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'American Idol' returns with new eighth-season judge and tweaks
January 13, 2009
Despite Nigel Lythgoe's departing desire that American Idol not implement too many tweaks in his absence, the Fox mega-hit will feature several substantial changes when the curtains go up on the show's eighth season.
New 'American Idol' judge Kara DioGuardi talks about eighth season
January 12, 2009
New American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi agrees with fellow judge Simon Cowell's opinion that male contestants seem stronger than the female contestants in the show's upcoming season. However unlike Cowell, she's not quite ready to proclaim that she's "100%" sure a guy will end up walking away with the show's eighth-season crown.
A Look Back: The 2008 Reality TV Year In Review
December 31, 2008
With 2008 drawing to a close, it's time to take a look back at the year that was. The following is Reality TV World's 2008 Reality TV Year In Review, a month-by-month review of some of the past year's reality TV headlines, highlights, lowlights, and milestones.
2009 Reality TV Winter Preview: Coming soon to a TV near you
December 26, 2008
With the holiday season coming to a close and the days getting cold and the economy in the dumps, it's easy to dwell on the negative. However with a full slate of reality series -- including the return of several longtime favorites and the debut of several much-buzzed about new shows -- how bad can it really be?
Simon Cowell 'happy and optimistic' about 'Idol's eighth season
December 18, 2008
American Idol judge Simon Cowell feels optimistic that the show's eighth-season contestants will be better than what viewers saw last season.
'Idol' producer Ken Warwick responds to Paula Abdul allegations
December 16, 2008
American Idol executive producer Ken Warwick has denied Paula Abdul's allegation that producers allowed Paula Goodspeed to audition on the show's fifth season despite Abdul's warnings that Goodspeed was more than just a fan.
Ex-'Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe responds to Paula Abdul allegations
December 12, 2008
Former "American Idol" executive producer Nigel Lythgoe says he wouldn't have let Paula Goodspeed audition if he thought she was a danger to herself or others.
Paula Abdul lashes out at 'American Idol,' Fox, and Simon Cowell
December 9, 2008
Paula Abdul has lashed out at American Idol's producers, alleging that they allowed Paula Goodspeed, the obsessed Abdul fan that is believed to have committed suicide near Abdul's home, to audition on the show's fifth season despite Abdul's warnings that she was a stalker.
Paula Abdul: Fan had previously attempted suicide outside her home
December 8, 2008
Paula Abdul has confirmed that the Paula Goodspeed's alleged November suicide wasn't the first time that the obsessed fan had attempted to kill herself near the American Idol judge's home.
Report: 'American Idol' Hollywood Week to include ex-major label artist
December 5, 2008
An American Idol hopeful that has previously has a major label recording deal reportedly received a golden ticket for the show's eighth season during this summer's auditions.