VW, Kia rev up new assembly plants in the South while auto industry wallows in red inkCHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Volkswagen AG executives celebrate raising the first walls of their $1 billion assembly plant Thursday in Chattanooga, Tenn., giving them a chance to smile amid the auto industry’s global despair. Paula Abdul compares Adam Lambert on ‘American Idol’ to swim champ Michael PhelpsNEW YORK — Paula Abdul stopped just short of declaring Adam Lambert the future winner of “American Idol.” Rice returns to harsh spotlight over approving CIA torture techniquesWASHINGTON - Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has been out of the spotlight, earning up to 150,000 dollars for speaking engagements and lunching with celebrities like American Idol judge Randy Jackson. First ‘American Idol’ finalist rolled off competition on a double elimination nightLOS ANGELES — “American Idol” finalist Lil Rounds was swiftly dismissed first on Wednesday’s double elimination episode. ‘Idol’ finalists sing to stay alive on Disco Night; Lambert, Gokey impress yet againNEW YORK — “American Idol” is boogeying toward another elimination. Paula Abdul says her contract is up this season and says no one can replace herNEW YORK — Paula Abdul said her contract is up this season on “American Idol,” and that no one can ever replace her. Jennifer Hudson, American Idol stars immortalised on trading cardsWASHINGTON - R and B singer Jennifer Hudson, Simon Cowell, and Paula Abdul are among a list of American Idol stars who will be immortalised on trading cards. |