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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.
'Selling Sunset' star Jason Oppenheim and girlfriend Jessica Vargas split
'90 Day Fiance' alum Chuck Potthast's cause of death revealed by medical examiner
'Dancing with the Stars' reportedly launching new spinoff to find a new pro dancer
'90 Day Fiance': Emma drops bombs on Ziad, Forrest considers dumping Sheena, Lisa melts down
Cindy Cullers: Why do Mel Owens and Peg Munson keep talking about me if they're so happy?!
Blake Moynes reveals he was "so close" to being on 'Perfect Match' with Rachel Recchia
'Survivor' host Jeff Probst believes the show will outlast him -- but the cast disagrees
'The Bachelor' alum Tia Booth reveals plans for "new boobs"
Jenna Johnson reveals what she wants to change about 'Dancing with the Stars'
