Web Directory

» Birmingham News - "Idol Communication"
   Staff writer, Kathy Seale, reports on a body language expert's interpretation of AI5 idols.
   http://www.al.com/enter/index.ssf?/search/index.ssf%3f/base/living/1142936235260360.xml%3fbirminghamnews%3flife&amp%3bcoll=2

» Chicago Tribune - It's Hicks vs. Bennett for the Idol Crown
   Maureen Ryan, The Watcher, argues that Taylor and Paris are the only two worthy of winning AI.
   http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/2006/03/the_american_id.html

» Cleveland Jewish News - "Nice Jewish Boy" Yamin is Our "American Idol"
   Elizabeth Bendycki reports on Elliott's likability factor.
   http://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/articles/2006/05/19/features/arts/barts0519.txt

» Idol Numbers
   Listing of each contestant's landline and cell phone voting numbers for the week.
   http://idolnumbers.com

» Press Enterprise - Aging Idols
   Columnist Lynn Elber argues that the odds may be stacked against this year's finalists who are 25 or older, but that talent trumps all. (Requires free registration to view.)
   http://www.pe.com/entertainment/stories/PE_Fea_Ent_D_tv.ameridol.ff44394.html

» USA Today - 'American Idol' Finalists Headed to the White House
   President Bush receives the ten idol finalists.
   http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2006-07-21-hicks-bush_x.htm

» USA Today - 12 'Idol' Finalists Surge Ahead
   Simon Cowell picks Chris Daughtry, Taylor Hicks, and Mandisa as most talented.
   http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2006-03-13-idol-cover_x.htm

» USA Today - Coaching the Idols
   American Idol coach and self-admitted Soul Patroller Rona Elliot critiques Paris, Elliott, Kellie, Katharine, Chris, and Taylor.
   http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2006-04-24-idol-coaches-contestants_x.htm

» USA Today - Three to Get Ready
   Idol coaches Rona Elliot, Rich Martini, Gene Sculatti and Don Waller analyze the final trio, and conclude that it is Hicks' contest to lose.
   http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2006-05-15-idol-coaches_x.htm

» Uncoverer: American Idol Rigged
   Reporter Colleen Smith posits that AI chooses the winner rather than basing it on votes.
   http://www.uncoveror.com/american_idol_rigged.htm

» Variety - The Money Tree
   Reporters Steven Zeitchik and Nicole LaPorte report on the spillover effect of everything that touches Idol.
   http://www.variety.com/VR1117942693.html