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Ousted 'Idol' finalist Lakisha Jones dishes on Cowell kiss, Sanjaya
May 11, 2007
Every contestant in American Idol's history -- be it an untalented hopeful or eventual winner -- has felt the sharp-tongue of Simon Cowell. But recently ousted American Idol sixth season finalist Lakisha Jones is the only one who also knows what his lips feel like.
Ousted 'American Idol' finalist Lakisha Jones: "I knew on Tuesday"
May 10, 2007
Her heart was still in it, but recently ousted American Idol sixth season finalist Lakisha Jones said her voice abandoned her when she needed it the most.
Fox announces new 'Idol'-like 'American Band' reality competition
May 10, 2007
Having already searched for America's next great singers, junior singers and dancers via American Idol, American Juniors and So You Think You Can Dance, Idol creator Simon Fuller is now turning his attention to musical groups.
'American Idol' eliminates Lakisha Jones, reveals its Top 3 finalists
May 10, 2007
Lakisha Jones became the ninth finalist eliminated from American Idol's sixth season during Wednesday night's live broadcast of the Fox reality show's results show.
'American Idol's sixth season Top 4 take the stage and perform
May 9, 2007
American Idol's sixth season Top 4 took the stage last night and performed disco tunes from the 1970s while being mentored by Bee Gees' singer Barry Gibb.
'American Idol' finalist Chris Richardson "knew" he was going home
May 4, 2007
Chris Richardson stood at center stage with "best friend" Blake Lewis at the conclusion of Wednesday night's American Idol sixth season results show that revealed the Top 4. But Richardson said he knew he would be joining Phil Stacey -- who had been previously eliminated during the live broadcast -- and he was right.
NBC bumps 'America's Got Talent' second season premiere to June 5
May 4, 2007
NBC has bumped the premiere date of America's Got Talent's second season back a week. Instead of premiering on Tuesday, May 29 as the network previously announced, the new season of the Simon Cowell-produced variety-talent competition that showcases performers from across the country and let's America choose the winner will now debut with a special two-hour premiere on Tuesday, June 5 at 9PM ET/PT.
'American Idol' cuts Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson, reveals Top 4
May 3, 2007
Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson became the seventh and eight finalists eliminated from American Idol's sixth season during Wednesday night's live broadcast of the Fox reality show's results show.
'American Idol's sixth season Top 6 take the stage and perform (again)
May 2, 2007
American Idol's sixth season Top 6 took the stage for a second time last night and performed songs from 1980s rock group Bon Jovi while being mentored by its famous frontman Jon Bon Jovi.
'Idol Gives Back' raises over $60 million, still accepting donations
April 27, 2007
American Idol gave back in a big way this week.