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MSNBC'S RITA COSBY GIVES VIEWERS AN ALL-ACCESS VIP PASS TO THE AMERICAN IDOL CONCERT TOUR

Cosby To Host "Live and Direct" From Los Angeles Wednesday and Thursday

SECAUCUS, NJ - - June 20, 2006 - - MSNBC's Rita Cosby will go behind-the-scenes of "American Idols Live" to give viewers a sneak peak of the fifth annual "American Idol" concert tour. Cosby will have an all-access pass to the concert rehearsals, and she will chat with the "American Idol" finalists who will be performing in the tour. The special "Rita Cosby: Live and Direct" episode will air Thursday, June 22. Cosby will be hosting from Los Angeles both Wednesday and Thursday nights.

As the "American Idol" finalists gear up to go on the road, Cosby will talk to them about the details of the nationwide tour, their individual and group performances, and what it is like for them to prepare and rehearse with one another. "American Idols Live" kicks off Wednesday, July 5 in Manchester, N.H.

"Rita Cosby: Live and Direct" airs weeknights at 10 p.m. on MSNBC. Angie Dorr is the executive producer.

Source: MSNBC Press Release