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  1. With Jennifer Hudson's testimony over in family murder trial, prosecutors' hard work begins - The Washington Post

    www.washingtonpost.com via @ccwilder  &bull Apr 24, 2012

    Looking on is Cook County Judge Charles Burns. Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson broke down in tears Monday while testifying at the trial of the man accused of killing her mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew in a jealous rage four years ago.… Full Story »


  2. Ryan Seacrest stays on as 'American Idol' host - The Washington Post

    www.washingtonpost.com via @Celebsquid  &bull Apr 24, 2012

    The trade paper Variety reported that Ryan Seacrest had been signed for two more seasons of "American Idol" and that he will make $15 million a year to host the two-nights-a-week show for five months a year. The singing-competition season… Full Story »

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  3. Mark the calendar: Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley to host CMA Awards for 4th straight year - The Washington Post

    www.washingtonpost.com via @Kristina_Craig  &bull Jul 11, 2011

    It is the fourth time the couple has hosted together. They've been picked to host the Country Music Association Awards for a fourth straight year. The 45th annual awards will be aired live Nov. 9 from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on… Full Story »

  4. The Download: Three start-up groups partner American Idol of start-ups - The Washington Post

    www.washingtonpost.com via @clickbankmage01  &bull Jun 12, 2011

    Three local outfits that strive to pair entrepreneurs with angel investors joined forces last week to create a competition of sorts to find the most promising business idea. Think "American Idol," but for start-ups. Online snack dealer Snack & Munch… Full Story »

  5. 'American Idol's' decade of hits and myths - The Washington Post

    www.washingtonpost.com via @PostGraphics  &bull May 25, 2011

    We won't learn whether odds-on-fave Scotty McCreery or sweet underdog Lauren Alaina will be crowned the 10th "American Idol" winner until Wednesday. But we presume record mogul-cum-"Idol"-in-house mentor Jimmy Iovine, who will put out the winner's first album, is already… Full Story »


  6. 'American Idol' 2011: Paul pays the piper - The TV Column - The Washington Post

    www.washingtonpost.com via @Thanks_a_bot  &bull Apr 15, 2011

    Instead, Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery come out to sing a little country number, "American Honey." Scotty is once again holding his microphone like it's a fife and he's part of a Revolutionary War re-enactment event at which Washington's troops are singing Lady Antebellum tunes. The life of an Idolette is a "lifestyle no one wants to depart," Seacrest says, by way of segueing to the making of this week's Ford Music… Full Story »


  7. 'American Idol' 2011: Double elimination - The TV Column - The Washington Post

    www.washingtonpost.com via @SteveAnnap  &bull Apr 1, 2011

    More than 55 million votes were logged for the Idolettes this week on "American Idol." Which is 25 million more than last week and a record at this stage of the competition, show host Ryan Seacrest reveals at the top of Thursday's results show. In what may be another, welcome, "Idol" first, the Group Lip Synch is out -- the 11… Full Story »


  8. 'American Idol' 2011: Top 11 sing Elton John tunes - The TV Column - The Washington Post

    www.washingtonpost.com via @Hurshal  &bull Mar 31, 2011

    It's Elton John Week on "American Idol." So judge Jennifer Lopez has come dressed for going clubbing, while judge Steven Tyler is dressed to go on a cruise. And Randy Jackson has just come from the gym. But, in the most startling development, show host Ryan Seacrest has foregone the spiky do and has instead parted his hair on the side; he has never looked more like Dick Clark than he does tonight. And, because Elton John wears clothes, it's the perfect week to also make the Idolettes the objects of an Entertainment Weekly fashion photo shoot. We have the… Full Story »

  9. 'American Idol' 2011 results night: Shocker - The TV Column - The Washington Post

    www.washingtonpost.com via @diana6801  &bull Mar 27, 2011

    Judge Jennifer Lopez in an apparent tribute to Liz Taylor has come in a Cleopatra-esque dress with a bronze breastplate. Judge Steven Tyler is ready to ride again, in his duster coat, Spring Collection, with the sleeves removed. Tonight's a particularly big results night because only the Top 10 Idolettes get to go on the American Idol Tour, which is considered a career booster even for non-winners. Second surprise: Marc Anthony, Mr. JenPez to you, turns out to have been a backstage coach to the Idolettes, teaching them how to use those in-ear earpieces that let… Full Story »

  10. Cowell's departure not fatal for Fox's 'American Idol' - The Washington Post

    www.washingtonpost.com via @USANewsChannel  &bull Mar 23, 2011

    Any hope that Fox's rivals had that the acerbic British judge's exit after last season would do serious damage to the talent competition has been dashed. It remains television's dominant prime-time show, with its two editions last week easily topping… Full Story »

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