LONDON, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- The British TV comedy "Little Britain" will be remade for the U.S. market, to be televised by HBO, the Times of London reported.

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Simon Fuller, who created "American Idol," is adding a new dimension to the hit Los Angeles TV talent show -- adding a songwriting competition.

LOS ANGELES, June 6 (UPI) -- "American Idol" runner-up Katharine McPhee Tuesday signed a record deal with producer Clive Davis and 19 Recordings Unlimited.

LOS ANGELES, May 31 (UPI) -- "American Idol" champ Taylor Hicks has signed a contract with 19 Recordings Limited and Arista Records.

NEW YORK, Nov. 29 (UPI) -- "American Idol" will not be without the famous scowl of judge Simon Cowell in its upcoming season after all.

LONDON, Nov. 24 (UPI) -- The British copyright case filed by "Pop Idol's" Simon Fuller against "X Factor's" Simon Cowell was delayed Thursday amid talks of a settlement.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Fans of Fox TV's "American Idol" may see a radically different show next season -- starting with the possible absence of judge Simon Cowell.

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 17 (UPI) -- "American Idol" dropout Mario Vazquez is reportedly recording an album with legendary producer Clive Davis for his J Records label.

LOS ANGELES, June 19 (UPI) -- Lauren Sanchez, who reports on entertainment for Fox's KTTV-TV in Los Angeles, will host the new reality series "So You Think You Can Dance," on Fox.