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Dish Of Salt: Tuesday TV Round Up

December 08, 2009

By Laura Saltman

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Does Ryan Seacrest think Kara DioGuardi and Ellen Degeneres will get along this season on “American Idol?” And how does he think the seating will be arranged. Who gets the plum seat next to Simon Cowell? Plus, which former contestants got a new single out today and sad news in the soap opera world today. The Dish has all the details inside….

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.