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A sweet little girl seduces America

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 02:00:00 +0200

Once again, a talent show has succeeded in riveting millions of TV viewers to their seats – and generating headlines within hours of its broadcast.

It only takes one day to change the rest of your life

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 02:00:00 +0200

In July, FremantleMedia North America will begin the auditions for American Idol season 10. For the first time ever, 15-year-olds are eligible to audition.

“Dream Ticket” candidate among the Top 5

Mon, 10 May 2010 02:00:00 +0200

Aaron Kelly, who is one of the Top 5 candidates in this year’s season of American Idol started his journey on the show at The American Idol Experience at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

Returning for the good cause

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 02:00:00 +0200

Idol Gives Back has raised and donated more than USD 140 million over the past two editions. After a one year absence, Idol Gives Back returns to the screen this evening. Viewers will once again be able to make donations during and following the show.

The X Factor to launch on US broadcasting channel Fox in 2011

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:00:00 +0100

The American network Fox announced yesterday that The X Factor will launch in the US in autumn, 2011.

Entering season nine

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:00:00 +0100

On 12 January at 20:00 (ET/PT), the American network Fox starts broadcasting the ninth season of FremantleMedia’s American Idol. This year the show will focus more on the musical-chairs judging panel.

Natural extension

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:00:00 +0100

What began with the Price Is Right Live more than three years ago has now grown into a whole suite of FremantleMedia live events. RTLGroup.com talked to Andy Felsher about the transition from TV format to live event.

A new name in lights

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 02:00:00 +0200

Kevin Skinner, a singing chicken farmer from Kentucky, received the most viewer votes on the season finale of America’s Got Talent. Susan Boyle, star of this year’s Britain’s Got Talent, made her first US appearance during the show.

Jerry Springer to host America’s Got Talent Live

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:00:00 +0200

Legendary talk-show host Jerry Springer will host the live version of NBC’s top-rated family entertainment show produced by FremantleMedia North America and Syco in conjunction with Planet Hollywood.

A new Parkour and Freerunning venture

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 02:00:00 +0200

FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) recently signed an exclusive equity partnership deal with Motion Inc - a leading Parkour and Freerunning company in the US.

Surprising finale of American Idol

Fri, 22 May 2009 02:00:00 +0200

On 20 May, folk singer Kris Allen was chosen as winner of the eighth season of FremantleMedia North America produced American Idol. Nearly 100 million votes were cast for the finalists – a record high.

American Idol is back

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Season 8 of American Idol premiered on 13 January with a few changes to the format including new judge, Kara DioGuardi, and the return of the Wildcard.

Idol Gives Back bursts into action

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:00:00 +0100

The musical celebration for aid and global awareness, Idol Gives Back, announced the allocation of more than USD 64 million in charitable contributions made by generous American Idol viewers and corporate sponsors in 2008.

Idol Gives Back wins Academy Award

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:00:00 +0200

The massive American Idol fundraising campaign has received the Governors Award from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, one of the highest awards for TV productions in the USA.

FremantleMedia Launches Mobile Phone Channel In The US

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 02:00:00 +0200

FremantleMedia and Mobliss have launched a new mobile phone channel called Atomic Wedgie on the Sprint network in the US.

FremantleMedia North America And Top Reality Producer Strike Partnership

Mon, 07 Mar 2005 01:00:00 +0100

FremantleMedia North America (FMNA) announced today that they are co-venturing with Stuart Krasnow in a new television production entity, Krasnow Productions.