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New 'American Idol' judge Kara DioGuardi talks about eighth season
January 12, 2009
New American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi agrees with fellow judge Simon Cowell's opinion that male contestants seem stronger than the female contestants in the show's upcoming season. However unlike Cowell, she's not quite ready to proclaim that she's "100%" sure a guy will end up walking away with the show's eighth-season crown.
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.
'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell shows off toned body in Barbados
December 27, 2008
"America Idol" judge Simon Cowell says he works hard to maintain the toned body he recently showed off during a Barbados vacation.
Nigel Lythgoe, Michael Flatley dish on NBC's 'Superstars of Dance'
December 22, 2008
Nigel Lythgoe feels Superstars of Dance is not just another dance-themed reality show.
Simon Cowell 'happy and optimistic' about 'Idol's eighth season
December 18, 2008
American Idol judge Simon Cowell feels optimistic that the show's eighth-season contestants will be better than what viewers saw last season.
Death made 'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell think "long and hard"
December 17, 2008
Death made 'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell think "long and hard"
Ex-'Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe responds to Paula Abdul allegations
December 12, 2008
Former "American Idol" executive producer Nigel Lythgoe says he wouldn't have let Paula Goodspeed audition if he thought she was a danger to herself or others.
Paula Abdul lashes out at 'American Idol,' Fox, and Simon Cowell
December 9, 2008
Paula Abdul has lashed out at American Idol's producers, alleging that they allowed Paula Goodspeed, the obsessed Abdul fan that is believed to have committed suicide near Abdul's home, to audition on the show's fifth season despite Abdul's warnings that she was a stalker.
Hudson, Barrino, Underwood, and Sparks land Grammy nominations
December 4, 2008
Former American Idol finalist Jennifer Hudson and champions Fantasia Barrino, Carrie Underwood and Jordin Sparks were all recognized by The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences when the nominations for the 51th Annual Grammy Awards were announced Wednesday night.
Simon Cowell: I'm 100% a guy will win 'American Idol's eighth season
December 1, 2008
Simon Cowell is apparently certain a male will win American Idol's upcoming eighth season.