Archive for April, 2008

‘Idol’ report card: Which Idols still get top marks?

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008

, a dozen members of the upper class have been tested in a broader arena. USA TODAY judges post-grad Idols, grading on record sales, airplay, creative abilities and the level of celebrity buzz sustained since their launch.
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The Idol
Teacher’s notes
The report card
Kelly Clarkson

Evaluation:
The show’s inaugural winner remains the most likable, popular member of the

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Fans give Ramiele Malubay the hook on “Idol”

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008

Fans give Ramiele Malubay the hook on "Idol" By Chris Michaud 1 hour, 13 minutes ago NEW YORK (Reuters) -
It was Ramiele Malubay's turn to bow
out of "
American Idol
" on Wednesday when the hit TV talent
show's fans gave her rendition of "Do I Ever Cross Your Mind"
the fewest votes in this week's

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“American Idol” contestant hospitalized after show

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008

"American Idol" contestant hospitalized after show By Dan Whitcomb Wed Apr 2, 3:38 PM ET LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -
A top "American Idol" contestant
was taken to a
hospital emergency room
after Tuesday night's
show suffering from heart palpitations and high blood pressure,
a source close to the show said on Wednesday.

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“American Idol” contestant hospitalized after show

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A top “American Idol” contestant was taken to a hospital emergency room after Tuesday night’s show suffering from heart palpitations and high blood pressure, a source close to the show said on Wednesday.
David Cook, who performed country legend Dolly Parton’s ballad “Little Sparrow” on Tuesday’s broadcast as one of the nine “Idol” finalists, was driven to a local hospital on the recommendation of a staff medic, the source said.

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