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Thousands line up under hot sun in Dallas for `American Idol' auditions |
2007-08-08 |
"I don't have an interesting back story if I get picked," said Stephens, a technical recruiter from Plano. Those who advanced Monday must still pass another audition in front of show executives before getting the chance to sing in front of judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson for the taped portions of the show. |
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`American Idol' judge Paula Abdul's sob-filled phone conversation leaked to media |
2007-06-04 |
A leaked audio tape in which Paula Abdul can be heard sobbing and bad-mouthing a former spokesman has made its way to the Internet. |
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Jordin Sparks, 17, becomes the youngest `American Idol' yet |
2007-05-26 |
On Tuesday, judges Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson made their choice clear. Diplomatic Paula Abdul kept her counsel as usual, praising both singers. |
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'American Idol' Paula Abdul breaks her nose |
2007-05-23 |
Will viewers on "American Idol" be paying attention to Blake and Jordin's singing tonight? Or, will all the attention be on Paula Abdul 's broken nose? |
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'American Idol' axes Stephanie Edwards, leaving 10 contestants to vie for the title |
2007-03-24 |
Simon Cowell said on Tuesday's show that Edwards' rendition of Dusty Springfield's "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" lacked the edginess and youthful energy that she brought to her previous performances. Paula Abdul echoed that sentiment, telling Edwards she should have "more fun" onstage. |
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`American Idol' axes another 4 contestants, leaving 12 finalists to vie for the title |
2007-03-12 |
The show's tense final moments belonged to Malakar and Head, who were waiting to find out who would take the competition's 12th spot -- and who would go home. Judge Paula Abdul was stunned to hear that Malakar, who is not exactly a judge favorite, was staying. |
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'American Idol' gets its first big controversy of season: Barba photos incense Frenchie fans |
2007-03-09 |
This could open up the path for her big record deal and big break. " The series has rarely managed a quiet year, with past issues ranging from voter complaints over overloaded phone systems to a contestant's allegation of an affair with judge Paula Abdul , which she denied. |
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'American Idol' cuts loose 4 more singers in the show's second elimination round of season |
2007-03-05 |
Another surprise: The early elimination of the talented Tabaldo, 22, who gave a rousing rendition of Nina Simone's "Feeling Good. " Paula Abdul couldn't hide her disappointment. |
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Sure, she's famous, but do we need Paris Hilton news? For one week the AP tried to find out |
2007-03-05 |
We didn't cover her weekend birthday bash in Las Vegas. During "blackout week," the AP didn't mention Hilton's second birthday party at a Beverly Hills restaurant, at which a drunken friend reportedly was ejected by security after insulting Paula Abdul and Courtney Love. |
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It's serious now! 'Idol' makes the cut, leaving 24 singers to vie for prize |
2007-02-17 |
" "I wasn't expecting this at all -- and nobody was," Rhodes said later. Things were better for curly-haired jokester Chris Sligh, who succeeded in winning over Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul even though he wasn't one of the strongest singers. |
