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Fans Support Paula Abdul, But Would ‘Idol’ Go On?

July 20, 2009

NEW YORK, New York

The clock is winding down to the judges’ round of “American Idol” auditions — next month, the gates will be opened for a new batch of hopefuls. They’d do well to come prepared: Paula Abdul might not be around to dole out much-needed hugs and kind words of encouragement.

Kris Allen Cancels ‘Tonight Show’ Appearance Following Death In Family

July 14, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

“American Idol” champ Kris Allen has been forced to pull out of a scheduled appearance on “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien” later this week.

“I know I was supposed to do conan on wed, but there was a death in my family,” Kris announced to his fans via his Twitter account.

Anoop Desai: I Ain’t Afraid Of No Ghost! - ‘Idol’ House Haunted?

April 30, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Anoop Desai, Lil Rounds and most recently, Matt Giraud, have all been exterminated by “American Idol” – and their chances at the title. But is the presence of someone else plucked from the world too soon running amuck in the contestant’s mansion — is there an actual “Idol” ghost?

Lil Rounds & Anoop Desai Bid Farewell To ‘American Idol’

April 23, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

“American Idol” sent two contestants home on Wednesday evening — and neither of them were Matt Giraud.

Matt, who was brought back from elimination via the judges’ save last Wednesday, wasn’t even in the bottom three this week. Instead, it was Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai who were sent home. Flame-haired teenager Allison Iraheta was also in the bottom three.

Disco Week A Tough One For Anoop Desai, Lil Rounds & Matt Giraud

April 22, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Anoop Desai could be one of the “American Idol” contenders up for elimination on Wednesday if the public agrees with judge Simon Cowell.

The 22-year-old, who tackled Donna Summer’s “Dim All The Lights,” impressed judges Kara DioGuardi and Paula Abdul and received mixed praise from Randy Jackson.

Still, Simon slammed the singer.

‘American Idols Live!’ 2009 Tour Ready To Rock The Nation

April 17, 2009

“American Idol” is hitting the road yet again and coming to a town near you!

The “American Idols Live!” 2009 Tour kicks off in Portland, OR on July 5, and will feature the top 10 contestants from “American Idol” season 8.

Judges Use Their Save For ‘American Idol’ Contestant; Two Will Go Home Next Week

April 16, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

The judges made history on “American Idol” on Wednesday night by using their power save one contender from elimination.

Quentin Tarantino To Serve As ‘American Idol’ Celebrity Mentor For Movie Week

April 10, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Quentin Tarantino might not be a singer himself, but with music-filled films like “Pulp Fiction,” “Reservoir Dogs” and the “Kill Bill” series under his belt, he’s no stranger to picking the right song – something he’s sure to share with the “American Idol” contestants next week on “Idols at the Movies.”

Scott MacIntyre Sent Home From ‘American Idol’

April 09, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Scott MacIntyre bid his farewell to “American Idol” on Wednesday evening.

MacIntyre, a visually-impaired 23-year-old, was eliminated from the competition by a slim margin, receiving just 30,000 votes less than Anoop Desai, who was saved to sing another week.