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Rate 'American Idol': Allison Iraheta's 'Friday I'll Be Over U' music video

Original at From Inside the Box external link    Fri, Nov 20

By Andrea Reiher Watch "American Idol" finalist Allison Iraheta's fabulous video for "Friday I'll Be Over U."

Rate Kris Allen on ‘Kris Allen’

Original at Idolator external link    Fri, Nov 20

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By Becky Bain Kris Allen certainly has his work cut out for him. His album is expected to post the lowest first-week sales from an American Idol winner in the show’s eight seasons—not that opening weeks mean everything. (Ruben Studdard’s best-ever first week didn’t exactly herald longevity.) And altho...

Rate Kris Allen – #17 on iTunes Top Albums this Morning

Original at rickey.org external link    Fri, Nov 20

By Rickey is a post from: American Idol Kris Allen – #17 on iTunes Top Albums this Morning is a post from: American Idol Okay guys, I think this is way too low 3 days after the album was released. The reviews have been mostly positive, so I...

Rate Fanfiction: Hurt Part 1: My Sweetest Friend

Original at Idolslash external link    Thu, Nov 19

Title:Hurt Part 1: My Sweetest Friend Author:mamadeb Pairing: Will be kradam Fandom:American Idol Season 8 RPF Word count:6,900 Rating:NC-17 Warning:Trigger warningViolence, Murder, Rape Summary: Adam and Allison have a horrific experience while on tour.

Rate Article: Adam Lambert On Going Up Against The Girls On November 23 & His ‘Bondage’ Themed Music Video

Original at Access Hollywood external link    Thu, Nov 19

Adam Lambert’s first post-“American Idol” album is due out on November 23, the same day as Rihanna, Shakira and Susan Boyle’s new efforts, but the rocker isn’t running scared.

Rate Vote for the Worst Album Review - Adam Lambert "For Your Entertainment"

Original at Vote for the Worst external link    Wed, Nov 18

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By thefunnystone Adam Lambert’s debut album For Your Entertainment has been hotly anticipated by the fans who voted for him on American Idol. But is it any good? Adam departs from the fake rocker vibe he portrayed and is releasing a purely pop record in the vein of Britney Spears. To be honest, Adam is a much mor...

Rate Adam Lambert details his battle with 'self-esteem issues'

Original at USA Today external link    Wed, Nov 18

By Ann Oldenburg Out magazine has named Adam Lambert at the Out 100 Breakout Honoree of the Year. But in an open letter to the American Idol finalist, editor Aaron Hicklin explains that he was ticked by Lambert's management, who repeatedly demanded that...

Rate Fanfiction: All You Needing (Adam Lambert/Michael Sarver) PG

Original at Idolslash external link    Tue, Nov 17    2 related articles

Title: What You Needing Author:mamadeb Pairing: Adam Lambert/Michael Sarver Fandom:American Idol Season 8 RPF Word count:1011 words Rating: PG Warning:None Summary: Sometimes all you need is a friend. Notes: Story title from "Comfort" by Omarion All You Needing

Rate 'American Idol' finalist Michael Sarver signs record deal

Original at From Inside the Box external link    Tue, Nov 17

By Andrea Reiher Michael Sarver is going the route of many an "American Idol" alum -- country music.

Rate Katy Perry Plots Next Album, Talks ‘Idol’ Gig & ‘MTV Unplugged’

Original at Access Hollywood external link    Tue, Nov 17    4 related articles

“American Idol” contestants should be thankful that they have caring, sharing Ellen DeGeneres on the panel now and not Katy Perry. The singer was a guest judge for auditions to be featured on next season’s show, and she didn’t pull any punches with the hopeless hopefuls.

Rate David Cook interview for Tabernacle show November 23

Original at blogs.ajc.com external link    Tue, Nov 17

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By Rodney Ho CREDIT: Rodney Ho/rho@ajc.com David Cook, winner of Season 7, has been touring almost nonstop since the end of his “American Idol” run.

Rate Podcast: Adam Lambert – For Your Entertainment – Streaming

Original at rickey.org external link    Tue, Nov 17

By Rickey is a post from: American Idol Adam Lambert – For Your Entertainment – Streaming is a post from: American Idol Adam Lambert’s debut album “For Your Entertainment” is now streaming on MySpace and... This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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Rate Perfect pitch? Not quite, but there's much to enjoy as 'Glee' returnsVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at chicagotribune.com external link    Tue, Nov 10    2 related articles

By Tempo Its flagship program, "American Idol," has been softening in the ratings for the past few years. It's still the Death Star of television, but "Idol" is no longer getting the kind of ratings that cause executives at rival networks to spend their days under their desks, weeping over the late...

Rate Kris Allen video for ‘Live Like We’re Dying’ is out, David Cook interview forthcoming

Original at blogs.ajc.com external link    Fri, Nov 6

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By Rodney Ho The winner of this year’s “American Idol” now has a video for his single “Live Like We’re Dying.” Yah, that Kris Allen guy. His single has yet to make it to the top 40 and is now at No. 42 on the Hot AC charts. At least it’s still climbing. It’s actually a pretty catchy tune, even if the title evokes that...

Rate Podcast: Allison Iraheta – Friday I’ll Be Over You (Spanish)

Original at rickey.org external link    Thu, Nov 5

By Rickey is a post from: American Idol Allison Iraheta – Friday I’ll Be Over You (Spanish) is a post from: American Idol Allison Iraheta’s “Friday I’ll Be Over You” in Spanish! I actually like it... This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

October of 2009

 

Rate Podcast: Clay Aiken - Invisible

Original at funlifefun (WordPress) external link    Tue, Oct 20

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By reglest Maybe it’s boring, but I should say that I’m a fans of Clay Aiken (even when truth reveals he is a gay). I’ve fallen in love with his voice since I first saw him on the big three of 2nd season American Idol, and honestly, that is the only show of American Idol that I’ve remember (I’m not too interes...

Rate Podcast: Adam Lambert – Time for Miracles MP3 – Full Version with LyricsVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at rickey.org external link    Sat, Oct 17

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By Rickey Italy Download: Adam Lambert – Time for Miracles Belgium Download: Adam Lambert – Time for Miracles Netherlands Download: Adam Lambert – Time for Miracles Amazon.com Download: Time For Miracles (It says “Original Release Date: Oct. 16, 2009″) is a post from: American Idol

Rate Podcast: Modern Family – The Incident – Recap – In the Moonlight (Do Me)Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at rickey.org external link    Wed, Oct 14

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By Rickey is a post from: American Idol Cuz maybe baby I just wanna do you, do you Do you wanna do me, do me? Underneath the moonlight, moonlight tonight Chorus Want to hear something awesome? Listen to Live Like We’re Dying by Kris Allen here. is a post from: American Idol

Rate Podcast: My Interview with Dreamgirls Star Syesha Mercado

Original at rickey.org external link    Wed, Oct 14

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By Rickey is a post from: American Idol I interviewed Syesha Mercado over the phone today! She was so nice! Syesha is currently rehearsing for the touring production of Dreamgirls where she plays Deena Jones (played by Beyonce in the film). The show opens at the Apollo Theater on Nov. 7 and will [...]

Rate Fic: Rainy Day

Original at Idolslash external link    Tue, Oct 13

Title: Rainy Day Author: scarlett_o Fandom: American Idol Pairing/Characters: David Cook/Michael Johns Rating: PG Disclaimer: I own no one and nobody. Summary: David thinks Michael is insane. Michael thinks David needs to have more fun.

Rate Opinion: Kara DioGuardi on ‘Hannah Montana,’ Chris Daughtry writes with Kris Allen

Original at blogs.ajc.com external link    Mon, Oct 12

By Rodney Ho Kara DioGuardi shows up on an episode of “Hannah Montana” October 18 on Disney when Hannah fills in for Kara’s judge’s seat in a thinly disguised version of “American Idol.” Chris Daughtry is Twittering that he’s doing a song with Kris Allen. Will it make it on the album next month? We’ll see.

Rate Opinion: Kris Allen – Live Like We’re Dying – Drops Out of iTunes Top 100

Original at rickey.org external link    Sat, Oct 10

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By Rickey is a post from: American Idol is a post from: American Idol is a post from: American Idol Wow. I am so disappointed. After only 2 weeks in the iTunes charts, Kris Allen’s Live Like We’re Dying is out of the Top 100 Songs Chart. So bummed. Just this week, Live Like We’re Dying made it [...]

Rate How To: Simon Cowell Pumpkin PaloozaVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at rickey.org external link    Fri, Oct 9

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By Rickey is a post from: American Idol Learn how to make your own Simon Cowell pumpkin here from FEARnet’s Pumpkin Palooza. Or watch the video here: Simon Cowell Pumpkin Palooza is a post from: American Idol Simon Cowell Pumpkin Palooza is a post from: American Idol

Rate How To: Simon Cowell Pumpkin PaloozaVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Rickey.org external link    Fri, Oct 9

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By Rickey is a post from: American Idol Learn how to make your own Simon Cowell pumpkin here from FEARnet’s Pumpkin Palooza. Or watch the video here: Simon Cowell Pumpkin Palooza is a post from: American Idol Simon Cowell Pumpkin Palooza is a post from: American Idol

Year 2009

 

Rate CHARITY AUCTION FIC: TANKSHALLKILL

Original at Idolslash external link    Sat, Sep 26

look into your heart and you’ll find love love love Author: writingpickle (Clare) Rating: R Pairing: David Archuleta/David Cook, David Archuleta/MC who is a surprise Fandom: American Idol (real person slash) Word Count: 4097 Warnings: slash, rps, high school au

Rate Sanjaya Malakar – From American Idol to Live Mowgli

Original at rickey.org external link    Sat, Sep 19

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By Rickey For Season 8, Sanjaya thought that “Adam Lambert was incredible,” and that “Kris Allen deserved to win.” Kris was “pure and real,” he said. When I asked about Anoop Desai who was of Indian-descent like he was, he said Anoop’s voice “had a soft pure tone.”

Rate Opinion: "Idol" Conversation: Adam Lambert

Original at ohiomm.com external link    Tue, Aug 25

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By Rich Heldenfels Isn't one of the risks — talking to Michael, for instance, about people assuming he's a country artist — that people assume from "American Idol" that they've got what you are when maybe they don't?

Rate Opinion: "Idol" Conversations: Michael Sarver

Original at ohiomm.com external link    Tue, Aug 25

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By Rich Heldenfels Third of the five chats I had with "American Idol" performers when the tour came to Cleveland on Sunday. Sarver talks about being pegged as a country singer, how he has grown because of "Idol," and missing LSU news. I started with the what-are-you-listening-to question, with Sarver coming...

Rate Fanfiction: Shelter (new, improved, and now complete)

Original at Idolslash external link    Sat, Aug 8

By i_refuse_to Title: Shelter Pairing: Kris Allen/Adam Lambert (American Idol RPS) Author: i_refuse_to Summary: Kris never really had made a five-year plan, but even if he had it would have been blown to hell the first moment he arrived in Hollywood. Rating: PG-13 Words: about 14,500

Rate Paula Abdul: I'm Getting 'Many Wonderful' Offers

Original at Huffington Post external link    Fri, Aug 7

By The Huffington Post News Editors NEW YORK — Since announcing her exit from "American Idol," Paula Abdul has been in high demand. Original judges Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson are returning for the ninth season, which starts next January, and will be joined for a second year by Kara DioGuardi. More on American Idol

Rate Opinion: A quick Q&A with American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert

Original at The Swamp external link    Tue, Aug 4

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Sun writer Sam Sessa interviewed American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert for this piece in today's paper. Lambert and several of the other Idol contestants will perform at 1st Mariner Arena Wednesday as part of the American Idols Live tour.

Rate David Archuleta Assumed Adam Lambert Was GayVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Snarky Gossip external link    Fri, Jun 12

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By Jeanne American Idol season 7 runner-up, David Archuleta, wasn’t shocked when his season 8 counterpart, Adam Lambert, officially came out of the closet in a Rolling Stone interview.  While he was performing at the Children Uniting Nations gala in Washington, DC, he said: “I don’t think it was a...

Rate How To: What the finalists do during American Idol finale rehearsals

Original at USA Today external link    Fri, May 15

By Brian Mansfield Apparently, several of this year's Idol also-rans are using their down time during today's finale rehearsals to learn how to use Twitter. If you want to follow all the fun, here are their accounts:

Rate How To: Kris Allen - Heartless (cover) American IdolVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Wed, May 13

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By rss@youtube.com (guitartutee) Author: guitartutee Keywords: Kris Allen America Idol Guitar Tutorial Song Acoustic Live Lyrics Chords Tabs Cover Videoke How To Play Added: May 13, 2009

Rate Fanfiction: She swears that she's artsy, but you could distinguish Miles from Coltrane.

Original at Idolslash external link    Tue, Apr 14    1 related articles

By Seven of Spades Fandom: American Idol Characters: Adam- and Brad-centric, minor mentions of Kris, Anoop and some other people Summary: It's the Idols' first day off in months, and Adam has nothing better to do than stay indoors. Brad comes over to raise hell.

Rate Podcast: Allison Iraheta — I Can’t Make You Love Me — Video MP3 — American Idol 8 Top 8Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Rickey.org external link    Tue, Apr 7

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By Rickey Allison Iraheta sings I Can’t Make You Love Me on American Idol 8 Top 8 Another Kelly Clarkson comparison for Allison. Hmmmm. Is she still the dark horse? Allison Iraheta — Top 8 Performance MP3 (iTunes) Allison Iraheta — Top 8 Performance Video (iTunes)

Rate Opinion: Michael Giltz: American Idol -- Top 10: Motown

Original at Huffington Post external link    Thu, Mar 26

By Michael Giltz OK, so I spent an hour watching clips and came to the same conclusion I did after reading all the online chatter. That's depressing :) The bottom three are Scott MacIntyre and Megan Joy and Michael Sarver. The bottom two are Megan Joy and Michael Sarver. And going home is...Michael Sarver. What do y...

Rate Paula's Got the Finalists Picked on 'Idol'

Original at Hartford Courant external link    Tue, Mar 10

Kanye West and first season winner Kelly Clarkson perform on Thursday's results show (the runner-up in her finals, Justin Guarini, had to sit in the audience, among celebrities that included foul mouthed chef Gordon Ramsay, called upon to give a review from the judges table, but nobody...

Rate Podcast: American Idol 8 — Group Song — “Closer” –Video MP3Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Rickey.org external link    Fri, Feb 27

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By Rickey Last night’s group song was one of the best group numbers I’ve seen on American Idol. Well done. Last night’s group song was one of the best group numbers I’ve seen on American Idol. Well done. They sang Ne-Yo’s “Closer” Direct link to MP3 and Video: Ne-Yo Closer MP3 (Right-Click and Save Target...

Rate Fic: Our own drawn-out version of a meadow run [Ryan/Simon; PG-13]

Original at Idolslash external link    Thu, Feb 26

Title: Our own drawn-out version of a meadow run Author: black_eyedgirl Pairing: Ryan/Simon Rating: PG-13 Length: 1,200 words Disclaimer: Ryan and Simon belong to themselves, American Idol belongs to Fox. Summary: It always takes them a little while to get back into the swing of things.

Rate American Idol Season 8 - Hollywood Week - Part 3 - VIDEO

Original at mjsbigblog external link    Tue, Feb 10

By mj Room 1 is IN, including: Adam Lambert, Allison Iraheta, Anoop Desai, Danny Gokey, Frankie Jordan, Jackie Tohn, Jamar Rogers, Jeanine Vailes, John Twiford, Jorge Nunez, Kendall Beard, Kristen McNamara, Lil Rounds, Matt Giraud, Meghan Corkrey, Mishavonna Henson, Scott Macintyre,...

Rate Podcast: David Cook - Radio Interviews - “I remember just being really nauseous and dry heaving, I was so scared”

Original at mjsbigblog external link    Thu, Nov 6

By mj ETA: Check out this brand-new interview with David Cook from Entertainment Weekly.  It’s pretty in-depth and covers everything from that 2nd indie album David nearly had finished before his Idol stint, to giving Simon the what-for during the Idol finale, to recording his first major la...

Rate How To: American Idol Halloween Costume

Original at Infopirate.org external link    Sat, Sep 27

By javaman American Idol is a great show. This article offers help and tips on how to make a Halloween costume from one of the judges, Simon. View more »

Rate Fanfiction: iTunes 10 drabble thing - Cookleta

Original at Idolslash external link    Wed, Jul 2

Pairing: David Cook/David Archuleta with a brief mention of David Cook/unidentified male A/N: Finally doing this too. I did it a while ago for David A/Danny, so I figured I'd try it out here too. Oh, and the links go to youtube videos, for anyone that wants to hear the song.

Rate Fanfiction: American Idol RPS: Lonely Paradise 1/? (David Cook/David Archuleta)

Original at Idolslash external link    Wed, May 21

Title: Lonely Paradise Author: Franki (allthingsfranki@gmail.com) Rating: PG Word Count: 985 Warning(s): Alternative Universe, Language, Possible Anachronisms.

Rate How To: Fox Considering Major Changes To Sinking "American Idol" Flagship

Original at Huffington Post external link    Sun, Apr 27

By The Huffington Post News Editors Read more about the proposed changes to "American Idol" at Broadcasting & Cable, or read the survey Fox executives are using to determine how to tweak the show below, embedded via DocStoc: ...

Rate How To: Apple to fuel your misguided dreams

Original at macinspector.com external link    Fri, Mar 21

By Shaun Nichols Steve Jobs must owe Simon Cowell a favor. Either that, or he sees dollar signs in the current fervor over American Idol. Those are the only explanations for why Apple would launch a new iLife songwriting program with American Idol. The company is offering would-be balladeers a tutorial on ho...

Rate American Idol Top 12 Girls Review and Prediction

Original at www.gabbybabble.com external link    Wed, Feb 20

By gdaysunshine Wednesday, February 20, 2008 American Idol Top 12 Girls Review and Prediction It was the night for American Idol's Top 12 Girls and overall, I didn't feel they were as strong as the guys performance. I think the main problem was that most of the girls sang such boring songs. The 60s are filled w...

Rate Opinion: Carly Smithson, an 'American Idol' singer with a major-label pastVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Chicago Tribune external link    Wed, Jan 23

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By Tempo Tuesday's "American Idol" audition episode gave the choice closing slot to a young Irish singer named Carly Smithson. The judges obviously thought she was great before she’d even opened her mouth to sing. Smithson was a shoo-in to the Hollywood round.

Year 2006

 

Rate 'American Idol': Our burning questions

Original at Entertainment Weekly external link    Thu, Feb 2

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By Michael Slezak 4. Is 16-year-old William Makar, whose ''Ain't Too Proud to Beg'' won kudos from Simon and Randy (but not Paula) the younger brother of The O.C.'s Adam Brody? Probably not, but he could be! I have this friend who thinks about American Idol at least once an hour. He's constantly listening to Fant...

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