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Simon Fuller Receives Star on Walk of Fame
Viewing Party Recipes
Haley Reinhart’s Idol Ride
Memorable Auditions and the Road To Hollywood
Tonight: Last Chance to Vote this Season

Simon Fuller Receives Star on Walk of Fame

Posted: 24 May 2011 10:42 AM PDT

Today, Simon Fuller received the 2,441^st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Television. Simon is one of the most dynamic and influential forces at work in the entertainment business today. With a 25-year career marked by innovation and No.1 hits in TV, film, music, sport and fashion, Fuller has accumulated a formidable reputation for his work with the most successful girl group of all time (Spice Girls), dreaming up the world’s biggest TV franchise (American Idol) and developing the world’s most iconic talent brand (Beckhams).

In doing so, Simon Fuller has defied the odds and become the first content creator of the digital age to demonstrate how entertainment ideas can harness new technology to resonate around the world, while providing a fresh source of inspiration to the artists and brand partners with whom he has built enduring relationships.

Fuller has been certified by Billboard Magazine as the most successful British manager of all time, selling 360 million albums by stars that include Annie Lennox, Kelly Clarkson, Spice Girls, Gary Barlow, Amy Winehouse, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry, David Cook, Adam Lambert and No.1 hit songwriter Cathy Dennis. In 2010 Apple and iTunes publicly recognized Fuller for his achievement in selling more than 250 … read more
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Viewing Party Recipes

Posted: 24 May 2011 10:42 AM PDT

The American Idol Season 10 finale is Tuesday, May 24^th and Wednesday, May 25^th at 8/7c on FOX. Are you throwing a finale party? We can help you out with these scrumptious recipes.

Check out the Season 10 Viewing Party site.

On the menu: Spicy Buffalo Wings, Club Quesadillas, Classic Cocktail Meatballs, and more.

Share your recipes and get new recipes from Idol fans. Join the Foodie Forum.

Cooking Corner: watch demonstrations and cook along to make Jalapeo Poppers, Sundried Tomato & Artichoke Spread, and Cheese ‘n Ham Spirals.

Tell us about your finale-watching plans in the comments section below!

Visit the Season 10 finale website.

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Haley Reinhart’s Idol Ride

Posted: 24 May 2011 10:42 AM PDT

American Idol Season 10′s second runner-up, Haley Reinhart, opened up about her Idol experience and her plans moving forward on a press call, the morning after her elimination. She talked about singing with her father, the tour, her future album, and more.

On Wednesday’s performance show, Haley got the rare opportunity to perform with her father, who backed her up on the electric guitar. Haley describes getting to perform with her family in Chicago and with her dad on stage: “That was amazing. My parents have basically just taught me the rules of the stage and everything since I was eight. I mean the first big thing I ever got to do was on my ninth birthday. That day I got to play in an International Tattoo Festival, and it was huge. I sang “Blue” actually, from LeAnn Rimes, because that’s when I had figured out that I could yodel…I think I was overwhelmed and probably cried afterwards but it was just an amazing feeling. It’s always been a dream of mine to get somewhere and to have my mom and dad with me up there. So, I got to go back home and play with their band, and then having him on the stage and having him just give him a couple of licks and show America what he can do, that was just so special to me…He was just on cloud nine. He had a blast. He said this was my best concert ever. This is a keepsake for life that we’ll always have. Nothing can take that away from us.” Watch Haley and her … read more
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Memorable Auditions and the Road To Hollywood

Posted: 24 May 2011 10:42 AM PDT

Take a trip back to where Season 10 began with these memorable auditions including James Durbin, Chris Medina, and lovebirds Jacqueline and Nick. All memorable auditions will be removed from AmericanIdol.com after Season 10 is over, so click here and watch ‘em before they’re gone!

And while you’re at it, watch Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery‘s first interview for AmericanIdol.com, “Road To Hollywood.”

Lauren’s first American Idol interview

Scotty’s first American Idol interview

They’ve come a long way! Check out more photos and videos at AmericanIdol.com/finale.

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Tonight: Last Chance to Vote this Season

Posted: 24 May 2011 10:42 AM PDT

Tonight is your last chance to vote for the Season 10 American Idol. Have your say in who should be crowned America’s 10th Idol. Immediately following tonight’s Top 2 performance show (show starts at 8/7c on FOX), voting lines will be open for you to call, text, and vote online.

In a record-breaking season of voting highs, let’s see if we can break one last record tonight!

While you are waiting for Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery to take the stage, watch their past Season 10 performances.

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