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Fuller Sues Fox for 'X Factor' Slight Complaint the latest in longstanding feud with network, Cowell By Anthony Crupi

The two Simons are at it again. Feuding British TV producers Simon Cowell and Simon Fuller are engaged in another legal contretemps, as Fuller is suing Fox Broadcasting over Cowell’s upcoming…

July 20, 2011, 4:07 PM EDT

'American Idol' Lawsuit Tossed Out Self-described 'most-hated contestant' had sued over discrimination By Janon Fisher

A New York federal judge has kicked out a discrimination lawsuit against American Idol filed by a homosexual contestant who was told by the crew to “gay it up,” ruling…

June 24, 2011, 6:38 AM EDT

Apollo Global Management to Buy 'Idol' Owner CKX The all-cash deal totals $509 million By Emma Bazilian

Apollo Global Management, the private equity firm owned by Leon Black, has made a deal to buy CKX, parent company of 19 Entertainment, which produces Fox’s hit show American Idol. The…

May 11, 2011, 8:59 AM EDT

The Programming Insider: New ABC, Fox Comedies Sluggish Idol leads Fox to victory By Marc Berman

In Today's Issue: Prime-Time Metered Market Wednesday Ratings: Fox Wins; Lackluster Midseason Sitcoms on ABC and Fox Ratings Box: What’s Hot/What’s Not On the Air Tonight: Prime-Time Programming Options TV Tidbits: Notes of Interest TV…

April 28, 2011, 10:11 AM EDT

The Programming Insider: Fox Dominates; CBS a Distant No. 2 Idol almost doubles a night of repeats on CBS By Marc Berman

PRIME-TIME METERED MARKET THURSDAY RATINGS: Idol Fueled Fox Wins; The Office the Only Bight Spot on NBC Thursday 4/21/11 Yesterday's Winners: American Idol (Fox), The Office (NBC), Bones (Fox), The Mentalist R (CBS) Yesterday's…

April 22, 2011, 10:45 AM EDT

F-Bombs Away: Steven Tyler's Bono Moment Aerosmith shouter curses in live Idol broadcast By Anthony Crupi

American Idol judge Steven Tyler let fly with that most taboo of gerunds last night, dropping the F-bomb in front of a live television audience of 24 million viewers. Shortly after…

April 21, 2011, 2:30 PM EDT

The Programming Insider Idol-ignited Fox dominates By Marc Berman

Prime-Time Metered Market Wednesday Ratings: Idol-Ignited Fox Leads; CBS’ Survivor Still an Option Wednesday 4/20/11 Yesterday's Winners: American Idol (Fox), Survivor: Redemption Island (CBS), Modern Family (ABC) Yesterday’s Losers (excluding repeats): Minute to Win…

April 21, 2011, 11:06 AM EDT

The Programming Insider: Friday 4/15/11 Viewers not mad about Paul Reiser By Marc Berman

Prime-Time Metered Market Thursday Ratings: Fox Wins; DOA Paul Reiser Show on NBC. Thursday 4/14/11: Household Rating/Share Fox: 11.0/18, CBS: 5.7/ 9, NBC: 3.4/ 6, ABC: 3.0/ 5, CW: 1.8/…

April 15, 2011, 12:01 PM EDT

The Programming Insider: Thursday 4/14/11 By Marc Berman

Prime-Time Metered Market Wednesday Ratings: Fox Wins; Mixed Results for Two-Episode Happy Endings Debut on ABC. Wednesday 4/13/11 - Household Rating/Share: Fox: 12.4/19, CBS: 7.1/11, ABC: 4.6/ 7, NBC: 2.7/ 4,…

April 14, 2011, 10:56 AM EDT

'Gay It Up' Just Stage Direction, American Idol Lawyer Says By Janon Fisher

The folks at American Idol were only giving helpful stage direction when they told a homosexual contestant to “gay it up.” That’s what a lawyer for the talent show says,…

March 22, 2011, 12:00 AM EDT

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