American Idol News

American Idol News

Anthony Fedorov becomes the ninth 'American Idol 4' finalist to be eliminated
May 12, 2005
Fox's American Idol voted out the ninth of its twelve finalists during last night's results show, with Anthony Fedorov, a 19-year-old from Trevose, PA, being eliminated from the reality talent competition as a result of receiving the fewest audience votes.
'American Idol' judge Paula Abdul appears on 'Saturday Night Live'
May 8, 2005
"American Idol" judge Paula Abdul made a cameo appearance on NBC's "Saturday Night Live," introducing the opening skit and judging the performances.
'Idol 2' runner-up Clay Aiken doubts Corey Clark's allegations
May 5, 2005
Clay Aiken, the singer who rose to fame on "American Idol," told CBS News he does not believe that fellow contestant Corey Clark had an affair with Paula Abdul.
American Idol 4 - Finals Week 8 summary
May 5, 2005
"It's Not Over 'Til The Fat Guy Sings," our episode summary for the eighth week of American Idol 4's finals, written by Devious Weasel, is now available.
ABC's 'American Idol' exposé long on hype and gossip but short on scandal
May 5, 2005
Last night, ABC's Primetime Live aired its potentially explosive (and much hyped) "exposé" of the Fox reality-competition smash American Idol. After all was said and done, though, the "exposé" seemed like little more than titillating gossip dressed up with lots of smoke and mirrors, in the hopes of crippling a rival network's most important show.
Scott Savol becomes the eighth 'American Idol 4' finalist to be eliminated
May 5, 2005
In an elimination that many fans felt was long overdue, Fox's American Idol voted out the eighth of its twelve finalists during last night's results show, with Scott Savol, a 29-year-old from Shaker Heights, OH, being eliminated from the reality talent competition as a result of receiving the fewest audience votes.
Fox investigating Corey Clark's ABC News 'Fallen Idol' claims
May 5, 2005
Fox and producers of "American Idol" are investigating a former contestant's claim of a relationship with judge Paula Abdul.
More details about ABC's upcoming 'American Idol' "exposé" begin emerging
May 3, 2005
In an effort to boost its ratings, ABC has been keeping quiet about the details of its upcoming American Idol exposé that's scheduled to air in a special edition of ABC's Primetime Live on Wednesday, May 4, at 10 PM (after the Idol results show at 9 PM on Fox). However, ABC's plans for secrecy seem to have crumbled under the combined push of the mainstream media and the blogosphere.
'American Idol 2' finalist Carmen Rasmusen defends Paula Abdul
May 3, 2005
Speculation about a reported ABC News expose' of "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul has led a former contestant to come to her defense.
ABC remains mum about its upcoming 'American Idol' expose
May 3, 2005
The ABC television network is keeping a public relations lid on its expose' of "American Idol" in an apparent bid to boost ratings.