Evan Shapiro: America Ain't Got Talent

Published Jan 31 2012 by TV Squad

Once Upon A Time, in a dark, fearful period of our nation's history, America had absolutely no amateur talent shows on TV. Shocking, right? But this isn't a fictional horror story -- there was actually a time, in our not too distant past, when there WERE NO TALENT SHOWS ON TV..

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Jessica Sanchez to receive lowest payout in 'American Idol' history

New American Idol contract will grant runner-up less money and no record deal. ... [ Published 44 mins ago by Digital Spy ]

Entities: Jessica Sanchez, American Idol

First Reported May 25 2012 - Updated 3 hours ago - 2 Documents

American Idol 2012: Phillip Phillips First Single Home Listen Here!

Phillip Phillips was crowned the winner of American Idol 2012 on Wednesday night and some are saying his coronation song, Home, may have been the one thing that pushed him past Jessica Sanchezothers are saying its his cute looks and how the majority of ... [ Published 6 hours ago by Current TV ]

Entities: American Idol

First Reported May 25 2012 - Updated May 26 2012 - 2 Documents

'American Idol' runner-up 'not guaranteed record deal, gets paid less'

Warning: This article contains spoilers that some readers may prefer to avoid. Please click here if you wish to continue. ... [ Published May 26 2012 by Digital Spy ]

Entities: American Idol

First Reported May 25 2012 - Updated May 25 2012 - 1 Documents

New ‘American Idol’ contract allows for lower payouts, no album guarantees for runners-up

Coming in second on “American Idol” may still be a path to superstardom, but it no longer offers guaranteed paychecks worthy of the next pop idol or rock star. ... [ Published May 25 2012 by Toronto Star Online ]

Entities: American Idol

First Reported May 25 2012 - Updated May 25 2012 - 1 Documents

Steven Tyler

American Idol - American Idol Finale Audience: An All-time Low

This week's American Idol finale might have been a great day in the life of Phillip Phillips, but it wasn't such a proud moment for the show's producers. Mtv News reports that the 2012 season finale drew in an all-time low of 21.3 million viewers. It's ... [ Published May 25 2012 by Contactmusic ]

Entities: American Idol, Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez

First Reported May 25 2012 - Updated May 25 2012 - 3 Documents

Ruben Studdard

'American Idol' Finale Ratings Plummet

While Phillip Phillips' win drew a record 132 million votes, ratings were down 30 percent.By Gil Kaufman Phillip Phillips, Jessica Sanchez and Ryan Seacrest on 'American Idol' Photo: Getty Images It was the best of times and the worst ... [ Published May 25 2012 by MTV News ]

Entities: American Idol, Ruben Studdard, Clay Aiken, The Nielsen Company, Scotty McCreery

First Reported May 25 2012 - Updated May 25 2012 - 1 Documents

'American Idol' 2012 finale 32% down on last year

American Idol 's season 11 finale is down 32% on last year. ... [ Published May 25 2012 by Digital Spy ]

Entities: American Idol

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'American Idol' Champ Taylor Hicks -- The Show ... [ Published May 26 2012 by Celebrity Gossip \| Entertainment News \| Celebri ... ] "American Idol" champ Kris Allen is DEAD WRONG ... the show has life in it yet ... at least according to Season 5 champ Taylor Hicks -- and his own shining success is proof.As we reported, Kris Allen thinks it's about time "Idol" producers pulled… ...
'Duets' ratings may be meh, but judge Robin Thi... [ Published May 25 2012 by Show Tracker ] The crowd was kind of thin for Thursday's launch of ABC's "Duets." But interest was Thicke for one judge: pompadoured singer Robin Thicke. The latest TV singing contest drew a paltry 6.7 million total viewers, not even enough to beat a block of comedy ...
Think Jessica Sanchez Got Robbed ON Idol? Wait ... [ Published May 25 2012 by Oh No They Didn't! ] Coming in second on "American Idol" may still be a path to superstardom, but it no longer offers guaranteed paychecks worthy of the next pop idol or rock star.Wednesday night's "Idol' runner-up, Jessica Sanchez, doesn't have a definite shot at producing ...
'American Idol': 10 ideas for a reboot and a ra... [ Published May 25 2012 by Pop & Hiss ] The ratings are in, and the "American Idol" franchise is officially in trouble. Viewers of the season finale of the series dropped by 32% from last year, a fall that is part of an overall steady decline in viewership since its series peak in 2003. ...
'Duets': I missed it because of singing-show fa... [ Published May 25 2012 by Pop & Hiss ] “Duets,” I already owe you an apology. I didn't intentionally snub your premiere Thursday night. It wasn't a slip by the ole trusty DVR. But to be completely fair, there's a severe case of viewer fatigue happening.The premise is rather enticing: four ...

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Jessica Sanchez after losing 'American Idol' [ Published May 24 2012 by CNN International - YouTube ]
Chaka Khan gives honest advice to American Idol... [ Published May 24 2012 by ITN Entertainment - YouTube ]
SPOILER ALERT: American Idol finale with Philli... [ Published May 24 2012 by ITN Entertainment - YouTube ]
'American Idol' Season 11 Finale Highlights [ Published May 24 2012 by MTV News Must See Video ]
AMERICAN IDOL - Season Finale TONIGHT at 8/7c! [ Published May 23 2012 by FoxBroadcasting - YouTube ]