American Idol (also known as American Idol: The Search for a Superstar) is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment, which began airing on Fox on June 11, 2002. Part of the Idol franchise, it is a spin-off from the UK show Pop Idol. The concept of the series is to find new solo recording artists, and has since become one of the most popular in the history of American television. As of January 2011, it is the most-watched TV series in the Nielsen ratings and is the only program to have been number one for six consecutive seasons, surpassing All in the Family and The Cosby Show, which were both number one for five consecutive seasons.
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Simon Fuller Sues Fox Broadcasting to Get ‘X-Factor’ Fees
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Fuller sues Fox over X Factor credit
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Media Report: ‘American Idol’ is back, but vulnerable
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Fox Shifts ‘Idol’ to Wednesdays, Thursdays in January
Nov 19, 2010 - Business Week
J-Lo, Aerosmith rocker join American Idol judges
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Lopez, Aerosmith rocker join American Idol judges
Sep 23, 2010 - France24
Jennifer Lopez, Aerosmith rocker join American Idol judges
Sep 22, 2010 - France24
‘Idol’ Said to Name J-Lo, Tyler as Judges Next Week
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Kara DioGuardi Steps Down From Fox’s ‘American Idol’
Sep 03, 2010 - Business Week
'American Idol' strikes deal with Universal Music
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A look back at previous American Idol champions. (May 26)
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ABC's new singing competition "Duets" premiered on Thursday night, featuring superstars Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Jennifer Nettles and Robin Thicke. Like many other singing competitions, "Duets" had viewers asking if the n... (May 25)
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Ace Young, an American Idol graduate, proposed to ‘Idol’ Season 3 runner-up Diana DeGarmo on the Idol stage Wednesday night during the 11th season finale of the show. Here are other celebrities who worked in a show or a movie together before they got engaged. (May 25)
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The final episode for American Idol just aired and though the topic of the new American Idol winner is a hot one, most people who watched the show are still talking about the duet performance of Jennifer Holliday and American Idol contestant Jessica Sanchez. (May 25)
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Reports say that Victoria's Secret model Anne V., ex girlfriend of Adam Levine, has quickly moved on and is currently dating 30 Seconds to Mars singer, Jared Leto. (May 25)
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Many people believe that if American Idol was judged by sole talent alone, then Jessica Sanchez would have taken home the title and would be crying in sheer joy as confetti showers on stage. But usually, talent is not the deciding factor that is why ... (May 25)
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American Idol winner, Phillip Phillips, thought his first single "Home" was "a little too pop" for his style. He says, "I really don't put in the oh-oh-ohs, but it's a very good song and I'm glad people like it. (May 25)
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In a radio interview with American Idol host Ryan Seacrest right after his victory on American Idol, Phillip Phillips talked about his thoughts after winning, his parents, and his girlfriend’s reaction to his screaming fans. (May 24)
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According to TMZ, Phil's dad Donnie has been mulling over the idea of selling the Albany, GA pawn shop, for quite a while. But now that Phillip has the American Idol crown, along with the ability to make serious money, his father is pretty decided on selling the shop, according to the report. (May 24)
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The Season 11 finale of "American Idol" was not only about singing, but it was also about love! "American Idol" alumni Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo got engaged during the season finale Wednesday night. (May 24)
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