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Jennifer Hudson: Faith, Tragedy and New Music

Jul 30, 2014
Jennifer Hudson is preparing to release a new album, “JHUD,” in September -- her third studio album and her first since the conclusion of the lengthy trial of the man who killed three of her closest family members -- and her faith, in the wake of tragedy, is stronger than ever. Jennifer Hudson is preparing to release a new album, “JHUD,” in September—her third studio album and her first since the conclusion of the lengthy trial of the man who killed three of her closest family members.
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Ain’t Nothin’ but a Guy Thing

May 27, 2011
Seventeen-year-old Scotty McCreery just won "American Idol," making him the sixth guy to win in 10 competitions. That's not so unbalanced overall, but McCreery is the fourth male singer in the last four years to win. Viewers of the show select the winner, either by phone, text or online. This year Fox recorded 122 million votes.

Canada’s Next Top Terror Suspect

Aug 28, 2010
Accused terror suspect Khurram Syed Sher is featured in a surprising new viral video that is popping up on the Internet. The video shows Sher auditioning for the “Canadian Idol” TV show in 2008 by singing a rather tortured rendition of Avril Lavgine's “Complicated” -- and tossing in a not-half-bad moonwalk.

‘American Idol’ Will Lose Its Villain

Jan 12, 2010
Simon Cowell is leaving Fox's ratings monster to launch an American version of "X Factor," which will allow older performers to compete with the kiddies. Cowell said "we’re hoping to find the American version of Susan Boyle," the homely Scottish singer who exploded to international stardom with a stint on "Britain's Got Talent," another Cowell show.

Lambert’s ‘AMA’ Act Costs Him ‘GMA’ Gig

Nov 25, 2009
Over-the-top pop star Adam Lambert may once have been constrained by the unwritten rules of competition on "American Idol" when it came to his sexuality, but he made a notable departure from those days during his provocative performance at Sunday's American Music Awards Looks as if that act cost him (continued).

Adam Lambert Facing ‘How Gay Is Too Gay?’

Nov 18, 2009
What are the responsibilities of an openly gay celebrity to the LGBTQ community? There are no easy answers, but "American Idol" runner-up and newly minted gay proto-icon Adam Lambert has to grapple with them by virtue of his visibility, and opinions vary widely about how to be out and proud as a public figure.

Osbourne Show Provokes Free-Speech Fight in Fla.

Mar 31, 2009
He's not biting off bats' heads at the moment, but Ozzy Osbourne has once again managed to stir up controversy, even in his autumn years. The flap this time is over "The Osbournes: Reloaded," his new Fox TV variety show co-starring other members of his clan, which an affiliate in Panama City, Fla., has deemed unfit for viewing.

Obama Talks Banks, Bonuses and Basketball on Leno

Mar 21, 2009
The merger of the entertainment and political spheres is now complete. Witness this lengthy chatfest between President Barack Obama and Jay Leno on Thursday's "Tonight Show." During the broadcast Obama cracks jokes about the Secret Service, the Special Olympics (oops) and "American Idol" between more serious discussions about the economy and alternative energy.