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10 Great American Adaptations of British TV Shows

10 Great American Adaptations of British TV Shows

Some people may be surprised by how many successful American TV shows originated in the U.K.  read more

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American Idol: Top 13 Results Show Recap

<i>American Idol</i>: Top 13 Results Show Recap

The results show is, almost without exception, the most tedious part of American Idol. I realize the producers need to meet their quota of Ford and Coca-Cola tie-ins, but the elimination of one contestant has no excuse to last an hour. Even 30 minutes is pushing it. And yet, here we are....  read more

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American Idol to Sell Weekly Compilation Albums on iTunes

<em>American Idol</em> to Sell Weekly Compilation Albums on iTunes

American Idol has made many changes this season, the latest being offering downloads of the weekly performances as a compilation album through iTunes....  read more

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American Idol Review: Top 13 Perform

<i>American Idol</i> Review: Top 13 Perform

When was the last time Jennifer Lopez was relevant as an artist? You’d have to go back to “Jenny From the Block,” right? At the top of tonight’s episode of American Idol, Ryan Seacrest announced that J. Lo’s new single, “On the Floor,” was iTunes’ No. 1 seller, and it began to become clear why she took this judging gig.  read more

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American Idol Top 13 Contestant Paul McDonald Was on a Paste Sampler

<i>American Idol</i> Top 13 Contestant Paul McDonald Was on a Paste Sampler

We've finally got a dog in this fight. American Idol Top 13 contestant Paul McDonald appeared on Paste Sampler #56 back in 2009 and is covering Ryan Adams tonight.  read more

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Cee-Lo Green Named Coach of NBC's The Voice

Cee-Lo Green Named Coach of NBC's <em>The Voice</em>

NBC will be hosting a new musical competition series this spring, and Cee-Lo Green will be joining said competition as a coach....  read more

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American Idol Review: Hollywood Week Part 1

<i>American Idol</i> Review: Hollywood Week Part 1

Before I get to the start of Hollywood week, here are a few observations I had watching American Idol’s audition rounds these past few weeks:...  read more

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American Idol Review: Season 10 Premiere

<i>American Idol</i> Review: Season 10 Premiere

Almost immediately after American Idol premiered in the summer of 2002, the show became a brand name nearly as ubiquitous as the Coca-Cola its judges sipped from gratuitously placed, branded cups. And though the show has proven to be a reasonably reliable manufacturer of chart-toppers, its judging panel has become nearly as iconic as the show’s name itself. Simon Cowell in particular became something of a cult figure, equally adored and reviled for his willingness to tell contestants they sucked. So when it was announced that last season would be Cowell’s final tour of duty on Idol, the show found itself at a crossroads....  read more

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Crystal Bowersox: Farmer's Daughter

Crystal Bowersox: <i>Farmer's Daughter</i>

At this point in American culture, we all know the results of American Idol mean absolutely nothing. Some of the show's biggest successes (Clay Aiken) and most intriguing performers (Adam Lambert) didn't even win the contest for their respective years....  read more

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American Idol to Move to Wednesday/Thursday Nights

<em>American Idol</em> to Move to Wednesday/Thursday Nights

In a move that’s sure to get rival networks talking and/or sweating, Fox has announced that the upcoming season of American Idol will air on Wednesday and Thursday nights, instead of on Tuesday and Wednesday as it has in the past....  read more

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