American Idol News

American Idol News

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.
Jon Peter Lewis, Jennifer Hudson, Leah LaBelle and George Huff complete 'American Idol's Top 12 finalists
March 11, 2004
After a dramatic American Idol "Wild Card Night," Jon Peter Lewis, Jennifer Hudson, Leah LaBelle and George Huff advanced to the finals, completing the Top 12.
'Idol' reject William Hung lands record deal, album to be in stores April 6
March 9, 2004
The remainder of the finalist field for the current season of FOX's American Idol has yet to be determined but the third season has already resulted in a record deal for one Idol contestant -- William Hung, the Idol reject who never got beyond the program's initial open auditions.
Jasmine Trias and John Stevens advance to 'American Idol' Top 12 as Wild Card contestants revealed
March 4, 2004
Last night in a dramatic results show, it was announced that Jasmine Trias from Mililani, HI and John Stevens from East Amherst, NY were chosen by America to become the next two contestants to make the Top 12 on American Idol.