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'Celebrity Justice' reports that 'American Idol' co-host Brian Dunkelman axed from 'Idol 2'
September 7, 2002
E! Online reports that television show 'Celebrity Justice' is reporting that Wednesday night's Idol finale was the "swan song" for cohost Brian Dunkleman. The show says Dunkleman's fellow co-host Ryan Seacrest will be back to host Idol 2 next year, but he may do the gig solo.
'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell re-ups for 'Idol 2,' gets $1,000,000+
September 4, 2002
The Hollywood Reporter reports that Simon Cowell, the British music executive who shot to fame as "Idol's" brutally frank judge, has signed up for the second season of the reality hit, set for broadcast on Fox early next year. One insider said Cowell will net at least $1 million for "Idol 2," though network officials would not comment on that figure or whether the deal had officially closed.
Christian says Simon's crush may have cost her 'Idol' prize
August 16, 2002
Zap2It.com reports that ousted 'American Idol' contestant Christian thinks that judge Simon Cowell's crush on her might have cost her the title of American Idol.
'American Idol' Premiere Tops Charts
June 12, 2002
Zap2It.com reports that it's too soon to say whether FOX's "American Idol: The Search for a Superstar" will become the pop-culture phenomenon that its predecessor did in the United Kingdom. But it at least has a chance.
Ex-'Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe responds to Paula Abdul allegations
December 12, 2000
Ex-'Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe responds to Paula Abdul allegations