American Idol's production company, FremantleMedia, filed a lawsuit against the owners of the Palazio Men's Club. According to TMZ, the lawsuit states that the Austin, Texas strip club was host to a "Stripper Idol" competition, which used the American Idol's name and logo, causing harm to the reputation of the show.TMZ.com: A.I Suing... (December 18, 2008) As of January 13, 2009, Stripper Idol began its 12th week of competition, almost one month after the lawsuit was filed.FOX News: American Idol Owners Sue Strip Club for Stripper Idol Spin-Off (January 13, 2009)
The 8th season of American Idol started on January 13, 2009.
American Idol Fast Facts
- Creator: Simon Fuller
- Host: Ryan Seacrest
- Premiere: June 11, 2002
- Season eight premiere: January 13, 2009
- Network: FOX
- Run time: 60 minutes
- Production company: FremantleMedia
- Seeks to find the greatest singer in the U.S. through try-outs and singing competitions
- Judges: Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi
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"I don't feel they have any grounds to sue ... This is just our way of inticing [sic] people to come out and have a good time and contribute to the economic crisis that is going on."—Lampros, club ownerTMZ.com: A.I Suing The Pants... (December 18, 2008)
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Fast Facts
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Fact:
Lawsuit alleges name and logo infringement by strip club ownersTMZ.com: A.I Suing... (December 18, 2008)
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Fact:
Palazio Men's Club owners are named in the suitTMZ.com: A.I Suing... (December 18, 2008)
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Fact:
Winning performer was awarded a $500 prizeTMZ.com: A.I Suing... (December 18, 2008)
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Lawsuit requests
Damages, legal fees and profits from the stripper competitionTMZ.com: A.I Suing... (December 18, 2008)
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Club owner
