American Idol News

American Idol News

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.
Ruben Studdard's remix single 'What If?' with Kayne West opens to dismal sales
July 8, 2004
We have no idea what the record is for the largest percentage decline in sales between one commercial single and its follow-up in the first week of release -- but whatever it is, American Idol 2 winner Ruben Studdard may have just broken it.
Original 'American Idol' finalist Tamyra Gray joins most 'Idol 3' national tour dates
July 7, 2004
Billboard reports that Tamyra Gray, the fourth-place finisher in American Idol 1, will appear as a "special guest" on most dates of the American Idol 3 national tour, which starts in mid-July and ends in September.
'Idol 3' Fantasia Barrino's 'I Believe' track debuts at #1 on Billboard Hot 100
July 1, 2004
American Idol 3 winner Fantasia (who has officially dropped her last name, Barrino) may have only sold about half the quantity of singles as Idol 2 winner Ruben Studdard did in the official debut week, but she now has accomplished something that Ruben never has: reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles and tracks chart.