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American_Idol
Various American Idol alumni had success on various record charts around the world; in the U.S. they had achieved 345 number ones on the Billboard charts in its first ten years. According to Fred Bronson, author of books on the Billboard charts, no other entity has ever created as many hit-making artists and best-selli...
How many number ones have Idol singers achieved on Billboard charts in just the first ten years?
{ "text": [ "345" ], "answer_start": [ 114 ] }
56db5ff1e7c41114004b5022
American_Idol
Various American Idol alumni had success on various record charts around the world; in the U.S. they had achieved 345 number ones on the Billboard charts in its first ten years. According to Fred Bronson, author of books on the Billboard charts, no other entity has ever created as many hit-making artists and best-selli...
Who authored books on Billboard charts?
{ "text": [ "Fred Bronson" ], "answer_start": [ 191 ] }
56db5ff1e7c41114004b5024
American_Idol
Various American Idol alumni had success on various record charts around the world; in the U.S. they had achieved 345 number ones on the Billboard charts in its first ten years. According to Fred Bronson, author of books on the Billboard charts, no other entity has ever created as many hit-making artists and best-selli...
How many contestants had at least one million radio spins by 2010?
{ "text": [ "four" ], "answer_start": [ 628 ] }
56db5ff1e7c41114004b5025
American_Idol
Various American Idol alumni had success on various record charts around the world; in the U.S. they had achieved 345 number ones on the Billboard charts in its first ten years. According to Fred Bronson, author of books on the Billboard charts, no other entity has ever created as many hit-making artists and best-selli...
How many radio spins did Kelly Clarkson have by 2010?
{ "text": [ "over four million" ], "answer_start": [ 726 ] }
56d3895c59d6e4140014669d
American_Idol
As of 2013, the American Idol alumni in their post-Idol careers have amassed over 59 million albums and 120 million singles and digital track downloads in the United States alone.
How many albums have been sold by American Idol contestants up until 2013?
{ "text": [ "59 million" ], "answer_start": [ 82 ] }
56d3895c59d6e4140014669e
American_Idol
As of 2013, the American Idol alumni in their post-Idol careers have amassed over 59 million albums and 120 million singles and digital track downloads in the United States alone.
How many single have been sold by American Idol contestants up until 2013?
{ "text": [ "120 million" ], "answer_start": [ 104 ] }
56db60b7e7c41114004b502b
American_Idol
As of 2013, the American Idol alumni in their post-Idol careers have amassed over 59 million albums and 120 million singles and digital track downloads in the United States alone.
How many albums have Idol contestants created as of 2013?
{ "text": [ "59 million" ], "answer_start": [ 82 ] }
56db60b7e7c41114004b502c
American_Idol
As of 2013, the American Idol alumni in their post-Idol careers have amassed over 59 million albums and 120 million singles and digital track downloads in the United States alone.
How many singles and digital downloads have Idol contestants created as of 2013?
{ "text": [ "120 million" ], "answer_start": [ 104 ] }
56d3897859d6e414001466a1
American_Idol
The impact of American Idol is also strongly felt in musical theatre, where many of Idol alumni have forged successful careers. The striking effect of former American Idol contestants on Broadway has been noted and commented on. The casting of a popular Idol contestant can lead to significantly increased ticket sales. ...
Which American Idol contestant won an Oscar for Dreamgirls?
{ "text": [ "Jennifer Hudson" ], "answer_start": [ 402 ] }
56d3897859d6e414001466a2
American_Idol
The impact of American Idol is also strongly felt in musical theatre, where many of Idol alumni have forged successful careers. The striking effect of former American Idol contestants on Broadway has been noted and commented on. The casting of a popular Idol contestant can lead to significantly increased ticket sales. ...
What job does Debra Byrd do on American Idol?
{ "text": [ "vocal coach" ], "answer_start": [ 457 ] }
56db6122e7c41114004b502f
American_Idol
The impact of American Idol is also strongly felt in musical theatre, where many of Idol alumni have forged successful careers. The striking effect of former American Idol contestants on Broadway has been noted and commented on. The casting of a popular Idol contestant can lead to significantly increased ticket sales. ...
In what area of the entertainment industry have some Idol contestants found success?
{ "text": [ "musical theatre" ], "answer_start": [ 53 ] }
56db6122e7c41114004b5031
American_Idol
The impact of American Idol is also strongly felt in musical theatre, where many of Idol alumni have forged successful careers. The striking effect of former American Idol contestants on Broadway has been noted and commented on. The casting of a popular Idol contestant can lead to significantly increased ticket sales. ...
Which Idol won an Academy Award?
{ "text": [ "Jennifer Hudson" ], "answer_start": [ 402 ] }
56db6122e7c41114004b5032
American_Idol
The impact of American Idol is also strongly felt in musical theatre, where many of Idol alumni have forged successful careers. The striking effect of former American Idol contestants on Broadway has been noted and commented on. The casting of a popular Idol contestant can lead to significantly increased ticket sales. ...
What film did Jennifer Hudson win an Academy Award for?
{ "text": [ "Dreamgirls" ], "answer_start": [ 495 ] }
56db6122e7c41114004b5033
American_Idol
The impact of American Idol is also strongly felt in musical theatre, where many of Idol alumni have forged successful careers. The striking effect of former American Idol contestants on Broadway has been noted and commented on. The casting of a popular Idol contestant can lead to significantly increased ticket sales. ...
Who recommended the role for Hudon?
{ "text": [ "Debra Byrd" ], "answer_start": [ 469 ] }
56d389a959d6e414001466a5
American_Idol
Early reviews were mixed in their assessment. Ken Tucker of Entertainment Weekly considered that "As TV, American Idol is crazily entertaining; as music, it's dust-mote inconsequential". Others, however, thought that "the most striking aspect of the series was the genuine talent it revealed". It was also described as a...
What publication does Ken Tucker work for?
{ "text": [ "Entertainment Weekly" ], "answer_start": [ 60 ] }
56d389a959d6e414001466a7
American_Idol
Early reviews were mixed in their assessment. Ken Tucker of Entertainment Weekly considered that "As TV, American Idol is crazily entertaining; as music, it's dust-mote inconsequential". Others, however, thought that "the most striking aspect of the series was the genuine talent it revealed". It was also described as a...
What did American Idols first winner sing at the Lincoln Memorial in 2002?
{ "text": [ "the national anthem" ], "answer_start": [ 850 ] }
56db61d2e7c41114004b5039
American_Idol
Early reviews were mixed in their assessment. Ken Tucker of Entertainment Weekly considered that "As TV, American Idol is crazily entertaining; as music, it's dust-mote inconsequential". Others, however, thought that "the most striking aspect of the series was the genuine talent it revealed". It was also described as a...
Which journalist felt Idol produced entertaining TV more than entertaining music?
{ "text": [ "Ken Tucker" ], "answer_start": [ 46 ] }
56db61d2e7c41114004b503a
American_Idol
Early reviews were mixed in their assessment. Ken Tucker of Entertainment Weekly considered that "As TV, American Idol is crazily entertaining; as music, it's dust-mote inconsequential". Others, however, thought that "the most striking aspect of the series was the genuine talent it revealed". It was also described as a...
Which publication did Tucker work for?
{ "text": [ "Entertainment Weekly" ], "answer_start": [ 60 ] }
56db61d2e7c41114004b503b
American_Idol
Early reviews were mixed in their assessment. Ken Tucker of Entertainment Weekly considered that "As TV, American Idol is crazily entertaining; as music, it's dust-mote inconsequential". Others, however, thought that "the most striking aspect of the series was the genuine talent it revealed". It was also described as a...
Who called American Idol a conniving multimedia monster?
{ "text": [ "Karla Peterson" ], "answer_start": [ 586 ] }
56db61d2e7c41114004b503c
American_Idol
Early reviews were mixed in their assessment. Ken Tucker of Entertainment Weekly considered that "As TV, American Idol is crazily entertaining; as music, it's dust-mote inconsequential". Others, however, thought that "the most striking aspect of the series was the genuine talent it revealed". It was also described as a...
Where did the season one winner sing the national anthem that received huge criticism?
{ "text": [ "Lincoln Memorial" ], "answer_start": [ 877 ] }
56d389de59d6e414001466ab
American_Idol
Some of the later writers about the show were more positive, Michael Slezak, again of Entertainment Weekly, thought that "for all its bloated, synthetic, product-shilling, money-making trappings, Idol provides a once-a-year chance for the average American to combat the evils of today's music business." Singer Sheryl Cr...
What publication does Michael Slezak write for?
{ "text": [ "Entertainment Weekly" ], "answer_start": [ 86 ] }
56d389de59d6e414001466ac
American_Idol
Some of the later writers about the show were more positive, Michael Slezak, again of Entertainment Weekly, thought that "for all its bloated, synthetic, product-shilling, money-making trappings, Idol provides a once-a-year chance for the average American to combat the evils of today's music business." Singer Sheryl Cr...
Who was accused of being mean and cruel on American Idol?
{ "text": [ "Simon Cowell" ], "answer_start": [ 842 ] }
56d389de59d6e414001466ad
American_Idol
Some of the later writers about the show were more positive, Michael Slezak, again of Entertainment Weekly, thought that "for all its bloated, synthetic, product-shilling, money-making trappings, Idol provides a once-a-year chance for the average American to combat the evils of today's music business." Singer Sheryl Cr...
What singer had bad things to say about contestants on American Idol?
{ "text": [ "John Mayer" ], "answer_start": [ 1039 ] }
56d389de59d6e414001466ae
American_Idol
Some of the later writers about the show were more positive, Michael Slezak, again of Entertainment Weekly, thought that "for all its bloated, synthetic, product-shilling, money-making trappings, Idol provides a once-a-year chance for the average American to combat the evils of today's music business." Singer Sheryl Cr...
What magazine does Ramin Wetoodeh write for?
{ "text": [ "Newsweek" ], "answer_start": [ 819 ] }
56db6246e7c41114004b5043
American_Idol
Some of the later writers about the show were more positive, Michael Slezak, again of Entertainment Weekly, thought that "for all its bloated, synthetic, product-shilling, money-making trappings, Idol provides a once-a-year chance for the average American to combat the evils of today's music business." Singer Sheryl Cr...
Sheryl Crow felt the show undermined art and promoted what?
{ "text": [ "commercialism" ], "answer_start": [ 448 ] }
56db6246e7c41114004b5044
American_Idol
Some of the later writers about the show were more positive, Michael Slezak, again of Entertainment Weekly, thought that "for all its bloated, synthetic, product-shilling, money-making trappings, Idol provides a once-a-year chance for the average American to combat the evils of today's music business." Singer Sheryl Cr...
Who said that American Idol has reshaped the American songbook?
{ "text": [ "Ann Powers" ], "answer_start": [ 481 ] }
56db6246e7c41114004b5045
American_Idol
Some of the later writers about the show were more positive, Michael Slezak, again of Entertainment Weekly, thought that "for all its bloated, synthetic, product-shilling, money-making trappings, Idol provides a once-a-year chance for the average American to combat the evils of today's music business." Singer Sheryl Cr...
Who was accused of helping meanness thrive?
{ "text": [ "Simon Cowell" ], "answer_start": [ 842 ] }
56db6246e7c41114004b5046
American_Idol
Some of the later writers about the show were more positive, Michael Slezak, again of Entertainment Weekly, thought that "for all its bloated, synthetic, product-shilling, money-making trappings, Idol provides a once-a-year chance for the average American to combat the evils of today's music business." Singer Sheryl Cr...
Which singer said the contestants are not real artists with self respect?
{ "text": [ "John Mayer" ], "answer_start": [ 1039 ] }
56d38a1559d6e414001466b3
American_Idol
Some in the entertainment industry were critical of the star-making aspect of the show. Usher, a mentor on the show, bemoaning the loss of the "true art form of music", thought that shows like American Idol made it seem "so easy that everyone can do it, and that it can happen overnight", and that "television is a lie"....
What famous singer declined an offer to be a judge on American Idol after having been a mentor?
{ "text": [ "Elton John" ], "answer_start": [ 1037 ] }
56d38a1559d6e414001466b4
American_Idol
Some in the entertainment industry were critical of the star-making aspect of the show. Usher, a mentor on the show, bemoaning the loss of the "true art form of music", thought that shows like American Idol made it seem "so easy that everyone can do it, and that it can happen overnight", and that "television is a lie"....
What year did Carrie Underwood win a Country Music Award for Best Female Artist?
{ "text": [ "2006" ], "answer_start": [ 891 ] }
56d38a1559d6e414001466b5
American_Idol
Some in the entertainment industry were critical of the star-making aspect of the show. Usher, a mentor on the show, bemoaning the loss of the "true art form of music", thought that shows like American Idol made it seem "so easy that everyone can do it, and that it can happen overnight", and that "television is a lie"....
What singer criticized Carrie Underwood for winning a Country Music Award?
{ "text": [ "LeAnn Rimes" ], "answer_start": [ 777 ] }
56db62cce7c41114004b504b
American_Idol
Some in the entertainment industry were critical of the star-making aspect of the show. Usher, a mentor on the show, bemoaning the loss of the "true art form of music", thought that shows like American Idol made it seem "so easy that everyone can do it, and that it can happen overnight", and that "television is a lie"....
Who felt that American Idol helped the true art form of music get lost?
{ "text": [ "Usher" ], "answer_start": [ 88 ] }
56db62cce7c41114004b504c
American_Idol
Some in the entertainment industry were critical of the star-making aspect of the show. Usher, a mentor on the show, bemoaning the loss of the "true art form of music", thought that shows like American Idol made it seem "so easy that everyone can do it, and that it can happen overnight", and that "television is a lie"....
Who won the Best Female Artist in Country Music Awards in 2006?
{ "text": [ "Carrie Underwood" ], "answer_start": [ 804 ] }
56db62cce7c41114004b504d
American_Idol
Some in the entertainment industry were critical of the star-making aspect of the show. Usher, a mentor on the show, bemoaning the loss of the "true art form of music", thought that shows like American Idol made it seem "so easy that everyone can do it, and that it can happen overnight", and that "television is a lie"....
Who did Carrie beat out for the award?
{ "text": [ "Faith Hill" ], "answer_start": [ 877 ] }
56db62cce7c41114004b504e
American_Idol
Some in the entertainment industry were critical of the star-making aspect of the show. Usher, a mentor on the show, bemoaning the loss of the "true art form of music", thought that shows like American Idol made it seem "so easy that everyone can do it, and that it can happen overnight", and that "television is a lie"....
Who said that Carrie had not paid her dues to win that award?
{ "text": [ "LeAnn Rimes" ], "answer_start": [ 777 ] }
56db62cce7c41114004b504f
American_Idol
Some in the entertainment industry were critical of the star-making aspect of the show. Usher, a mentor on the show, bemoaning the loss of the "true art form of music", thought that shows like American Idol made it seem "so easy that everyone can do it, and that it can happen overnight", and that "television is a lie"....
Who was a mentor but later turned down the opportunity to judge Idol?
{ "text": [ "Elton John" ], "answer_start": [ 1037 ] }
56d38a2359d6e414001466b9
American_Idol
The success of the show's alumni however has led to a more positive assessment of the show, and the show was described as having "proven it has a valid way to pick talent and a proven way to sell records". While the industry is divided on the show success, its impact is felt particularly strongly in the country music f...
Which music genre has had the most success from American Idol?
{ "text": [ "country" ], "answer_start": [ 305 ] }
56db6302e7c41114004b5055
American_Idol
The success of the show's alumni however has led to a more positive assessment of the show, and the show was described as having "proven it has a valid way to pick talent and a proven way to sell records". While the industry is divided on the show success, its impact is felt particularly strongly in the country music f...
Which genre has felt the impact of Idol the most?
{ "text": [ "country music" ], "answer_start": [ 305 ] }
56d38b4e59d6e414001466d7
American_Idol
American Idol was nominated for the Emmy's Outstanding Reality Competition Program for nine years but never won. Director Bruce Gower won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Series in 2009, and the show won a Creative Arts Emmys each in 2007 and 2008, three in 2009, and two i...
How many nominations has American Idol received for Outstanding Reality Competition Program?
{ "text": [ "9" ], "answer_start": [ 231 ] }
56d38b4e59d6e414001466d8
American_Idol
American Idol was nominated for the Emmy's Outstanding Reality Competition Program for nine years but never won. Director Bruce Gower won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Series in 2009, and the show won a Creative Arts Emmys each in 2007 and 2008, three in 2009, and two i...
What director win an Emmy Award for his work on American Idol?
{ "text": [ "Bruce Gower" ], "answer_start": [ 122 ] }
56d38b4e59d6e414001466d9
American_Idol
American Idol was nominated for the Emmy's Outstanding Reality Competition Program for nine years but never won. Director Bruce Gower won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Series in 2009, and the show won a Creative Arts Emmys each in 2007 and 2008, three in 2009, and two i...
How many total Emmy Awards has American Idol won?
{ "text": [ "8" ], "answer_start": [ 293 ] }
56d38b4e59d6e414001466da
American_Idol
American Idol was nominated for the Emmy's Outstanding Reality Competition Program for nine years but never won. Director Bruce Gower won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Series in 2009, and the show won a Creative Arts Emmys each in 2007 and 2008, three in 2009, and two i...
What American Idol special received a Governors Award in 2007?
{ "text": [ "Idol Gives Back" ], "answer_start": [ 374 ] }
56db635fe7c41114004b5059
American_Idol
American Idol was nominated for the Emmy's Outstanding Reality Competition Program for nine years but never won. Director Bruce Gower won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Series in 2009, and the show won a Creative Arts Emmys each in 2007 and 2008, three in 2009, and two i...
How many times was American Idol nominated for an Emmy?
{ "text": [ "nine" ], "answer_start": [ 87 ] }
56db635fe7c41114004b505b
American_Idol
American Idol was nominated for the Emmy's Outstanding Reality Competition Program for nine years but never won. Director Bruce Gower won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Series in 2009, and the show won a Creative Arts Emmys each in 2007 and 2008, three in 2009, and two i...
What award did American Idol win for its Idol Gives Back charity work?
{ "text": [ "Governor's Award in 2007" ], "answer_start": [ 341 ] }
56d38b8959d6e414001466df
American_Idol
The dominance of American Idol in the ratings had made it the most profitable show in U.S. TV for many years. The show was estimated to generate $900 million for the year 2004 through sales of TV ads, albums, merchandise and concert tickets. By season seven, the show was estimated to earn around $900 million from its a...
How much money did American Idol make in 2004?
{ "text": [ "$900 million" ], "answer_start": [ 145 ] }
56d38b8959d6e414001466e0
American_Idol
The dominance of American Idol in the ratings had made it the most profitable show in U.S. TV for many years. The show was estimated to generate $900 million for the year 2004 through sales of TV ads, albums, merchandise and concert tickets. By season seven, the show was estimated to earn around $900 million from its a...
How much money did American Idol generate from its first eight seasons?
{ "text": [ "$6.4 billion" ], "answer_start": [ 479 ] }
56d38b8959d6e414001466e1
American_Idol
The dominance of American Idol in the ratings had made it the most profitable show in U.S. TV for many years. The show was estimated to generate $900 million for the year 2004 through sales of TV ads, albums, merchandise and concert tickets. By season seven, the show was estimated to earn around $900 million from its a...
What is the name of the American Idol theme attraction with Disney?
{ "text": [ "The American Idol Experience" ], "answer_start": [ 932 ] }
56d38b8959d6e414001466e2
American_Idol
The dominance of American Idol in the ratings had made it the most profitable show in U.S. TV for many years. The show was estimated to generate $900 million for the year 2004 through sales of TV ads, albums, merchandise and concert tickets. By season seven, the show was estimated to earn around $900 million from its a...
How much money did American Idol generate from ads in its seventh season?
{ "text": [ "$900 million" ], "answer_start": [ 145 ] }
56db63dbe7c41114004b5064
American_Idol
The dominance of American Idol in the ratings had made it the most profitable show in U.S. TV for many years. The show was estimated to generate $900 million for the year 2004 through sales of TV ads, albums, merchandise and concert tickets. By season seven, the show was estimated to earn around $900 million from its a...
Who did Idol partner with to create The American Idol Experience?
{ "text": [ "Disney" ], "answer_start": [ 896 ] }
56d38bc459d6e414001466f1
American_Idol
American Idol became the most expensive series on broadcast networks for advertisers starting season four, and by the next season, it had broken the record in advertising rate for a regularly scheduled prime-time network series, selling over $700,000 for a 30-seconds slot, and reaching up to $1.3 million for the finale...
In which season did American Idol become the costliest show for advertising on television?
{ "text": [ "season four" ], "answer_start": [ 94 ] }
56d38bc459d6e414001466f2
American_Idol
American Idol became the most expensive series on broadcast networks for advertisers starting season four, and by the next season, it had broken the record in advertising rate for a regularly scheduled prime-time network series, selling over $700,000 for a 30-seconds slot, and reaching up to $1.3 million for the finale...
How much did advertisers spend for a 30 second ad spot on the American Idol season four finale?
{ "text": [ "$1.3 million" ], "answer_start": [ 293 ] }
56d38bc459d6e414001466f3
American_Idol
American Idol became the most expensive series on broadcast networks for advertisers starting season four, and by the next season, it had broken the record in advertising rate for a regularly scheduled prime-time network series, selling over $700,000 for a 30-seconds slot, and reaching up to $1.3 million for the finale...
How much did advertisers spend for a 30 second ad spot during American Idol in 2014?
{ "text": [ "less than $300,000" ], "answer_start": [ 952 ] }
56d38bc459d6e414001466f4
American_Idol
American Idol became the most expensive series on broadcast networks for advertisers starting season four, and by the next season, it had broken the record in advertising rate for a regularly scheduled prime-time network series, selling over $700,000 for a 30-seconds slot, and reaching up to $1.3 million for the finale...
How much did advertisers spend for a 30 second ad spot during American Idol in its seventh season?
{ "text": [ "$737,000" ], "answer_start": [ 370 ] }
56db6457e7c41114004b5069
American_Idol
American Idol became the most expensive series on broadcast networks for advertisers starting season four, and by the next season, it had broken the record in advertising rate for a regularly scheduled prime-time network series, selling over $700,000 for a 30-seconds slot, and reaching up to $1.3 million for the finale...
By what season was Idol the highest advertising cost of all shows?
{ "text": [ "four" ], "answer_start": [ 101 ] }
56db6457e7c41114004b506d
American_Idol
American Idol became the most expensive series on broadcast networks for advertisers starting season four, and by the next season, it had broken the record in advertising rate for a regularly scheduled prime-time network series, selling over $700,000 for a 30-seconds slot, and reaching up to $1.3 million for the finale...
How much did Idol earn in ad revenue alone for season 8?
{ "text": [ "800 million" ], "answer_start": [ 626 ] }
56d38c1059d6e414001466f9
American_Idol
Ford Motor Company and Coca-Cola were two of the first sponsors of American Idol in its first season. The sponsorship deal cost around $10 million in season one, rising to $35 million by season 7, and between $50 to $60 million in season 10. The third major sponsor AT&T Wireless joined in the second season but ended af...
In which season did Coca-Cola become a sponsor of American Idol?
{ "text": [ "season one" ], "answer_start": [ 150 ] }
56d38c1059d6e414001466fa
American_Idol
Ford Motor Company and Coca-Cola were two of the first sponsors of American Idol in its first season. The sponsorship deal cost around $10 million in season one, rising to $35 million by season 7, and between $50 to $60 million in season 10. The third major sponsor AT&T Wireless joined in the second season but ended af...
In which season did Ford Motor Company become a sponsor of American Idol?
{ "text": [ "season one" ], "answer_start": [ 150 ] }
56d38c1059d6e414001466fb
American_Idol
Ford Motor Company and Coca-Cola were two of the first sponsors of American Idol in its first season. The sponsorship deal cost around $10 million in season one, rising to $35 million by season 7, and between $50 to $60 million in season 10. The third major sponsor AT&T Wireless joined in the second season but ended af...
Which mobile carrier became a sponsor of American Idol in its second season?
{ "text": [ "AT&T Wireless" ], "answer_start": [ 266 ] }
56d38c1059d6e414001466fc
American_Idol
Ford Motor Company and Coca-Cola were two of the first sponsors of American Idol in its first season. The sponsorship deal cost around $10 million in season one, rising to $35 million by season 7, and between $50 to $60 million in season 10. The third major sponsor AT&T Wireless joined in the second season but ended af...
When did Coca-Cola stop being a sponsor of American Idol?
{ "text": [ "after season 13" ], "answer_start": [ 382 ] }
56d38c1059d6e414001466fd
American_Idol
Ford Motor Company and Coca-Cola were two of the first sponsors of American Idol in its first season. The sponsorship deal cost around $10 million in season one, rising to $35 million by season 7, and between $50 to $60 million in season 10. The third major sponsor AT&T Wireless joined in the second season but ended af...
In which season did iTunes begin a partnership with American Idol?
{ "text": [ "seven" ], "answer_start": [ 492 ] }
56db64ace7c41114004b5074
American_Idol
Ford Motor Company and Coca-Cola were two of the first sponsors of American Idol in its first season. The sponsorship deal cost around $10 million in season one, rising to $35 million by season 7, and between $50 to $60 million in season 10. The third major sponsor AT&T Wireless joined in the second season but ended af...
How much did it cost each company for the first season?
{ "text": [ "10 million" ], "answer_start": [ 136 ] }
56db64ace7c41114004b5075
American_Idol
Ford Motor Company and Coca-Cola were two of the first sponsors of American Idol in its first season. The sponsorship deal cost around $10 million in season one, rising to $35 million by season 7, and between $50 to $60 million in season 10. The third major sponsor AT&T Wireless joined in the second season but ended af...
How much did it cost each company in season 7?
{ "text": [ "35 million" ], "answer_start": [ 173 ] }
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American_Idol
Ford Motor Company and Coca-Cola were two of the first sponsors of American Idol in its first season. The sponsorship deal cost around $10 million in season one, rising to $35 million by season 7, and between $50 to $60 million in season 10. The third major sponsor AT&T Wireless joined in the second season but ended af...
Who was the third largest sponsor?
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American_Idol
American Idol prominent display of its sponsors' logo and products had been noted since the early seasons. By season six, Idol showed 4,349 product placements according to Nielsen Media Research. The branded entertainment integration proved beneficial to its advertisers – promotion of AT&T text-messaging as a means to ...
What service did AT&T promote on American Idol as a way of voting?
{ "text": [ "text-messaging" ], "answer_start": [ 291 ] }
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American_Idol
American Idol prominent display of its sponsors' logo and products had been noted since the early seasons. By season six, Idol showed 4,349 product placements according to Nielsen Media Research. The branded entertainment integration proved beneficial to its advertisers – promotion of AT&T text-messaging as a means to ...
How many product placements had Idol shown by season six?
{ "text": [ "4,349" ], "answer_start": [ 134 ] }
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American_Idol
Coca-Cola's archrival PepsiCo declined to sponsor American Idol at the show's start. What the Los Angeles Times later called "missing one of the biggest marketing opportunities in a generation" contributed to Pepsi losing market share, by 2010 falling to third place from second in the United States. PepsiCo sponsored t...
Which major drink manufacturer decided at the beginning of American Idol not to be a sponsor?
{ "text": [ "PepsiCo" ], "answer_start": [ 22 ] }
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American_Idol
Coca-Cola's archrival PepsiCo declined to sponsor American Idol at the show's start. What the Los Angeles Times later called "missing one of the biggest marketing opportunities in a generation" contributed to Pepsi losing market share, by 2010 falling to third place from second in the United States. PepsiCo sponsored t...
What show did PepsiCo begin sponsoring in hopes of not missing another opportunity like American Idol?
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American_Idol
Coca-Cola's archrival PepsiCo declined to sponsor American Idol at the show's start. What the Los Angeles Times later called "missing one of the biggest marketing opportunities in a generation" contributed to Pepsi losing market share, by 2010 falling to third place from second in the United States. PepsiCo sponsored t...
Which soda company did not want to sponsor American Idol?
{ "text": [ "PepsiCo" ], "answer_start": [ 22 ] }
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American_Idol
Coca-Cola's archrival PepsiCo declined to sponsor American Idol at the show's start. What the Los Angeles Times later called "missing one of the biggest marketing opportunities in a generation" contributed to Pepsi losing market share, by 2010 falling to third place from second in the United States. PepsiCo sponsored t...
In hopes of not repeating another mistake, which show did PepsiCo sponsor?
{ "text": [ "The X Factor" ], "answer_start": [ 352 ] }
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American_Idol
Coca-Cola's archrival PepsiCo declined to sponsor American Idol at the show's start. What the Los Angeles Times later called "missing one of the biggest marketing opportunities in a generation" contributed to Pepsi losing market share, by 2010 falling to third place from second in the United States. PepsiCo sponsored t...
PepsiCo fell to what place by 2010, which is in part credited with refusing to sponsor American Idol?
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American_Idol
The top ten (eleven in season ten) toured at the end of every season. In the season twelve tour a semi-finalist who won a sing-off was also added to the tour. Kellogg's Pop-Tarts was the sponsor for the first seven seasons, and Guitar Hero was added for the season seven tour. M&M's Pretzel Chocolate Candies was a spons...
Which season of American Idol had the highest profit on its tour?
{ "text": [ "season five" ], "answer_start": [ 352 ] }
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American_Idol
The top ten (eleven in season ten) toured at the end of every season. In the season twelve tour a semi-finalist who won a sing-off was also added to the tour. Kellogg's Pop-Tarts was the sponsor for the first seven seasons, and Guitar Hero was added for the season seven tour. M&M's Pretzel Chocolate Candies was a spons...
What company was a sponsor of the American Idol tour in its ninth season?
{ "text": [ "M&M's Pretzel Chocolate Candies" ], "answer_start": [ 277 ] }
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American_Idol
The top ten (eleven in season ten) toured at the end of every season. In the season twelve tour a semi-finalist who won a sing-off was also added to the tour. Kellogg's Pop-Tarts was the sponsor for the first seven seasons, and Guitar Hero was added for the season seven tour. M&M's Pretzel Chocolate Candies was a spons...
Who was added to the tour in season 12?
{ "text": [ "a semi-finalist who won a sing-off" ], "answer_start": [ 96 ] }
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American_Idol
The top ten (eleven in season ten) toured at the end of every season. In the season twelve tour a semi-finalist who won a sing-off was also added to the tour. Kellogg's Pop-Tarts was the sponsor for the first seven seasons, and Guitar Hero was added for the season seven tour. M&M's Pretzel Chocolate Candies was a spons...
Who sponsored the first seven tours?
{ "text": [ "Kellogg's Pop-Tarts" ], "answer_start": [ 159 ] }
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American_Idol
The top ten (eleven in season ten) toured at the end of every season. In the season twelve tour a semi-finalist who won a sing-off was also added to the tour. Kellogg's Pop-Tarts was the sponsor for the first seven seasons, and Guitar Hero was added for the season seven tour. M&M's Pretzel Chocolate Candies was a spons...
Who sponsored the ninth tour?
{ "text": [ "M&M's Pretzel Chocolate Candies" ], "answer_start": [ 277 ] }
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American_Idol
The top ten (eleven in season ten) toured at the end of every season. In the season twelve tour a semi-finalist who won a sing-off was also added to the tour. Kellogg's Pop-Tarts was the sponsor for the first seven seasons, and Guitar Hero was added for the season seven tour. M&M's Pretzel Chocolate Candies was a spons...
Which was the most successful tour?
{ "text": [ "season five" ], "answer_start": [ 352 ] }
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American_Idol
American Idol has traditionally released studio recordings of contestants' performances as well as the winner's coronation single for sale. For the first five seasons, the recordings were released as a compilation album at the end of the season. All five of these albums reached the top ten in Billboard 200 which made t...
When did iTunes become a sponsor on American Idol?
{ "text": [ "season seven" ], "answer_start": [ 591 ] }
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American_Idol
American Idol has traditionally released studio recordings of contestants' performances as well as the winner's coronation single for sale. For the first five seasons, the recordings were released as a compilation album at the end of the season. All five of these albums reached the top ten in Billboard 200 which made t...
For how many seasons did American Idol put out a compilation of hits at seasons end?
{ "text": [ "five" ], "answer_start": [ 154 ] }
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American_Idol
American Idol has traditionally released studio recordings of contestants' performances as well as the winner's coronation single for sale. For the first five seasons, the recordings were released as a compilation album at the end of the season. All five of these albums reached the top ten in Billboard 200 which made t...
What company has released studio recordings from American Idol since season seven?
{ "text": [ "iTunes" ], "answer_start": [ 691 ] }
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American_Idol
American Idol has traditionally released studio recordings of contestants' performances as well as the winner's coronation single for sale. For the first five seasons, the recordings were released as a compilation album at the end of the season. All five of these albums reached the top ten in Billboard 200 which made t...
Idol releases both the performances as well as what for sale?
{ "text": [ "the winner's coronation single" ], "answer_start": [ 99 ] }
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American_Idol
American Idol has traditionally released studio recordings of contestants' performances as well as the winner's coronation single for sale. For the first five seasons, the recordings were released as a compilation album at the end of the season. All five of these albums reached the top ten in Billboard 200 which made t...
How were the recordings released for the initial five seasons?
{ "text": [ "as a compilation album" ], "answer_start": [ 197 ] }
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American_Idol
American Idol has traditionally released studio recordings of contestants' performances as well as the winner's coronation single for sale. For the first five seasons, the recordings were released as a compilation album at the end of the season. All five of these albums reached the top ten in Billboard 200 which made t...
Because all five were in the top ten of Billboard's charts, this made Idol what?
{ "text": [ "the most successful soundtrack franchise" ], "answer_start": [ 338 ] }
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American_Idol
American Idol has traditionally released studio recordings of contestants' performances as well as the winner's coronation single for sale. For the first five seasons, the recordings were released as a compilation album at the end of the season. All five of these albums reached the top ten in Billboard 200 which made t...
Who joined Idol as a sponsor in season seven?
{ "text": [ "iTunes" ], "answer_start": [ 691 ] }
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American_Idol
19 Recordings, a recording label owned by 19 Entertainment, currently hold the rights to phonographic material recorded by all the contestants. 19 originally partnered with Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG) to promote and distribute the recordings through its labels RCA Records, Arista Records, J Records, Jive Records. In ...
What company has the right to all recordings from contestants on American Idol?
{ "text": [ "19 Recordings" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
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American_Idol
19 Recordings, a recording label owned by 19 Entertainment, currently hold the rights to phonographic material recorded by all the contestants. 19 originally partnered with Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG) to promote and distribute the recordings through its labels RCA Records, Arista Records, J Records, Jive Records. In ...
What company took over as American Idols music label in 2010?
{ "text": [ "UMG" ], "answer_start": [ 670 ] }
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American_Idol
19 Recordings, a recording label owned by 19 Entertainment, currently hold the rights to phonographic material recorded by all the contestants. 19 originally partnered with Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG) to promote and distribute the recordings through its labels RCA Records, Arista Records, J Records, Jive Records. In ...
What company had released music from American Idol in addition to Sony Music Entertainment?
{ "text": [ "BMG" ], "answer_start": [ 198 ] }
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American_Idol
19 Recordings, a recording label owned by 19 Entertainment, currently hold the rights to phonographic material recorded by all the contestants. 19 originally partnered with Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG) to promote and distribute the recordings through its labels RCA Records, Arista Records, J Records, Jive Records. In ...
Who owns 19 Recordings?
{ "text": [ "19 Entertainment" ], "answer_start": [ 42 ] }
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American_Idol
19 Recordings, a recording label owned by 19 Entertainment, currently hold the rights to phonographic material recorded by all the contestants. 19 originally partnered with Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG) to promote and distribute the recordings through its labels RCA Records, Arista Records, J Records, Jive Records. In ...
Who owns the rights to all phonographic material done by the contestants?
{ "text": [ "19 Recordings" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
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American_Idol
19 Recordings, a recording label owned by 19 Entertainment, currently hold the rights to phonographic material recorded by all the contestants. 19 originally partnered with Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG) to promote and distribute the recordings through its labels RCA Records, Arista Records, J Records, Jive Records. In ...
Who did 19 initially partner with to distribute the recordings?
{ "text": [ "BMG" ], "answer_start": [ 198 ] }
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American_Idol
19 Recordings, a recording label owned by 19 Entertainment, currently hold the rights to phonographic material recorded by all the contestants. 19 originally partnered with Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG) to promote and distribute the recordings through its labels RCA Records, Arista Records, J Records, Jive Records. In ...
Who did BMG partner with in 2005-2007?
{ "text": [ "Sony Music Entertainment" ], "answer_start": [ 350 ] }
56db66a2e7c41114004b509b
American_Idol
19 Recordings, a recording label owned by 19 Entertainment, currently hold the rights to phonographic material recorded by all the contestants. 19 originally partnered with Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG) to promote and distribute the recordings through its labels RCA Records, Arista Records, J Records, Jive Records. In ...
Who replaced Sony in 2010 as Idol's music label?
{ "text": [ "UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M Records" ], "answer_start": [ 670 ] }
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American_Idol
On February 14, 2009, The Walt Disney Company debuted "The American Idol Experience" at its Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. In this live production, co-produced by 19 Entertainment, park guests chose from a list of songs and auditioned privately for Disney cast members....
What company has a them park attraction known as The American Idol Experience?
{ "text": [ "The Walt Disney Company" ], "answer_start": [ 22 ] }
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American_Idol
On February 14, 2009, The Walt Disney Company debuted "The American Idol Experience" at its Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. In this live production, co-produced by 19 Entertainment, park guests chose from a list of songs and auditioned privately for Disney cast members....
In what year did The Walt Disney Company open The American Idol Experience?
{ "text": [ "2009" ], "answer_start": [ 16 ] }
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American_Idol
On February 14, 2009, The Walt Disney Company debuted "The American Idol Experience" at its Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. In this live production, co-produced by 19 Entertainment, park guests chose from a list of songs and auditioned privately for Disney cast members....
In what year did The Walt Disney Company close The American Idol Experience?
{ "text": [ "2014" ], "answer_start": [ 956 ] }
56d38d5a59d6e4140014674a
American_Idol
On February 14, 2009, The Walt Disney Company debuted "The American Idol Experience" at its Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. In this live production, co-produced by 19 Entertainment, park guests chose from a list of songs and auditioned privately for Disney cast members....
What company had a partnership with The Walt Disney Company for The American Idol Experience?
{ "text": [ "19 Entertainment" ], "answer_start": [ 214 ] }
56db670ce7c41114004b50a1
American_Idol
On February 14, 2009, The Walt Disney Company debuted "The American Idol Experience" at its Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. In this live production, co-produced by 19 Entertainment, park guests chose from a list of songs and auditioned privately for Disney cast members....
When did the American Idol Experience open?
{ "text": [ "February 14, 2009" ], "answer_start": [ 3 ] }
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American_Idol
On February 14, 2009, The Walt Disney Company debuted "The American Idol Experience" at its Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. In this live production, co-produced by 19 Entertainment, park guests chose from a list of songs and auditioned privately for Disney cast members....
Where did it open?
{ "text": [ "Walt Disney World" ], "answer_start": [ 137 ] }
56db670ce7c41114004b50a4
American_Idol
On February 14, 2009, The Walt Disney Company debuted "The American Idol Experience" at its Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. In this live production, co-produced by 19 Entertainment, park guests chose from a list of songs and auditioned privately for Disney cast members....
What did the winner win?
{ "text": [ "Dream Ticket" ], "answer_start": [ 821 ] }
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American_Idol
On February 14, 2009, The Walt Disney Company debuted "The American Idol Experience" at its Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. In this live production, co-produced by 19 Entertainment, park guests chose from a list of songs and auditioned privately for Disney cast members....
When did the Experience close?
{ "text": [ "August 30, 2014" ], "answer_start": [ 945 ] }
56d38d9359d6e41400146757
American_Idol
American Idol is broadcast to over 100 nations outside of the United States. In most nations these are not live broadcasts and may be tape delayed by several days or weeks. In Canada, the first thirteen seasons of American Idol were aired live by CTV and/or CTV Two, in simulcast with Fox. CTV dropped Idol after its thi...
How many different countries air American Idol on television?
{ "text": [ "over 100" ], "answer_start": [ 30 ] }