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Pray For The Soul Of Betty — Pray For The Soul Of Betty

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By Christine Estima (CHARTattack) June 28, 2005 2:28 pm
Constantine Maroulis isn't just an American Idol reject. In fact, he and his merry quartet of hard rock posers that make up Pray For The Soul Of Betty sully the good name of "reject." This self-titled debut album is, not surprisingly, boring and uninspired. Maroulis struggles through flat vocals, specifically on the aptly titled, "...
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American Idol Season 4: The Showstoppers

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By Brian Wong (CHARTattack) May 24, 2005 3:42 pm
Let's get real: most of these "showstoppers" are forgettable. And how many more times does one need to hear an Idol hopeful take on "Part-Time Lover" and "Total Eclipse Of The Heart?" At least this compendium of the fourth American Idol allows you to understand the show without actually watching it. The miracles of...
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Ruben Studdard — I Need An Angel

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By David Missio (CHARTattack) December 14, 2004 3:03 pm
This velvet teddy bear is going to need a hell of a lot more than one angel to keep his career afloat. Instead of doing the requisite manufactured Idol pop on his second disc, Studdard tries his hand at gospel. "I Need An Angel," written by R. Kelly, is so saccharinely produced that it's downright forgettable and what should have been a...
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Diana Degarmo — Blue Skies

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By Bryan Borzykowski (CHARTattack) December 7, 2004 11:28 am
There are two things that the North American public can count on. The first is American Idol will continue churning out the records and the second is that all of them will be watered down, factory line pop. Sure, Kelly Clarkson's getting rockier and Ruben Studdard's turning gospel, but it's all rooted in the same bland production and songwriting...
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Kelly Clarkson — Breakaway

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By Brian Wong (CHARTattack) December 7, 2004 11:19 am
Breakaway is the sound of semi-talented rockers learning that they can make more money writing schlock-rock tunes for their younger pop counterparts. With Ben Moody and even Canadian-turned-permanent-Malibu-honeymooners Chantal Kreviazuk and Raine Maida on board, the strong songs on Kelly Clarkson's sophomore record serve as evidence that...
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American Idol Season 3: Greatest Soul Classics

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By Elizabeth Chorney-Booth (CHARTattack) May 4, 2004 9:45 am
The third season of American Idol is by far the most ghastly, so it comes as no surprise that this CD collection of American soul standards is absolutely horrible. Even though some of these kids are decent singers, forcing them to sing songs made famous by Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding and Gladys Knight comes off like a cruel joke. Even the show’...
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American Idol: The Great Holiday Classics

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By Elizabeth Chorney-Booth (CHARTattack) December 22, 2003 2:00 pm
The girls fare better than the boys on this straight-up collection of Christmas classics sung by best contenders on the first two AI seasons. Unsurprisingly, Kimberly Locke is the breakaway star of the disc with her take on "The Christmas Song," but there are also palatable performances by Tamyra Gray, Christina Christian and Kelly...
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Ruben Studdard — Soulful

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By Elizabeth Chorney-Booth (CHARTattack) December 19, 2003 1:02 pm
Having a terrific voice may have won Ruben Studdard the American Idol crown, but to sustain a career, a singer also needs to have a vision — or at the very least, a team of managers and producers who are able to make good choices. Studdard, unfortunately, has been steered down the wrong path. Soulful is a disappointing mash of R&B tunes...
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Judas Priest Appear On American Idol

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By CHARTattack Staff (CHARTattack) May 26, 2011 10:40 am
We can't imagine Rob Halford is the kind of person who normally watches American Idol, seeing as leather daddies aren't amongst the "gay male" demo the show normally targets. But that didn't stop Judas Priest from appearing on the finale of the show's 2011 season last night. Yes, Judas Priest. On American Idol. We'd just like to remind you that...
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Iggy Pop Appears On American Idol

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By Michelle McGlynn (CHARTattack) April 8, 2011 12:44 pm
Shirtless, wrinkly wonder Iggy Pop took to the stage to top off the end of the Rock N' Roll Hall Of Fame theme on this week's episode of American Idol. The 63-year-old's relatively tame (by Iggy standards, since there was no peanut butter-smearage or broken glass-diving) rendition of his top 40 hit, "Real Wild Child" perhaps shocked the audience...
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I Read The News Today... For Oct. 28, 2010

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By CHARTattack Staff October 28, 2010 12:47 pm
Ex-Watchmen and Thornley bassist Ken Tizzard will release a new album, Between The Lines, with his new backing band The Variety Show Players, next month. —The Peterborough ExaminerDeadmau5 apparently isn't very good at math. That's OK; most journalists aren't, either. He'll release a new album, 4x4=12, on Dec. 6. Insane Clown Posse are working on...
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Eight Reasons Why Noel Gallagher Would Be A Hilarious American Idol Judge

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By Kate Harper (CHARTattack) February 19, 2010 4:15 pm
As American Idol judge Simon Cowell prepares to leave the program to focus on bringing his X Factor show to the United States, rumours (trial ballons?) about who will replace him have been continually appearing in the media. Surprisingly, former Oasis singer/guitarist is Noel Gallagher is the latest person to be suggested as the next American...
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Something Ridiculous: Fredericton MLA Does "Pants On The Ground"... In New Brunswick's Legislative Assembly

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By Kate Harper (CHARTattack) January 27, 2010 3:15 pm
T.J. Burke, you are simply amazing. Burke is Fredericton, N.B.'s MLA and is New Brunswick's former attorney general. Burke has become an "internet sensation" (CBC News' words, not mine) after what he did in the New Brunswick legislative assembly last week. The video I've put below has been posted on TMZ. Burke criticized the leader of...
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Slash Confirmed For American Idol

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By Jen White (CHARTattack) May 1, 2009 1:12 pm
It's official: Slash will mentor the top four contestants on American Idol next week... and rockers all over the world will begin ceremonially burning their Slash's Snakepit albums. The Velvet Revolver and former Guns N' Roses guitarist will act as the celebrity mentor for remaining contestants Adam Lambert, Allison Iraheta, Danny Gokey and...
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Slash To Appear On American Idol

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By Kate Harper (CHARTattack) April 27, 2009 11:33 am
Velvet Revolver and former Guns N' Roses axeman Slash has been asked to mentor contestants on American Idol. Slash (real name Saul Hudson) revealed on his Twitter that he'd been asked to help the remaining contestants out as part of "Rock Week." No other information is available, but it likely means Slash will appear on the show next...
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Chris Daughtry Enlists Fuel Guitarist, Rob Thomas And Others For Debut Album

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By Scott Bryson (CHARTattack) September 8, 2006 5:30 pm
Losing in the latest American Idol competition hasn't stopped 26-year-old Chris Daughtry in his quest for stardom. The North Carolina-bred singer's as-yet-untitled debut album is scheduled to hit stores on November 21. Daughtry recently passed up an opportunity to become the new lead singer of Fuel and instead signed with 19 Recordings/RCA...
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American Idol Winner Taylor Hicks Sues To Prevent Sale Of Old Songs

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By CHARTattack Staff August 25, 2006 5:00 pm
American Idol winner Taylor Hicks doesn't want people hearing songs that he wrote and recorded nine years ago, and he's filed a lawsuit against a producer who has posted them on iTunes. Hicks wrote and recorded "Son Of A Carpenter," "In Your Time" and "The Fall" in 1997. According to his suit, Nashville-based...
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American Idol Runner-Up Spews Information About Her Eating Disorder

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By Max Hayman (CHARTattack) June 22, 2006 5:30 pm
American Idol runner-up Katharine McPhee has revealed that she was treated for an eating disorder right before the program began taping. McPhee came clean about being a recovering bulimic in the new issues of People and Teen People. The singer dropped three dress sizes during the taping of the show, but claims that the weight loss is a by-...
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American Idol Cuts Mandisa

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By Eva Lampert (CHARTattack) April 6, 2006 5:30 pm
American Idol finalist Mandisa got the old cowboy boot on Wednesday's country-themed episode of the show, leaving eight contestants in the pool. "Mandiva" gave her best on Shania Twain's "Any Man Of Mine," but it wasn't good enough, as one of the season's favourites found herself eliminated by viewers and Simon Cowell, the...
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Melissa McGhee Whisked Out Of Idol Competition

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By CHARTattack Staff March 16, 2006 3:00 pm
Word of advice to the remaining 11 American Idol contestants and all those who come after them: If Stevie Wonder is in the room and you're singing one of his songs, you'd better make sure you remember the lyrics. This was the downfall of 21-year-old Melissa McGhee, who flubbed her way out of competition when she forgot the words to Wonder's...
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