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Akon is on a Hit List and Idol Alum Camp Counselors Announced

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In Wednesday’s recap of the Top 8 results show, I wondered why a pre-recorded performance of Akon singing his hit “Don’t Matter” was inexplicably part of the show. me: except Ryan did mention it right

More Idol News

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Jennifer Lopez is coaching this week’s Top 8 as they rehearse Spanish-themed songs for a Latin theme. On Wednesday, she’ll be performing a song from her new Spanish-language album, “Como Ama una Mujer.” I imagine

Billboard Update 04/14/07

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This week’s American Idol Billboard chart. Just for you. On the Billboard 200 this week, every Idol album took a hit this week. Highlights from this week’s chart: “Now 24” the latest edition of

Billboard Update 04/07/07

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Straight from Chicago–this week’s groovy American Idol Billboard Update: Highlights: The first week numbers for Elliott Yamin’s debut independent release are in and there’s much to celebrate: #3 on the Billboard 200, Top Digital Albums

American Idol Billboard Update 03/31/07

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Here is your awesome American Idol Billboard Update. Just for mah peeps! The Highlights: Elliott Yamin’s new single “Wait For You” debuted at #92 on the Pop 100 chart. His debut album dropped

Billboard Update 03/24/07

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This week’s Idol Billboard Chart, for your reading pleasure. Highlights: DAUGHTRY’s “It’s Not Over” is #1 on the Hot Adult Top 40 chart for the fourth week in a row. “Home” which is played at

Billboard Update 3/10/07

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This week’s American Idol Billboard Update. After last week’s Grammy-fueled bounce, it was a slow week for sales and new releases, according to Billboard.com. DAUGHTRY climbs from #9 to #2, though sales fell

Idol Update

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This Just In: Carrie Underwood will perform on the March 8 results show… Don’t forget! The Academy Awards are tonight at 8 PM on ABC. Our girl, Jennifer Hudson is nominated for Best Supporting

Billboard Update 03/03/07

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Here’s yer Idol Billboard Chart. A little late, ’cause of the extra night of Idol goodness this week. According to Billboard Magazine, “the Grammy Awards also had a major impact on sales this week.”

Billboard Update 02/24/07

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Check out this week’s Idol Billboard Chart. Just for you. I couldn’t find any Soundscan numbers this week. But, Ken Barnes from USA Today’s Idol Chatter blog posted some rounded-off sales numbers: