Paula Abdul Gone: American Idol Still Looking For New Judge

American Idol will be judging judges in its next, ninth season. Since Paula Abdul left the show, Idol has invited a number of guest judges to help rate contestants, among them Victoria Beckham, Mary J. Blige and Kate Perry. Canada's Shania Twain will also be appearing on the...

Katy Perry Plugs Adam Lambert in Idol Performance

I'm sure millions noticed that Katy Perry opened her American Idol performance by displaying an Adam Lambert emblazoned cape. While it surely is a sign that she, and at least one of the judges, are openly...

Want to go to the American Idol Finale? Pay Clinton's Debt

By Albert N. Milliron, Editor Politisite.com. Iron Mill News Remember the good Ole days when big democratic donors got the opportunity to stay a night or two in the Lincoln Bedroom?  I thought it would be...

Shoe-throwing al-Zaidi is loved by young Iraqi women

The man who threw his shoe at George Bush during a press conference has become a idol for young Iraqi women and is worshipped as a celebrity. "Muntader al-Zaidi the Iraqi journalist, who infamously threw his shoes at...

American Idol Season 8 Eliminations: Jasmine Murray, Jorge Nunez

American Idol Season 8 began this week with the lucky 13 contestants facing elimination and on Wednesday two of the hopefuls were sent home — Jasmine Murray and Jorge Nunez were voted out of the competition. Performing songs by the legendary Michael Jackson, Jasmine Murray...

American Idol Season 8 Finalists and New 'Judges Save' Rule

American Idol has announced the finalists for Season 8 with a twist — instead of the top 12 this year's the competitors are a 'baker's dozen' group of lucky 13. Here is the list of finalists for the show, which...

Canadian Idol Being Put on Shelf for 2009

CTV told staff Monday that the "Canadian Idol" will be put on hold for the 2009 broadcast year. " TORONTO -- "Canadian Idol" is being put on the shelf in 2009, CTV announced Tuesday. The program hosted by Ben...

Pop stars, fans say goodbye to MTV's 'TRL'

" "If it wasn't for 'TRL,' I don't think I would have this launching pad for my career," said a cigar-smoking Kid Rock, who came to prominence as a raucous rap-rocker on "TRL" with his baudy hit "Bawitdaba" but...

American Idol Donates Over $64 Million to Charities

American Idol raked in the cash donations during their annual "Idol Gives Back" event this past spring and now the popular U.S. television show is donating more than $64 million to charities. ""American Idol" has...

The Idol of Customer Service

"many business owners see that if they did the above steps and earned money, that means they succeeded…oh no…it is not the truth. There is one missing step."

Idol Judges Show United Front

Leave it to Simon Cowell to take an American Idol press conference and turn it into something creepy.  Do they really even like each other? Does it matter? "Songwriter Kara DioGuardi, the newest American...

Science Idol: The Scientific Integrity Editorial Cartoon Contest

The cartoon says: "Research Concludes: "WE ARE DESTROYING THE EARTH" and the two fellows with the government briefcase say, "Could you kindly rephrase that in equivocal, inaccurate, vague, self-serving and...

India monkey god idol for Obama

"A group of Indians are planning to present a statue of the revered Indian monkey God, Hanuman, to Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. The group decided to order the idol after they read a magazine...

Oprah's Fall from Grace

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorThere are two cardinal rules in entertainment, never discuss Politics or Religion, unless you know your audience.  Guess Oprah, missed that "Memo" !Oprah, an...

American Idol Final 2008 Videos

The finals are in the book and it appears that David Archuleta had the better night with is three ballads - one of which he already sang.  David Cook went with three songs that showed his stage presence and musical skills, but the judges weren’t feeling his two...

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