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  1. E! Entertainment network plans refurbishing

    Boston Globe - TV news &bull Apr 30, 2012

    The Kardashians' television neighborhood is getting a refurbishing. The E! Entertainment network has expansion plans that include a new music series from "American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe, a reality series with the oldest member of the Jonas Brothers and a… Full Story »

  2. 'American Idol' judges save Jessica Sanchez from elimination

    Boston Globe - TV news &bull Apr 13, 2012

    The "American Idol" judges didn't stutter: Jessica Sanchez "ain't going home." The 16-year-old high school student from San Diego who powered through the Jazmine Sullivan ballad "Stuttering" on Wednesday, was revealed to have received the fewest viewer votes on Thursday,… Full Story »

  3. For Steven Tyler, it's all about talent

    Boston Globe - TV news &bull Jan 17, 2012

    We had the chance to chat with Steven Tyler after the recent media session for "American Idol'' and, as always, the Aerosmith frontman was at no loss for words. Q. The big knock on you in the first season was that you were too nice to people whose… Full Story »

  4. 'Idol' hoping to stay in tune with viewers

    Boston Globe - TV news &bull Jan 17, 2012

    When "American Idol'' returns to the airwaves tonight there will be roughly 800 singing/talent competitions on TV. Or at least it will feel that way. With vocal showdowns proliferating like notes in an Aguilera-sung vowel, what will the granddaddy of… Full Story »

  5. Int'l Emmys to honor 'Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe

    Boston Globe - TV news &bull Nov 20, 2011

    "American Idol" executive producer Nigel Lythgoe might have to print some new business cards after he receives a special honor at the 39th Annual International Emmy Awards Ceremony. Full Story »

  6. TV talent shows scout young singers; new Bieber?

    Boston Globe - TV news &bull Nov 4, 2011

    LOS ANGELES-Hey, kids, are you falling short of your pop stardom dreams? With so many TV talent shows after you, there's scant excuse for reaching adolescence without a record deal. Among the options is "The X Factor," Simon Cowell's extravaganza, with the door open to contestants age 12 and up.… Full Story »


  7. It's official: Jennifer Lopez returning to 'Idol'

    Boston Globe - TV news &bull Aug 17, 2011

    FILE - In this May 25, 2011 file photo, actress and singer Jennifer Lopez arrives at the American Idol Finale in Los Angeles. The Fox network has made Lopez's return official, along with her fellow judges, Aerosmith rocker Steven Tyler… Full Story »

  8. Fox plans to bring back 'Cosmos' science series

    Boston Globe - TV news &bull Aug 5, 2011

    BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-The Fox network is bringing back Carl Sagan's universe-spanning docu-series "Cosmos," and "Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane is on board for the ride. The 13-part "Cosmos: A Space-time Odyssey" is scheduled to launch in 2013, Fox announced Friday. More than three… Full Story »

  9. Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony call it quits

    Boston Globe - TV news &bull Jul 15, 2011

    NEW YORK-With three failed marriages between them, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony finally seemed to find true love together when they married seven years ago. They had twin children, went on tour together, did a movie together and even planned… Full Story »

  10. Comcast's $4.4B Olympian bid a bold online bet

    Boston Globe - TV news &bull Jun 12, 2011

    So, plenty of people scoffed when the network bid $4.4 billion -- nearly a billion more than runner-up Fox -- for the U.S. rights to carry the four games through 2020. Comcast Corp., should help cut losses significantly and perhaps make the Olympics profitable after the London Games. There's also an intangible promotional benefit to NBC. Consider this:… Full Story »

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