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Hudson, Barrino, Underwood, and Sparks land Grammy nominations
December 4, 2008
Former American Idol finalist Jennifer Hudson and champions Fantasia Barrino, Carrie Underwood and Jordin Sparks were all recognized by The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences when the nominations for the 51th Annual Grammy Awards were announced Wednesday night.
'Idol' David Cook's debut album sells 280,000 units, debuts at No. 3
November 26, 2008
David Cook's self-titled debut album dropped at No. 3 on The Billboard 200 album sales chart after selling 280,000 copies during its initial week of release, according to Nielsen Soundscan data for the week ending November 23.
The American Idol seventh-season champ's first-week debut album sales were significantly higher than that of Idol sixth-season champion Jordin Sparks -- whose self-titled debut sold 119,000 copies and dropped at No. 10 on The Billboard 200 in its first week of release last November.
Private funeral held for slain members of Jennifer Hudson family
November 3, 2008
A private funeral was held at a Chicago church Monday for three members of singer-actress Jennifer Hudson's family.
David Cook beats David Archuleta, crowned 'American Idol' champ
May 22, 2008
David Cook took David Archuleta's Tuesday night "knockout" punch and came out a champ.
'American Idol' ousts Syesha Mercado, sets up David vs. David finale
May 15, 2008
The David Archuleta vs. David Cook finale predictions have come to fruition, as Syesha Mercado became the tenth finalist eliminated from American Idol's seventh season during last night's live results show on Fox.
'American Idol's Top 8 seventh-season finalists take to the stage
April 9, 2008
American Idol's Top 8 seventh-season finalists took the stage during last night's live performance episode broadcast, with each singing inspirational songs to keep with the Idol Gives Back spirit.
'Idol Gives Back' hopes to raise more than $100 million for charity
April 8, 2008
American Idol raised more than $76 million via last April's Idol Gives Back charity event, and this year the goal is apparently even more lofty.
'American Idol' eliminates Ramiele Malubay, reveals Top 8 finalists
April 3, 2008
Ramiele Malubay was revealed to be the fourth finalist eliminated from American Idol's seventh season during last night's live results show broadcast on Fox.Ellen DeGeneres won't return as 'Idol Gives Back' co-host after all
April 3, 2008
Comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres apparently won't be reprising her Idol Gives Back co-hosting duties after all.
Fox reveals additional celebrities participating in 'Idol Gives Back'
March 28, 2008
The list of celebrities participating in Idol Gives Back continues to grow.
'Survivor 49' winner Savannah Louie reveals surprising details that didn't air
'The Golden Bachelor's Cindy Cullers: Mel Owens' promise ring to Peg Munson is "a joke"
'Survivor 50' trailer shows Season 49 standouts Savannah Louie and Rizo Velovic will return
'Survivor' announces nationwide search for 50 hidden Immunity Idols ahead of Season 50
'Survivor' crowns Savannah Louie Season 49 winner from an all-female Final 3
Blake Moynes dodges rumors he's on Taylor Frankie Paul's 'The Bachelorette' season
'Survivor' Showmance Couples: Where are they now? Who's still together? (PHOTOS) 
'The Voice' crowns Aiden Ross its Season 28 winner, keeping coach Niall Horan undefeated
'The Golden Bachelor' alum Peg Munson reveals when Mel Owens finally said "I love you"
