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Dish Of Salt: Friday TV Round-Up

November 20, 2009

By Laura Saltman

HOLLYWOOD, Calif.

Our AccessHollywood.com TV expert, Laura “Dish of Salt” Saltman, breaks down what’s happening in the world of TV over the weekend. Plus, which “Battlestar Galactica” babe is scrub-a-dub-dubbing into CBS’s “The Big Bang Theory?” And news on what some “American Idol” alumni are up to for the holidays.

Read all of the details…. after the jump!

‘American Idols Live!’ 2009 Tour Ready To Rock The Nation

April 17, 2009

“American Idol” is hitting the road yet again and coming to a town near you!

The “American Idols Live!” 2009 Tour kicks off in Portland, OR on July 5, and will feature the top 10 contestants from “American Idol” season 8.

‘Idol’ Castoff Michael Sarver Isn’t Ready To Go Back To Oil Rig

March 27, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Michael Sarver, the latest castoff from “American Idol,” isn’t ready to go back to the oil rig. “I don’t think it would be a great idea to get out there and take a chance on hurting myself and not being available for the tour,” he told a teleconference Friday, a day after being eliminated from the FOX singing competition.

Michael Sarver Leaves ‘American Idol,’ But Not Before Judges Consider Using Wild Card

March 27, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Michael Sarver got a crude awakening Thursday night from his “American Idol” life.

The 27-year-old oil rig worker from Jasper, Texas, made his final plea by belting out “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” but it just wasn’t slick enough for the judges to overrule the votes of viewers.

But a surprise contender was also in the bottom two. Find out who, inside!

Adam Lambert Thrills Judges On ‘American Idol’ With Emotional Performance

March 26, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Adam Lambert showed his softer side on “American Idol,” earning a standing ovation for his smooth performance of “The Tracks of My Tears.”

Guest mentor Smokey Robinson, who originally performed the classic song with the Miracles, rose to his feet after watching the 26-year-old theater actor hit all the right notes during Wednesday’s Motown-themed installment of the “Fox” singing competition.

‘Idol’ Finalists Savor Group Prize: Concert Tour

March 25, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

The top 10 “American Idol” finalists say they already count themselves as winners: They’ve earned a place on the show’s nationwide concert tour.

Alexis Grace Eliminated From ‘American Idol’

March 19, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Pint-sized Memphis crooner Alexis Grace was kicked off “American Idol” on Wednesday night, one place shy of the Top 10 tour group.

The mother of one was placed in the bottom three, alongside country-loving Michael Sarver and teenager Allison Iraheta, but it was Alexis who received the worst news of all.

Kelly Clarkson & Kanye West To Perform On ‘American Idol’

March 06, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

“American Idol” announced its first-ever Top 13 finalists during the wild card round Thursday night when Jasmine Murray, Megan Joy Corkrey, Matt Giraud and Anoop Desai were advanced by the judges in the competition – and the lucky competitors will get quite a musical treat during next week’s results show.

Nick Mitchell Fails To Make ‘American Idol’ Cut

February 27, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Nick Mitchell probably won’t be having the last laugh on “American Idol.”

The outrageous 27-year-old sketch comedian, who performed as his over-the-top alter ego Norman Gentle, was one of nine semifinalists sent packing (for now) on Thursday on the popular FOX singing competition.