BBC schedules Fame Academy against Pop Idol, sparking row with ITV
The BBC has moved Fame Academy to a Saturday slot against Pop Idol after failed talks with ITV, prompting anger from ITV executives.…
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Neil Fox to turn nasty for second series of Pop Idol, rumour has it
Rumour suggests Capital Radio's Neil Fox will take a harsher role in the second series of Pop Idol, though Simon Cowell has dismissed the idea.…
BMG Germany expects profit despite sales slump
BMG Germany expects to post a profit in line with last year's $274m despite German record sales falling about 20% in the first half, helped by Pop Idol winners.…
Pop Idol judge to cameo in The Simpsons
Simon Cowell is likely to guest on The Simpsons as a nursery school admissions officer, according to executive producer Al Jean speaking to TV Times.…
Kids Pop Idol launches in US
A children's version of American Pop Idol will air this summer, rivalling Lance Bass's 'The Search for the Most Talented Kid in America'.…
Pop Idol agony aunt news
Will Young will guest present Radio 1's Sunday Surgery later this month, as part of the BBC's Hitting Home season on domestic violence.…
Pop Idol old guy launches non-ageist website
Drew Cummings, who is suing Fox over age discrimination after being excluded from American Idol, has launched America's New Stars, a talent site open to all ages.…
Pop Idol gossip
Gareth Gates has confirmed dating dancer Suzanne Mole, Darius Danesh has denied an engagement rumour, and police have warned against a fake gig ticket scam.…
US Idol Mark Two launched
The second series of US Pop Idol premiered with judges Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson praising the talent, while a UK revival remains unlikely.…
Pop Idol judge indicates the show is on hold
Pop Idol judge Nicki Chapman suggests a second series is unlikely as the media backlash against reality pop shows continues and record sales slide.…
Beckham set for Pop Idol judging
Victoria Beckham is reportedly being lined up as a judge on Pop Idol series two, according to Louis Walsh speaking to The Sun.…
Pop Idol series two delayed amid overkill fears
Pop Idol's second series has been pushed back to the new year as producers Thames TV watch rival Fame Academy, with the show possibly cancelled.…