Fort Worth Star Telegram: Judges' Comments More than Just "Idol" Criticism, UB Prof Says

By Arthur Page

Release Date: May 24, 2004 This content is archived.

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An article in the Fort Worth Star Telegram on whether the judges' criticism on "American Idol" is actually constructive or accurate quotes Elayne Rapping, professor of American studies in the Center for the Americas. The judges, she says, are paid to have certain personalities, not to give serious music criticism. Go to article.