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         <title>FOX Fans: Defend the Hottness Honor of Your Favorite Stars!</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline;"><a href="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/fox-bracket-both.jpg"><img alt="fox-bracket-both.jpg" src="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/fox-bracket-both-thumb-500x159.jpg" class="mt-image-center" style="margin: 0pt auto 20px; text-align: center; display: block;" height="159" width="500" /></a></span>Have you been itching for a chance to show your devotion to your favorite FOX characters? Now you have not one but two chances to do just that! <br /><br />

The fine folks at KDVR in Denver are hosting a <a href="http://www.kdvr.com/shows/fox/games/" target="blank"><strong>Battle of the FOX Hotties</strong></a> as we speak. Right now, the Women's bracket is up, but you can still vote in the <a href="http://www.kdvr.com/shows/fox/games/sns-hotties-fox-men-16,0,5339665.story" target="blank"><strong>Men's bracket</strong></a> as well. The second phase of the Men's competition launches Friday, and the second round of Women's matches goes up on Tuesday, February 18 -- so get voting! <br /><br />Then there's an <a href="http://www.sun-sentinel.com/entertainment/tv/games/" target="blank"><strong>all networks battle to the death</strong> </a> over at the South Florida Sun Sentinel, where CW stars are going up against the juggernauts from the other four broadcast networks. The <a href="http://www.sun-sentinel.com/entertainment/tv/games/sns-hotties-all-men-bad,0,2019431.story" target="blank"><strong>Bad Boys division</strong></a> (which includes Puck and Peter Bishop -- and Puck is currently losing) is already off the front page, but you can still vote. Keep checking this page throughout the next month to support your fave stars!

<br /><br />* We know, we know -- there are those among you who sneer at such things, who protest that we should focus on the content of the shows and the nuances of the acting rather than the exterior facade of the people who bring our favorite characters to life. And we like to think we do that here... but that doesn't stop us from being able to celebrate the aesthetic pleasures these folks bring to bear. Are we shallow? Maybe. But we are having fun!]]></description>
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         <title>American Idol - Los Angeles or Xanadu!</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><div><span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline;"><a href="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/20090910_setup_RAY-0278.jpg"><img alt="20090910_setup_RAY-0278.jpg" src="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/20090910_setup_RAY-0278-thumb-400x600.jpg" class="mt-image-center" style="margin: 0pt auto 20px; text-align: center; display: block;" height="600" width="400" /></a></span></div><div><br /></div><div>Well, rather than the usual Whitney and Mariah covers, this week on <b><a href="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/american-idol/">American Idol</a></b> we were treated to Cheap Trick, the Divinyls, Pat Benetar, Meatloaf, Carl Davis (Kung Fu Fighting), Living Color, Joss Stone, and Sam Cook. Those snarky judges kept us from hearing some ELO, though. We heart ELO! &nbsp;Even if they haven't been a valid pop culture reference for pretty much as long as any of the eligible contestants have been alive.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div align="center"><script type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8" src="http://static.polldaddy.com/p/2600426.js"></script><noscript>
<a href="http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/2600426/">Who was your favorite singer in Los Angeles?</a><span style="font-size:9px;">(<a href="http://www.polldaddy.com">surveys</a>)</span>
</noscript></div>&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>More from this week's hopefuls after the jump. &nbsp;C'mon, you know you want to see the dude who told us that when he thinks about you, he touches himself. &nbsp;And it wasn't Mr. Shiny Pants in the banner pic.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:34:37 -0600</pubDate>
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         <title>American Idol - Orlando Auditions: Kristin Chenoweth Could Only Take One Day</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline;"><a href="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/AI9-Orlando_judging_0355.jpg"><img alt="AI9-Orlando_judging_0355.jpg" src="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/AI9-Orlando_judging_0355-thumb-400x600.jpg" class="mt-image-center" style="margin: 0pt auto 20px; text-align: center; display: block;" height="600" width="400" /></a></span> <div>And who can blame her? &nbsp;Being an <b><a href="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/american-idol/">American Idol</a> </b>judge or crew member means listening to all kinds of aspiring singers who are unaware of the less than spectacular quality of their voices. &nbsp;Ok, ok, Kristin was called to New York, she didn't really bail on the auditions because she couldn't take. &nbsp;OR WAS SHE???</div><div><br /></div><div>Orlando did feature many costumes, though, and we appreciated the thought that went into the performance aspect of their auditions. To be fair, there were lots of really good singers this round, and it seemed to us that the pace of giving out golden tickets increased by 100% from Chicago, so bravo, Orlando!</div><div><br /></div><div><div align="center"><script type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8" src="http://static.polldaddy.com/p/2570641.js"></script><noscript>
<a href="http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/2570641/">Who was your favorite singer?</a><span style="font-size:9px;">(<a href="http://answers.polldaddy.com">trends</a>)</span>
</noscript></div></div><div>A prime example of why you shouldn't show up to auditions under the influence of brain altering substances after the jump!</div><div><br /></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:14:53 -0600</pubDate>
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         <title>American Idol - Hush, Hush. Keep It Down Now, Voices Carry. </title>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline;"><a href="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/AI9-Chicago_Judging_0631.jpg"><img alt="AI9-Chicago_Judging_0631.jpg" src="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/AI9-Chicago_Judging_0631-thumb-400x600.jpg" class="mt-image-center" style="margin: 0pt auto 20px; text-align: center; display: block;" height="600" width="400" /></a></span></div><div><br /></div>No really, we mean it. &nbsp;What a lot of bad top-of-the-lungs singing by people who can't take constructive criticism. Chicago's <b><a href="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/american-idol/">American Idol</a></b> auditions left something to be desired, we're afraid. &nbsp;Brian, above, was rocking a whole Tiny Tim thing. &nbsp;What? Why? &nbsp;Please don't do that again. Ever.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>There was a paucity of people to whom the judges could give golden tickets. &nbsp;Charlie Bucket would be bewildered. It also seemed that many of the rejects had some choice words in store for AI. &nbsp;At least we think they were choice words. &nbsp;Fox does such a good job of covering up what was really said they might have been saying, "Cheesecake!".&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><div align="center"><script type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8" src="http://static.polldaddy.com/p/2561932.js"></script><noscript>
<a href="http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/2561932/">Why were the rejected audtioners so profane?</a><span style="font-size:9px;">(<a href="http://answers.polldaddy.com">polls</a>)</span>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:04:47 -0600</pubDate>
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         <title>American Idol Auditions: Letting the Ambiguously Talented Try Their Best</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline;"><a href="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/AI9-20090814_judging_0143.jpg"><img alt="AI9-20090814_judging_0143.jpg" src="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/AI9-20090814_judging_0143-thumb-400x600.jpg" class="mt-image-center" style="margin: 0pt auto 20px; text-align: center; display: block;" height="600" width="400" /></a></span> <div>This is Norberto, a hopeful auditioner on this week's <b><a href="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/american-idol/">American Idol</a></b> tryouts in Boston. &nbsp;Just look at that sincerity. &nbsp;It emanates from him. &nbsp;Looks like he bought new threads for this gig, too. &nbsp;Possibly new hair products as well, 'cuz his hair is very....product-y. &nbsp;He was so nice and polite! &nbsp;He loves Michael Jackson! &nbsp;Sadly, his audition didn't cut mustard and he didn't make it through. &nbsp;We'd like to give you an A for effort though, Norberto. Don't stop believin'! Hang on to that feeeeeeelin! There's always next year's auditions. Have some lessons and come back.</div><div><br /></div><div>We are amazed that the judges have the stamina for this process. &nbsp;We're amazed that anyone would have the stamina. &nbsp;All kneel down and praise our judges. &nbsp;And while we're at it, let's sing Posh's praises. Could she be any more fabulous!? &nbsp;What was up with her hair on the first day of auditions? She learned the hard way not to ask, "Do you know who I am?" when the contestant who waved in her general direction and called her Paula answered, "Yes, Victoria Beckham, David Beckham's wife." &nbsp;Harsh. Particularly when she's so amazing on her own.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"><div align="center"><script type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8" src="http://static.polldaddy.com/p/2515157.js"></script><noscript>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:20:53 -0600</pubDate>
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         <title>Already giddy for Glee&apos;s second season - new cast members, Olivia Newton John, a Madonna tribute</title>
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We've had a month of <a href="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/glee/"><b>Glee</b></a> withdrawal, and the prospect of three more Glee-less months was starting to make us a little crazy. Fortunately, FOX has finally thrown us a bone. The network says it's renewing our fave musical dramedy and details are spilling out on what's to come in season two.

<br /><br />No big surprise that FOX picked up the show: We were hooked right from the opening bars of Journey's "Don't Stop Believing" in the season previews. Glee shines a much-need spotlight on the plight of the high school music geek.
<br /><br />It can't hurt that the show is now taking a page from <a href="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/american-idol/"><b>American Idol</b></a> and is holding national auditions for actors to fill three new roles. <b><a href="http://www.fox.com/glee/audition/" target="blank">According to FOX</a></b>, auditions will be open to both amateurs and professional actors between ages 16 to 26. It's random casting call opportunities like this that justify our country's two greatest obsessions: underdog stories and karaoke.

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         <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:25:44 -0600</pubDate>
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         <title>American Idol: Simon, How Can You Abandon Us Like This?</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline;"><img alt="idol-without-simon-2.jpg" src="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/idol-without-simon-2.jpg" class="mt-image-center" style="margin: 0pt auto 20px; text-align: center; display: block;" height="344" width="500" /></span>Ok, so it's possible that we've got abandonment issues and that's the reason we're taking the news that<a href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/americanidoltracker/2010/01/simon-cowell-confirms-the-end-of-his-idol-road.html" target="blank"><b> Simon is leaving American Idol after this season</b></a> so badly. It's not like it's personal, like Simon's announced departure has anything to do with what we like or dislike. &nbsp;&lt;sobs&gt;<div><br /></div><div>Ok, then, fine. We'll be adult about this. It's cool. We know you have priorities and over time those change. You have to take care of yourself first. Fine, we get it. &lt;shakes fist at sky&gt;</div><div><br /></div><div>We are just going to be respectful. We are NOT going to childishly make lists of replacements for you. We will not try out our first names with their last names and draw big red X-es through your name. &nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>But you know, if we <i>did</i> do something so childish and unworthy of ourselves, purely on a fantasy level, it might look something like:</div><div><br /></div><blockquote><div>1. <b>Hugh Laurie.</b> Talk about a razor-sharp wit, and we think he could do the job in a way that would also give the rejected contestants a sense of what to work on. He'd be witty, honest, and just slightly this side of polite. Depending on your definition of polite.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>2. <b>Rowan Atkinson</b>. Black Adder variety, not Mr. Bean variety. Please?</div><div><br /></div><div>3. <b>Dawn French</b>. She's in possession of a wicked wit but also a sense of realism. We think she could walk that line of wanting them to do well but telling it like it is when they don't. Which is pretty often.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>4. <b>Jennifer Saunders</b>. You can't ask for French without asking for Saunders as well. The actress who brings Edina to life certainly has the performance aspect of this gig down. &nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>5. <b>Stephen Frye</b>. Surely he'd have a good idea of career advice plus honesty, right? &nbsp;I mean, he played Oscar Wilde. &nbsp;Brilliantly.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>6. <b>Graham Norton</b>. Just cause we love that guy.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>7. <b>Piers Morgan.</b> He's fantastic and can bring out the acerbic wit when required. &nbsp;He's also great at encouraging those who have the potential but waver a bit.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>8. <b>John Taylor and/or Simon LeBon</b>. &nbsp;Duran Duran fans would have the opportunity to say, see, we knew he has/they have been brilliant all along.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>9. <b>Jools Holland</b>. &nbsp;He'd definitely tell the truth in a manner that was entertaining to the audience...though not sure that he'd do it in a manner that was entertaining to they to whom his comments would be directed.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>10. <b>The Fox Source Writing Team.</b> &nbsp;We're acerbic. We want them to do well. We grasp that paradox. &nbsp;And we're totally capable of faking any accent you'd like us to have to make us more exotic.&nbsp;</div></blockquote><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: bold;"><div align="center"><script type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8" src="http://static.polldaddy.com/p/2505389.js"></script><noscript>
<a href="http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/2505389/">Who would you pick to replace Simon?</a><span style="font-size:9px;">(<a href="http://www.polldaddy.com">online surveys</a>)</span>
</noscript></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">But as we said, we're not doing that. We're rising above it. We encourage you to run with it, though! Tell us in the comments your ideas for the new judge for next season.</span>&nbsp;</div> </span></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:48:11 -0600</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline;"><a href="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/Idol_logo.jpg"><img alt="Idol_logo.jpg" src="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/Idol_logo-thumb-400x264.jpg" class="mt-image-center" style="margin: 0pt auto 20px; text-align: center; display: block;" height="264" width="400" /></a></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Ah, new year, new <b><a href="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/american-idol/">American Idol</a></b> season. Number nine, even. Oh, who are we kidding!? We've missed you! &nbsp;We've got a Simon Cowell jones and we've got it bad. &nbsp;C'mere for a hug. We can barely sit still in anticipation of the three and a half hours of auditions to which we will be treated this week. With luck, we'll be honored&nbsp;with candidates who are delusional about their own talent with lots and lots&nbsp;of warbling out Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, and Christina Aguilera songs. And just thinking about how all the guest judges will handle it makes our hair curl. Will they have the stamina for it? Will their good humor wear out?</div><div><div><br /></div><div><div>In our yearning for the festivities to begin, we scoured teh interwebs in&nbsp;search of some of our dear Simon's overseas activities. You know, to fill in&nbsp;the void. We hafta say that we adore Simon and think he's super charming to&nbsp;the various British contestants. In the clip below, he just about melted our&nbsp;hard, cold hearts.</div><div><br /></div><div>Based on our Simon study, we predict that we'll hear 15 renditions of various Motown songs this week.. It's like we always say,&nbsp;you can never have enough "<b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PE9_yyt2GQ" target="blank">Unchained Melody</a></b>."&nbsp;</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div>As we were searching for AI filler and Simon fodder, we noticed a trend.&nbsp;Apparently the Yanks are not the only ones who have a yen for Michael&nbsp;Jackson/The Jackson 5. We suppose that this is in the secret Simon playbook&nbsp;somewhere.&nbsp;</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Can you even imagine what talent shows would be with no Jackson 5 or Michael&nbsp;Jackson influence? We cannot, now that we've thought about it and done some&nbsp;research outside of our own homeland. When someone shows up ,<b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kZn_jV0zhE" target="blank">who can&nbsp;actually perform </a></b> it well, it makes our hearts do something naughty and delicious and in that&nbsp;moment we feel like it was worth hearing 10 <b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txdxLegQlJ0" target="blank">other singers struggle</a></b> through&nbsp;"<b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybHgnBgH3Wg" target="blank">I'll Be There</a></b>."&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>At least we know there'll not be any dancing to <b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsBfPhtSWl8" target="blank">Run-DMC vs. Jason Nevins</a></b>' &nbsp;"<b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogpHolWIo98" target="blank">It's Like That</a></b>." &nbsp; Not that secretly, we don't love that, too...and so does our fave snarktastic Brit judge, apparently.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"><div align="center"><script type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8" src="http://static.polldaddy.com/p/2496816.js"></script><noscript>
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</noscript></div></span></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Simon, we've enjoyed our trip overseas to see how you behave in your homeland&nbsp;and in talent contests where ever you are. What will we do without you next season? <br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:02:40 -0600</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[Yes, THE Ellen. As in, DeGeneres. Fox approached the dancing comedienne and talk show host -- who can often be seen bustin' a move at the beginning of her show or during Visa commercials -- and the self-proclaimed HUGE fan of <a href="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/american-idol/"><b>American Idol</b></a>, though shocked by the offer, tap danced her way into the 4th judge's chair, recently vacated by Paula Abdul. <br /><br />Instead of a one-episode stint, like guest judges Victoria Beckham, Mary J. Blige, Kristin Chenoweth, Joe Jonas, Neil Patrick Harris, Avril Lavigne, Katy Perry and Shania Twain, DeGeneres was offered the permanent gig. "They didn't even ask me to be a guest judge," DeGeneres said on buddy Ryan Seacrest's morning <a href="http://ryan.kiisfm.com/main.html" target="blank"><b>radio show</b></a>. <br /><br />

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<br /><br />"I could not be more excited to have Ellen join the American Idol family. Ellen has been a fan of the show for many years, and her love of music and understanding of the American public will bring a unique human touch to our judging panel. I can't wait for this next season to begin," gushes Idol exec producer Simon Fuller, according to <a href="http://www.usmagazine.com/moviestvmusic/news/ellen-degeneres-joins-american-idol-200999" target="blank"><b>US Magazine</b></a>. <br /><br />But the newest addition to the team tells <a href="http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b143448_ellen_talks_idol_i_hope_paula_ok_with_it.html" target="blank"><b>E! Online</b></a>, "I hope Paula is OK with it. I don't want anybody to think that I took Paula's job away... Paula was a huge part of the show. I think that she's kind of part of the American Idol family, that's how I felt." And some fans are grumbling about her lack of singing and music industry experience. DeGeneres still has a lot to bring to the table: "First of all, I love music, period. I've always loved music. And I'm a huge fan of the show; I haven't missed a show since season one. I'm just a fan like everyone else. The people are the ones who choose the American Idol. It doesn't come down to a music expert ultimately."<br /><br />One thing we can definitely count on though, she'll definitely bring the funny. What do you think about Ellen DeGeneres as the new permanent addition to Idol: <b>Are you doin' a little happy dance at the news or are you ready to sing "bye, bye, bye"? ... opinionate in the comments! </b>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[She's in... she's out... she's in... she's... OUT! For weeks, those close to Paula Abdul and <a href="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/american-idol/"><b>American Idol</b></a> have done that little dance as to whether the former pop star and judge will return to the hit show next season. Was it about money? Was it a case of Kara's in and Paula's out? Was it hurt feelings about not being asked to the dance? <br /><br /><a href="http://www.usmagazine.com/news/paula-abduls-manager-says-shes-likely-not-returning-to-idol-2009187" target="blank"><b>US Magazine</b></a>'s report made it sound like Paula was hurt that everyone else had made (or was making) deals to return for the ninth season, but that showrunners (Freemantle and 19 Entertainment) hadn't contacted her with an indication of what they wanted to do.<br /><br />Fellow judge Randy Jackson is signed on through 2011. Host Ryan Seacrest made headlines with his 3-year/$45 million deal to return. Newest judge Kara DioGuardi has inked a deal to return and the acid-tongued Simon Cowell is in for at least another season (he's indicated they'll have to pony up some serious dough for him to stay after that). &nbsp;<br /><br />But, according to <a href="http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b137736_paula_abdul_ive_decided_not_return_idol.html" target="blank"><b>E! Online</b></a>, all the speculation has come to an end. Paula sent out two Tweets Tuesday evening: "With sadness in my heart, I've decided not to return to #IDOL. I'll miss nurturing all the new talent, but most of all...being a part of a show that I helped from day1 become an international phenomenon." Her departure from the show was confirmed by Fox shortly thereafter.<br /><br />How do you feel about Paula's departure? Grieve or rejoice in the comments!<br /><br /><div align="center"><script type="text/javascript" language="javascript" charset="utf-8" src="http://static.polldaddy.com/p/1844302.js"></script><noscript>
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<a href="http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/1844306/">Is Paula really leaving Idol or is this a negotiating ploy?</a><span style="font-size:9px;">(<a href="http://www.polldaddy.com">online surveys</a>)</span>
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         <title>FOX Sourcies Weep for These Moments!</title>
         <description><![CDATA[ <p>The <a href="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/sourcies-2009/"><b>Sourcies</b></a> are sobbing quietly as we contemplate this year's most heartbreaking moments on FOX. There were plenty of three-hankie episodes throughout the network this year -- we're almost wondering if the writers all have stockin antidepressants! Here's what we picked as the best sob-inducing moments: <br />
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    <td valign="top" width="45%"><strong><img src="http://snsimages.tribune.com/media/photo/2009-07/48370765.jpg" align="right" />Kutner's suicide<br />
      <a href="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/house/">House </a></strong><br />
    Kutner's suicide was so traumatic that it even spawned a memorial website. There was no explanation for his death, which makes it all the more painful for us - and House. In fact, House is so discombobulated by the death that he starts crying homicide - until he finds a candid picture in Kutner's apartment of Kutner looking away from the camera, showing a side of him that perhaps no one else saw.  </td>
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    <td valign="top" width="45%"><img src="http://snsimages.tribune.com/media/photo/2009-07/48370722.jpg" align="right" /><strong>Derek's death<br />
      <a href="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/terminator-the-sarah-connor-ch/">Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles</a></strong><br />
   Derek lived through Judgment Day, a computer-controlled nation and multiple travels through time, all in an attempt to keep humanity alive. He grew into a man living in old nuclear fallout tunnels, and when he returned to 2007 he got to watch over his family, knowing that they were destined to die once Skynet took over. And after all of that, he still got killed by a terminator and was buried in an anonymous grave. </td>
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    <td valign="top" width="45%"><strong><img src="http://snsimages.tribune.com/media/photo/2009-07/48370778.jpg" alt="" align="right" />Michael's death<br />
    <a href="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/prison-break/">Prison Break</a></strong><br />
As if Michael's life wasn't dramatic enough, his death was a real kick in the gut. He survived multiple prisons, countless close calls, a whole bunch of escapes, and a worldwide conspiracy bent on bringing him down... but he couldn't survive the ticking time bomb in his head. He accomplished his goals -- he saved his brother, took down The Company, and convinced Sara that he loved her - but he didn't get to enjoy the fruits of those labors. Sob! </td>
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    <td valign="top" width="45%"><img src="http://snsimages.tribune.com/media/photo/2009-07/48370715.jpg" align="right" /><strong>Jack's coma<br />
      <a href="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/24/">24</a></strong><br />
   Jack faces death all the time... so his being exposed to a brain-eating bioweapon that will kill him in a matter of days is sad, but we're sort of prepared. What we weren't prepared for was Jack  (1) refusing to let Kim contribute the stem cells that may save him, and (2) seeing Jack agree to be put into a morphine-induced coma - before Kim can tell him that he has a granddaughter. He may die without ever having met her. </td>
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    <a href="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/american-idol/">American Idol</a>
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Those screams of anguish you heard on May 20? Those were the heartbroken wails of countless Glambert fans reacting to Kris Allen winning the American Idol title over their beloved Adam. YouTube was awash with screaming, crying and otherwise agog fans who couldn't believe their man had been denied. Was it because of questions (now resoled) about Adam's sexuality? Was he too cool for the show? Did the voting public just feel more comfortable with Kris? Or did Kris win on his own merits? We don't know - but we do know a whole bunch of Idol fans who are still nursing their broken hearts. </td>
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<a href="http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/1823478/">Most Heartbreaking Moment</a><span style="font-size:9px;">(<a href="http://www.polldaddy.com">surveys</a>)</span>
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<p>Polls are open until August 6, so get voting!</p>
<p>Congratulations to <a href="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/bones/"><b>Bones</b></a>, which won the <b><a href="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/2009/07/the-sourcies-do-the-twist.html">Best Plot Twist</a></b> category with Brennan's Baby Business! Bones is the show to beat -- are any other shows up to the challenge? Talk about it in the comments!</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:38:51 -0600</pubDate>
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         <title>Returning shows on FOX: Get the Scoop on Fringe, Lie to Me, Dollhouse, Terminator, SYTYCD and More!</title>
         <description><![CDATA[ <span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline;"><a href="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/fox-returning.gif"><img alt="fox-returning.gif" src="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/fox-returning-thumb-400x400.gif" class="mt-image-center" style="margin: 0pt auto 20px; text-align: center; display: block;" width="400" height="400" /></a></span>It's official! We now have the <b><a href="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/fox/">FOX</a> </b>Network TV

schedule for 2009-2010, so let the discussion begin! <br /><br />

First, the good news: Some of our favorite shows are 

returning. <a href="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/fringe/"><b>Fringe </b></a>and <a href="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/lie-to-me/"><b>Lie to Me</b></a>, the two strongest 

freshman series, continue to see the network love, 

as we already knew. Lie to Me moves to Monday night, 

following <a href="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/house/"><b>House</b></a>. It's a night of prickly, 

insulting-yet-adorable geniuses with parental issues 

and complicated love lives! Just imagine a crossover 

between those shows -- Lightman as patient, picking 

up every lie that House and his minions told, or 

House trying to diagnose weird medical reasons 

Loker's pathological honesty.<br /><br />

We get two different takes on the FBI on Thursday, 

as Fringe jumps nights to follow <a href="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/bones/"><b>Bones</b></a>. Twice the 

horrific corpse effects, twice the fun! Could Booth 

and Brennan's will they/won't they dance be part of 

The Pattern? Will Brennan ever be called in to 

identify some particularly gnarly remains that 

Olivia, Walter and Peter stumble over? We know, it's 

unlikely, but this is the sort of thing that keeps 

us up at night. We need help.<br /><br />Find out the fate of Dollhouse, Terminator, So You Think You Can Dance and more after the jump!<br /><br />]]></description>
         <link>http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/2009/05/returning-shows-on-fox-get-the.html</link>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 12:45:39 -0600</pubDate>
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         <title>American Idol: David Archuleta on Singing in Spanish, Salsa Dancing and New Year&apos;s Resolutions</title>
         <description><![CDATA[We caught up with last season's <b><a href="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/american-idol/">American Idol</a> </b>runner up, David Archuleta, at the Holiday of Hope tree lighting in Hollywood, where he sang, entertained the crowd, and generally exuded the sort of&nbsp; adorable energy that gained him his legions of devoted fans. David talked to us about having a holiday-season birthday, how he rates his salsa-dancing skills, what it's like to translate a hit song into Spanish, and what he's thinking about for New Year's resolutions. Check it out, then talk about it in the comments!<br /><br /><div align="center"><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ytnEQRMWYFc&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ytnEQRMWYFc&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></object></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:41:31 -0600</pubDate>
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         <title>Reasons to be Thankful</title>
         <description><![CDATA[As we prepare for the annual Festival of Starch and
tryptophan-induced food coma that is Thanksgiving, we've been pondering the
things we're thankful for this season on FOX. Here's what's running through our
heads as we count our blessings this year: <o:p></o:p>



<ul><li>Our favorite animated families are still bringing the
hilarity - even, in <a href="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/the-simpsons/"><b>The Simpsons</b></a>' case, after 20 years!</li><li>No matter what obstacles are thrown in his way, Michael
Scofield always has a plan on <a href="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/prison-break/"><b>Prison Break</b></a>.</li><li>The fabulous relationships on Prison Break. There's the
Michael and Sarah love story, of course, but there's also the bond between the
brothers, and we still get sniffly when we remember <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Sucre</st1:place></st1:City> praying for Michael's health! </li><li>Robots just keep getting sexier on <a href="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/terminator-the-sarah-connor-ch/"><b>Terminator: The Sarah
Connor Chronicles</b></a>.</li><li>Terminator keeps hitting us with new twists - Riley knows Jesse?
Ellison is teaching ethics to a rebuilt Cromartie? What's going on? </li><li>That <a href="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/house/"><b>House </b></a>remains one of the best shows on TV - AND that
our doctors don't seem to be turning to House for hints on proper bedside
manner! <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Finding out
<st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Wilson</st1:place></st1:City> has a
dark side that involves jail time and stained glass windows</span> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">The House
and Cuddy kiss!<o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Walter
Noble on <a href="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/fringe/"><b>Fringe </b></a>- we love his stream-of-consciousness food reports, his
childlike glee at being out of the mental institution, his matter-of-fact grasp
of things that make our head spin - and his frequent paeans to pharmaceuticals.
That is one heavily medicated man!<o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Joshua
Jackson is back on TV - and he's got such a juicy part on Fringe!<o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">The
continuing knee-buckling chemistry between Booth and Brennan on <a href="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/bones/"><b>Bones</b></a>. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">That
Brennan figured out that Jared was Booth-Light - and there's no substitute for
Seeley!<o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Sweets! <o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">That <a href="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/kitchen-nightmares/"><b>Gordon
Ramsay</b></a> is cleaning up the countries restaurants one expletive-laden rant at a
time. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Jack Bauer
is back - and we'll get Day 7 of <a href="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/24/"><b>24 </b></a>in January!<o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://blogs.trb.com/network/foxfix/american-idol/"><b>American
Idol </b></a>returns, and there's a new judge to mix up the dynamic. We can't wait to
see how Kara </span>DioGuardi shakes things up!</li></ul>

































<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p>What about you? What makes your list of reasons to be
thankful this year on FOX? Tell all in the comments!<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"> <span style="">&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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         <description><![CDATA[Get out your calendars -- FOX is juggling its primetime schedule to make room from returning favorites and highly anticipated new shows alike! To prepare you for the TiVo shuffle, here's the scoop on whenyou can look for your fav shows: <br /><br />Jack Bauer and co. return with the movie event <b>24: Redemption</b> on <b>Sunday, Nov. 23.</b> The new season of 24 kicks off with a <b>two-night, four-hour event, Jan. 11 and 12</b>, then settles into its <b>regular times slot on Monday, Jan. 19</b>.<br /><br /><b>American Idol</b> returns with a <b>two-night, four hour premiere on Tuesday, Jan. 13 and Wednesday, Jan. 14</b>. After that, it's an hour of Idol every Tuesday and Wednesday starting Jan. 20.<br /><br />The news series <b>Lie To Me </b>will premiere on <b>Wednesday,&nbsp; Jan. 21,</b> after Idol.  And <b>Dollhouse</b>, the new show from Buffy/Angel/Firefly Wunderkind Joss Whedon, launches <b>Friday, Feb. 13. </b><br /><br />Check out the full winter schedule below!<br /><br /><br />]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:46:55 -0600</pubDate>
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