The Great American Steamboat Company announces Priscilla Presley as the godmother of the steamboat American Queen. Presley, who is synonymous with Graceland in the steamboat’s home port of Memphis, will name her in a christening ceremony at the revitalized Beale Street Landing on April 27. Hig…
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Be sure to watch American Idol on Thursday, February 16, at 8/7c when the final contestants compete on the Viva ELVIS by Cirque du Soleil stage to find out who has what it takes. And what better music to perform than hits from the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Find out which contestants will sh…
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“American Idol” top three finalist Lauren Alaina kicked things into high gear this week with her cover of Elvis Presley’s 1958 hit “Trouble.” The song was penned by acclaimed songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. This week’s episode was a tribute to them, with all of the Idols getti…
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CKX confirms offer for company from `American Idol’ creator Simon Fuller
CKX Inc. confirmed it has received an offer for the company from an investment group led by the hit show’s creator, Simon Fuller.
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How bashful Lee DeWyze won ‘American Idol’
DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer Lee DeWyze, the bashful paint sales clerk championed early by the biting British judge on the Fox singing contest, was crowned “Idol” on Wednesday over single mother Crystal Bowersox. His victory was based on votes cast after Tuesday’s performances, which drew more acclaim from the judges for Bowersox, though DeWyze was Cowell’s favorite from the…
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