American Idol hit our shores the summer of 2002 after the major success of the British version, Pop Idol. An instant success, American Idol has helped regular people like Kelly Clarkson, Clay Aiken, and Taylor Hicks become household names and major musical celebrities. Millions of viewers vote each year to help decide who, out of the tens of thousands of hopeful singers, will become the next American Idol. A highlight of the show is watching the crazy audition process as people line up for days to get their chance in front of judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson. Whether accomplished singers or hopeless wannabes, the contestants sing their hearts out and risk harsh criticism from the judges. Simon Cowell is famous, both in the U.K. and the U.S, but more for his harsh criticism than for his 20-years of experience in the music industry. Former pop star and Emmy and Grammy Award-winner Paula Abdul is more constructive in her criticism and is constantly attacked for her positive spin on things. Grammy Award-winning producer Randy Jackson plays mediator between the two is always supportive to his "dawgs."
Host: Ryan Seacrest Judges: Simon Cowell Paula Abdul Randy Jackson Winners: Season 1: Kelly Clarskon Season 2: Ruben Studdard Season 3: Fantasia Barrino Season 4: Carrie Underwood Season 5: Taylor Hicks Season 6: Jordin Sparks
Genre: Reality Competition/Music Runtime: 60 min Network: Fox Airs: Tuesdays at 8 pm & Wednesdays at 9 pm Created by: Simon Fuller Casting by: Kelly Brock (2004) Related Links InstantCast All-Star Page American Idol Official Site IMDB Show Profile TV.com Page Television Without Pity Recaps Episode Guide Official Music Page
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I want to start modeling, but I've been told I need something called a Comp Card. I know it's like a headshot, but I was wondering how do I make one and who should I give it to?
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"Comp card" is industry shorthand for "composition sheet" and is also commonly known as a "zed card." These are indispensable for an aspiring model...
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