E! Online - May 21, 2009
No boundaries? Not for newly crowned American Idol Kris Allen. Or even Adam Lambert, despite (or, depending on who you ask, because of) his second-place finish in last night's finale. While neither...
More »AP - May 20, 2009
A look at the winners of Fox s American Idol and what they ve been up to since taking home the prize: • Kelly Clarkson: The 27-year-old singer has released four albums since winning the first Idol...
More »AP - Mar 10, 2009
It s OK — you can call it a comeback. Taylor Hicks is starting over with his new CD The Distance, out Tuesday. He s releasing it under his own label, Modern Whomp Records, which launched in January...
More »E! Online - Oct 7, 2008
Taylor Hicks is adding to the recent surge of news to come from otherwise forgotten American Idol types, announcing his next album will drop Feb. 10, 2009. After getting dumped by J Records...
More »AP - May 16, 2008
Taylor Hicks is going from Idol to Angel. The American Idol alum will join the Broadway cast of Grease on June 6, playing Teen Angel in the revival of the popular musical. The gray-haired singer —...
More »E! Online - Jan 16, 2008
When we tell you American Idol's premiere was smaller than last year's, just know we mean smaller as in slightly less gigantic. Tuesday's two-hour, seventh-season opener, spotlighting the...
More »E! Online - Jan 8, 2008
American Idol resumes its annual search for a new singing star next week—or, not a moment too soon. J Records has confirmed the departures of former Idol champs Taylor Hicks and Ruben Studdard...
More »E! Online - Aug 17, 2007
The Velvet Teddy Bear is turning into a lounge lizard. Ruben Studdard has signed a deal with Memphis-based developer Performa Entertainment Real Estate to open a club in the $50 million entertainment...
More »E! Online - Aug 17, 2007
Jordin Sparks has jumped to Jive. The youngest ever American Idol winner has inked a recording contract with 19Recordings/Jive Records, it was announced Friday. The deal makes her the first alum of...
More »AP - Feb 28, 2007
NEW YORK (AP) — American Idol winner Taylor Hicks needs his Soul Patrol to step up. They were certainly there for him around this time last year, when he was building up a feverish fan base, named...
More »AP - Jan 11, 2007
When American Idol made its debut five years ago, it was decried by some as another vapid reality show attempting to create another vapid pop star — and at first glance, the critics seemed to be...
More »AP - Dec 14, 2006
Taylor Hicks, Taylor Hicks (Arista): Why did Taylor Hicks win American Idol ? Well, it wasn t just his soulful voice or Clooney-esque silver hair. It was his unbridled, passionate delivery and goofy...
More »E! Online - Dec 12, 2006
With the sixth season of American Idol around the corner, what better time to check in on some of the stars of seasons past? Win or lose, there are some contestants who are better at maintaining the...
More »E! Online - Dec 4, 2006
Taylor Hicks didn t mean to sound ungrateful. That s what the American Idol winner said on KIIS-FM Friday, after coming under the gun about his comments in a recent magazine interview that were construed...
More »AP - Aug 30, 2006
Reigning American Idol Taylor Hicks has settled a lawsuit he brought against a Nashville producer over the rights to three songs he wrote and recorded before becoming a TV phenom. Hicks gained possession...
More »E! Online - Aug 6, 2006
The Soul Patrol is getting ready to mobilize, and this time the record store is not the destination--the bookstore is. America s reigning favorite son, Taylor Hicks, has signed a deal with Random...
More »AP - Aug 3, 2006
The state Bureau of Tourism and Travel isn t missing a beat when it comes to American Idol winners Taylor Hicks and Ruben Studdard and finalist Bo Bice. The agency released artwork Wednesday for billboards...
More »AP - Jul 6, 2006
Some pop stars want fame and money. American Idol winner Taylor Hicks just wants to ride the tour bus. Hicks gets to do just that on the American Idols Live cross-country tour, which kicked off Wednesday...
More »AP - Jun 29, 2006
Two weeks after Taylor Hicks discussed his first crush as a young boy, the woman from his past has contacted People magazine. The American Idol winner told People in a recent interview that he never...
More »E! Online - Jun 21, 2006
Cue the wooo! Taylor Hicks shtick is playing big with music fans. Capping an epic month in which he won American Idol, got a record deal, shot a Ford commercial and was named People s Hottest Bachelor...
More »AP - Jun 15, 2006
American Idol Taylor Hicks is ranked as the No. 1 hottest bachelor by People magazine--and he s looking for love. The 29-year-old silver-haired crooner tops People s list in the magazine s new issue...
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