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'Idol' Oops: Call For 13th Finalist Could Go To Sex Line

The producers of "American Idol" had to scramble to come up with a solution to a troublesome phone problem that could have had fans calling in to a sex line. ...more

March 10, 2009

West, Clarkson To Share 'Idol' Stage

"American Idol" is about to get a double dose of star power: Kanye West and Kelly Clarkson. ...more

March 7, 2009

Puerto Rican Stars Back 'Idol' Finalist Nunez

Other than making it to the top 12, the best thing that happened to Jorge Nunez so far in his "American Idol" adventure was getting feedback from Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez. ...more

March 5, 2009

'Idol' Judges Round Off Top 12 - And Add 1 More

The top 13 finalists — yes, 13 — have been selected on "American Idol." ...more

March 5, 2009

'CSI' Looks To Get A Boost From Taylor Swift

Can teen songstress Taylor Swift lift "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" out of a ratings sinkhole? ...more

March 5, 2009

3 Advance On 'Idol'; Wild Cards Include 'Drama Queen'

The drama is over for Nathaniel Marshall and Kristen McNamara on "American Idol." ...more

March 4, 2009

Tampa Lawyer Tapped To Lead Federal Nominating Panel

Tampa lawyer John Fitzgibbons has been named to head a statewide panel that picks finalists for presidential appointments to district judgeships, U.S. attorneys and U.S. marshals. ...more

February 27, 2009

16-Year-Old Rocks 'American Idol'

On Wednesday's live broadcast of "American Idol" , the second group of 12 contestants were vying to be among this season's dozen finalists. ...more

February 26, 2009

Sing Live Concert Program Gives Every Voice A Venue

Wanted: singers; no experience or audition necessary. Sing Live UK, launched a decade ago in Leeds, England, crossed the pond to Orlando in 2007 and now has Tampa in its sights. ...more

February 23, 2009