american idol

A spinoff from entertainment executive Simon Fuller's British reality television show Pop Idol, American Idol first debuted in the United States June 11, 2002 on Fox network. It is a reality television show whose primary purpose is to identify the music artist that most defines who will become a singing sensation, or "American Idol," by holding nationwide auditions to select contestants to appear on the show.

Contestants are restricted to ages 16-28, can't currently have a record deal or management agreements, and can't have formal training to sing in the past. Thousands of contestants show up at each audition, and must make it through two cuts by producers before auditioning for the show judges. Judges determine which contestants are invited to the competition during Hollywood Week. Of the thousands who audition, only forty or so make it through to Hollywood, and those numbers are reduced to 12 male and 12 female contestants for the semi-final rounds.

Seasons one through seven were judged by Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson.  In season eight, a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi, will be added to the show. The judges give critiques of the performances in the final rounds, but it is the American public who decides the winner by phoning in votes for the finalists.

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• Allison Iraheta Debut Album “Just Like You” Available Now

  
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  Allison Iraheta Debut Album “Just Like You” Available Now is a post from: American Idol Allison Iraheta’s debut album “ Just Like You ” is now available for download everywhere! My favorite songs are: “Robot Love”, “Don’t Waste The Pretty” and “Holiday” This is an excellent debut from ...
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• Adam Lambert – Realite Interview and More

  
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  I know ya’ll have been waiting for the second part of  the Adam Lambert interview from Entertainment Weekly’s Michael Slezak.  Here, Slezak takes Adam through his debut album, For Your Entertainment , track by track. Also, it looks like Adam will be a guest on The View sooner rather than later… Check ...
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• Yahoo’s 2009 searches topped by Michael Jackson and Twilight, not Twitter (via postie)

  
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• Allison Iraheta: Debut Album “Just Like You” Now Available Everywhere

  
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  Allison Iraheta’s awesome debut, Just Like You is now available EVERYWHERE.  Get it peeps! Get Allison Iraheta, Just Like You : Allison Iraheta – Just Like You – iTunes Amazon
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• Adam Lambert Promises To “Go In New Direction” After Controversial AMA Performance

  
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  Adam Lambert Promises To “Go In New Direction” After Controversial AMA Performance is a post from: American Idol Adam Lambert tweeted this morning that he is going in “a new direction.” He said that the AMA performance was a “one time event.” A ... Tabloid Prodigy found this 82 minutes ago on ...
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• Petition: Keep Adam Lambert at New Year’s Rockin’ Eve

  
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  Petition: Keep Adam Lambert at New Year’s Rockin’ Eve is a post from: American Idol Just read this tweet from @SadaoTurner, Ryan Seacrest’s assistant: - No clue. Those decisions at much higher level than me lol. RT @stlouis1gal: @SadaoTurner rumors that ... American Idol Buzz found this 3 hours ago on ...
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• American Idol Danny Gokey preparing new album

  
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  American Idol Season Eight finalist and 19 Recordings/RCA Nashville recording artist Danny Gokey may be in the midst of working on his much-anticipated debut album, but he’s also been on the road, making appearances and visiting country radio in support of his irresistible new single, “My Best Days Are Ahead of ...
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• Petition: Keep Adam Lambert at New Year’s Rockin’ Eve

  
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  Petition: Keep Adam Lambert at New Year’s Rockin’ Eve is a post from: American Idol Just read this tweet from @SadaoTurner, Ryan Seacrest’s assistant: - No clue. Those decisions at much higher level than me lol. RT @stlouis1gal: @SadaoTurner rumors that @AdamLambert’s cancelled frm NYE, true? I think ...
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• Clarkson covers old hits in upbeat show

  
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  In a night full of powerful vocals, dance-worthy music and impressive covers, Virginia natives Parachute and “American Idol” winner Kelly Clarkson took the stage in a high-energy performance that had the crowd bouncing. Though many bleacher seats of the Reno Events Center were left empty, the small and intimate ...
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• Adam Lambert Says He Acts the Way He Does Because He Used to Be Fat

  
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  Filed under: Awards , Celebrity Weight , American Idol , Music News , TV News Adam Lambert’s crazy pants American Music Awards appearance all makes a little more sense to us after hearing his interview with the Morning Jolt’s Larry Flick on Sirius radio, where Lambert admits he suffered from an ugly ...
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• Michael Jackson tops Yahoo’s search charts in 2009 (AP)

  
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• Album review: Allison Irahetas Just Like You

  
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  On the cover of her new album, Allison Irahetas signature red mane has been emblazoned with purple and fuchsia. That spitfire spirit carries over into the most electrifying moments of "Just Like You," a batch of tuff-girl tunes for the torn-fishnets set, but too much of it sounds impermanent, like so much Manic Panic ...
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• Simon Cowell Invites Eminem to Judge ‘X-Factor’ Because Hey, Why Not

  
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  Simon Cowell has reportedly offered to give Eminem a guest spot on X-Factor after the disparaging comments Em made last week towards the show. Hey, it doesn’t make any less sense than naming Quentin Tarantino a guest judge (and mentor) on American Idol . According to various reports following the UK’s ...
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• Quote Of The Day: Carrie Underwood On Role Model Status

  
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  American Idol winner and country music star, Carrie Underwood, takes being a role model very seriously. But it was her quote about living her life according to her personal motto that caught my attention: my motto is, I would never want to do anything that would embarrass my own children in the future,” ...
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• Square Eyes Poll: Which American Idol Album?

  
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  With American Idol’s ninth season starting up January 12th, 2009 and Idol alums dropping albums left and right, the show has constantly been on the tip of everyone’s tongues.  Both Adam Lambert and Kris Allen had new releases within the past few weeks, and Allison Iraheta’s album hits stores tomorrow. Idol ...
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• American Idol: New holiday albums hard to come by

  
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  If youre jonesing for new holiday music from "American Idol" alumni this year, the pickings are slim. We reach into the catalog for some other selections.
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• CBS Blurs Adam Lambert

  
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  Adam Lambert appeared on The Early Show on CBS last Wednesday morning to address the controversy surrounding his performance at the American Music Awards. The network showed a clip from the show but they blurred out the image of the gay singer kissing his band member. Moments later, CBS aired the clip of Madonna and ...
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• American Idol, Lost, represent network TV for the Producers Guild Award nominees

  
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  Another sign that network TV is falling behind cable -- the four big networks only represent 30% of the Producers Guild Awards, including comedies "30 Rock" and "The Office."
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• Adam Lambert Talks Controversy

  
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  After having his performing on Good Morning America cancelled by ABC after his controversial performance at the AMAs, Adam Lambert was interviewed by Ryan Seacrest about it all. The gay singer talked about the performance, the double standard for male and female performers and how he felt about the cancellation of his ...
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• Jennifer Hudson Sings Silent Night with Sugarland On Oprah

  
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  Jennifer Hudson performed “Silent Night” with Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush of Sugarland on the Oprah Winfrey Show , which aired today. Afterward, when the trio sat down with Oprah, Jennifer had the cutest baby photos of her son David to share.  Plus, we get a sneak peek at her holiday special, ...
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