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Report: David Gest in talks to replace Louis Walsh as 'X Factor' host
March 13, 2007
Actor David Gest reportedly is in negotiations to be a judge on the British talent show "The X Factor," replacing Louis Walsh who was fired.
Second season of 'American Inventor' to premiere June 6 on ABC
March 13, 2007
ABC has announced that the second season of American Inventor, a reality series created by Simon Cowell and the producers of American Idol that looks to find the country's next great invention, will premiere
Wednesday, June 6 at 9PM ET/PT.
Jared Cotter, Sundance Head, Sabrina Sloan dish on 'Idol' experience
March 12, 2007
Antonella Barba's elimination might have been the big news, but Thursday night's sixth season American Idol live results show also saw the Fox reality series send three other semifinalists hopefuls home.
Antonella Barba declines to discuss 'American Idol' photo scandal
March 9, 2007
Despite being freed from American Idol policies that restricted her from meeting with the media and discussing her provocative photo scandal while she was still competing on the show, newly eliminated sixth season Idol semifinalist Antonella Barba still doesn't have much to say about the pictures that have heated up the Internet recently. At least not yet.
'American Idol 6' reveals Top 12 finalists, sends Antonella Barba home
March 9, 2007
The sixth season of American Idol revealed its 12 finalists during last night's live results show, which also saw 20-year-old Point Pleasant, NJ native Antonella Barba finally be sent home by viewers.
'Idol' judge Simon Cowell starring in new dog kindness PETA PSA
March 9, 2007
Apparently on a philanthropic kick, American Idol judge Simon Cowell has signed on with PETA to create a new public service announcement informing viewers of the dangers of leaving dogs in hot vehicles.
Simon Cowell predicts an end to Antonella Barba's 'Idol' journey
March 8, 2007
Seemingly anticipating that Antonella Barba's American Idol journey would be coming to an end during Thursday night's live results show, Simon Cowell commended the 20-year-old Point Pleasant, NJ native for continuing to perform despite the emergence of numerous provocative photos of her on the Internet in recent weeks.
Simon Cowell has harsh words for Taylor Hicks and Jennifer Hudson
March 7, 2007
Never one to shy away from what he really thinks, American Idol judge Simon Cowell set his sights on both Season 5 winner Taylor Hicks and recent Oscar-winning Dreamgirls star Jennifer Hudson last Thursday night at the 24th Annual Paley Festival at the Directors Guild of America in West Hollywood.
Jerry Springer replacing Regis Philbin as 'America's Got Talent' host
March 6, 2007
NBC has announced that talk show host and reality television veteran Jerry Springer will host America's Got Talent, the variety-talent competition that showcases performers from across the country and let's America choose the winner, when the reality competition series returns for a second season this summer.
Jennifer Hudson drops by 'American Idol' to visit sixth season's Top 20
March 6, 2007
Jennifer Hudson found herself in familiar surroundings last Thursday night when she paid a surprise visit to the Top 20 semifinalists competing on the sixth season of American Idol.