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Least talented contestant goes home on ‘Idol’

It’s been a tough week for “American Idol,” which made the news for its declining viewership and the unfortunate Paula Abdul comments on last week’s show stand out that much more. Fortunately, the “Idol” fans helped make things a little brighter for the show’s final two weeks by evicting the contestant who least deserved to [...]

Jason Castro has a disastrous ‘Idol’ night

Jason Castro has spent the past three months perfecting his image as the slacker dude with the guitar who doesn’t try very hard but sneaks by on his natural gifts and personality.
The show deserved what it got — the worst pair of performances, at this stage of the competition, in the show’s seven-year history.
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Underwood Stamps Now Available Until Tuesday

Limited-edition postage featuring “American Idol” season 4 winner Carrie Underwood of Checotah is available now online at Photostamps.com or AmericanIdol.com.

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Young viewers lead way in defecting from ‘Idol’

The fevered response to the latest loopy Paula Abdul episode, where she judged a phantom performance, just goes to show how “American Idol” continues to dominate television in its seventh season.
Yet while “Idol” is still a hit, it’s no longer necessarily hip.
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Country star Rich infuriated by Abdul’s “Idol” antics

Country artist and upcoming “Nashville Star” judge John Rich laid into “American Idol” judge Paula Abdul for her lack of attentiveness during a recent episode.
“‘American Idol’ infuriates me as an artist,” Rich, of the multiplatinum country duo Big & Rich, said at an NBC press event in Pasadena, California. “They’re being fake about it. When [...]

Paula Abdul isn’t going anywhere

For starters, Paula Abdul isn’t going anywhere.
“Why would we get rid of Paula?” wonders Cecile Frot-Coutaz matter-of-factly, when questioned about possibly nixing the wacky “American Idol” judge now infamous for — among other things — critiquing both of Jason Castro’s songs after he’d sung only one.
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‘American Idol’ boots another finalist; 4 singers remain

Diamond wasn’t Brooke White’s best friend on “American Idol” Wednesday night. The tearful 24-year-old folkster from Mesa, Ariz., was eliminated as the Fox show trimmed the competition to the top four finalists.
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Diamond adds sparkle to ‘American Idol’

David Cook impressed, but Jason Castro and Syesha Mercado are in danger.
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‘American Idol’ seeks a Diamond in the rough
Paula Abdul left ‘empty’ by song that wasn’t

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The ‘American Idol’ Top 5 rundown

Spring cleaning is well underway in American Idol land. Can you believe there are only four dreams left to trash?
Yes, after months of tossing away unnecessary rubbish, the FOX karaoke contest’s count is down to five: Brooke White, Jason Castro, David Archuleta, Syesha Mercado and David Cook.
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New Fox Market Research Survey Shows Possible Idol Fixes

American Idol and the executives from its network don’t live in a Fox hole — they’ve seen the ratings. The numbers are down, but Fox execs aren’t just standing around staring aimlessly off into space like Idol robo-contestant David Archuleta.
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Clay Aiken says sexuality no concern to most

Clay Aiken has no interest in taking his love life public.
During a promotional appearance for his upcoming album, “On My Way Here,” and his Broadway show “Spamalot,” the “American Idol” Season 2 runner-up told “The Billy Bush Show” it’s only the media who cares whether he is gay or straight.
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Blame ‘Idol’s’ ratings slide on bad song choices

It’s been an odd spectacle, to say the least. The seventh season of “American Idol” has, predictably, forced its way to ratings domination, bulldozing anything foolish enough to wander into its path. Resting comfortably atop the ratings heap, it continues to generate controversy — Carly Smithson already had a record deal! David Cook is just [...]