Thousands line up in Philadelphia for shot at ‘American Idol’ (WFMJ Youngstown)

Thousands line up in Philadelphia for shot at ‘American Idol’ (WFMJ Youngstown)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Thousands of people from all over the country are crowding the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia today (Saturday) for a chance to sing on “American Idol.”

‘American Idol’s’ Seacrest to host this year’s Emmys (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

‘American Idol’s’ Seacrest to host this year’s Emmys (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
LOS ANGELES Ryan Seacrest of “American Idol” will host next month’s Emmy ceremony, but viewers won’t be able to call in and pick the winners. Seacrest’s appeal is expected to pull viewers, especially younger ones, to the awards show on Fox, Dick Askin, chairman and chief executive officer of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, said recently.

‘American Idol’ hopefuls descend on Phila. (The News Journal)

‘American Idol’ hopefuls descend on Phila. (The News Journal)
PHILADELPHIA — Hollywood came to town Saturday as hordes of wannabe superstars waited hours in line for their chance to be the nation’s next “American Idol.