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Stars React To The Death Of Steve Jobs

October 05, 2011

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

The former Apple CEO’s death was confirmed on Wednesday.

Apple posted a photo of the visionary with “Steve Jobs 1955-2011” under his photo.

Jobs was 56.

The Top 10 Most Shocking ‘American Idol’ Eliminations

April 08, 2011

By Catherine Donahoe

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Pia Toscano’s elimination from “American Idol’s” Season 10 on Thursday night came as a shock, not just to the judges and show host Ryan Seacrest, but to the nation as well.

But whose “Idol” elimination was the most shocking of all time? Access counts down the Top 10.

Kara DioGuardi On Being ‘Idol’ Judge: It’s Not Easy

January 26, 2010

NEW YORK, N.Y.

When Kara DioGuardi accepted her job as the fourth judge on “American Idol,” she did not immediately grasp the enormity of a full-time gig on the most-watched TV show in the nation.

“I probably in my own way didn’t really take in what a huge thing it was, just ‘cause it would be so overwhelming,” she said. “Until I kind of showed up and was like, ‘Omigod, what am I doing here? This is, like, huge!’ And then it really hit me when we went live that, wow, ‘I got to speak live in front of 30 million people?’”

‘Idol’ Rat Pack: 10 Finalists Prepare For Tour

June 22, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

In a small, unadorned studio far removed from cameras, spotlights and songs ending with an instant review, the top 10 “American Idol” finalists are getting ready for a nationwide tour.

Scott MacIntyre On Nixed ‘American Idol’ Finale Duet With Matt Giraud: ‘Perhaps Tatiana & Bikini Girl Were More Important After All’

May 24, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Former “American Idol” hopeful Scott MacIntyre – who finished in 8th place on the FOX reality competition – is not happy his planned duet with fellow contestant Matt Giraud was scrapped just hours before Wednesday’s finale.

Matt Giraud Returns Home To Kalamazoo After ‘American Idol’

May 07, 2009

KALAMAZOO, Mich.

“American Idol” castoff Matt Giraud has returned home to a warm welcome in Kalamazoo, Mich., where he will be the guest of honor at a public party.