American Idol News

American Idol News

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.
Clay Aiken's 'The Way'/'Solitaire' CD single debuts at #1 in U.S. sales chart
March 24, 2004
A CD-single debuting in the U.S. with six-figure sales? It must be the return of American Idol 2 runner-up Clay Aiken.
Ruben Studdard's 'Soulful' CD certified platinum by RIAA
March 24, 2004
At last, Ruben Studdard doesn't have to go over to Clay Aiken's house to see what a platinum record looks like.
Kimberley Locke to perform her new #1 "8th World Wonder" single on March 24 'American Idol'
March 24, 2004
FOX has announced that Kimberley Locke will return to the American Idol stage on Wednesday, March 24 (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) to perform her new single "8th World Wonder," which debuted last week at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 Single Sales chart.
American Idol - Gay Idol Journal, "Week 1"
March 24, 2004
With the oh so tacky preliminary rounds now out of the way, Larry Johnson, a comedy writer currently working for Disney TV, has posted the first installment of his weekly 'American Idol' Gay Idol Journal diva rant, an exclusive to the RealityTVWorld American Idol message boards.
Style expert Steven Cojocaru to give 'American Idol' finalists a Old Navy fashion makeover
March 23, 2004
Steven Cojocaru, style correspondent for NBC's Today show and contributing correspondent for the syndicated Entertainment Tonight, will team up with American Idol sponsor Old Navy to give the finalists a new look for an in-show segment to air Tuesday, March 23 (8-10 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
Leah Labelle becomes the first 'American Idol' finalist to be eliminated
March 18, 2004
The American Idol finals hit a high note on Tuesday night, as the Top 12 finalists performed soul classics for America, delivering FOX's highest-rated Tuesday night EVER. During last night's live results show, it was announced that Leah LaBelle has been eliminated from the American Idol competition after receiving the fewest number of votes.
Clay Aiken to perform live on 'Idol's March 17 Top 12 results show
March 15, 2004
FOX has announced that Clay Aiken will perform his new single "Solitaire" before a live studio audience and millions of television viewers live on American Idol's Wednesday, March 17 broadcast.