Stories from New York Times: Television

  1. ArtsBeat: 'American Idol' Top 5: Competition Triumph or Career Success?

    New York Times: Television &bull May 5, 2011

    Are Scotty McCreery's clothes getting tighter, or is his head just getting bigger? It's tough to tell. Over the last couple of weeks, Scotty has gone from being the obvious front-runner to behaving like a Nashville star on his third… Full Story »

  2. Media Decoder: Nicer Judges, Higher Ratings for 'Idol'

    New York Times: Television &bull Apr 21, 2011

    With ratings up this season, the kindler, gentler American Idol judges are defying expectations. Full Story »

  3. ArtsBeat: 'American Idol': The Top 7, Saving Lauren Alaina

    New York Times: Television &bull Apr 21, 2011

    Another week, another Jimmy Iovine rescue - at least, an attempt at one. Cut to last week: Lauren Alaina, faux meek, wilting in the face of Jimmy's compliment that she sings better than Miley Cyrus. "What I was doing was motivating her," Jimmy explained this week. Last week's nudge worked only halfway,… Full Story »

  4. Audience Up, 'Idol' Defies TV Gravity

    New York Times: Television &bull Apr 21, 2011

    A slight uptick in the ratings for "American Idol" reverses a trend and makes the show look increasingly like a cultural fixture. Full Story »

  5. ArtsBeat: 'American Idol' | Jimmy Always Wins

    New York Times: Television &bull Apr 14, 2011

    You want a villain? Jimmy Iovine, the chairman of Interscope Records, has acted as a mentor to the finalists week in and week out - not a father spreading love among his children, but a farmer culling the herd, trying his best to help the weak ones until it's clear there's nothing else to be done. Now he's down to eight prize… Full Story »

  6. Media Decoder: Ovation Cable Channel Is Ready to 'Dance'

    New York Times: Television &bull Apr 6, 2011

    For years, cable channels have filled their programming schedules with repeats of popular series from broadcast networks, everything from "I Love Lucy" to "The Golden Girls" to "Law Order." Now, a new generation of cable channels is picking up some nontraditional network fare. Ovation,… Full Story »

  7. ArtsBeat: 'American Idol': The Top 11. Again.

    New York Times: Television &bull Mar 31, 2011

    Casey Abrams is becoming the tortured victim of this season of "Idol." He's had to go to the hospital on a couple of occasions for ulcerative colitis. Last week, he garnered the fewest votes and was to be sent home,… Full Story »

  8. Advertising: Birthday Greetings From an 'Idol' Contestant to Build the Brand

    New York Times: Television &bull Mar 24, 2011

    Cameo Stars sells video messages from the contestants on "American Idol" and celebrities like Kim Kardashian to build brands and earn money on Facebook. Full Story »

  9. Media Decoder: Music Executive to Judge Contestants on 'The X Factor'

    New York Times: Television &bull Mar 18, 2011

    Mr. Reid, known as L.A., was expected to join the show after he stepped down this week as the chairman and chief executive at Universal Island Def Jam Music Group. I am proud to stand next to my dear friend… Full Story »

  10. 'American Idol,' the History

    New York Times: Television &bull Mar 18, 2011

    How a lightly regarded British import called "Pop Idol" became America's most-watched television series. Full Story »

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