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I wrote about American Idol contestant – as of last Thursday, American Idol wannabe – Robbie Carrico having a full head of fake hair. Even AI judge Simon Cowell perhaps took shots at the piece when he told Robbie that his performance “just never ever felt real”. But the guy is singing a different tune. [...]

Idol watchers are going nuts over 17 year old David Archuleta. His Tuesday performance of “Imagine” amazed fans and judges alike and placed David at the forefront of the Idol race.
Many are looking back and comparing this performance to Kelly Clarkson’s “Natural Woman” and Carrie Underwood’s “Alone”. Only difference - looks like this [...]

Season 7 of American Idol may have the most talented group since the inception of the show – though that’s what they always say every season – but it hasn’t helped with the ratings any. The ratings are so down that the show is finding some new ways to get the cash to roll in. [...]

Eve showed up to and performed at the Herbal Essences’ Great Escape to the MTV Video Music Awards party at the Palms on Friday night. That happened to be the last night that she had to wear her SCRAM anklet which prevents her from having too much fun and committing another DUI.
On Saturday, the female [...]

Michelle Branch and Jessica Harp, a.k.a. the Wreckers, will put their work as a country duo on hold later this year to pursue solo projects.
In 2004, Branch took a break from her successful solo career to team with friend and touring backup singer Harp to form the Wreckers. Prior to the Branch collaboration, Harp had [...]

American Idol runner-up Blake Lewis was a guest on the Johnjay and Rich radio show in Arizona on Wednesday.
On the morning radio show, Blake was asked about a pressing subject of speculation – his sexuality. ‘I’m definitely not gay,’ he told the hosts. ‘I’m straight. I’ll scream it out loud.’
Jeez. If it’s not a rumored [...]

The sixth “American Idol”, Jordin Sparks, is preparing for her album recording days. Until that time she has a different problem. Everything is crazy around her and this seems to bug her a little. She said that:
“This is so intense. It’s crazy. I haven’t been home yet since I won. I was in L.A. and [...]

New Reality Series from the Producers of American Idol Searches for the Ultimate Musical Group!
The producers behind mega-hit phenomenon American Idol take the musical reality genre to a whole new level when they embark on a quest to find the next American band sensation that will take the nation by storm. THE SEARCH FOR THE [...]

It’s been two weeks since anyone was voted off of American Idol. Since then, 132 million text messages have been tallied, and tonight two of the contestants got the boot. Who, do you ask? Say goodbye to Florida’s own Stacey and that Chris Richardson guy. It was an emotional episode, filled with hugs, and [...]