One of the iconic stories in reality TV history is the tale about a little show that every network turned down: American Idol. It’s one of those decisions that looks moronic in hindsight but may have been somewhat rational at… continue reading
Ford signs Kelly Clarkson, plans its own “dream car” reality show
Ford is extending its involvement in the reality TV business, in addition to its sponsorship of American Idol. First, the car manufacturer is changing its tagline (to “Bold Moves”) and has signed American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson to help pitch… continue reading
Idol’s former finalists have poor record sales, and “labels are reluctant to sign ‘Idol’ runners-up”
American Idol‘s top 12 finalists often hope to turn their exposure on the series into success recording and selling albums. But that hasn’t exactly happened for anyone who’s placed lower than second. As MTV.com reports, “of the 12th- through third-place… continue reading
Brian Dunkleman left Idol because of “how cruel the show was,” but is now hosting an Idol fantasy game
So far, the most noteworthy and absurd thing about this, the fifth season of American Idol, a rather bland season to date, is the return of the series’ original co-host, Brian Dunkleman. As his “fan” site BrianDunkleman.com puts it, “SWEET… continue reading
Kelly Clarkson wins two Grammys
Kelly Clarkson’s smash hit and impossible-not-to-love, despite-the-spelling-of-“you” song “Since U Been Gone” has won a Grammy, as has her second album, Breakaway. The album won for Best Pop Vocal Album, while its second single won for Best Female Pop Vocal… continue reading
Kelly Clarkson is “keeping her profile low so that audiences won’t tire of her”
Kelly Clarkson has gone from a woman “singing the swollen talent-show ballad A Moment Like This in a prom dress with mascara cascading down [her] face,” as Time’s Josh Tyrangiel puts it, to a woman who will perform at Wednesday’s… continue reading
Syndicated American Idol will debut in September
The syndicated version of American Idol will be known as American Idol Rewind, and it’ll be edited to not waste your time, unlike the regular version. The episodes will be edited to “include never-before-seen footage shot during that first season… continue reading
Kelly Clarkson will allow her songs to be used on Idol
Kelly Clarkson’s songs will be used on American Idol 5 after all. Kelly’s Sony BMG spokesman Roger Widynowski said yesterday that “Kelly Clarkson was happy to hear her song ‘Since You’ve Been Gone’ on America Idol last night. As far… continue reading
American Idol best and worst DVDs released today
Four seasons of American Idol highlights and lowlights are captured in three new DVDs released today. Previously, the only Idol-related DVD was a first-season compilation, American Idol: The Search for a Superstar. For the optimists who enjoy the series’ heartwarmning… continue reading
Anderson Cooper and Ryan Seacrest exchange euphemisms on CNN
Two reality TV hosts, one former and one current who also work for CNN, and both of whom have been the subject of rumors about their sexual orientations, appeared together on CNN, and let the euphemisms fly. American Idol host… continue reading
Kelly Clarkson accused of lip-synching at concert
Our first American Idol apparently has something in common with Ashlee Simpson: she’s been using “back-up” tracks, which was known in pre-spin days as lip-synching. A review of Kelly’s recent Hershey, Penn., concert in The Patriot-News says Kelly had “a… continue reading
Konami gets license to produce American Idol video games
FremantleMedia has licensed American Idol‘s video game rights to Konami. According to a press release, the deal “grants Konami the rights to develop games for current and next generation video game systems based on” the show. The games will be… continue reading
Jim Verraros says he’s not the only gay Idol contestant
Jim Verraros, who was a finalist on the first season of American Idol, He’s released his first album, Rollercoaster, and its first single “You Turn It On” “recently hit No. 21 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart,” TV Guide… continue reading
Idol Kelly’s water bottle, DNA on eBay.
Idol Kelly’s water bottle, DNA on eBay. If you thought Clay Aiken fans were obsessive or weird, check this out: someone was actually auctioning off Kelly Clarkson’s DNA. The American Idol winner apparently abandoned a water bottle at a concert,… continue reading
Idol’s Nikki McKibbin and Paradise Hotel’s Toni Ferrari are sisters.
American Idol’s Nikki McKibbin and Paradise Hotel’s Toni Ferrari are sisters. The Fear Factor special featuring reality stars was incredibly revealing. Sure, Omarosa was a bitch and Bachelorette winner Ryan Sutter won $70,000, $20K in the first challenge and the… continue reading