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Kellie Pickler has no comment on breast implant speculation
March 5, 2007
Days after fellow former fifth season American Idol finalist Katharine McPhee went on television to pronounce that her breasts are real, Kellie Pickler apparently isn't planning on making any similar attempts to address speculation about her own seemingly more buxom bosom.
'American Idol 6' cuts four more but Antonella Barba remains safe
March 2, 2007
The 16 semifinalists on the sixth season of Fox' American Idol were revealed during last night's live results show -- but it wasn't without a few surprises -- as 20-year-old Point Pleasant, NJ native Antonella Barba survived despite both a poor singing performance and the emergence of numerous provocative photos that have captured viewer's attention over the past two weeks.
'American Idol' host and judges voice support for Antonella Barba
February 28, 2007
Now that American Idol has decided not to disqualify Antonella Barba over the emergence of numerous provocative photos, the show's host and judges are circling the wagons in support of the sixth season semifinalist.
'Idol' producer says Antonella Barba won't be disqualified over photos
February 28, 2007
After several days of playing coy about the fate of Antonella Barba, American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe has reportedly announced that despite the emergence of numerous provocative photos, the sixth season semifinalist will not be disqualified from the smash-hit Fox reality competition.
Jennifer Hudson wins best supporting actress Oscar award
February 26, 2007
Former American Idol third season seventh-place finisher Jennifer Hudson came up a winner at Sunday night's 79th Academy Awards ceremony, winning the best supporting actress Oscar award for her Dreamgirls performance.
'American Idol 6' eliminates its first four semifinalists, reveals mentors
February 23, 2007
The sixth season of Fox' American Idol finally began in earnest this week, with Tuesday and Wednesday's first performance shows culminating in last night's live results show that eliminated the four American Idol 6 semifinalists (two male, two female) who had received the fewest votes from home viewers.
Jennifer Hudson living a dream regardless of Oscar award outcome
February 23, 2007
Jennifer Hudson is living a dream and has no plans to wake up.
Ryan Seacrest 'embarrassed' when watching 'American Idol Rewind'
February 20, 2007
Ryan Seacrest said he's uncomfortable watching episodes of American Idol Rewind -- and it's not just because he sees himself standing next to Brian Dunkleman.
'Idol 5' finalist Bucky Covington thanks Simon Cowell for being mean
February 8, 2007
American Idol judge Simon Cowell takes a lot of grief for the criticism he constantly gives contestants -- but you won't hear former fifth season finalist Bucky Covington complaining.
Akron Watson disqualified from 'American Idol 6' Hollywood round
February 8, 2007
Akron Watson had a golden ticket in hand during Tuesday night's American Idol broadcast of auditions from San Antonio -- but the 23-year-old Dallas-born singer won't be appearing in the Hollywood Round.