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  'American Idol' runner-up Blake Lewis: "I was never a fan of Sanjaya"

  April 1, 2008
  American Idol sixth-season runner-up Blake Lewis didn't pull any punches in his recent criticism of fellow finalist Sanjaya Malakar.
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  'American Idol' cuts final four semifinalists, reveals Top 12 finalists

  March 7, 2008
  American Idol's Top 12 seventh-season finalists were revealed during last night's live results show broadcast that eliminated the competition's final four semifinalists.
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  'American Idol's Top 8 female semifinalists take to the stage

  March 6, 2008
  American Idol's seventh-season semifinal round went out with a bang last night as the Top 8 female semifinalists put forth their best efforts to reach the finals while the judges provided some added entertainment for home viewers.
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  Sanjaya to host TV Guide Network 'Idol Stars' special on February 24

  February 7, 2008
  TV Guide Network has announced Sanjaya Malakar, the American Idol sixth-season finalist who was known more for his creative coif concoctions and wretched renditions of songs than his actual vocal ability, will host an Idol Stars: Where Are They Now special on Sunday, February 24 at 8PM ET/PT
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  'American Idol' runner-up Blake Lewis calls audition shows "kryptonite"

  January 15, 2008
  Similar to Simon Cowell, Blake Lewis apparently feels that American Idol's audition episode broadcasts could be considered torture.
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  A Look Back: The 2007 Reality TV Year In Review

  December 31, 2007
  With 2007 drawing to a close, it's time to take a look back at the year that was.  The following is Reality TV World's 2007 Reality TV Year In Review, a chronological listing of some of the past year's reality TV headlines, highlights, lowlights, and milestones.
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  'Idol' runner-up Blake Lewis' debut album sells 98,000 first-week units

  December 13, 2007
  Blake Lewis' debut album "Audio Day Dream" dropped at No. 10 on The Billboard 200 album sales chart after selling 98,000 copies during its initial week of release, according to Nielsen Soundscan data for the week ending December 9.
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  Fox announces second 'Idol Gives Back' charity event to air April 9

  December 12, 2007
  Fox has announced that American Idol will once again host an Idol Gives Back fund-raising event benefiting various U.S. and international charities, with the live two-hour concert and fundraiser scheduled to air Wednesday, April 9 at 8PM ET (PT tape-delayed).
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  Jordin Sparks' debut album sells only 119,000 copies in first week

  November 28, 2007
  Jordin Sparks' self-titled debut album has debuted at No. 10 on this week's The Billboard 200 album sales chart after selling only 119,000 copies during its initial week of release, according to Nielsen Soundscan data for the week ending November 25. 
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  'American Idol' 2007 concert tour down compared to previous years

  September 5, 2007
  American Idol's sixth-season Top 10 finalists were all psyched to participate in the show's American Idol 2007 concert tour, however fans apparently aren't feeling the same level of excitement.

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