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American Idol songs, videos find home on iTunes

By Ed Oswald | Published February 18, 2008, 12:53 PM

Fox and Apple have joined to provide access to content from the hit television show's current season. Starting with the top 24 semifinalists this week, music performances will be on sale for 99 cents per song, and beginning March 11, videos of the performances will be available for $1.99.

Fans of a particular contestant will be able to pre-order performances starting Monday, and the content will be downloadable automatically the day after the show airs. In addition, Fox is giving iTunes exclusive access to direct links of streaming media from the American Idol official website. If users want to download the performances for local use, a link will be provided.

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keir
Feb 19, 2008 - 1:28 PM

how many more non-stories like this about itunes are we going to get on betanews every day?

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Stefu
Feb 19, 2008 - 11:58 AM

American idiot rulz!!

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ladylust
Feb 18, 2008 - 3:51 PM edited

Awesome! More crap i wont buy ;)

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