American Idol News

American Idol News

Tamyra Gray to guest-star on FOX's April 15 'Tru Calling'
April 12, 2004
FOX has announced that Tamyra Gray, who was a finalist in the first season of American Idol, will guest-star in the "Death Becomes Her" episode of the network's Tru Calling series on Thursday, April 15 at 8-9PM ET/PT.
Clay Aiken's 'Solitaire'/'The Way' remains top-selling single in U.S. and Canada
April 8, 2004
American Idol 2 runner-up Clay Aiken continues to hold down the #1 spot with his RCA Records single 'Solitaire'/'The Way', both on Nielsen SoundScan's U.S. Singles Sales chart for the week ended April 4, for the third straight week, and on Nielsen SoundScan's Canadian Singles Sales charts, for the second straight week. However, despite this, 'Solitaire' once again plummets in the Billboard Hot 100 charts, dropping another 21 places (after a 23-place drop last week) to #48 on the April 17 chart.
Camile Velasco becomes the fourth 'American Idol' finalist to be eliminated
April 8, 2004
American Idol had the audience grooving Tuesday night, as the Top 9 finalists performed songs from the Elton John songbook. The finalists received a surprise visit from pop icon Sir Elton John as they prepared for this week's competition. During last night's live results show, it was announced that Camile Velasco was eliminated from the American Idol competition after receiving the fewest votes.
Clay Aiken retains top-selling single, but 'Solitaire' plummets on airplay chart
April 6, 2004
Just give him airplay. That's what he wants.
American Idol - Gay Idol Journal, "Week 3"
April 2, 2004
Larry Johnson, a comedy writer currently working for Disney TV, has posted the third installment of his weekly American Idol Gay Idol Journal diva rant, an exclusive to the RealityTVWorld American Idol message boards.
Amy Adams becomes the third 'American Idol' finalist to be eliminated
April 1, 2004
American Idol had the audience grooving on this week, as the Top 10 finalists performed Motown songs, accompanied by the legendary Funk Brothers as the house band. Producing and songwriting team Ashford & Simpson (Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson) were guest judges. During last night's live results show, it was announced that Amy Adams was eliminated from the American Idol competition after receiving the fewest votes.
Simon Cowell denies making obscene gesture during 'American Idol'
March 25, 2004
We never thought we'd be in the position of defending obnoxious American Idol judge Simon Cowell. But this is ridiculous.
Clay Aiken's 'Solitaire' opens at #4 in Billboard Hot 100 chart
March 25, 2004
Once again, the Billboard "Hot 100" singles and tracks chart is faced with the issue of whether strong sales should count for more than strong airplay. Once again, the reason for the question is Clay Aiken.
Matthew Rogers becomes the second 'American Idol' finalist to be eliminated
March 25, 2004
FOX's American Idol finals hit another high note on Tuesday night, as the Top 11 finalists performed country songs for America, delivering the network's highest-rated Tuesday night ever. During last night's live results show, it was announced that Matthew Rogers was eliminated from the American Idol competition after receiving the fewest votes.
American Idol - Gay Idol Journal, "Week 2"
March 25, 2004
Larry Johnson, a comedy writer currently working for Disney TV, has posted the second installment of his weekly American Idol Gay Idol Journal diva rant, an exclusive to the RealityTVWorld American Idol message boards.