January Headlines

 January 31, 2004
 Super favors
 
Fox wields a big club called `American Idol'
 
Clay Aiken on Ed
 
Grammy Set Starts Big
 
The Last of The Auditions
 
Music News: Top Artists to Participate in Super Bowl Halftime Show
 
For Houston, It's Party First, Game Second
 
The Top Ten Music Stars: Right Now
 
As big game nears, they're livin' large in Houston
 

 
 January 30, 2004

 
Confessions from a file sharer
 
Renegin' on a promise? Not just in politics
 
"Los Angeles Whores" football team scheduled for 2005
 
'American Idol' Finalist Kimberly Locke Is Radio's '8th Wonder'
 
VH1 All Access: Spotlight - Clay Aiken Jan 31
 
A&E's Biography: Simon Cowell – Beyond “Mr. Nasty”
 
Clay Aiken's Staying Power will be better than Ruben Studdard
 
Ruben Studdard's Staying Power will be better than Clay Aiken
 
The Analyst - A comprehensive study of the beauty of Clay Aiken
 
Apple iLife hacked, DVD suit axed
 
Nelly Vows Texas-Size Victory In 'Rock 'N Jock' Game
 

 
 January 29, 2004
 
Queen Mary 2 bestows royal treatment on high seas - Ruben
 
Spins!
 
Megan Skouby
 
Cassie Barandi
 
'Idol' question: What are they thinking?
 
Kelly Clarkson The Tonight Show - Friday 1/30
 
Casting for CLAY AIKEN - The Way -
 
Ruben Studdard The Late Show - Friday 1/30
 
Clay Radio Interview Transcripts
 
Open House Party SUNDAY GUEST Clay Aiken
 
American Idol 3: Strictly Business
 
Idol Chartwatch, January 29: Ruben Is Movin’
 
Pop Pathology
 
Contestant who splashed Cowell "proud"
 

 
 
 
 January 28, 2004

 
"Who would you like to tackle more, Celine Dion or Clay Aiken?"
 
Aloha, 'Idol'! The Judges Hit Hawaii
 
Guarini hires new manager, agent
 
FOX Schedules Season's First 'Idol' Special
 
Independent Tour 2004
 
Clay Aiken & Kelly Clarkson - "The Independent Tour"
 
The Real American Idol?: Seacrests star rises with host gig
 
Lunging At A Metrosexual
 
Was Paula Abdul asleep at the wheel?
 

 

 
 January 27, 2004
Invisible #1

 
'Idol' Again Celebrates Good, Bad Singers
 
'American Idol' Judges: Cuteness isn't a lock
 
Conference Call with Ken Warwick
 
'Idol''s Little Person With a Big Voice
 
Houston may get another chance with ' American Idol'
 
Them Against the Music, Part 3
 
"What's Up, Dawg?"
 
Hawaii fans and contestants idolize ‘American Idol’
 
Clay Aiken Warbles On audio
 
VH1 All Access: Spotlight - Clay Aiken
 
Clay Aiken On Personal Space
 
For The Record: Quick News On 50 Cent & More
 
Cats, Pats forced to take it 'one reporter at a time'
 
'Idol' success stories
 

 

 
 January 26, 2004
Invisible #2

 
TRL Website Tuesday 1.27 Clay Aiken's 'Invisible' goes invisible & retires today
 
We are a nation of overindulging coddlers of the untalented
 
Is Kelly the favorite Idol? vote
 
Round Two, Atlanta
 
Them Against The Music, Part 2
 
Idol Thoughts, January 26: The Auditions
 
'Gigli' leads worst film award nods "From Justin to Kelly,"  came in second
 
Clay Aiken on Ed
 
'03's 'Idol' rich: Ruben, Clay rack up singles
 
CBS adds secret performer for halftime show (watch just in case??)
 

 January 25, 2004

 
Rosalind Richardson Guilty pleasure
 
Clay Aiken: clock is ticking
 
Clay Aiken concert quickly sells out video
 
Nay to American Idol: Rocker Alice Cooper
 
Is TV changing the face of the music industry?
 

 
 January 24, 2004

 
About Ruben's Exciting Soulful Album and AI
 
American Idol 3: What a Fake!
 
American Idol Finalist Signs With Nashville Label
 
Spotlight video Simon says never find another Clay
 
Aiken says he'll make career moves with caution
 
Country fans need a pick-me-up after a disappointing 2003
 

 
 January 23, 2004

  
Let's send a man to the moon, or two, or three or ...
 
What to watch this weekend
 
What's hot, what's not: Who decides? Who can keep up?
 
Echoes Of `Love' In VH1's `Best Week'
 
OutKast Back On Top
 
Grudge match: Ruben vs. Reuben sandwich
 
Idolatry's coming to the arena
 
No 'Idol' bystander, Paula Abdul loves the bounce TV provides
 
Justin Guarini, we hardly knew ya!
 
Thoughts on sports world and beyond
 
Women's Hoops Set to Host Maryland on Sunday
 
Can Clay Ever Climb the Charts?
 
'Idol' chat with Ryan, Clay and Ruben Sunday, January 25
 
In Brief: Clay, Sigur Ros
 
SNL WAKEUP WAKEFIELD SKIT repeat (big Clay fan)
 
False note on the Net
 

 

 
January 22, 2004 Invisible # 1
HEAR NO EVIL
'Idol' Studdard Not Trying to Lose Weight
Live from New York ... it's Clay Aiken
Clay Aiken to do cameo on 'Ed'
It's revolution time, baby

Velvet Teddy Bear's new album misses its mark
Clay Aiken Appears On Leno; 'Ed' Next
Clay's Aiken For Actin'
American Idol—Let The Sing Off Begin
Idol Chartwatch, January 22: Ruben Tops the R&B Chart
The Billboard 200 Clay #35
 
 
 January 21, 2004 Invisible # 1
 
Postcard from Hollywood It's the bad that makes "American Idol" good
 Clay, Kelly announce joint tour dates
 'Idol' Leaves the South in Flames
 American Idol 3, January 20: Synthesize Me!
 Not All Is Peachy In Atlanta
 OutKast Rebounds To No. 1
 There’s one thing that can save a Stuckeyville romance on the rocks…
 Clay, Kelly Set Dates
 Martha Stewart Dances Atop SUV After Court Appearance SPOOF
 
Two 'Idols' MIA

 Latest Buzz
 Them Against the Music, Part I
 Aiken makin' 'Ed' stop
 
 
 January 20, 2004 Invisible # 3
 
Hold your nose: Game might stink
 Young blood
 THESE EAGLES WON
 Who's Got 'Idol' Chops? Paula Knows
 Taking A Bite Out Of The Big Apple
 American Idol: From Kelly to Ruben and Now Scooter Girl?
 Fun of 'Idol' isn't winners, but losers
 'American Idol' Has Best Debut of Season
 This week: Dr. Phil, eat your heart out
 Clay Aiken idolizes kids with developmental disabilities
 All TV: Taking the heat
 Clay Aiken, Kelly Clarkson Announce Dates For Joint Tour
 Taken by Surprise
 And finally, a sight we simply don't need, for any number of reasons
 The Clay-mom phenom
 Soldier in tune with fans
 `Idol' Taking Turn For Worse
 
 
 January 19, 2004 Invisible # 2

 
Seacrest is where he wants to be -- walking 'On Air'
 Nerd's The Word
 American Idol's Kimberley Locke Triumphs with '8th World Wonder' Single
 Show starts third season with new cast of hopefuls
 Fox's high hopes
 Judges search for Idol
 Kelly Clarkson and Clay Aiken announce thirty city concert tour
 America's hottest 'Idol'
 
Night of Champions
 The Reality of Reality TV – Idol Mania
 An Effort to Clarify Certain Assumptions in Honor of the Impending Kelly/Clay Tour
 Bad is good for American Idol reality
 
 
 
January 18, 2004
 
Former 'Idols' to stop at Arena
 As usual, 'American Idol' starts with the losers
 
Three pros weigh in on what an Idol needs
 The pregame show
 
Cowell eyes new victims - er, singers
 'American Idol' Set for Third Season
 Fox's 'American Idol' Returns Monday
 Clay Aiken Measure of a Man Pro-social content
 
Let the games begin: Here's how to seize your 'Idol' moment
 A Master Cheerleader for All Things Pop
 'Idol' guys ghastly; 'CSI: N.Y.' on way
 
 
 January 17, 2004

 
Surprise Winner
 A whole new Idol
 Analysis: Remake or revival?
 ‘Idol’ alumni to play Arena
 Fox's worry: Not such an 'Idol' threat
 Another round of reality for Fox
 Fox Keeps It 'Simple': Reality Hit to Return in May
 Tonight Show guest Wednesday, January 21
 Next on Ed
 Michael Orland Live Chat Transcript
 
 
 January 16, 2004
Invisible # 1
 
'American Idol' set for new season
 
Brothers reunite for Idol tour
 Ryan Seacrest Tunes up for More 'Idol'
 Kurt Nilsen's Album Available Soon in Canada
 CBS Cries Foul on PETA, MoveOn Super Bowl Ads
 On Air With Ryan Seacrest:Four-Day Overnight Results
 
THE TV QUEEN
 'American Idol' vets Clay Aiken and Kelly Clarkson team for arena tour
 Kelly Clarkson and Clay Aiken - Double Platinum Stars to Co-Headline 30 Dates Nationwide
 'American Idol' set for third season
 My AI Survival Handbook
 
 
 January 15, 2004
Invisible # 1
 
Album report card: Some hits, a few misses
 
CLIVE'S 9 LIVES
 Not a day goes by that's not Trenyce's to sing about
 If I Were Clay
 
Cowell aims at 'Cupid 2'
 'Idol' worship returns
 On the tube
 NEWS BRIEFS: Kelly, Clay to Go on Tour
 2003 RealityNewsOnline /Reality TV Hall of Shame Year in Review Awards: "Worst Of" Segment
 2003 RealityNewsOnline /Reality TV Hall of Shame Year in Review Awards: "Best Of" Segment
 A&E Biography Simon Cowell January 22

 
Idol Chartwatch, January 15: Ruben Up, Clay Down
 'Idol 3' worship gives Fox stock Street cred
 On Air With Ryan Seacrest: Three-Day Overnight Results
 Always on Ryan Seacrest is practically unavoidable
 
 
 
January 14, 2004 Invisible # 2
 
Year-end music numbers reveal beyond Internet sales, there are no clear trends
 
Cowell gets a soaking
 Aiken Announces Tour Singer to Co-Headline with Kelly Clarkson
 
Clarkson, Aiken Ready To Hit Road
 'Idol' Creation Makes Fuller a Fortune
 Seacrest on the way up while Grammer on the way out
 Super Bowl Draws Superstar Entertainment
 Briefly: Coachella, Clay Aiken & Kelly Clarkson, SXSW, Ted Nugent
 Clarkson, Aiken Ready to Hit Road
 Why 'Bottom Up' is on its way up
 
 
 January 13, 2004
Invisible # 1
 
These AMT 'Dreamgirls' are dreamy
 Aiken Finally Getting His Due
 Reality Check for mag debuts
 RYAN LEAVES ME CRYIN'
 Let the Games Begin
 Ryan Seacrest On His New Gig
 'Idol's Big Dawg Loses a Few Bones!
 
Show business briefs, next week's TV, movies and music
 Ham Lies Down on Broadway
 ET on MTV & VH1 Clay Aiken 01/17/04
 The Tonight Show Upcoming Guest: Clay Aiken - 01.21.04
 OnAir Ryan Seacrest Clay Aiken 1/15/02
 HDD Sales Ruben #8 63,383 Clay #27 28,146
 
For The Record: Quick News On Michael Jackson, Alex Lifeson, Ruben Studdard, Trapt, Colin Farrell, Beyonce & More
 Clay Aiken, Kelly Clarkson Plan Joint Headlining Tour
 The Clay Aiken-Kelly Clarkson Tour Hmmm...Is this a good idea?
 Is Clay Aiken Really "Out" in 2004?
 Clay Aiken Heads to Stuckeyville!
 
 

 
 January 12, 2004
Invisible # 1
 
Realizing 'Idol' Dreams
 Ed show details 01/23/04 415
 Nashville Star sets stage for new season - winners, such as American Idols Clay Aiken and Kelly Clarkson
 Awesome 'Apprentice' boosts NBC in 'Idol' times

 The hardest working guy on the air
 Seacrest's new TV talk show goes 'On-Air' today
 Celebrity Chatter: Is Justin Kidding About Marriage?
 'American Idol' Countdown Exclusive
 Life of Ryan
 AEG PRES CLAY AIKEN AND KELLY CLARKSON WORCESTER CENTRUM CTR MAR 8, 2004
 AT40 Ryan Seacrest Clay #19 vote
 Clay Fan Sets Writer Straight
 Norah, Ruben Visit "Sesame"
 For The Record: Quick News On Britney Spears, Clay Aiken, Slick Rick, Nick Lachey, Morrissey, Snoop & More
 In Brief: Clay, Neptunes
 CLAY AIKEN*KELLY CLARKSON
 NASSAU COLISEUM Uniondale, NY Mar 04, 2004

 
 
 
 January 11, 2004

 
The Barbarian Invasions
 "Check" Out Our Premiere Issue - On Sale Now - For...
 His Feet in 'American Idol,' and Reaching to Be a Star
 'Idol' Star Aiken Gives to Alma Mater
 Aiken revisits UNCC to perform pictures & video
 

 
 
 January 10, 2004

 
Indie Bands Will Save Rock 'N' Roll
 US Charts: Outkast Run Riot At The Top
 On a not so sour note...CD sales in 2003 dropped
 Stellar Gospel Music Awards scheduled for tonight - Ruben
 Top 40 Radio Seeks to Balance R&B/hip-Hop's Dominance
 Savvis Center has booked "American Idol" kids Clay Aiken and Kelly Clarkson (March 21)
 Recording star Clay Aiken returns to alma mater
 Charlotte 81, East Carolina 65
 Auld acquaintance won't be forgot
 
 
 
 January 9, 2004
Invisible # 1
 
Peeling the Orange
 
A Man's-Eye View Of The World
 A FULL NILSEN
 Aiken could boost 49er fan base
 PRIMEDIA Gives Television Viewers a Reality Check with a Newsstand Special Issue Devoted to Reality TV
 Z100 Best of 2003 Clay Fav Album, Hottie & New Artist
 'Wayne Brady' Talker Silenced
 CNN People in the news website
 Real Access Featured Artist Clay Aiken 1/16/04
 Best and Worst of 2003
 Clay Aiken bobblead doll: 'American Idol' star or 6NEWS reporter? WEB POLL
 Aiken aside, 49ers look to keep rolling
 Ryan Seacrest
 World Idol: In Defense of Kelly Clarkson
 CHART BEAT CHAT K LO
 
'American Idol' returns with twists, turns and tart remarks
 
 

 
 January 8, 2004
Invisible # 2
 
The pirate's life? Not for this guy
 Clay Aiken Bobblehead Dolls Now Available

 Fountains Of Wayne Spoof 'American Idol,' Jay-Z For New Clip
 A Canadian's Random Reflections on World Idol
 Rolling Stone Frosty the Showman rate the pictures
 
Singing plumber on top of the world

 This Week On The Billboard Hot 100
 Outkast, Beyonce, R. Kelly Nominated For NAACP Image Awards
 Idol Chartwatch, January 8: Albums Down, Singles Up
 Update Feb. 7th & 8th :: CNN People in the News
 BIOGRAPHY: SIMON COWELL, Thursday, January 15
 Clay to Tour with Kelly, Get Own Bobblehead Doll
 Primedia to test new reality TV magazine
 American Idol is back for its third consecutive season
 Year-End Readers’ Poll Results: OLP Still Rule
 2003 Celebrity Fabulousness: The Year in Review
 
 
 
 January 7, 2004 (No Invisible allowed on TRL)
 
RedHotTopics live chat with Greg Evans Luann comics
 
Thoughts on Fox's Choice of the "Number One Fan"
 Ford, Coke Return to Fill Time on 'American Idol'
 American Idol: On The Road Again
 Tampa Teen Lucks Out With Real Access To Stars
 MTV PLAYING HARDBALL WITH RYAN
 1-7-04 :: Tour Announcement from Clay ! Kelly Clarkson and I are joining forces
 The TRL Debacle

 
50 Cent Cashes in on 2003 corrected sales figures thanks to 43dudleyvillas at RHT
 A first look at Clay Aiken bobblehead dolls
 Kelly Clarkson Says Grammy Nomination Best Part Of 2003
 OutKast Survives Post-Holiday Drought at No. 1
 
 
 January 6, 2004
Invisible # 5
 
After Anxious Dreams, Gregor Samsa Awoke MTV New Years Eve
 
Music industry dances to this company's tune
 Dialing up the future
 Aiken and White Stripes Out Washington Post Wastes Valuable Space
 
Coming Distractions -'Idol' wiles in Sacramento? Tour might be at Arco Arena in March
 Ignoring Kurt dicey for Kelly's career
 Carson Daly Top 50 of 2003
 Huggins happy with Bearcats
 OutKast, 50 Cent Lead Year-End Certifications
 Aiken to perform at basketball game video
 
Simon Cowell’s Book Tells It Like He Sees It

 American Idol: The Playstation 2 Video Game Review
 The Resolutions Will Be Televised Simon Cowell will get a grip
 OutKast, 50 Cent Lead Year-End Certifications

 HitsDailyDouble final sales Ruben #14 at 68,398 Clay #27 at 50,524
 Viewers Tune Out Jackson
 
Barry's Picks: The best and worst films of 2003 Justin Guarino?
 

 
 January 5, 2004
Invisible # 5
 
Aiken scheduled to perform at 49ers game vs. East Carolina
 
Hey Fox and Simon Fuller: Can We Have a Little Ryan Malcolm in the U.S.?
 Singapore Idol to debut on MediaCorp's Channel 5
 Kelly Didn't Congratulate New Idol
 World Idol - Will Young earned the ire
 Half & Half - Tamyra Gray (guest star)
 Radio & Records Year End A/C Chart Clay #37,#71 &#90
 Radio hits drove album sales in 2003
 'Idol' worship: World champion looks like a Hobbit
 2003 BLACK YEAR IN REVIEW
 TV Gal Let's Others Speak for Her
 
Hollywood producers list film nominees
 Looking for the next Ruben
 Pop goes the musical revolution
 Norway Rules "World Idol"
 
 
 January 4, 2004
 
Who needs Clay Aiken? Barry Manilow is 'in'
 
U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for Jan. 5: Pop Music Chart
 The most memorable TV of 2003
 Interactive TV: Predictions for 2004!
 Curb your enthusiasm for TV's midseason
 Fans of Clay
 
 
 January 3, 2004
 
Industry's troubles over shadow fine work
 A year of war, camera phones and trucker caps
 KELLY RAN OUT WHEN KURT WON
 A Mike Goes Silent on a 'Top 40' Voice
 Steven Hyden column: Forget 2003 … here’s looking back on a memorable ’04
 Top pop moments of 2003
 Kidz Bop 5 - Invisible
 
 
 
 January 2, 2004
 
If stars stick with these resolutions, we'll all have a happy new year
 
Guam family meets Idol on national TV
 
Washington Post says Clay won't be as popular in 2004
 
Norway's Nilsen Wins 'World Idol' Title
 
Idol Chartwatch: Mixed Chart Results As We End 2003
 
American Idol: Life on the Road
 
Best music of 2003
 
Chart Year End Readers Poll Deadline Extended!
 
Names in the news
 
50 Cent Cashes in on 2003
 
Industry's troubles over shadow fine work
 
 
 January 1, 2004
 
'American Idol' goes on road, around world Today on TV
 
Foul Cowell hones barbs for 'World Idol' conclusion
 
THE LIST: What's Out and In for 2004?
 
2003 was a good year when it comes to head-bopping, if mindless, pop
 
Statewide: Small-town cop nabs top headlines
 
The Best and The Rest of 2003
 
She's our celeb of the year
 
Perspective of a Post-AI Kelly Fan: Why She Has Staying Power
 
Clay Aiken Depicted In Comic Strip
 
Are Kelly and Ryan World Class?
 
People: Washington Post clues us in on what's out and in
 
Kurt Nilsen Norway Wins World Idol
 
So You Want to Be a Star? Help for Your Audition Tape
 
THE RYAN SEACREST SHOW STARTS JAN 12th AT 5:00PM ON FOX 11
 
Canadian Idol Malcolm 6th in world competition
 
CLAY AIKEN'S 2003

 
Local guy's big year