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'American Idol' dominates U.S. singles sales charts
June 18, 2003
The American Idol phenomenon marches on. According to the Nielsen SoundScan singles charts, which are based on actual record sales in the U.S., three singles from Idol were in the top 20 for the week ending June 12. In first place, as it had been for at least the previous two weeks, was "God Bless the U.S.A." by the Idol second-season finalists. In sixth place was the Idol finalists' other single, "What the World Needs Now Is Love." Both of these singles appear on All-Time Classic American Love Songs, the compilation album featuring all the Idol finalists.'American Idol' Ruben Studdard to appear in 'Scooby-Doo 2' movie
June 17, 2003
TV Guide reports that "American Idol" champ Ruben Studdard has agreed to make a singing cameo in "Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed," which is currently shooting in Vancouver.Analysis: 'American Idol' winner Ruben Studdard may have real grievance over '205' jerseys
June 12, 2003
Does American Idol winner Ruben Studdard have a legitimate grievance with 205 Flava, the company that provided the "205 jerseys" that Ruben wore during the filming of Idol? Further research on our part indicates that the answer is: maybe so.'American Idol' winner Ruben Studdard nixes '205' jerseys, seeks more cash
June 11, 2003
Anyone with the illusion that American Idol winner Ruben Studdard valued anything other than cold, hard cash had better skip this article.'American Idol' finalist Justin Guarini credits his hair for his success
June 11, 2003
In an interview to plug his new CD, TV Guide reports that American Idol finalist Justin Guarini gives his Afro-styled hair credit for a significant portion of his success so far.'American Idol' competition moves to record stores, as three CDs released today
June 10, 2003
The wait is over; let the real competition begin. Today, three of the last four American Idol finalists released CDs. Idol 2 winner Ruben Studdard and runner-up Clay Aiken released CD singles, which were discussed here, and Idol 1 runner-up Justin Guarini released his first full-length album, cleverly entitled Justin Guarini.Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini say 'American Idol' movie filming was 'piece of cake'
June 9, 2003
The Associated Press reports that Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini, the finalists in the first season of Fox's American Idol, described the filming of their upcoming movie as a "piece of cake." The movie, From Justin to Kelly (or J2K), went from concept to completed film in about 2.5 months, but neither Kelly nor Justin feel that they were under much pressure during filming.'American Idol' Judges' Chairs to be Auctioned
June 9, 2003
The American Idol publicity machine cranks on. The Washington Post reports that Idol is going to donate the chairs used by the three judges -- Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and Simon Cowell, each autographed by the respective judge -- to various charity auctions.FOX cancels full theatrical trailer for 'American Idol' movie 'From Justin to Kelly'
June 6, 2003
The "buzz" surrounding the American Idol spinoff movie From Justin to Kelly, starring Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini (the final two from the first season of Idol), continues to signal deep trouble for the twice-delayed flick. The Website FilmJerk.com reports that Fox has declined to make a full theatrical trailer for the film's upcoming June 20 release. In addition, Fox has decided to scrub most of the promotional material that would normally be produced for a probable hit and will produce only a basic press kit, ad slickers and one poster.'American Idol' spinoffs still dominate Amazon.com sales charts
June 5, 2003
Even though only two of the five are currently available, American Idol spinoff CDs continue to dominate the Amazon.com sales chart. Continuing in first place is Clay Aiken's RCA CD-single "This Is The Night," backed with the Simon and Garfunkel classic "Bridge Over Troubled Waters", scheduled for release on June 10. In fourth place, behind Clay, Metallica, and Led Zeppelin, is Ruben Studdard's Jive CD-single "Flying Without Wings," backed with the Carpenters' hit "Superstar", also scheduled for release on June 10.
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