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'Idol' judge Randy Jackson signs three year contract extension
April 28, 2006
"American Idol" judge Randy Jackson has extended his contract with the hit Fox TV talent competition for three more years, it was reported in Los Angeles.
Kellie Pickler becomes the seventh 'American Idol 5' finalist eliminated
April 27, 2006
American Idol voted out the seventh of its fifth season finalists during last night's live results show, with Kellie Pickler, a 19-year-old from Albemarle, NC, being eliminated from the Fox reality talent competition as a result of receiving the fewest home viewer votes.
Ace Young becomes the sixth 'American Idol 5' finalist eliminated
April 20, 2006
American Idol voted out the sixth of its fifth season finalists during last night's live results show, with Ace Young, a 25-year-old from Los Angeles, CA, being eliminated from the Fox reality talent competition as a result of receiving the fewest home viewer votes.
'Idol' finalist Bucky Covington fires parting shots at Simon Cowell
April 17, 2006
Recently eliminated American Idol finalist Bucky Covington might be a polite and respectful Southern boy, but that didn't stop him from being critical of sharp-tongued Idol judge Simon Cowell during his post-elimination interview with reporters on Thursday.
Hugh Grant insists 'American Dreamz' role not Simon Cowell spoof
April 16, 2006
Hugh Grant insists the mean-spirited TV host he plays in the new film "American Dreamz" is not based on "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell.
Bucky Covington the fifth 'American Idol 5' finalist eliminated
April 13, 2006
American Idol voted out the fifth of its fifth season finalists during last night's live results show, with Bucky Covington, a 28-year-old from Rockingham, NC, being eliminated from the Fox reality talent competition as a result of receiving the fewest home viewer votes.
NBC's new 'Treasure Hunters' reality series to premiere June 18
April 11, 2006
NBC has announced that Treasure Hunters, its new reality series that will feature multi-player teams embarking on a global search to solve a puzzle, will debut on Sunday, June 18 at 8PM ET/PT with a special two-hour premiere.
Former 'Idol' finalist Mandisa Hundley credits show for weight loss
April 7, 2006
"American Idol" reject Mandisa Hundley, who went by her first name only on the Fox TV talent competition, says the show helped her lose 30 pounds.
Mandisa Hundley the fourth 'American Idol 5' finalist eliminated
April 6, 2006
American Idol voted out the fourth of its fifth season finalists during last night's live results show, with Mandisa Hundley, a 29-year-old from Antioch, TN, being eliminated from the Fox reality talent competition as a result of receiving the fewest home viewer votes.
Lisa Tucker becomes the third 'American Idol 5' finalist eliminated
March 30, 2006
American Idol voted out the third of its fifth season finalists during last night's live results show, with Lisa Tucker, a 16-year-old from Anaheim, CA, being eliminated from the Fox reality talent competition as a result of receiving the fewest home viewer votes.