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September 5, 2002

Arts&Entertainment: September 5, 2002 In the news
Judge rules Miss N.C. winner should keep crown

Bubba doesn't impress Connecticut
Tampa Bay area radio personality Bubba the Love Sponge made his syndicated radio debut on Connecticut airwaves Tuesday, replacing Dee Snider, formerly of the rock group Twisted Sister. According to the Hartford Courant, Bubba, heard in this area on WXTB-FM 97.9, didn't make much of an impression in his quest to compete with top-rated Howard Stern.

Side show
THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS: Not that Sideshow would think of missing the next version of American Idol, but we feel better about the future knowing that judge Simon Cowell has signed up for another go-round. (Cowell will get at least $1-million, the Hollywood Reporter says.)

An idol is born
Almost two hours of filler leads up to Kelly Clarkson being named the first American Idol.

Letters
Sound at Cher concert left much to be desired
Re: Cher/Cyndi Lauper concert of Sept. 1


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