Jim Verraros (English Wikipedia)

"Jim Verraros: A Trailblazing Queer Icon Returns to the Mic | David Magazine". Retrieved September 28, 2025. This new era for Jim builds on the heat generated by his recent U.K. dance club hits "Take My Bow"

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Jay Laird (November 15, 2006). "Jim Verraros on "Eating Out 2 – Sloppy Seconds"". edgemedianetwork.com. Retrieved September 24, 2014.

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Rick Dunn (October 20, 2005). ""You're Getting Crazy" Remixes". edgemedianetwork.com. Retrieved May 7, 2018.

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Gina Serpe (September 9, 2009). "Idol Alum Jim Verraros Ties Knot With Boyfriend". E!. Retrieved July 27, 2014.

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Gary M. Kramer (2007). "Getting sloppy with an American Idol". Philadelphia Gay News. Archived from the original on April 21, 2008.

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MJ Santilli; Annie Barrett (March 28, 2013). "'American Idol': 23 Classic Sob Stories". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on March 27, 2018. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
Jessica Shaw (July 2, 2002). "Simon's top 10 worst American Idol disses". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
Jessica Shaw (July 4, 2003). "We dish on the first week's winners". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
Jessica Shaw (July 4, 2003). "EJay and Jim get booted – but where's Simon?". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
Jessica Shaw (July 4, 2003). "She is the champion! Kelly wins American Idol". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
Gary Susman (September 1, 2002). "Here's what you'll hear on the American Idol CD". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
Gary Susman (May 1, 2003). "Ousted Idol contestants launch mall tour". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
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Verraros, Jim (December 26, 2007). "FOFA No. 417 – The Jim Verraros Comedy Hour" (Audio interview). Interviewed by Fausto Fernós; Gregg Shaprio; Marc Felion. Retrieved September 24, 2014.

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"Gabe Lopez – Home". gabelopez.com. Archived from the original on May 9, 2018. Retrieved May 8, 2018.

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Jerry Nunn (July 26, 2007). "Jim Verraros interview with ChicagoPride.com". ChicagoPride.com. Archived from the original on June 20, 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
"Jim Verraros Joins ChicagoPride.com for Pride Parade". ChicagoPride.com. Archived from the original on May 21, 2013. Retrieved September 24, 2014.
"Chicagoan Jim Verraros to Sign Autographs on Saturday" (Press release). Chicago: ChicagoPride.com. July 26, 2007. Archived from the original on May 3, 2018. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
Ross Von Metzke (November 29, 2005). "Jim Verraros". ChicagoPride.com. Archived from the original on May 5, 2018. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
Jason Paul (January 16, 2005). "B Scene: QE2 Unmasked". ChicagoPride.com. Archived from the original on April 29, 2018. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
Jason Paul (December 20, 2005). "B Scene: At the World of Chocolate". ChicagoPride.com. Archived from the original on May 5, 2018. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
Jason P. Freeman (October 25, 2006). "Feature Column: Fun & Franchised". ChicagoPride.com. Archived from the original on May 5, 2018. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
Jim Verraros (January 30, 2008). "Idol Chatter – American Idol: Season Seven; Miami". ChicagoPride.com. Archived from the original on May 4, 2018. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
Jim Verraros (February 26, 2008). "Idol Chatter – Top Boys". ChicagoPride.com. Archived from the original on May 4, 2018. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
Jim Verraros (March 12, 2008). "Idol Chatter – American Idol: Season Seven; Final 12". ChicagoPride.com. Archived from the original on February 21, 2019. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
Jim Verraros (May 5, 2008). "Idol Chatter – American Idol: Season Seven; Neil Diamond Week". ChicagoPride.com. Archived from the original on May 4, 2018. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
"An Evening with Jim Verraros at Minibar". ChicagoPride.com. March 21, 2008. Archived from the original on May 4, 2018. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
Brett Anthony (September 7, 2009). "Jim Verraros and boyfriend wed on Sunday". ChicagoPride.com. Archived from the original on May 9, 2018. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
"Chicagoan Jim Verraros to Sign Autographs on Saturday". GoPride Chicago (ChicagoPride.com). Archived from the original on February 18, 2025. Retrieved September 28, 2025.

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Jason P. Freeman. "Jim Verraros". dc.gopride.com. Archived from the original on May 13, 2018. Retrieved May 12, 2018.

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Andrew Davis. "Jimmy Clabots". seattle.gopride.com. Retrieved May 5, 2018.

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Greg Hernandez (September 4, 2009). "American Idol alum Jim Verraros is getting married on Sunday in a splashy Chicago wedding". Greg in Hollywood. Retrieved May 8, 2018.

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Paige Wiser (June 21, 2009). "There's no business like 'Idol' business". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on March 26, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
Phil Rosenthal (June 28, 2002). "Kindly callers defy Simon's 'Idol' remarks Newman's just not the retiring type". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on March 26, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
Phil Rosenthal (September 5, 2002). "Title belt goes to Kelly". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on March 27, 2018. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
Phil Rosenthal (June 18, 2002). "[ What Are You Looking At? ]". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on March 27, 2018. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
Jae-Ha Kim (October 15, 2002). "Some idol chatter on the road". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on March 28, 2018. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
Phil Rosenthal (June 21, 2002). "2 series in the can, and neither one breaks out". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on March 27, 2018. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
Ed Bark (July 2, 2002). "British judge mows down wannabes on 'American Idol'.(The Dallas Morning News)". Knight Ridder / Tribune News Service. Archived from the original on March 27, 2018. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
Phil Rosenthal (July 19, 2002). "'Sex' women struggle to settle down". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on March 28, 2018. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
Monica Collins (July 23, 2002). "'Idol' curiosity; Fox's talent show captures public's fancy as final rounds begin.(Arts and Lifestyle)". Boston Herald. Archived from the original on January 24, 2018. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
Mark Perigard (July 24, 2002). "Arts & TV in Brief.(Arts and Lifestyle)". Boston Herald. Archived from the original on March 28, 2018. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
Jim Derogatis (October 18, 2002). "Sizing up the top 10 idols". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on October 28, 2017. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
Rick Shefchik (August 2, 2002). "New voices reach for something old". Saint Paul Pioneer Press. Archived from the original on March 28, 2018. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
Amy Amatangello (September 5, 2002). "Singing waitress serves up a winner.(Arts and Lifestyle)". Boston Herald. Archived from the original on October 28, 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
Chuck Campbell (October 17, 2002). "CD reviews". The Herald News. Archived from the original on March 28, 2018. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
Richard Grey (August 12, 2002). "Tournament to feature food, haircuts and 'Idols'". Post-Tribune. Archived from the original on March 28, 2018. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
Lorell Fleming (August 17, 2002). "'American Idol' contestants to appear at basketball event". Post-Tribune. Archived from the original on March 28, 2018. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
Amy Amatangelo (September 5, 2002). "Singing waitress serves up a winner.(Arts and Lifestyle)". Boston Herald. Archived from the original on October 28, 2017. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
Natasha Kassulke (September 12, 2002). "Idols Go on Tour". The Wisconsin State Journal. Archived from the original on March 28, 2018. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
Amy Amatangello (October 30, 2002). "Idols make grasp for stardom.(Arts and Lifestyle)". Boston Herald. Archived from the original on March 25, 2018. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
"Simon and the gay Idols. (the Buzz).(Simon Cowell, Will Young, Jim Verraros)(Brief Article)". The Advocate. March 18, 2003. Archived from the original on April 30, 2018. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
Elizabeth Snead (November 29, 2002). "Tinseltown Spywitness". Los Angeles Daily News. Archived from the original on April 1, 2018. Retrieved March 31, 2018.
Dave White (July 8, 2003). "The gay blogging revolution. (On the Web)". The Advocate. Archived from the original on April 30, 2018. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
Rick Dunn (March 13, 2003). "A Busy Month for Drag Kings, Poets, and Gay Glitterati". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on April 1, 2018. Retrieved April 1, 2018.
Tom O'Konowitz (May 24, 2005). "Finding Fame after 'Idol' Suburban Singer Capitalizes on His TV Success to Build a Music Career". Daily Herald. Archived from the original on April 2, 2018. Retrieved April 1, 2018.
Adam B. Vary; Dennis Hensley (April 26, 2005). "Here Comes the New New Queer Cinema: The First Wave of Queer Cinema Slowed to a Trickle Years Ago. Now a Flood of Smart, Fun New Movies Is Washing into Theaters". The Advocate. Archived from the original on April 3, 2018. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
Gayle Fee; Laura Raposa (April 4, 2003). "Clint's return to Hub is music to BSO and chorus.(News)". Boston Herald. Archived from the original on April 1, 2018. Retrieved April 1, 2018.
Carol Beggy; Al Young (April 5, 2003). "Baranski Gains Emerson Fans; Community Servings Event Hums". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on April 1, 2018. Retrieved April 1, 2018.
"'American Idol' tour to appear at Orland mall" (Press release). The Herald-News. April 24, 2003. Archived from the original on March 25, 2018. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
Ted Cox (April 24, 2003). "In the air.(Suburban Living)". Daily Herald. Archived from the original on March 25, 2018. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
Adam B. Vary (November 11, 2003). "Doin' It for Themselves: Queer Musicians Join Authors and Filmmakers in Subverting Corporate Distribution Channels with the DIY Movement". The Advocate. Archived from the original on April 4, 2018. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
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Dave White (December 9, 2003). "Bi, Bi, Bi: In a New Music Anthology, Bisexual Artists Raise Funds to Fight Old Ideas of Who They Are". The Advocate. Archived from the original on April 9, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
Dan Bennett (May 9, 2004). "Ariztical expanding with gay product.(Gay & Lesbian)". Video Store. Archived from the original on April 10, 2018. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
"Some Also-Ran Success Stories". Chicago Sun-Times. May 11, 2004. Archived from the original on November 20, 2018. Retrieved May 1, 2018.
Misha Davenport (November 2, 2006). "Former 'Idol' helps to open gay film fest". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on May 1, 2018. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
Greg Hernandez (April 24, 2007). "American Idol's Big Gay Closet. with Its Sappy Songs, Flamboyant Contestants, and Metrosexual Host, American Idol Is the Campiest Thing on TV. but Could an Openly Gay Singer Win?". The Advocate. Archived from the original on May 1, 2018. Retrieved May 1, 2018.
Lydia Marcus (August 29, 2006). "J.D. Disalvatore.(SHORT ANSWERS)(Interview)". The Advocate. Archived from the original on May 1, 2018. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
Michael Klein (July 4, 2006). "The Philadelphia Inquirer Inqlings column: local a.m. sports show for 'PEN.(Column)". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on May 1, 2018. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
Michael Wilmington (December 8, 2006). "2nd edition of gay sex comedy gets stuck on 1 joke". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on May 1, 2018. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
Colin Covert (December 8, 2006). "film clips; 'EATING OUT 2: SLOPPY SECONDS'.(SCENE)". Star Tribune. Archived from the original on May 1, 2018. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
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"Lit Listings". Chicago Sun-Times. January 13, 2008. Archived from the original on May 3, 2018. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
Dennis Harvey (August 13, 2008). "Another Gay Sequel: Gays Gone Wild!". Daily Variety. Archived from the original on September 26, 2015. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
"Ex 'Idol' Coming to Rialto". The Herald News. October 11, 2009. Archived from the original on May 10, 2018. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
"The ComEd Festival of Trees transformed the magnificent Rialto Square ..." The Herald News. January 24, 2010. Archived from the original on May 10, 2018. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
"'Idol' finalist to wed partner in Oak Brook". Chicago Sun-Times. September 4, 2009. Archived from the original on May 9, 2018. Retrieved March 8, 2018.

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"Jim Verraros Releases First EP in 14 Years - And It's a Banger! - Instinct Magazine". August 10, 2025. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
"Do You Want to Enter Jim Verraros' Pyramid on May 10th? - Instinct Magazine". April 20, 2024. Retrieved September 28, 2025.

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Gil Kaufman (May 23, 2007). "'American Idol' Throwback: Where Are Nikki McKibbin, Ryan Starr, Jim Verraros Now?". MTV. Archived from the original on November 9, 2014. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
Amanda Bell (August 14, 2012). "'American Idol' Contestants in Movies". MTV. Archived from the original on May 8, 2018. Retrieved May 7, 2018.

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Bill Brennan; Jim Verraros. "Jim Verraros & Bill Brennan – Our Story". mywedding.com. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
"Jim Verraros & Bill Brennan – Music". mywedding.com. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
Bill Brennan (August 8, 2009). "Jim Verraros & Bill Brennan – So Many Details-Oh My". mywedding.com. Retrieved May 8, 2018.

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"New video blog! Idol Chat with Jim Verraros & Penny Frulla". NewNowNext. March 3, 2008. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
"The First Gay American Idolist Turns 24". NewNowNext. February 7, 2007. Retrieved May 3, 2018.

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"Five on the Side: Our top 5 local reality show contestants". Northwest Herald. August 26, 2010. Archived from the original on April 14, 2018. Retrieved April 13, 2018.

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"Out.com Feature". Out. December 2002. Archived from the original on December 11, 2002.
"'American Idol' Season 1 OG Jim Verraros Is Ready to Take His Bow". Out.com. Retrieved September 28, 2025.

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Alex Apatoff (October 21, 2013). "Kelly Clarkson's Wedding Dress: All the Details!". People. Retrieved May 9, 2018.

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Jim Verraros. "Interview with Jim Verraros". Punk Globe Magazine (magazine). Interviewed by Ginger Coyote. Retrieved September 14, 2017.

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"Another Lifetime (ft. Jim Verraros) by DJ Russ Harris | ReverbNation". ReverbNation. Retrieved January 3, 2019.

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"Ear Therapy". Spotify. January 2008. Retrieved January 3, 2019.

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Sean Piccoli (October 25, 2002). "Idols Croon in Sunrise". Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on June 5, 2016. Retrieved March 30, 2018.

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usmagazine.com (Global: 186^th place; English: 149^th place)

Jim Verraros. "Idol Recap: Top 12 Get a Taste of Beatlemania!". Us Weekly. Archived from the original on March 20, 2008.

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Penny Frulla, Jim Verraros (March 2008). Idol Chat with Jim & Penny: The Top 12 (video). AfterElton.com. Event occurs at 00:52–01:00; 10:46–11:00. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
Penny Frulla, Jim Verraros (March 2008). Idol Chat with Jim & Penny: The Top 16. AfterElton.com. Event occurs at 10:58–11:12.

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Paige Wiser (June 21, 2009). "There's no business like 'Idol' business". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on March 26, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
Phil Rosenthal (June 28, 2002). "Kindly callers defy Simon's 'Idol' remarks Newman's just not the retiring type". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on March 26, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
MJ Santilli; Annie Barrett (March 28, 2013). "'American Idol': 23 Classic Sob Stories". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on March 27, 2018. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
Phil Rosenthal (September 5, 2002). "Title belt goes to Kelly". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on March 27, 2018. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
Phil Rosenthal (June 18, 2002). "[ What Are You Looking At? ]". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on March 27, 2018. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
Jae-Ha Kim (October 15, 2002). "Some idol chatter on the road". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on March 28, 2018. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
Phil Rosenthal (June 21, 2002). "2 series in the can, and neither one breaks out". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on March 27, 2018. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
Ed Bark (July 2, 2002). "British judge mows down wannabes on 'American Idol'.(The Dallas Morning News)". Knight Ridder / Tribune News Service. Archived from the original on March 27, 2018. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
Phil Rosenthal (July 19, 2002). "'Sex' women struggle to settle down". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on March 28, 2018. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
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Jim Derogatis (October 18, 2002). "Sizing up the top 10 idols". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on October 28, 2017. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
Rick Shefchik (August 2, 2002). "New voices reach for something old". Saint Paul Pioneer Press. Archived from the original on March 28, 2018. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
Amy Amatangello (September 5, 2002). "Singing waitress serves up a winner.(Arts and Lifestyle)". Boston Herald. Archived from the original on October 28, 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
Chuck Campbell (October 17, 2002). "CD reviews". The Herald News. Archived from the original on March 28, 2018. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
Richard Grey (August 12, 2002). "Tournament to feature food, haircuts and 'Idols'". Post-Tribune. Archived from the original on March 28, 2018. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
Lorell Fleming (August 17, 2002). "'American Idol' contestants to appear at basketball event". Post-Tribune. Archived from the original on March 28, 2018. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
Amy Amatangelo (September 5, 2002). "Singing waitress serves up a winner.(Arts and Lifestyle)". Boston Herald. Archived from the original on October 28, 2017. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
Kaufman, Gil (August 30, 2002). "'American Idol' Finalists Plan Arena Tour, Compilation Album". MTV. Archived from the original on April 8, 2023. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
Gil Kaufman (August 30, 2002). "'American Idol' Finalists Plan Arena Tour, Compilation Album". MTV. Archived from the original on March 25, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
Natasha Kassulke (September 12, 2002). "Idols Go on Tour". The Wisconsin State Journal. Archived from the original on March 28, 2018. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
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