From David L – Mr. Pop – What Do You Think, Or Do You Think Howard Stern Will Show-Up On “American Idol?”

Mr. Pop History – It would be a great move for Howard. He’d be the perfect replacement for Simon Cowell and I know the producers want to do it, and so does Howard Stern.

Now, it’s all about money – but producers have an edge in that – Howard not only wants this – he needs this.

I think it will happen. But, let’s see. Thanks www.mrpopculture.com Stern

From Whit R – Mr. Pop – Simon Crowell once ranted on Kelly Clarkson – well after she won on “American Idol.” What was it for?

Mr. Pop History – Crowell was ticked off that Clarkson wouldn’t let new “Idol” contestants use any of her (second album) songs. Here’s the mention in an upcoming www.mrpopculture.com week.

And – all the weeks of the 2000’s should be up by February 21. Get ready for some excitement!

Music news –
“American Idol” judge Simon Cowell isn’t happy that winner Kelly Clarkson isn’t allowing songs from her “Breakaway” album – her second – to be used by new American Idol contestants. “No matter how talented Kelly Clarks is, she would not be n the position she’s in now without winning this show. It’s the public who bothered to pickup the phone to vote for her. If she refuses to give songs to be used on the show, it’s like saying to every person who voted for you, ‘You know what? thank you. I’m not interested in you anymore.’”
Kelly Clarkson

From Maria S – Mr. Pop – Hello and happy holidays. The first “American Idol” gave us Kelly Clarkson as the champ. Like subsequent years, did that year’s runner-up also cut a record deal? Any details?

Mr. Pop History – Justin Guarini was the runner-up that very first “American Idol.” The answer is yes and his self-titled album sold only 135,000 copies and he was subsequently dropped by RCA soon after. justin guarini

From Dean I – Is it true that “American Idol” began with different age limits for contestants?

Mr. Pop History – That is true. The first two seasons saw the age limit between 16 and 25, but that was increased by three years in 2004. American Idol