Stories from Chicago Tribune

  1. 'American Idol' leaves 4 finalists

    Chicago Tribune &bull May 6, 2011

    LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jacob Lusk is out of air on "American Idol." Full Story »

  2. 'American Idol': Who wants to win?

    Chicago Tribune &bull May 5, 2011

    James Durbin most of all; then it gets complicated Who is in it to win it?" Randy Jackson asked the contestants on "American Idol" tonight. He would say that a lot, but the answer came quickly. Full Story »

  3. 'American Idol': Who was sent home?

    Chicago Tribune &bull Apr 29, 2011

    Bruno Mars sang. Crystal Bowersox sang. But the main business was the latest ejection on "American Idol." Full Story »

  4. Wheeling's Reinhart 'just beautiful' on 'Idol'

    Chicago Tribune &bull Apr 28, 2011

    "American Idol" tackled the Carole King songbook tonight, and I felt the earth move once. James Durbin confirmed that he is the one to beat. He simply has the most consistency of the final six. Full Story »

  5. 'X Factor': High hopes, low info

    Chicago Tribune &bull Apr 27, 2011

    Can you name one contestant from the seven seasons of Britain's "The X Factor"? Do you know who has been a judge on the popular singing competition other than co-creator Simon Cowell? Are you able to list the five stages of the reality show? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you know more about the British import than nearly all the people I talked to during Wednesday's… Full Story »

  6. Wheeling's Reinhart survives 'Idol' cut, makes final 6

    Chicago Tribune &bull Apr 22, 2011

    Stefano Langone isn't closer to becoming an "American Idol" but a Chicago-area contestant survived despite another appearance in the bottom three. Full Story »

  7. Northbrook man gets virtual visit from 'American Idol' judge Steven Tyler

    Chicago Tribune &bull Apr 19, 2011

    With an assist from the Passages Hospice Dream Foundation and Skype, a Northbrook man was able to reach his rock idol, Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, in his final hours. The Passages Hospice Dream Foundation - part of Elgin-based Passages Hospice, a… Full Story »

  8. 'American Idol' Top 9 results deliver a shock as Pia is sent home

    Chicago Tribune &bull Apr 8, 2011

    For the "American Idol" Top 9, the theme was Rock 'n Roll Hall of Famers. We thought it was one of the best weeks Idol has seen - everybody was at least good. Nobody tanked. So who is going home? Full Story »

  9. 'Idol' shocker: Judges spare Abrams

    Chicago Tribune &bull Mar 25, 2011

    On a night of "American Idol" surprises, Casey Abrams was supposed to be sent packing Thursday night - only to be rescued by the Idol judges' one-per-season save from elimination. Full Story »

  10. David the Goliath gets what he wants

    Chicago Tribune &bull Mar 22, 2011

    David Otunga has gotten everything he has gone after in life: Harvard law degree, WWE career, Jennifer Hudson. But public perceptions have not proved so easy for the 250-pound pro wrestler to take down. David Otunga is a Harvard Law… Full Story »

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