American Idol News

American Idol News

Clay Aiken's "Merry Christmas With Love" holiday album debuts to record sales
November 29, 2004
The sales numbers for the first week of Clay Aiken's new holiday release are in, and it looks like the one-time American Idol runner-up is well on his way to his second straight platinum album.
Fox's fourth 'American Idol' edition to premiere January 18
November 18, 2004
The long wait (for both viewers and ratings-starved Fox executives alike) is nearly over. Fox has announced that the fourth edition of its top-ranked American Idol series will return with a special two-hour premiere on Tuesday, January 18 at 8PM ET/PT.
NBC to air Clay Aiken Christmas special on December 8
November 18, 2004
If you can't beat them, join them. Having watched Fox ride its American Idol series to ratings highs over the last three years, NBC has announced that it will broadcast A Clay Aiken Christmas, a one-hour holiday special showcasing Idol 2's extremely successful runner-up, on Wednesday, December 8 at 8PM ET.
Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard and Fantasia Barrino to star in November 24 Fox Christmas special
November 18, 2004
In the latest example of synergistic cross-promotional marketing opportunities overriding basic sensibilities, Fox will start the Christmas season bit early and air a Christmas special featuring the winners of the first three American Idol editions on the day before Thanksgiving.
'Idol' creator sues Simon Cowell and Fremantle Media over new UK 'The X-Factor' reality show
September 14, 2004
The growth of reality TV programming might have been bad news for television actors and writers, but there's one group that certainly seems to be benefiting -- lawyers.
Fantasia Barrino and Diana DeGarmo keep top-selling singles in U.S. and Canada
July 16, 2004
For a second straight week, the two finalists in American Idol 3 -- the "mononamed" Fantasia and Diana DeGarmo -- have the top two singles in sales in both the U.S. and Canada.
Fox announces first 'American Idol 4' auditions, raises age limit to 28
July 16, 2004
Fox has released the first set of audition dates for the fourth edition of American Idol, and also announced that it has increased the upper end of the competition's age requirement from 26 to 28. As in previous seasons, the minimum age requirement will remain 16.
Fantasia Barrino and Diana DeGarmo also hold top spots on Canadian sales charts
July 10, 2004
Even though Canadian Idol 2 is currently underway, American Idol 3 hasn't been forgotten north of the border.
Fantasia Barrino's 'I Believe' and Diana DeGarmo's 'Dreams' both reach Billboard Top 20
July 8, 2004
On the Billboard Hot 100 charts, which evaluate both airplay and sales, the contestants of American Idol 3 have now surpassed the contestants of American Idol 1, although they still lag behind Idol 2.
Fantasia Barrino's 'I Believe' outsells Diana DeGarmo's 'Dreams' to keep #1 spot in U.S.
July 8, 2004
This time, the record buying audience agreed with the American Idol voting audience.