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NEWS ABOUT: American Idol

American Idol stories: 132 news summaries

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(Newser) - The Paula Abdul roller-coaster continues. The Idol judge says Ladies' Home Journal got it all wrong: She now insists she was never addicted to painkillers, and she never checked into a rehab facility, E! reports. “It was very stressful for me to hear that and to be quoted... More »

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 Abdul 
 Reveals 
 Painkiller 
 Addiction 

American Idol judge turned to meds after dancing injuries

May 5, 09 4:14 PM CDT
(Newser) - Paula Abdul tells the Ladies' Home Journal she was addicted to heavy-duty painkillers for 12 years until she kicked the habit last November. Abdul insists, however, that she never shot an American Idol episode while under the influence. The 46-year-old turned to prescription meds—which made her act "weird"... More »

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American Idol • rehab • pop music • rehabilitation • painkiller • prescription painkillers • Paula Abdul • Celebrity Rehab

(Newser) - American Idol winner David Cook lost his brother Adam to cancer yesterday, People reports. Cook announced Adam’s death today at a Race for Hope benefit run for brain cancer research in Washington, DC. "I actually lost my brother yesterday to a brain tumor and I couldn't imagine being... More »

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cancer • entertainment • American Idol • chemotherapy • cancer research • death • David Cook

GOSSIP ROUNDUP

Kidman Slams Cruise

Plus, ex won't admit dating LiLo, more

May 1, 09 10:43 AM CDT
(Newser) - Nicole Kidman doesn’t miss being married to Tom Cruise, Marie Claire reports. “I felt it was my job to put on a beautiful dress and be seen and not heard,” the actress told Easy Living. “I felt I became a star only by association. We would... More »

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entertainment • American Idol • Nicole Kidman • Tom Cruise • Simon Cowell • Lindsay Lohan • celebrity

OPINION

Dour Simon Shows Smiley Side in UK

Carping Idol judge is happy, sweet over on Britian's Got Talent

May 1, 09 9:41 AM CDT
(Newser) - Viewers of American Idol might not recognize the jovial figure who regularly flashes his white-toothed grin from the judges' table on Britain's Got Talent. But that laughing man saying "awww" at adorable child contestants is indeed Simon Cowell. His transformation across the pond is nothing short of striking, writes... More »

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entertainment • reality TV • American Idol • Simon Cowell • personality • Britain's Got Talent

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 Jon & Kate Dad 
 Cops to 'Poor Judgment' 

Plus, Hef denies wanting Holly back, and more

Apr 30, 09 10:10 AM CDT
(Newser) - Jon & Kate Plus 8 star Jon Gosselin denies rumors that he’s cheating on wife Kate, People reports. He says the woman he was spotted with at a bar is just a friend, but adds, “being out with [her] late at night showed poor judgment on my part.... More »

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entertainment • reality TV • American Idol • celebrity • The Killers • Hugh Hefner • Jon Gosselin • Kate Gosselin • Brandon Flowers

 Cohen's 'Bruno' Pranks Abdul 

Interview will be in film

Apr 30, 09 8:51 AM CDT
(Newser) - Paula Abdul isn’t just acting oblivious on American Idol. Sacha Baron Cohen pranked the infamously airheaded judge for his upcoming film Bruno, and her interview with the character will appear in the movie, the New York Post reports. “Paula was totally fooled,” says an insider. "... More »

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entertainment • American Idol • celebrity • Borat • Sacha Baron Cohen • Paula Abdul • Bruno

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 Susan Boyle Makeover Begins 


Apr 22, 09 10:52 AM CDT
(Newser) - Susan Boyle, Britain’s Got Talent contestant and Internet sensation, has been the subject of one hot debate: Makeover or no makeover? The makeover process has already begun, Deadline reports—Boyle appeared recently in a trendy dress and leather jacket. “It wasn’t until I saw myself on TV... More »

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entertainment • American Idol • Simon Cowell • Mike Tyson • domestic violence • celebrity • Paula Abdul • Randy Jackson • Chris Brown • Susan Boyle • makeover

(Newser) - Any interview with Paula Abdul has acres of fertile ground to cover, and this Thursday's sit-down with ABC's Nightline is no exception. In excerpts released early, Abdul calls Simon Cowell a "masterful bully," says there's no tension between her and new Idol judge Kara DioGuardi, denies ever being... More »

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reality TV • American Idol • Simon Cowell • Paula Abdul • Kara DioGuardi

 Cowell: Quitting 
 Idol 'Feels Right' 

Says his plan is no negotiating trick

Apr 21, 09 9:38 AM CDT
(Newser) - Simon Cowell has three hit shows worldwide, including America’s most popular; he pulls in $36 million a year from Fox; and the success of Susan Boyle is raising the talent guru’s profile even higher. But, he tells the New York Times, he’s not backing off statements to... More »

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entertainment • reality TV • American Idol • Simon Cowell • Fox • quitting • Susan Boyle • Britain's Got Talent • X Factor

 Paula Abdul 
 Headed to 
 Idol Stage? 

Judge's Twitter feed drops hints

Apr 21, 09 7:16 AM CDT
(Newser) - New Twitterer Paula Abdul is using the social networking site to tease a return to the stage—possibly on American Idol, the Los Angeles Times reports. Responding to the suggestion of an enthusiastic fan, Abdul tweeted, “I wouldn’t be surprised if you catch me on stage in the... More »

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(Newser) - A mysterious bald audience member turning up on various live Fox broadcasts is a viral marketing plant—as well as an actor on the show he’s subtly promoting. Michael Cerveris, in character as “The Observer” from the sci-fi drama Fringe, has so far been spotted, well, observing football,... More »

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GOSSIP ROUNDUP

 Octu-Mom 
 Reality Show 
 Not Such a 
 Done Deal 

Plus, other B-listers get reality shows, more

Apr 16, 09 10:37 AM CDT
(Newser) - Don’t set your DVRs just yet: Nadya Suleman’s reality show isn’t finalized, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Though Suleman claimed a show in the UK was practically a done deal, no network has agreed to carry it—and an agreement with the production company is still pending.... More »

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Turkey • reality TV • American Idol • celebrity • gossip • Amy Winehouse • Snoop Dogg • Cosby Show • octuplets • Golden Girls • Nadya Suleman • Fantasia Barrino • Keshia Knight Pulliam

 Idol Judges Issue 
 First 'Save' 

Even so, Simon says he probably won't win

Apr 16, 09 12:04 AM CDT
(Newser) - No one was eliminated from American Idol last night, with the judges using their new one-time save power to keep Matt Giraud from being voted off, AP reports. The bad news? Giraud still doesn’t “really have any chance of winning the competition,” Simon Cowell said. Because the... More »

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reality TV • American Idol • Simon Cowell • Jennifer Hudson • Matt Giraud


 New Shows 
 Offer NBC 
 Ray of Hope 

Southland, Parks and Recreation lead upturn

Apr 15, 09 12:03 PM CDT
(Newser) - After years of poor ratings, NBC may be on the rebound with the help of two new series: cop show Southland and Amy Poehler’s comedy Parks and Recreation. Parks scored only 6.9 million total viewers, but it maintained 88% of The Office’s coveted young-adult audience. Southland topped... More »

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 Cowell Warns 
 He Might 
 Ditch Idol 



American Idol may go as he tries to free up his schedule

Apr 13, 09 5:45 AM CDT
(Newser) - Simon Cowell says the pressure of three TV shows and constant flights to Britain may force him to leave American Idol, Access Hollywood reports. “Most people do one show a year and I do three and they involve a lot of traveling. One may have to go,” Cowell... More »

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(Newser) - Hillary Clinton has a deal for you. Longtime buddy James Carville sent a letter to supporters today asking for donations to help retire her campaign debt, reports the Washington Independent. For $5 or more, donors are entered to win one of three prizes: a day with Bill Clinton in New... More »

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Hillary Clinton • American Idol • secretary of State • Bill Clinton • James Carville • Paul Begala • campaign debt

 Cowell Not a Fan 
 of Celeb Twittering 

'Why would you want to?' he asks on the air

Apr 2, 09 8:20 AM CDT
(Newser) - Always one to judge, Simon Cowell is going after fellow celebrities who are hooked on Twitter, the Daily Telegraph reports. "It's like phoning someone randomly whose number you don't even have and saying: 'Hi, it's Simon, I went out with my family this weekend,'" he said. But maybe... More »

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social networking • American Idol • Simon Cowell • Ryan Seacrest • Twitter • microblogging

 Miley to Hit American Idol 

Taped performance airs next week

Apr 2, 09 7:11 AM CDT
(Newser) - Miley Cyrus will be the latest starlet to hit American Idol, but unfortunately for fans, she'll take the stage before the audience arrives. Cyrus will pretape her performance tonight, and it will likely air sometime next week, Access Hollywood reports. The Idol appearance is part Cyrus' media blitz leading up... More »

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reality TV • American Idol • Hannah Montana • Miley Cyrus • The Hannah Montana Movie

GOSSIP ROUNDUP

 Hudson 
 Returns to 
 Idol, Barker to 
 Price Is Right 

Plus, celeb feuds heat up and simmer down

Mar 25, 09 11:28 AM CDT
(Newser) - Celebrities are returning to their roots today. Jennifer Hudson is taping a performance after tonight’s American Idol that will air on an upcoming episode, the AP reports, and Bob Barker is taping an appearance on The Price is Right to air April 16, according to Variety. Elsewhere:
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television • Barack Obama • American Idol • Simon Cowell • robbery • Bob Barker • The Price Is Right • feud • Jay Leno • Jennifer Hudson • Akon • Rachael Ray • Suge Knight • Anthony Bourdain

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