American Idol 1 News

American Idol 1 News

Christian says Simon's crush may have cost her 'Idol' prize
August 16, 2002
Zap2It.com reports that ousted 'American Idol' contestant Christian thinks that judge Simon Cowell's crush on her might have cost her the title of American Idol.
Simon planning 'World Idol' show featuring each country's 'Pop Idol' show winner
July 29, 2002
The BBC reports that Simon Fuller, the creator of the successful Pop Idol franchise, is planning to make the TV show into a global talent contest by pitting the winners of different countries against each other. Fuller is working on a show provisionally titled World Idol, following the success of Pop Idol around the globe.
Song of 'Idol' winner to be in stores three weeks after winner picked
July 24, 2002
Variety reports that viewers of Fox's summer megahit "American Idol" won't have to wait long to hear the first single from whomever wins the competition.
Source Says Fox Near Deal for Second 'American Idol'
July 19, 2002
Reuters reports that a source familiar with the situation says the FOX television network is close to signing a deal for a second homage to its breakout summer reality series "American Idol: The Search for a Superstar."
'American Idol' places 15th in weekly ratings, ranks 1st in 18-49 demo
June 25, 2002
Hollywood Reporter reports that for the week ending June 23, Fox's 'American Idol: The Search for a Superstar' reality show doggedly held onto its audience, with Tuesday's episode the top-rated program among viewers 18-49 (5.2 rating/15 share), according to figures from Nielsen Media Research.
'American Idol' premiere scores big ratings for Fox
June 15, 2002
Reuters reports that the Fox television network finally has something to sing about.
'American Idol' Premiere Tops Charts
June 12, 2002
Zap2It.com reports that it's too soon to say whether FOX's "American Idol: The Search for a Superstar" will become the pop-culture phenomenon that its predecessor did in the United Kingdom. But it at least has a chance.
FOX's 'Idol' wants to make you a 'Superstar'
June 11, 2002
The Chicago Sun's Phil Rosenthal reports that FOX's 'American Idol: The Search for a Superstar' promises to make someone a music industry star by staging a talent contest and awarding the winner a recording and management contract.

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