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Fox gets clearance to broadcast 'American Idol' finale
May 19, 2003
Looks like we'll get to see who wins between Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken after all.
Oddsmakers give edge in 'American Idol' finale to Ruben Studdard
May 19, 2003
According to Online Casino News, the finale of American Idol should be close, but the bookies are giving a slight edge to Ruben Studdard, the plus-sized soul crooner, over Clay Aiken when the final results are announced on Wednesday, May 21.
Fox sued by man claiming credit for 'American Idol' concept
May 16, 2003
Harry Keane, ovner of an entertainment company specializing in televised talent competitions, has filed a lawsuit against Fox, claiming misappropriation of his work and trademark and copyright infringement. Also named in the suit are Simon Fuller, American Idol creator; 19TV and Freemantle Media, the production companies for Idol; and judge Simon Cowell.
'American Idol' finalist Clay Aiken meets his Internet portrait artist
May 12, 2003
The Modesto Bee reports on one of the more interesting personal-interest stories from this edition of Fox's American Idol. Bee staff srtist Laurie McAdam drew two images of Clay on an Idol fansite that have become well-known among Clay's fans; as a result, she ultimately ended up attending an Idol taping with his mother, Faye Parker, and then had dinner with Clay and his mother after the show.
'American Idol' finalist Clay Aiken gets advice from N.C. governor
May 9, 2003
One sure way to tell that a TV show is hot -- politicians want to stage photo opportunities with the stars. According to the Associated Press, American Idol finalist Clay Aiken learned this lesson Thursday in Raleigh, N.C., as he posed on the steps of the state capitol building with N.C. governor Mike Easley.