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American Idol is an American reality-competition show airing on Fox. It debuted on June 11, 2002, and it has since become one of the most popular shows on American television[citation needed]. Part of the Idol franchise, it originated from the reality program Pop Idol created by British entertainment executive Simon Fuller, which was first aired in 2001 in the United Kingdom. Read more at Wikipedia

Actor James Gandolfini dies in Italy at age 51

Posted on 2013-06-20 00:30:00 from TheNewsTribune.com

...Singer Rosetta Hightower of The Orlons is 69. Actor Ted Shackelford ("Knots Landing") is 67. Actor Bryan Brown is 66. Former "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson is 57. Actress Frances McDormand is 56. Drummer Steve Shelley of Sonic Youth is 51. Singer Chico...

Among most influential TV shows

Posted on 2013-06-20 00:08:00 from CNN

...It invented morning television and woke up network executives to the profit potential at that time of day. 10. (tie) "American Idol" Though TV had amateur talent shows before, such as "Star Search" and "Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts," this series demonstrated...

Concert Update: Modest Mouse announced at Knitting Factory

Posted on 2013-06-19 23:55:00 from Reno Gazette-Journal

...$32.99 for V-VIP and available at the casino gift shop and www.boomtownreno.com. Taylor Hicks: Winner of the fifth season of ÂAmerican Idol,Â Hicks brings his Las Vegas stage show and hits such as ÂDo I Make You Proud,Â ÂWhatÂs Right is RightÂ and ÂSeven Mile...

'Idol' divas Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey to perform at BET Awards

Posted on 2013-06-19 23:50:00 from HitFix

...and Nicki Minaj will take the stage at the BET Awards. BET announced Tuesday that India.Arie and Ciara will join the former "American Idol" judges as performers at the June 30 awards show. Previously announced performers include Chris Brown, Miguel, R. Kelly...

'Idol' divas Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey to perform at BET Awards

Posted on 2013-06-19 23:36:00 from HitFix

'Sopranos' star James Gandolfini dead at 51

Posted on 2013-06-19 23:34:00 from HitFix

...Stay tuned, obviously, for more details as we learn them. A long-time member of the TCA Board and a longer-time blogger of "American Idol," Dan Fienberg writes about TV, except for when he writes about movies or sometimes writes about the Red Sox. But never...

'Sopranos' star James Gandolfini dead at 51

Posted on 2013-06-19 23:34:00 from HitFix

...Dark Thirty,' he always made you sit up and take note A long-time member of the TCA Board and a longer-time blogger of "American Idol," Dan Fienberg writes about TV, except for when he writes about movies or sometimes writes about the Red Sox. But never music....

Concert Update: Modest Mouse announced at Knitting Factory

Posted on 2013-06-19 23:20:00 from Reno Gazette-Journal

...for V-VIP and available at the casino gift shop and www.boomtownreno.com. Taylor Hicks: Winner of the fifth season of American Idol, Hicks brings his Las Vegas stage show and hits such as Do I Make You Proud, Whats Right is Right and Seven Mile Breakdown to...

'The Voice': Blake Shelton talks Danielle Bradbery's win and what it means for the show

Posted on 2013-06-19 23:10:00 from Zap2it.com

...Voice" has been the object of criticism in its four-season run for both not launching a superstar on par with "American Idol" and for allowing singers with professional experience to compete. No one is more aware of this than three-time winning coach Blake...

FX snags Kelsey Grammer, Martin Lawrence buddy comedy

Posted on 2013-06-19 23:03:00 from HitFix

...schedule or premiere date for the Lionsgate TV production. A long-time member of the TCA Board and a longer-time blogger of "American Idol," Dan Fienberg writes about TV, except for when he writes about movies or sometimes writes about the Red Sox. But never...

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Steven Tyler, Joe Perry on Award, Tour, 'Idol'

Posted on 2013-06-14 23:25:00 from Atlanta Journal Constitution Videos

Steven Tyler and Joe Perry react to their inductions into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Aerosmith's upcoming appearance at the Living Social Backyard Festival, and why he left 'American Idol.' (June 14)

Steven Tyler, Joe Perry on award, tour, 'Idol'

Posted on 2013-06-14 21:53:00 from USA Today Videos

"Idol" Fires Producer and Judges

Posted on 2013-06-11 13:55:00 from Atlanta Journal Constitution Videos

Ross Mathews guest hosts on "Chelsea Lately" and has all the info regarding "American Idol's" big shakeup.

The Nicki Minaj Collection at Kmart: Sneak Peek

Posted on 2013-06-13 09:46:00 from 5min Videos

Nicki Minaj may be done with 'American Idol,' but you'd be crazy if you think she's over expressing herself. Nicki is collaborating with Kmart on a new clothing line, and we have a behind-the-scenes preview of Ms. Minaj hard at work. Nicki dishes on her favorite dresses and how they tuck you in to enhance the right places.