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'Idol' producers hoping to include sixth season songwriting contest
January 8, 2007
From Kelly Clarkson singing "A Moment Like This" as the season-one winner of American Idol to Taylor Hicks asking "Do I Make You Proud" at the end of season five, the stamp of professional producers and songwriters commissioned to write original tunes for each of the competition's two finalists could be a thing of the past for the reality series' sixth season.
'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest talks about the upcoming season
January 7, 2007
Who better to dish dirt on the upcoming season of American Idol than its longtime host Ryan Seacrest? Before the Fox hit has its season premiere on Tuesday, January 16 at 8PM ET/PT, Seacrest spoke with People magazine about all things Idol.
A Look Back: The 2006 Reality TV Year In Review
December 28, 2006
With 2006 drawing to a close, it's time to take a look back at the year that was. The following is Reality TV World's 2006 Reality TV Year In Review, a month-by-month listing of some of the past year's reality TV highlights, lowlights, and milestones.
Fox's sixth 'American Idol' edition to premiere January 16 and 17
November 7, 2006
The long wait (for both viewers and ratings-starved Fox executives alike) is nearly over. Fox has announced that the sixth edition of its smash-hit American Idol reality series will premiere with a special two-night, four-premiere premiere on Tuesday, January 16 and Wednesday, January 17.
'American Idol' judge Paula Abdul to be named 'Woman of the Year'
October 10, 2006
The Nevada Ballet Theatre has named pop star and "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul as their 2007 "Woman of the Year," TMZ.com reported.
'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell slams 'Idol 2' runner-up Clay Aiken
September 28, 2006
American Idol judge Simon Cowell -- who has never been much of a fan of former Idol 2 runner-up Clay Aiken -- says he has little sympathy for Aiken's recent disclosure that he had to begin taking antidepressants to deal with the pressures that his Idol fame as brought him.
Fox's 'American Idol 6' open audition tour hits New York City
August 31, 2006
When New York played home to auditions for the sixth season of "American Idol," the show's judges were surprised to find the contestants weren't New Yorkers.
Fox's 'American Idol 6' open auditions continue in Birmingham
August 22, 2006
At the "American Idol" tryouts in Birmingham, Ala., thousands had their hopes for a coveted spot on the U.S. TV series dashed by show execs.
British tabloids ripping Paula Abdul during 'X Factor' judging gig
June 20, 2006
Singer and dancer Paula Abdul, who is in England as a judge on "The X Factor," Britain's Simon Cowell-created equivalent to "American Idol", is being judged herself by the tabloids.
'American Idol' judges out of Lifetime's Fantasia Barrino TV movie
June 2, 2006
Stock footage of Fox TV's "American Idol" judges will be used in the Lifetime network's TV biopic about 2004 winner Fantasia Barrino.