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Susan Boyle's Phenomenal Ride Just Won't Stop: And Yes, It Mattered That She Could Sing

Michael Russnow | Posted 06.30.2009 | Entertainment

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Michael Russnow

It's been a week and I still can't get enough of the Susan Boyle phenomenon -- I've watched her video countless times.

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Susan Boyle: The Diamond in the Rough

Iris Erlingsdottir | Posted 05.19.2009 | Entertainment

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Iris Erlingsdottir

Now that the secret's out, I fear that the corporate powers will try to polish Susan up to fit into their mold.

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Two Reasons Susan Boyle Means So Much to Us

Mark Blankenship | Posted 05.17.2009 | Entertainment

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Mark Blankenship

I have a theory on why Susan Boyle has become such an instant and inescapable internet star -- she rebukes the bitchy cynicism that often defines reality talent shows.

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What if Susan Boyle Couldn't Sing?

Dennis Palumbo | Posted 05.17.2009 | Entertainment

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Dennis Palumbo

Would Boyle still possess that "inner beauty?" Would we still acknowledge that the derisive treatment she received before performing was callous, insensitive and cruel?

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Why Susan Boyle Makes Us Cry

Letty Cottin Pogrebin | Posted 05.17.2009 | Entertainment

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Letty Cottin Pogrebin

Susan Boyle steps into the spotlight and opens her mouth, and before she's sung three glorious, crystal clear notes, the audience is cheering, the judges' jaws have dropped, and I'm choking back tears.

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'Idol' SPOILERS: Like Nothing Else

AP | DERRIK J. LANG | Posted 05.16.2009 | Entertainment

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LOS ANGELES — A sequel has been greenlit for Matt Giraud on "American Idol." The 23-year-old piano player from Kalamazoo, Mich., who crooned Br...

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Susan Boyle: Talent Without Judgment

Tamar Abrams | Posted 05.16.2009 | Entertainment

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Tamar Abrams

When a beautiful, under 30-something sings like an angel, she can become an American Idol. When a dowdy, homely 47-year-old woman sings beautifully, it is headline news.

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American Idol: Movie Night for the Top (Magnificent?) 7

Ken Levine | Posted 05.16.2009 | Entertainment

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Ken Levine

I know I can be a little rough on Paula, but I must say she looked stunning Tuesday with those bejeweled oxen reigns around her neck.

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American Idol -- Top 7: Judges Silenced

Michael Giltz | Posted 05.15.2009 | Entertainment

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Michael Giltz

Only Idol would label Movie Theme night "historic" because they had decided to only let teams of two judges comment on the performances in order to cut down on the time. Historic? No. Stupid? Yes.

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'American Idol' Switches Judging Format: FAILS

AP | ERIN CARLSON | Posted 05.15.2009 | Entertainment

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NEW YORK — "American Idol" tried to end on time Tuesday, implementing a format that allowed only two judges to review a singer. Host Ryan Seacr...

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Simon Cowell: I'm Not Leaving 'Idol' - Yet

AP | Posted 05.14.2009 | Entertainment

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NEW YORK — Simon Cowell wants to look on the bright side concerning his future with "American Idol." The famously acerbic Cowell says he still ...

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American Idol -- Top 8: Allison Gets (Some) Respect

Michael Giltz | Posted 05.08.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Simon Cowell, Allison Iraheta, Pop Music, Ryan Seacrest, Lil Rounds, Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, Adam Lambert, Kara DioGuardi, Tears for Fears, American Idol, Kris Allen, Danny Gokey, Entertainment News
Michael Giltz

On a day when photos circulated on the internet showing Adam Lambert apparently kissing a guy or two, the big news in the parallel world of TV Idol was Anoop's defensive attitude coming across too much last week.

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American Idol -- Top 9: Kris Allen Shines

Michael Giltz | Posted 05.02.2009 | Entertainment

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Michael Giltz

Who belongs in the bottom three? Allison was treated so dismissively that I worry it'll be her. Matt Giraud was treated so roughly and seems so unhappy, it could easily be him.

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Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep: Celebtweets I'd Like to See

Holly Cara Price | Posted 05.01.2009 | Media

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Holly Cara Price

@Madonna (taking the kids to Kabbalah class; for the first time I'm thinking they're really not into it)

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American Idol -- Top 10: Motown

Michael Giltz | Posted 04.26.2009 | Entertainment

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Michael Giltz

Sight unseen, I'd say the bottom three is Megan Joy and Scott MacIntyre and Michael Sarver with Sarver going home.

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It Was Motown Week on American Idol

Ken Levine | Posted 04.26.2009 | Entertainment

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Ken Levine

Who hates Scott McIntyre so much that they let him walk out on stage in pink pants? I mean, that's the kind of prank you reserve for Hitler.

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Simon Cowell Rejects Dinner Invitation From Obama (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Katherine Thomson | Posted 04.24.2009 | Entertainment

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Simon Cowell blew off President Obama's invitation to dinner last week, or so claims the "American Idol" judge. Monday night on "The Tonight Show" ...

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American Idol -- Top 11: Bye Alexis

Michael Giltz | Posted 04.18.2009 | Entertainment

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Michael Giltz

It was a topsy turvy peformance night on Idol, with Simon looking bored, Paula providing some cogent analysis (again), a minor stumble from Lil Rounds and praise for Anoop.

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I Like Simon Cowell. Is That Weird?

Irene Rubaum-Keller | Posted 04.09.2009 | Entertainment

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Irene Rubaum-Keller

Simon just comes out and says it: 'You were awful, you looked stupid, you sounded like karaoke, that was a horrible song choice for you...' I appreciate that.

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Have 'American Idol' Judges Been Easy On Blind Scott MacIntyre?

nydailynews.com | By Lauren Johnston | Posted 04.06.2009 | Entertainment

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"American Idol" has chosen its final 13 competitors for season eight, and already the fans are rumbling over whether certain singers -- including the ...

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American Idol -- Top 36 Wild Card Winners!

Michael Giltz | Posted 04.05.2009 | Entertainment

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Michael Giltz

OK, so the wild card round was tonight and four more people got through: Jasmine, Megan, Matt and Anoop. Yep, it's a Top 13! Jesse -- Singing "Tell M...

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American Idol -- Top 36 Round Three: The Winners!

Michael Giltz | Posted 04.03.2009 | Entertainment

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Michael Giltz

The third round of the top 36 performed on Tuesday and to me the men clearly outshone the women, who were generally dreadful or (even worse) forgettable.

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Lil Rounds Dazzles 'American Idol' Judges

AP | DERRIK J. LANG | Posted 04.03.2009 | Entertainment

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LOS ANGELES — The drama is over for Nathaniel Marshall and Kristen McNamara on "American Idol." The pair of singers who sparred with their grou...

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The Man Who's Building the $2 Million Car

Steve Parker | Posted 04.02.2009 | Business

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Steve Parker

To Alfred DiMora, designing, building and selling a $2 million limited-production super-exotic sedan seemed like a good enough idea in 2007.

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American Idol -- Top 36 Round Two: The Winners!

Michael Giltz | Posted 03.28.2009 | Entertainment

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Michael Giltz

So the second batch of the final 36 was much weaker vocally and personality-wise than the first group.

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