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DioGuardi on being 'Idol' judge

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:02:16 GMT

When Kara DioGuardi accepted her job as the fourth judge on "American Idol," she did not immediately grasp the enormity of a full-time gig on the most-watched TV show in the nation.

American Idol tour dates announced

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:13:05 GMT

The top 10 American Idol contestants know how they're spending their summer vacation: on a nationwide concert tour kicking off in July in Oregon.

Idol judges distracted by funky outfit

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:14:53 GMT

Allison Iraheta's funky outfit got more attention than her performance this week on "American Idol."

Felicia Barton on News at 7

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:19:32 GMT

Virginia Beach's Felicia Barton on the Fox43 News at 7a.m. on what it was like being a contestant on American Idol.

'Idol' chooses new G-rated voting line

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:41:22 GMT

American Idol will unveil a new G-rated voting line for 13th singer tonight. Find out why!

Pop culture and 'American Idol'

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:09:48 GMT

In 2001, Simon Cowell figured a singing contest snapped up by British TV would be an easy sell in America. Instead, network responses ranged from lukewarm to hostile. How things have changed!

Barton out, Braddy's last chance

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 06:57:41 GMT

Virginia Beach's Felicia Barton will not advance to the final 12 in "American Idol." Barton failed to receive enough popular votes to automatically advance as one of the top three from her Tuesday night performance group. The "American Idol" judges did not select Barton to return for Thursday night's wild card round either.

Rounds, Barton, wow Amer. Idol judges

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 06:54:24 GMT

Lil Rounds has made a big impression on the "American Idol" judges Tuesday night. Besides Rounds, the judges also heaped praise on Virginia Beach's Felicia Barton.

VB Idol contestant performs tonight

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:18:28 GMT

It's Felicia Barton's turn to show America why she deserves to be among the final 12 when she performs live Tuesday night on American Idol.

'Idol' chooses 3 more finalists

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:19:27 GMT

Kelly Interviews David Archuleta

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:03:11 GMT

Check out Face of FOX43 Kelly Gaita's interview with an 'Idol' favorite!

'Idol' selects first three

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:24:33 GMT

American Idol announced the first three to go through to the Final 12 and Elizabeth City's Ricky Braddy was not one of them.

BOTH locals make Idol's Top 36!

Stephanie Cooke — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:14:12 GMT

Even though she got a NO from the judges on the show last night Virginia Beach's Felicia Barton has made the Top 36! Find out why.

'Idol' Blog: She's out, now she's in!

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:12:43 GMT

She sat in the chair, heard "It's the end of the line" and left. Today we find out local singer Felicia Barton is actually in the Top 36!