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Brandon Rogers "absolutely knew" he would be eliminated from 'Idol'
March 16, 2007
Some hopefuls claim to be shocked when eliminated from American Idol -- but not freshly ousted Brandon Rogers -- who was the first finalist sent packing from the sixth season of the reality competition series during Wednesday night's live results.
Simon Cowell: "I sell more records than Bruce Springsteen"
March 16, 2007
For Simon Cowell, American Idol means one thing and one thing only.
'Idol' judge Paula Abdul says she and Simon Cowell "get along great"
March 16, 2007
Think there's an unspoken attraction between American Idol judges Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul?
'Bachelor 4' star Bob Guiney big fan of 'Idol' finalist Brandon Rogers
March 15, 2007
Bob Guiney thinks the future is bright for recently eliminated American Idol 6 finalist Brandon Rogers -- and after turning an unsuccessful appearance on ABC's The Bachelorette into a starring role on the fourth season of The Bachelor, he probably should know.
Attorney claims Mario Vazquez' 'Idol 4' departure was "not voluntary"
March 15, 2007
An attorney for Magdaleno Olmos -- a former assistant production accountant who filed a lawsuit accusing American Idol 4 hopeful Mario Vazquez of sexual harassment and alleging Idol fired him once he reported it -- says that despite Vazquez' public comments claiming otherwise, he believes Vazquez did not willingly choose to withdraw from the reality show's fourth season.
'American Idol' sends Brandon Rogers home, reveals Top 11 finalists
March 14, 2007
Brandon Rogers was the first finalist from the sixth season of Fox' American Idol to be eliminated from the reality competition series during Wednesday night's live results show.
'American Idol's sixth season Top 12 take the stage and perform live
March 14, 2007
The Top 12 finalists on the sixth season of American Idol performed live for the first time last night, celebrating the music and career of Motown legend Diana Ross.
Ryan Seacrest and Simon Cowell exchange playful verbal jabs
March 14, 2007
Ryan Seacrest and Simon Cowell seemed to be part of a comedy routine instead of a reality competition series during Tuesday night's live performance episode featuring American Idol's sixth-season finalists.
Paula Abdul dishes on Antonella Barba, 'Idol,' and her media portrayal
March 14, 2007
Throughout her 21 year career, American Idol judge Paula Abdul said she's "never had so much bulls**t" written about her as what's currently circulating in the media. But during a interview published on Entertainment Weekly's website on Friday, she revealed at least one other person who's had it worse -- Antonella Barba.
Ryan Seacrest's height alerted 'Idol' hopeful Jared Cotter to elimination
March 14, 2007
Jared Cotter said he was "shocked" upon learning he was eliminated from the sixth season of American Idol on the cusp of the finals. But how shocked could he have really been?