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American Idol News

Former 'Idol' Clay Aiken comes out of the closet, confirms he's gay
September 24, 2008
After spending several years declining to answer questions on the topic, former American Idol runner-up Clay Aiken has finally confirmed what everyone but his most deluded Claymate fans had already figured out: he's gay.
Ex-'American Idol' finalist Chris Daughtry to guest star on 'CSI: NY'
September 20, 2008
"American Idol" star Chris Daughtry will soon be back on U.S. TV screens in a guest appearance on "CSI: NY," People magazine says.
Kellie Pickler to join Ryan Seacrest on ABC's 'New Year's Rockin' Eve'
September 17, 2008
Kellie Pickler has agreed to be a New York Times Square correspondent for "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2009," ABC said Wednesday.
New 'American Idol' judge Kara DioGuardi: "I'm getting my groove"
September 16, 2008
After participating in her first four sets of American Idol auditions in New York, Jacksonville, Louisville and San Francisco, Kara DioGuardi is beginning to feel more comfortable on the show's eighth-season judging panel.
'American Idol' winner David Cook's debut album to drop November 18
September 15, 2008
RCA Records has announced that David Cook's debut album will be released November 18.
Kathy Griffin and 'Dancing' win big at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards
September 15, 2008
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List, Dancing with the Stars, American Idol, and Deadliest Catch all landed 2008 Creative Arts Emmy Award wins on Saturday while Project Runway, The Amazing Race, and Survivor came up empty.
Jennifer Hudson gets engaged to ex-'New York' suitor David Otunga
September 15, 2008
Former American Idol third-season finalist Jennifer Hudson and I Love New York 2 second runner-up David Otunga are tying the knot.
'American Idol' champion Jordin Sparks doesn't regret VMA comments
September 10, 2008
American Idol champion Jordin Sparks says she doesn't regret her voicing her objection to comedian Russell Brand's anti-purity ring comments during Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards, however she does wish she had delivered her message a little better.
Underwood, Lambert, and Pickler land 2008 CMA nominations
September 10, 2008
Former female reality contestants and the Country Music Association continued to make wonderful music together on Wednesday as Carrie Underwood, Kellie Pickler, and Miranda Lambert received a total of five nominations for the 42nd Annual CMA Awards.
'American Idol' champ Jordin Sparks defends purity rings at VMAs
September 8, 2008
Jordin Sparks wasn't happy with Russell Brand during Sunday evening's 25th Annual MTV Video Music Awards -- and she publicly let him know about it.