Stories from Media Decoder

  1. 'American Idol' Moves Past NBC's 'The Voice'

    Media Decoder &bull May 3, 2012

    "American Idol" on Fox has regained its spot as the top-rated show on television, surpassing "The Voice" on NBC. Full Story »


  2. Fox Mocks 'The Voice' With a New Dating Show, 'The Choice'

    Media Decoder &bull May 3, 2012

    The show copies the spinning chairs of the NBC rival to Fox's "American Idol," as celebrities decide, in what amounts to a blind audition, which sexy single to go on a date with. Full Story »


  3. E! Adds Scripted Series and Reality Shows to Lineup

    Media Decoder &bull Apr 30, 2012

    The E! network announced a lineup of programming on Monday that includes a new singing competition from one of the producers of "American Idol" and a relationship show with a Jonas brother (and his wife). Full Story »

  4. Ryan Seacrest to Remain as Host of 'American Idol'

    Media Decoder &bull Apr 24, 2012

    Ryan Seacrest has agreed to continue as the master of ceremonies on "Ametrican Idol," earning $15 million a season. Full Story »

  5. Woeful Ratings Week Continues, as 'American Idol' Joins In

    Media Decoder &bull Apr 20, 2012

    "American Idol" matched what has been its worst-ever rating - for its results show; NBC's shows also reached toward new depths. Only ABC had some good news. Full Story »

  6. The Breakfast Meeting: 'Least Gruesome' Grusome War Photos, and 'Idol' on Dick Clark

    Media Decoder &bull Apr 19, 2012

    The Los Angeles Times defends its decision to publish two photographs of American soldiers with the body parts of Afghanistan insurgents, and "American Idol" commemorates the death of Dick Clark. Full Story »

  7. 'The Voice' Still Leads on Monday, Even as Viewership Slowly Erodes

    Media Decoder &bull Apr 17, 2012

    The NBC singing show has experienced a ratings decline for six straight weeks on TV's most competitive night, which means it can no longer be considered a threat to topple "American Idol" as the weekly ratings winner. Full Story »

  8. 'X-Factor' Falls Short of Ratings Expectations

    Media Decoder &bull Sep 22, 2011

    In what turned out to be a bad case of over expectations, the Fox network and its biggest star, Simon Cowell, posted disappointing ratings for the premiere of the widely-anticipated singing competition, "The X-Factor," Wednesday night. The show, which had… Full Story »

  9. Simon Fuller Sues Fox Over 'X Factor'

    Media Decoder &bull Jul 20, 2011

    In a move escalating a long-standing rivalry between Simon Cowell and Simon Fuller, two of the most powerful television producers in England - and former partners in the success of "American Idol" - Mr. Fuller filed suit Wednesday in California… Full Story »

  10. Chevrolet Looks to Consumers for Super Bowl Ad

    Media Decoder &bull Jun 21, 2011

    The Chevrolet division of General Motors is turning again to creative types outside its agency roster to come up with the kind of commercial that is meant to be at the apex of advertising achievement: a Super Bowl spot. For its Super Bowl ad quest, Chevrolet will team up with Mofilm, one of many companies that… Full Story »

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