Final 4 "Idol" losers suffered from Split Vote Syndrome
"The four ('Idol') dumped," explains Katherine Meizel, "all had potential and an enthusiastic fan base, but they might have suffered from a sort of Idol split vote syndrome, where crossover values and shared demographics become a disadvantage. Lilly and Crystal possibly divided the Lilith Fair vote (hey, Kelly Clarkson is slated to perform on the 2010 tour!), while Alex and Aaron were likely a tough choice for the tween set, as were Katie and the too-similarly named Katelyn … If there had been only Lilly, only Alex, and only Katelyn, I think each would have had a lock on his or her particular market."
Top 12 odds: Crystal is favorite, Paige Miles at bottom // Inside Top 12 party
Has "Idol" become too indie this season?
Kara: "Bikini Girl" stunt saved my "Idol" job // Jack Bauer vs. Bowersox
Jon Stewart unveils his Simon, Randy, Kara impressions
Alex Lambert had most potential // Which Roling Stones songs should they sing?
"Survivor's" Heroes have been unmasked as quite awful people
"Russell, crazy as he is, nailed it in the first episode when he said that now the heroes have turned into villains," says Rich Heldenfels. "Tom, who first time around was great at building a team, is now part of a bunch of people who cannot work together; it's the Beatles making the White Album."
Probst: Colby is NOT my buddy // Heroes = "Self-Righteous Chocolate Haters"
"Better Off Ted" creator: Please only write polite e-mails to ABC
"Then when the show returns," says Victor Fresco, "the makers of 'Ted' will do something nice for you! What about this: We'll mention each of your names on the show, one or two names per episode, for as long as we're on the air. That could be fun. Or not interesting at all."
Gen. Larry Platt sued over "Pants on the Ground"
A music company claims it got gypped after funding a studio version of the hit "Idol" song.
Is the "Twittercooler" responsible for boosting ratings for big TV events?
Twitter and Facebook have turned the Super Bowl and the Academy Awards into one big virtual living room.
It's back to Philly for "Kendra"
Kendra's hubby, Hank Baskett, has left the Indianapolis Colts after his Super Bowl snafu and rejoined the Philadelphia Eagles. PLUS: "Kendra" is writing her autobiography.
