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Paula Abdul a no-show for 'American Idol' pre-debut news conference
January 18, 2006
A no-show pulled by "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul incurred the wrath of hundreds of journalists assembled for a news conference in Pasadena, Calif.
Simon Cowell slams Kelly Clarkson for possible 'Idol' song use denial
January 18, 2006
An "American Idol" judge has some harsh words for the Fox TV talent show's first winner, Kelly Clarkson, who hasn't agreed to let "Idol" use her songs.
Fox's 'American Idol 5' returns with more shrieks, slight tweaks
January 17, 2006
The fifth season of Fox's American Idol juggernaut will premiere this evening, and while the new season won't feature any of the more significant "higher age limit" changes of seasons past, American Idol's producers have once again slightly tweaked the top-rated show's smash-hit formula.
Fox orders new Simon Cowell-created 'Duets' celebrity singing show
January 10, 2006
Increasingly busy American Idol judge Simon Cowell reportedly has yet another new reality show in the works -- Duets, an unscripted singing competition series that will feature celebrities partnering with professional singers.
Fox orders Simon Cowell's new 'Duets' singing celebrities show
January 9, 2006
"American Idol" judge Simon Cowell is working on another singing competition for Fox TV, it was reported Monday.
Fox re-signs 'American Idol' and judge Simon Cowell for at least three more seasons
November 29, 2005
Fox announced today that it has reached a deal that will keep American Idol and sharp-tongued judge Simon Cowell on the air for at least three more seasons beyond the smash-hit reality show's upcoming fifth season.
Report: Simon Cowell 'X-Factor' lawsuit delayed amid settlement talks
November 24, 2005
The British copyright case filed by "Pop Idol's" Simon Fuller against "The X Factor's" Simon Cowell was delayed Thursday amid talks of a settlement.
Report: Simon Cowell may be leaving 'American Idol,' show may move to Thursdays
November 21, 2005
Survivor host Jeff Probst apparently isn't the only well known reality TV personality who may be leaving his long-running reality series after its next edition. According to The New York Times, American Idol's upcoming fifth edition might also mark Simon Cowell's last season as one of the show's judges.
Simon Cowell already has a favorite 'American Idol 5' singer
November 8, 2005
"American Idol" judge Simon Cowell says he only remembers one contestant out of the thousands who auditioned for the Fox TV hit's upcoming season.
'Dr. Who' dominates Britain's National Television Awards
October 26, 2005
"Dr. Who" racked up three awards and beat "Desperate Housewives" for popular drama honors at Britain's National Television Awards in London.