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'American Idol' to use Carrie Underwood's 'Home Sweet Home' as exit
March 10, 2009
Carrie Underwood is returning to her American Idol roots with a noble cause -- and an 80's rock anthem -- in hand.
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.
'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.
Simon Cowell on Clay Aiken's gay confirmation: "That's a shock"
September 25, 2008
Count American Idol judge Simon Cowell among those "shocked" by Clay Aiken's announcement that he's gay.
Former 'Idol' Clay Aiken comes out of the closet, confirms he's gay
September 24, 2008
After spending several years declining to answer questions on the topic, former American Idol runner-up Clay Aiken has finally confirmed what everyone but his most deluded Claymate fans had already figured out: he's gay.
'Idol' winner Ruben Studdard faces nearly $200,000 in tax liens
August 25, 2008
Ruben Studdard better have some deep pockets.
Former 'American Idol' finalist Carmen Rasmusen expecting first child
August 15, 2008
Clay Aiken apparently isn't the only former American Idol second-season finalist with some baby news.
Clay Aiken becomes a dad: Jaymes Foster gives birth to baby boy
August 8, 2008
Clay Aiken is the father of a baby boy.
Former 'American Idol' champion Ruben Studdard gets married
June 27, 2008
Former 'American Idol' champion Ruben Studdard gets married
Former 'American Idol' champion Ruben Studdard getting married
June 25, 2008
Former 'American Idol' champion Ruben Studdard getting married
Sophi Balerdi criticizes her 'Survivor' edit and reveals what wasn't shown
'The Golden Bachelor's Cindy Cullers says there's "tension" with Peg Munson
'Bachelor in Paradise' alum Allyshia Gupta reveals why she and Sean McLaughlin are no longer friends
'Bachelor in Paradise' couple Chris Conran and Alana Milne confirm they're married
'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
