American Idol

Philly 'Idol': Hopes and dopes - 01/16/2008

Philadelphia made its American Idol debut last night, and the city looked good, as did some contestants. Not so for others including "Philly's scariest woman."

Idol Chatter: 'Idol' hopefuls from near and far - 01/16/2008

First, the good news: The woman declared by Ryan Sea-crest to be "Philly's scariest woman" lives in Allentown. Now, the bad: Although thousands of people lined up at the Wachovia Center last August hoping to become the next "American Idol," a number of them were not from around here.

 

Chat transcript: 'American Idol' in Philly - 01/16/2008

David: Hi, y'all. It's David Hiltbrand from the Inquirer. It's high noon in Philly and high time to chat about last night's "American Idol" which used our fair city as a backdrop. Let's bring in the Inquirer's ineffable Amy S. Rosenberg to get her opinion. Amy, what did you think?

Philly freaks 'Idol' - 01/15/2008

"American Idol's" seventh season starts tonight, and our guys and gals are first out of the gate. That can't be good.

Get ready, Philadelphia. It's our turn to be "American Idol" weirdos, and it may not be pretty. Think Wing Bowl with a rancid soundtrack. Tonight: 8 p.m., Fox29.

Ellen Gray: A Super 'Idol' - 01/14/2008

The irascible judge Simon Cowell weighs in on Philly's audition show debut

The irascible judge Simon Cowell weighs in on Philly's audition show debut. The fun starts at 8 p.m. tomorrow.

Idol aspirations - 08/28/2007

A horde of hopefuls turn out for the Philly tryouts

WHILE THE ODDS are only slightly better than winning the Power Ball, the wannabes still came from far and wide, and in huge numbers, to participate in the open-call auditions for (lucky?) season seven of "American Idol" at the Wachovia Center in South Philadelphia yesterday.

Idol Chatter: A throng forms to pitch a song - 08/27/2007

This morning, hopeful singers will get 30-seconds to show their stuff. Thousands have registered. Most will never face Simon.