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Paula Actually Looks Forward to Newbie Judge
8/26/2008, E! Online

Yesterday, the Internet was buzzing that Paula Abdul didn't approve of American Idol's decision to hire a fourth judge, songwriter Kara DioGuardi. But judging from...  more >

Abdul set for `Today' concert series
3/26/2008, AP

Paula Abdul and Miley Cyrus are among the stars who will headline the "Today" show's 13th annual concert series. Abdul will kick off the series on the plaza outside the...  more >

Abdul introduces Jackson's all-star "Music Club"
2/29/2008, Reuters

After dabbling in nearly every area of the music industry, Grammy Award-winning producer/musician and "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson is adding "solo album" to his...  more >

Paula Abdul Game for Super Bowl
1/10/2008, E! Online

Paula Abdul has her own touchdown in the works. The American Idol judge is in talks to perform live during Super Bowl XLII next month in Arizona, her rep confirmed to E!...  more >

Paula Abdul found her purpose on 'Idol'
5/30/2007, AP

NEW YORK - Paula Abdul says she didn't figure out her purpose in life until she became a judge on Fox network's "American Idol." "I knew since I was a little girl...  more >

Paula Abdul breaks nose in dog mishap
5/22/2007, AP

Paula Abdul broke her nose over the weekend after she fell while trying to avoid stepping on her Chihuahua, her publicist said Monday. Abdul was recovering from the mishap...  more >

Paula Abdul Falls Straight Down
5/22/2007, E! Online

Paula Abdul has always had a soft spot for the underdog. The American Idol judge took a bad fall over the weekend while trying to avoid trampling one of her pooches and...  more >

No fun? Iggy's reunited Stooges play cybercast
3/20/2007, Reuters

A frustrated Iggy Pop barked at camera operators and grew tired of answering questions from fans during a "secret show" with his reunited punk band the Stooges in Los...  more >

Being Idol's Worst is Sanjaya's Best Bet
3/14/2007, E! Online

Vote for the Worst might be Sanjaya Malakar's best chance of winning American Idol. The anti-Idol Website has thrown its weight behind the 17-year-old contestant from...  more >

Stop! In the Name of Idol
3/12/2007, E! Online

The 12 American Idol finalists are in for a Supreme experience. Diana Ross is slated to make her debut on the Fox talent competition this week, coaching the contestants...  more >

Idol's Golden Tickets Not Guaranteed
2/13/2007, E! Online

On American Idol, the so-called golden ticket is a singer's passport to the Hollywood round, and possibly beyond. Except when it's not. A 23-year-old Texas man seen...  more >

First Person: Auditioning for 'Idol'
1/26/2007, AP

I've been singing since I was 4 and performing in bands since 15. Nothing, however, could prepare me for auditioning for TV's hit competition "American Idol." It was a...  more >

"Idol" judges, producer deny show is meaner
1/20/2007, Reuters

Days after "American Idol" stormed back onto the airwaves, the judges and producers of the hit talent show joined a top Fox TV executive in shrugging off viewer complaints...  more >

Idol Season Six Strikes Sour Note
1/19/2007, E! Online

Just two episodes into the sixth season and American Idol has been already hit by its first controversy. Tommy Daniels, one of the few singers to display impressive vocal...  more >

Singer Paula Abdul cancels interviews after video
1/12/2007, Reuters

"American Idol" judge Paula Abdul canceled media interviews on Friday as an online video emerged of the television star slurring and gesticulating her way through a TV...  more >

Billboard album reviews: Bob Dylan, Sam Moore
8/28/2006, Reuters

You may have seen the recent photos of Bob Dylan looking uncannily like Charlie Chaplin, and his 44th album, "Modern Times," shares a title with Chaplin's 1936 classic about...  more >

'American Idol' Proves Global Reach
5/22/2006, AP

Rohit Sarang of Bombay, India, was a Chris Daughtry fan but is eager to see if Katharine McPhee or Taylor Hicks is crowned the latest "American Idol." Leong Ai Syn of Kuala...  more >

Yamin's Singing Talent Surprises 'Idol'
5/9/2006, AP

Growing up, Elliott Yamin used to sing along with the radio, his brother pounding on the wall telling him to turn the music down so he could do his homework or watch...  more >

'Idol's Ryan and Paula Disagree on Feud
4/25/2006, AP

"American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest says he and judge Paula Abdul aren't speaking to one another, but Abdul calls reports of a feud "ridiculous." Seacrest told People...  more >

Paula Abdul Tells Police She Was Assaulted
4/7/2006, AP

Police are investigating a report by "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul that a man assaulted her at a private party over the weekend. On Tuesday, Abdul filed a report at the...  more >

Abdul Causes Security Breach at Airport
3/3/2006, AP

Officials are investigating how "American Idol" celebrity judge Paula Abdul breached security at Las Vegas' McCarran International Airport when she boarded a plane without...  more >

Barry Bonds Impersonates Paula Abdul
2/28/2006, AP

Paula Abdul probably could hit a fastball about as well as Barry Bonds could impersonate Paula Abdul. Bonds entertained and delighted a small gathering of fans and...  more >

Music Review: Andy Bell's 'Electric Blue'
10/4/2005, AP

A solo album by the vocalist of a pop group often sounds pretty much like his work with the group. Just such an example is "Electric Blue" by Erasure vocalist Andy...  more >

Stars Pledge Help for Katrina Victims
9/2/2005, AP

Celebrities including Ellen DeGeneres, Jay Leno, Master P and Dave Matthews are contributing star power to relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Katrina. DeGeneres, a...  more >

Fox Says Paula Abdul Will Return As 'Idol' Judge, Found No Evidence Of Affair With Finalist
8/15/2005, USRN

Officials from the Fox Television Network announced Friday (August 12) that investigators found no evidence to support a former American Idol contestant's claims that he had...  more >

Counsel to Probe Alleged 'Idol' Affair
7/28/2005, AP

Taking a page from Washington, the producers of "American Idol" and Fox TV hired an independent counsel to determine whether judge Paula Abdul had an affair with a...  more >

Smith Urges G8 Leaders to End 'Tragedy'
7/2/2005, AP

They started by predicting a riot, but instead there was brotherly love at the U.S. version of the global Live 8 extravaganza. "Right now you're watching the biggest...  more >

Abdul Urges Tough Nail Salon Standards
6/28/2005, AP

"American Idol" judge Paula Abdul urged California legislators to force nail salons to clean up their act, testifying Monday about her yearlong health ordeal after an...  more >

'Idol' Contestant Clark Cited for Battery
6/27/2005, AP

The "American Idol" contestant who claims to have had an affair with judge Paula Abdul was cited on a misdemeanor battery charge after getting into an alleged food fight...  more >

"Idol" Going Underground Online
6/20/2005, E! Online

Think you've got what it takes to be the next Carrie Underwood...or at least William Hung? Wannabes hankering for a shot at American Idol, but don't want to deal...  more >

Spears, Husband Do Letterman's Top 10 List
5/17/2005, AP

Britney Spears and Kevin Federline were everywhere Tuesday — including reading a top 10 list on CBS' "The Late Show with David Letterman." On the day their reality...  more >

Paula Abdul Responds to 'Idol' Allegations
4/27/2005, AP

Paula Abdul is taking pre-emptive measures to squash a controversy sparked by an upcoming ABC special on "American Idol." Though the exact nature of the "Primetime Live"...  more >

Clay Goes Plastic
4/26/2005, E! Online

Now Claymates have a new way to show their affection for their favorite singer: They can carry him in their wallet. In an apparent effort to lure teens with the power...  more >

ABC Touts Special 'American Idol' Report
4/25/2005, AP

ABC will air a news special examining what the network called "explosive" allegations about the hit TV talent contest "American Idol." The hourlong "Primetime Live" report...  more >

Poor Song Choice Dooms Turner on 'Idol'
4/13/2005, AP

Nadia Turner picked the wrong song on Tuesday's "American Idol," and on Wednesday, she paid the price. Turner was voted off the Fox show after singing Crystal Gayle's "When...  more >

'Voice Coach' Taps Wishes of Stardom
4/11/2005, AP

In the car with the CD player blasting, or in the shower while humming along to the radio, we've all thought for a fleeting moment that we could carry a decent tune. That...  more >

Error Leads to 'American Idol' Revote
3/23/2005, AP

The 11 contestants left on Fox's reality hit "American Idol" are getting another shot at stardom. Phone numbers that allowed viewers to pick their favorite contestant were...  more >

Paula Abdul May Be Charged in Car Mishap
3/18/2005, AP

Prosecutors are considering whether to file criminal charges against singer Paula Abdul for an alleged hit-and-run freeway accident last December, officials said...  more >

'Idol' Judges Mostly Roast Singers
3/16/2005, AP

Maybe Mario Vazquez suspected the "American Idol" judges would be in a foul mood this week. On Tuesday night's show, Randy Jackson managed to be as dismissive as Simon...  more >

This Week in Entertainment
3/4/2005, AP

A look back at the week in entertainment from The Associated Press: Oscar Replay: Jamie Foxx 's passionate acceptance speech for his best-actor award for "Ray" was the...  more >

Abdul Looks to Restart Singing Career
1/31/2005, AP

Spending three seasons watching thousands of wannabes warble their way toward attempted singing stardom can make anyone a bit restless. But with the fourth season of Fox's...  more >

Artists to Perform Tsunami Benefit Concert
1/25/2005, AP

Country, gospel and contemporary Christian artists will perform a benefit concert Wednesday for victims of the Asian tsunami. Christian pop star Michael W. Smith and...  more >

Q&A With Teen Queen Lindsay Lohan
12/9/2004, AP

Lindsay Lohan seems like a typical 18-year-old. She's really concerned with boys and her hair, she's fidgety and giggly, and she just bought these fuzzy purple boots from a...  more >

Q&A: Barry Manilow
9/25/2004, Reuters

Barry Manilow has a busy fall. On Sept. 28, Concord Records releases "Scores: Songs from 'Copacabana' and 'Harmony,"' Manilow's 43rd album. The CD is a collection of...  more >

'American Idol' Hopefuls Descend on D.C.
8/17/2004, AP

They came with their wraparound shades, hair-styling tools and other items essential for a shot at fame. Thousands of people, many appearing to be teenagers or in their...  more >

'Idol' Hopefuls Spend Weekend in St. Louis
8/9/2004, AP

Tents and long lines marked the landscape outside the Edward Jones Dome as an estimated 10,000 "American Idol" hopefuls descended on the city this weekend. The performers...  more >

Ex-Midnight Oil Singer Seeking Office
6/11/2004, AP

Peter Garrett , former lead singer of rock band Midnight Oil, formally became a member of the Labor Party, clearing the way for him to become a candidate in federal...  more >

'American Idol' Reject Idolized on Web
2/21/2004, AP

The "American Idol" judges said William Hung bombed with his gotta-see-it-to-believe-it rendition of Ricky Martin 's "She Bangs." But rejection turned out to have a silver...  more >

'Idol' Host to Take Over LA Radio Show
2/13/2004, AP

Ryan Seacrest will soon take over the popular local morning radio program that disc jockey Rick Dees hosted for more than two decades. Seacrest, who hosts Fox's "American...  more >

Rock & Republic Takes Fashion, Music on Tour
1/23/2004, Reuters

After 18 months in business, Los Angeles-based clothing company Rock & Republic is ready to break ranks with traditional fashion and launch its own tour. Sheryl Crow ,...  more >

Cowell: 'Madonna Used to Be Good-Looking'
1/17/2004, AP

Not content to crush the spirit of unknowns, "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell is training his sights on one of the biggest stars in the business — Madonna . Cowell,...  more >

Guarini Reportedly Dropped by RCA
12/2/2003, Reuters

Justin Guarini, the second-place finalist for the first season of "American Idol," has reportedly been dropped by RCA. The label, which no longer lists him on its Web...  more >

Soldier Heads For 'American Idol,' Postpones Kuwait
1/28/2003, USRN

Uncle Sam called on Lance Corporal Josh Gracin to deploy with his unit to Kuwait, but then a higher power called--American Idol. The 21-year-old Marine sent an audition tape...  more >

Kelly Clarkson Wins 'American Idol'
9/5/2002, USRN

Kelly Clarkson was named the first winner of American Idol: The Search For A Superstar on Wednesday night (September 4) in Los Angeles. An estimated 15.5 million votes were...  more >

Paula Abdul Not 'Straight Up' With 'American Idol' Contestants
8/20/2002, USRN

Paula Abdul's biggest hit may have been "Straight Up," but she's not so straight up when it comes to criticism on American Idol: The Search For A Superstar. Abdul is one of...  more >

Alice Cooper And Paula Abdul Are Down With The Muppets
7/15/1999, USRN

The Muppets have friends in high places, and we aren't talking about the Gonzo aliens in the upcoming feature Muppets From Space. Folks like Alice Cooper, Paula Abdul,...  more >

Paula Abdul Sheds Hubby #2
3/18/1998, USRN

Paula Abdul has told her second husband that she won't forever be his girl. Abdul, 35, has filed for divorce from her husband of 17 months, 31-year-old sportswear...  more >

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