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July 12, 2004 | MTV.COM

'Idol' Tour To Feature Hits By Outkast, Alicia Keys, Beyonce

Imagine "American Idol" with a Prince theme week instead of Barry Manilow. Or top 40 — as in Outkast and Britney Spears — instead of big band.

Or just check out one of the 50 dates of the American Idols Live Tour and give your imagination a rest.

The tour, which kicks off Wednesday in Salt Lake City (see "Don't Expect To Hear 'She Bangs' On This Year's 'Idol' Tour"), will feature a few highlights from the season, but for the most part it'll be more contemporary than anything fans saw on TV.

And look for the performances to be better too, as each singer will be entirely in his or her element, at least for a song.

In other words, expect Jon Peter Lewis to play guitar, John Stevens to sing a couple of standards, and Camile Velasco to salute her idol, Lauryn Hill.

Lewis will be doing Outkast's "Hey Ya!"

"It's kinda interesting putting your own take on modern music," Lewis said. "I'm not Andre 3000 by any means."

May 28, 2004 | MTV.COM

What's Next For The 'American Idol' Finalists?

Clay Aiken proved you don't have to win "American Idol" to succeed in entertainment, and now a number of former contestants are showing you don't even need to make the final two.

From the first season, Tamyra Gray, who co-wrote what will be Fantasia Barrino's first single, released her long-awaited debut album Tuesday. RJ Helton has a hit Christian album and just signed with Beyoncé's father, manager Mathew Knowles. Vanessa Olivarez, meanwhile, is playing the lead in the Toronto version of the Broadway musical "Hairspray."

Kimberley Locke, from season two, is climbing the charts with her debut LP, Joshua Gracin has a June release scheduled and Kimberly Caldwell recently signed with Randy Jackson and songwriter Diane Warren's new label.

" 'American Idol' is a great vehicle to get you in front of people," Gray said backstage at Wednesday's finale, where she was ushered from one major media outlet to another. "You don't really lose. There's no such thing. That's the beauty of it."

The finalists from season three (minus Matt Rogers and Leah LaBelle) will spend their summer on the "American Idol" tour, but you can bet Fantasia and Diana DeGarmo won't be the only ones sneaking in studio time and auditions.

In fact, JPL has something up his sleeve: Jon Peter Lewis has Broadway and big-screen aspirations, but his first priority is finishing an album. "I'm doing a lot of song writing," he said. "And I'm laying down some tracks, mostly in my own home recording studio for now. And then later on, who knows, we'll see."
 

May 26, 2004 | MTV.COM
 

'I Made It' Declares Tearful 'Idol' Winner Fantasia Barrino
HOLLYWOOD — Simon Cowell called Fantasia Barrino's final performance during Tuesday's "American Idol" competition her "acceptance speech," but it was her actual acceptance speech Wednesday that will forever be remembered.

After a long embrace with runner-up Diana DeGarmo, and with tears rushing down her face, the raspy 19-year-old singer looked at host Ryan Seacrest and declared, "I broke my shoe!''

"That's what's so great about her," Cowell said later Wednesday (May 27). "She's so normal. But let's be honest, she also has an astonishing voice."

Few will argue with that, as the High Point, North Carolina, native emerged from near elimination twice to become the clear favorite in the later weeks and heading into the finale. The judges all but crowned her Tuesday, with Cowell calling her the best singer of any "Idol" competition in any country.

Still, Seacrest said before Wednesday's two-hour extravaganza that the victor won by a margin of just over 1 percent. Producers said 65 million votes were cast — up from 24 million last season — after phone lines were kept open an additional two hours and extra numbers were added to counter logjams and busy signals that have called voting procedures into question .

By winning, Barrino earned a million-dollar record deal, which had the singer still in tears backstage a few hours later.
 

May 20, 2004 | Reality Tv World

Jasmine Trias exits 'American Idol', Fantasia Barrino and Diana DeGarmo to compete in final showdown
In Tuesday's penultimate performance episode of American Idol, each of the three remaining contestants performed three songs -- one of her own choosing, one chosen by the Idol judges, and one selected by this week's guest judge, veteran music producer Clive Davis. Then, during Wednesday's live results show, it was announced that Jasmine Trias was eliminated from the American Idol competition.

On Tuesday, Jasmine sang " Mr. Melody," "Saving All My Love For You" and "All By Myself." The tenth finalist to be eliminated from the competition, Trias will return to her hometown of Mililani, Hawaii.

As a result, a competition that began with over 70,000 auditioners is now down to its last two finalists: Fantasia Barrino and Diana DeGarmo -- one of whom will be the next American Idol. The dueling divas will battle it out live from the renowned Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, CA, on Tuesday, May 25 (8-9 PM ET/PT).

Viewers will then have four hours (up from the usual two) to cast their vote for their favorite contestant after Tuesday's performance show. On Wednesday, May 26 (8-10 PM ET/PT), the newest American Idol will be crowned before thousands of fans and millions of television viewers.

Kicking off the finale week is a one-hour special, American Idol: The Phenomenon, which will take a look at how this series has grown into the Adults 18-49 demographic's top-rated show for the 2003-2004 season. The special will look back at the past three seasons - how it all began and how the show has captured the nation's attention. American Idol: The Phenomenon will air on Sunday, May 23 (9-10 PM ET/PT) on FOX
 

May 13, 2004 | Reality Tv World

Second 'American Idol 3' vote stunner: LaToya London out, while three teens remain
Is this really American Idol 3 -- or is it really American Juniors 2?

In a second shocker, 24-year-old La Toya London, who was the odds-on favorite of both the judges and the betting public to win Idol 3, was instead ousted by vote of the American public after the May 11 "Disco Night" show. LaToya becomes the ninth of the 12 finalists to be voted off the show by the American public, and all three of the remaining contestants are teenaged women ... uh, girls ... uh, betwixt and between.

LaToya, who followed a dull performance of the BeeGees' "Love You Inside Out" with a very strong performance of Thelma Houston's "Don't Leave Me This Way" that earned rave reviews, was joined in the bottom two vote-getters by 19-year-old Fantasia Barrino, the judges' and bettors' second choice, who delivered a great rendition of Amii Stewart's "Knock on Wood" but then misfired on Bonnie Tyler's non-disco "Holding Out for a Hero" from the movie Footloose.

LaToya's boot recalls the untimely boot earlier in Idol 3 of the third member (with LaToya and Fantasia) of the show's "Three Divas": Jennifer Hudson. In that episode, the other two members of the "bottom three" were LaToya and Fantasia. Following the result, Idol guest judge Elton John described Idol voting as "incredibly racist." We wonder what Elton will have to say about LaToya's ouster, since he had said that he'd give her a record contract "straight away" during his appearance.

May 6, 2004 | Reality Tv World

George Huff becomes the eighth 'American Idol' finalist to be eliminated
American Idol got into the swing of things on Tuesday night, as the remaining five finalists performed songs songs from the Big Band Era. Then, during last night's live results show, it was announced that George Huff, the program's last remaining male contestant, had been eliminated from the American Idol competition, leaving an all-female Final Four.

Million of votes were recorded after Tuesday's performance show. As the eighth finalist to be eliminated from the competition, Huff will return to his hometown of New Orleans, LA. Only four finalists remain, one of whom will be the next American Idol.
 

April 29, 2004 | Reality Tv World

John Stevens becomes the seventh 'American Idol' finalist to be eliminated
American Idol grooved to a Latin beat on Tuesday night, as the remaining six finalists performed songs previously recorded by Gloria Estefan, backed live by her band, the Miami Sound Machine. Estefan joined the judges Tuesday in critiquing the performances. Then, during last night's live results show, it was announced that John Stevens, who sang "Music of My Heart" on Tuesday, was eliminated from the American Idol competition.

Over 28 million votes were recorded after Tuesday's performance show -- the highest number of votes ever received in American Idol history. The seventh finalist to be eliminated from the competition, Stevens will return to his hometown of East Amherst, NY. Only five finalists remain, one of whom will be the next American Idol.

Next week the contestants will get into the swing of things, performing songs from the Big Band Era on Tuesday, May 4 (8-9PM ET/PT). Tune in Wednesday, May 5 (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT), when one more finalist will be sent home, ending his or her quest for the American Idol title.

April 22, 2004 | Reality Tv World

Jennifer Hudson becomes the sixth 'American Idol' finalist to be eliminated
American Idol was hotter than the Copa on Tuesday night, as the remaining seven finalists performed songs from the Barry Manilow catalogue. Manilow joined the judges Tuesday in critiquing the performances, and last night he performed with the finalists. Then, during a shocking Wednesday live results show, it was announced that Jennifer Hudson, who was considered one of the favorites to win this season's contest, had been eliminated from the American Idol competition after receiving the fewest votes.

Millions of votes in total were recorded after Tuesday's performance show, in which Hudson sang "Weekend In New England." The sixth finalist to be eliminated from the competition, Hudson will return to her hometown of Chicago, IL. Only six finalists remain, one of whom will be the next American Idol!

Next week, another great entertainer, Gloria Estefan, will guest-judge on a special Latin-themed night, Tuesday, April 27 (8-9PM ET/PT). Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine will perform on the results show airing Wednesday, April 28 (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT), when one more finalist will be sent home, ending his or her quest for the American Idol title.
 

April 16, 2004 | Reality Tv World

Jon Peter Lewis becomes the fifth 'American Idol' finalist to be eliminated
American Idol took the nation to the movies on Wednesday night, as the Top 8 finalists performed songs from their favorite films. Actor/director Quentin Tarantino joined the judges in critiquing the performances. During last night's live results show, it was announced that Jon Peter Lewis was eliminated from the American Idol competition after receiving the fewest votes.

Approximately 24 million total votes were recorded after Tuesday's performance show, in which Lewis sang "Jailhouse Rock." The fifth finalist to be eliminated from the competition, Lewis will return to his hometown of Rexburg, ID.

Next week, Barry Manilow, one of the greatest entertainers of his time, will guest-judge as the finalists perform songs from his vast musical portfolio on Tuesday, April 20 (8-9PM ET/PT). On Wednesday, April 21 (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT), Manilow will take the stage with the finalists in a special performance only seen on American Idol. Then, one more finalist will be sent home on Wednesday's results show, ending his or her quest for the American Idol title.
 

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