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Clay Aiken Will Soon Be a Dad

Singer impregnates friend through artificial insemination, report says

(Newser) - Clay Aiken is going to be a father, TMZ.com reports. The 29-year-old impregnated friend Jaymes Foster, 50, through artificial insemination. She is due in August, and Aiken plans to play an active role in raising the child, the site says. Foster was executive producer of Aiken's last album, and...

Newest 'Idol': David Cook
 Newest 'Idol': David Cook 
May 21, 2008 9:15 PM CDT

Newest 'Idol': David Cook

The elder David wins in season finale

(Newser) - The newest "American Idol" is David Cook. The 25-year-old defeated David Archuleta, 17, in the season finale, the New York Post reports. The two received a record 97.5 million votes from viewers, eclipsing the previous mark by 23 million votes. Cook got 56% of the vote. The victory...

Which David Is Our Idol ?
 Which David
 Is Our Idol? 
May 21, 2008 1:16 PM CDT

Which David Is Our Idol?

Voting on Cook's rock vs. Archuleta's ballads hours away from being revealed

(Newser) - We're only hours away from Fox crowning either balladeer (and Simon Cowell fave) David Archuleta, 17, or rocker David Cook, 25, as this season's American Idol. Cook seemed to win last night's live audience, the Kansas City Star reports.

Numbers Back American Idol Worship
 Numbers Back
 American Idol Worship 
ANALYSIS
May 21, 2008 7:03 AM CDT

Numbers Back American Idol Worship

From viewers to votes, box office to bank, no arguing Fox franchise is king

(Newser) - American Idol—the highest-rated show of the 21st century—finishes its seventh season tomorrow, moving Portfolio to some Idol chatter:
  • Total number of episodes since its debut in 2002 (as of May 19): 270
  • Number of seasons ranked the No. 1 show on television: 3
  • Value of the Idol franchise,
...

Syesha's Out: Idol Down to 2
 Syesha's Out: Idol Down to 2 
May 14, 2008 9:34 PM CDT

Syesha's Out: Idol Down to 2

The final will pit David vs. David

(Newser) - Syesha didn't make the cut. The "American Idol" competition is down to two—David Cook and David Archuleta—after voters knocked out Syesha Mercado tonight, the AP reports. The 21-year-old showed her range in the final show, mixing sultry sounds with pop, but it wasn't enough. Archuleta, 17, took...

Underwood Joins Grand Ole Opry
 Underwood Joins
 Grand Ole Opry 
May 11, 2008 11:35 AM CDT

Underwood Joins Grand Ole Opry

Emotional 'Idol' enters country's elite club

(Newser) - "American Idol" winner Carrie Underwood ratcheted up her country cred last night, reports the AP, and can now call herself a Grand Ole Opry cast member. Underwood joined the longest-running radio show, fighting back tears as Garth Brooks handled her induction. "This really seems like a great family...

Fox Boots 'Idol' Favorite's Dad From Backstage

Despite warnings, Archuleta's papa altered Tuesday song

(Newser) - David Archuleta may be the fan favorite on "American Idol," but his dad is now Fox's persona non grata backstage. The network has banned Jeff Archuleta, who had been intensely involved in prepping his son, after his call Tuesday to change the lyrics of “Stand By Me,...

Overthrow of Castro Leaves 3 Idol Hopefuls

Flubbed lyrics and bad Marley cover spell the end for Texan singer

(Newser) - And then there were three. Jason Castro got the boot from "American Idol" last night, leaving David Cook, David Archuleta, and Syesha Mercado remaining in the competition, reports the AP. The dreadlocked Texan was an early favorite but couldn't keep the momentum going. His fate was sealed after he...

'Idol' White-Out Leaves 4
 'Idol' White-Out Leaves 4 
May 1, 2008 9:09 AM CDT

'Idol' White-Out Leaves 4

Brooke White voted off reality show.

(Newser) - A willowy Brooke White wept through her last tune as the majority of the 45-million “American Idol” viewers voted to send the 24-year-old nanny packing back to Arizona. "I just want to say thank you. It's going to be terrible for me, I know," the oft-insecure White...

Could Seacrest Be Voted Off American Idol?

Search for reasons behind ratings decline may center on host

(Newser) - A marketing survey into why ratings are off for this season of American Idol has some wondering if Ryan Seacrest's days as host are numbered, MSNBC reports. Many questions focused on how viewers respond to Seacrest and his interactions with judges and contestants. One source, though, says the queries “...

'Idol' Boots Carly: It's Down to 5

Smithson is the latest contestant voted off

(Newser) - Viewers voted Carly Smithson off “American Idol” last night despite the rave reviews received from the judges for her “Jesus Christ Superstar” performance Tuesday night, the AP reports. Five finalists are left.

No Prom for Young Idol David
 No Prom for Young Idol David 
Apr 23, 2008 11:31 AM CDT

No Prom for Young Idol David

Must skip high school fête to compete

(Newser) - American Idol favorite David Archuleta, 17, must skip his high school prom this weekend in Utah to stay in the game, TMZ reports. The reality TV show's strict rules mean that every contestant is on lockdown, including Brooke White, who had to skip her sister's wedding earlier this month.

Idol Idled by Vocal Injury
 Idol Idled by Vocal Injury 
Apr 22, 2008 9:00 AM CDT

Idol Idled by Vocal Injury

Jordin Sparks cancels tour start, expects full recovery

(Newser) - "American Idol" champ Jordin Sparks has been forced to cancel April concert dates with Alicia Keys because of dangerous vocal-cord hemorrhaging, the New York Post reports. Even a sneeze could permanently damage the 18-year-old chart-topper, who has been singing nonstop since winning "Idol" last year. However, her handlers...

'Idol' Ratings Hitting Sour Note

Viewership declines suggest beginning of end for juggernaut

(Newser) - Ratings monster “American Idol” is showing viewership cracks in its seventh season, and rival networks are circling, hoping to steal some of the more than 20 million viewers who tune into the Fox hit each week, reports the Los Angles Times. “Idol” viewership among women 18 to 34...

Cancer-Stricken Bro to Watch Idol Hopeful in Person

Determined sibling will travel with medic, nurse

(Newser) - This may be American Idol contestant David Cook's biggest week—and not because he might get the boot. Cook's older brother, who is battling brain cancer, will make the dangerous flight from his Indiana sickbed to watch his kid brother perform tonight, People reports. A frail Adam will be aided...

Aussie Booted in 'Idol' Shocker
 Aussie Booted in 'Idol' Shocker 
Apr 11, 2008 7:09 AM CDT

Aussie Booted in 'Idol' Shocker

Stunned fans boo as voters chuck frontrunner

(Newser) - Australian American Idol hopeful Michael Johns got the heave-ho from the show last night in the biggest shocker so far this season, the Daily News reports. A surprised crowd booed the stunned singer's abrupt departure. Johns had been considered a frontrunner but the 31 million voters were clearly unimpressed by...

Meet Tonight's Superdelegates
 Meet Tonight's Superdelegates 
Apr 9, 2008 5:55 PM CDT

Meet Tonight's Superdelegates

All 3 White House contenders to appear on 'American Idol'

(Newser) - Tonight’s "American Idol" will boast cameos from Miley Cyrus, Brad Pitt, and both the Manning and Jonas brothers—but the most anticipated appearances could be by Hillary Clinton, John McCain, and Barack Obama, the New York Post reports. The charity episode is exhibition-only (no candidate will actually score...

Millions Tune In to Afghan 'Idol'

Fans of American Idol -inspired hit back female singer over clerics' objections

(Newser) - More than a third of all Afghans were hooked on this year’s Afghan Star, the nation's version of the TV hit American Idol. Although religious leaders condemned the show for allowing women to perform, viewers voting on cell phones chose a female contestant as one of the top five...

Seacrest Media Empire Still Expanding

'American Idol' host runs 6 companies and wants to 'try everything'

(Newser) - Ryan Seacrest has a mission, and he’s proud to admit it: He aims to be the Dick Clark, Merv Griffin, and Larry King of his generation. Since childhood, the "American Idol" host has plotted every step to get closer to his goal, writes Tom Shales in the Washington ...

Strike Takes Toll on TV Ratings
Strike Takes Toll on TV Ratings
Jan 30, 2008 2:54 PM CST

Strike Takes Toll on TV Ratings

Reality programming cushions blow for Fox, NBC

(Newser) - The major television networks got a good look yesterday at the toll the 3-month-old writers strike has taken on ratings, Variety reports. Comparing last week to the same period in 2007, the top five networks lost an average 21% of viewers in the 18-49 age group. Fox topped ratings on...

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