‘American Idol,’ Euro Ad Sales Boost RTL Group First Half
COLOGNE, Germany - The continuing strength of American Idol and X Factor - along with solid TV ad revenues in Germany, France and The Netherlands sweetened first half figures at Europe's leading television company - RTL Group. RTL Wednesday reported a 3.4 per cent revenue boost to $4 billion (€2.75 billion) while profits soared to $550 million (€382 million), a 24 per cent jump on last year....
Daughtry’s New Album Goes Platinum
Daughtry has done it again! The rock group, fronted by American Idol alum Chris Daughtry, released their sophomore album Leave This Town in July and the band announced that their album has been certified Platinum by the R.I.A.A.
The album had a strong showing from the start, entering the Billboard 200 chart, the Digital Albums Chart, and the Rock Chart at #1. This made Chris the first American Idol to have two consecutive #1 albums, which Carrie Underwood later accomplished with Play On in Novem...
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