the Top 40 contestants, who will now head to Las Vegas to perform on the stage of Cirque du Soleil's Beatles LOVE Theatre...
'Shout' to Mark GLEE's 500th Musical Performance, 3/4
by Tyler Peterson - February 12, 2013
On Thursday, March 7, FOX rocks with an evening of music that kicks off with a special 90-minute episode of AMERICAN IDOL (8:00-9:30 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) when America's votes are tallied and the Season 12 finalists are revealed LIVE. Then, in a special extended prime, GLEE (9:30-10:30 PM ET/P...
by Tyler Peterson - February 12, 2013
On Thursday, March 7, FOX rocks with an evening of music that kicks off with a special 90-minute episode of AMERICAN IDOL (8:00-9:30 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) when America's votes are tallied and the Season 12 finalists are revealed LIVE. Then, in a special extended prime, GLEE (9:30-10:30 PM ET/P...
AMERICAN IDOL Highlights Strong Weekly Performances for FOX
by Caryn Robbins - February 12, 2013
FOX's week was highlighted by strong performances from AMERICAN IDOL, BONES, THE FOLLOWING, NEW GIRL, and THE MINDY PROJECT. AMERICAN IDOL has grown +2% among Adults 18-34 this season versus the same hours last season...
by Caryn Robbins - February 12, 2013
FOX's week was highlighted by strong performances from AMERICAN IDOL, BONES, THE FOLLOWING, NEW GIRL, and THE MINDY PROJECT. AMERICAN IDOL has grown +2% among Adults 18-34 this season versus the same hours last season...
VIDEO: Tensions Run High on Last Night's AMERICAN IDOL Hollywood Round
by Caryn Robbins - February 07, 2013
The guys were up first and tensions were running high during last night's AMERICAN IDOL Hollywood Round. This year, there was a twist thrown into the group competition - the producers decided the make-up of the groups without any input from contestants. Catch highlights from last night's show below!...
by Caryn Robbins - February 07, 2013
The guys were up first and tensions were running high during last night's AMERICAN IDOL Hollywood Round. This year, there was a twist thrown into the group competition - the producers decided the make-up of the groups without any input from contestants. Catch highlights from last night's show below!...
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - AMERICAN IDOL's Hollywood Rounds Begin Tonight on FOX!
by Caryn Robbins - February 06, 2013
After all is said and done in Hollywood, only 20 guys and 20 girls will make the cut. Will your favorite be one of them? Catch all of the action when AMERICAN IDOL's 'Hollywood Rounds' begin this Wednesday & Thursday 8/7c on FOX! Below, check out an all-new promo for the most intense Hollywood Round...
by Caryn Robbins - February 06, 2013
After all is said and done in Hollywood, only 20 guys and 20 girls will make the cut. Will your favorite be one of them? Catch all of the action when AMERICAN IDOL's 'Hollywood Rounds' begin this Wednesday & Thursday 8/7c on FOX! Below, check out an all-new promo for the most intense Hollywood Round...
AMERICAN IDOL App Officially Launches For iOS & Android Devices
by Caryn Robbins - January 30, 2013
AMERICAN IDOL launched an all-new app today with special features to be released over the season, providing IDOL fans access to show content and deep interactive and social experiences, as well as enhanced voting capabilities on their iOS and Android devices....
by Caryn Robbins - January 30, 2013
AMERICAN IDOL launched an all-new app today with special features to be released over the season, providing IDOL fans access to show content and deep interactive and social experiences, as well as enhanced voting capabilities on their iOS and Android devices....
FOX's AMERICAN IDOL Ranks as No. 1 of Week Across All Key Demos
by Caryn Robbins - January 29, 2013
AMERICAN IDOL ranked as the No. 1 program of the week across all key demos. In addition, BONES again posted its highest total viewers of the season. For the week, FOX ranked No. 1 among Adults 18-49, Adults 18-34 and Teens and was the No. 1 or No. 2 network among Adults 18-49 on all 7 nights....
by Caryn Robbins - January 29, 2013
AMERICAN IDOL ranked as the No. 1 program of the week across all key demos. In addition, BONES again posted its highest total viewers of the season. For the week, FOX ranked No. 1 among Adults 18-49, Adults 18-34 and Teens and was the No. 1 or No. 2 network among Adults 18-49 on all 7 nights....
VIDEO: Beauty Queen Hobbles Into AMERICAN IDOL Audition
by Caryn Robbins - January 25, 2013
Miss Greater Baton Rouge, Megan Miller, wobbled into her AMERICAN IDOL audition on crutches on last night's show filmed in Baton Rouge, Lousiana. In addition to her stellar performance, the judges applauded her determination and ambition and sent her through to the Hollywood round. Check out her aud...
by Caryn Robbins - January 25, 2013
Miss Greater Baton Rouge, Megan Miller, wobbled into her AMERICAN IDOL audition on crutches on last night's show filmed in Baton Rouge, Lousiana. In addition to her stellar performance, the judges applauded her determination and ambition and sent her through to the Hollywood round. Check out her aud...
VIDEO: IDOL Contestant Burnell Taylor Sings Stirring Rendition of 'I'm Here' from 'The Color Purple'
by Caryn Robbins - January 25, 2013
Mariah Carey was brought to tears last night when AMERICAN IDOL hopeful Burnell Taylor sang a stirring rendition of 'I'm Here,' from Broadway's The Color Purple. Burnell was the final contestant on last night's auditions from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Check out his performance below!...
by Caryn Robbins - January 25, 2013
Mariah Carey was brought to tears last night when AMERICAN IDOL hopeful Burnell Taylor sang a stirring rendition of 'I'm Here,' from Broadway's The Color Purple. Burnell was the final contestant on last night's auditions from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Check out his performance below!...
AMERICAN IDOL Producers to Live-Tweet This Week's Episodes
by Tyler Peterson - January 23, 2013
FOX announced today that the producers of American Idol, including Nigel Lythgoe, will live-tweet tonight's auditions in Charlotte, tomorrow's in Baton Rouge, LA....
by Tyler Peterson - January 23, 2013
FOX announced today that the producers of American Idol, including Nigel Lythgoe, will live-tweet tonight's auditions in Charlotte, tomorrow's in Baton Rouge, LA....
Last Night's AMERICAN IDOL Premiere Now Available On Demand
by Tyler Peterson - January 17, 2013
Fox has now made last night's much anticipated AMERICAN IDOL season 12 premiere available on demand. The episode will be available for one week for customers of AT&T U-verse, Cox, Mediacom, Optimum TV, Time Warner Cable, Verizon FiOS, Xbox, Xfinity and many more....
by Tyler Peterson - January 17, 2013
Fox has now made last night's much anticipated AMERICAN IDOL season 12 premiere available on demand. The episode will be available for one week for customers of AT&T U-verse, Cox, Mediacom, Optimum TV, Time Warner Cable, Verizon FiOS, Xbox, Xfinity and many more....
VIDEO: AMERICAN IDOL - NYC Auditions Recap!
by Caryn Robbins - January 17, 2013
Below, check out a recap of last night's New York City Auditions on the premiere episode of FOX's AMERICAN IDOL Season 12....
by Caryn Robbins - January 17, 2013
Below, check out a recap of last night's New York City Auditions on the premiere episode of FOX's AMERICAN IDOL Season 12....
Ford, Coca-Cola, and AT&T Return as Official Sponsors for 12th Season of AMERICAN IDOL
by Tyler Peterson - January 16, 2013
Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX); 19 Entertainment Ltd., a division of Core Media Group; and FremantleMedia North America today announced that Ford Motor Company, Coca-Cola and AT&T will return as official sponsors for the 12th season of AMERICAN IDOL....
by Tyler Peterson - January 16, 2013
Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX); 19 Entertainment Ltd., a division of Core Media Group; and FremantleMedia North America today announced that Ford Motor Company, Coca-Cola and AT&T will return as official sponsors for the 12th season of AMERICAN IDOL....
BWW Interviews: Nigel Lythgoe Reveals Big Changes for New Season of AMERICAN IDOL, Premiering Tonight!
by Caryn Robbins - January 16, 2013
AMERICAN IDOL executive producer Nigel Lythgoe spoke by phone about the long-running singing competition and revealed the big changes in store for the upcoming 12th season....
by Caryn Robbins - January 16, 2013
AMERICAN IDOL executive producer Nigel Lythgoe spoke by phone about the long-running singing competition and revealed the big changes in store for the upcoming 12th season....
AMERICAN IDOL's Hollie Cavanagh to Release Album in 2013
by Caryn Robbins - December 31, 2012
Digitalspy.com reports that AMERICAN IDOL contestant Hollie Cavanagh plans to release her first album in 2013. The fourth runner up, who has been working with Idol's Nathan Porter, is currently searching for a record label....
by Caryn Robbins - December 31, 2012
Digitalspy.com reports that AMERICAN IDOL contestant Hollie Cavanagh plans to release her first album in 2013. The fourth runner up, who has been working with Idol's Nathan Porter, is currently searching for a record label....
AMERICAN IDOL, Red Cross Announce Holiday Promotional Mall Tour; Former IDOL Contestants to Appear
by Tyler Peterson - December 14, 2012
AMERICAN IDOL is ringing in the holiday season with a gift just for you! From Tuesday, Dec. 18 - Monday, Dec. 24, AMERICAN IDOL will provide complimentary gift wrapping in local shopping centers in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas and Atlanta. At the festive stations, shoppers can have their p...
by Tyler Peterson - December 14, 2012
AMERICAN IDOL is ringing in the holiday season with a gift just for you! From Tuesday, Dec. 18 - Monday, Dec. 24, AMERICAN IDOL will provide complimentary gift wrapping in local shopping centers in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas and Atlanta. At the festive stations, shoppers can have their p...
Sneak Peek - Diana DeGarmo on TLC's BRIDES OF BEVERLY HILLS
by Caryn Robbins - November 30, 2012
American Idol contestants and HAIR co-stars Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo got engaged last spring on a live broadcast of FOX's American Idol. Now the love birds prepare for their June 1 nuptuals as they document the gown-choosing on the TLC reality series BRIDES OF Beverly Hills. Click here to get a s...
by Caryn Robbins - November 30, 2012
American Idol contestants and HAIR co-stars Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo got engaged last spring on a live broadcast of FOX's American Idol. Now the love birds prepare for their June 1 nuptuals as they document the gown-choosing on the TLC reality series BRIDES OF Beverly Hills. Click here to get a s...
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