American Idol Follow-Up
Posted on Tue, Sep. 10, 2002
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Conflict finds 'American Idol'
Famous for just a week and already embroiled in controversy. It was bound to happen to "American Idol" Kelly Clarkson, the former cocktail waitress with the powerful pipes and the new recording contract. Though she's scheduled to sing Wednesday at an event commemorating Sept 11 at Washington's Lincoln Memorial, she thinks it's a bad idea and says she won't do it. The debate arose after critics suggested her appearance might seem a tad self-serving at what should be a somber occasion of national mourning. Clarkson agreed, but the producers of "American Idol" and a charity that's sponsoring the event say Clarkson will go on as scheduled.
The runners-up aren't out
Meanwhile, other "American Idol" contestants are looking for their own moments in the spotlight. Kelly's runner-up, Justin Guarini, announced he will be managed by "Idol" judge Simon Cowell. Cowell also signed Tamyra Gray. Baby-faced R.J. Helton told the New York Post that he was in talks with Christian music labels. Ryan Starr claimed she too was in talks with a label.
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