‘Idol’ songs, performances available on iTunes

updated 11:15 a.m. ET Feb. 19, 2008

CUPERTINO, Calif. - "American Idol" fans will be able to download their favorite performances thanks to a new agreement between the Fox talent show and Apple Inc.

Performances by "Idol" semifinalists go on sale on iTunes this week for 99 cents per song, the show's producers and Cupertino-based Apple announced Monday.

Full video of the top 12 contestants will be available through the online music store starting March 11 for $1.99.

The songs and videos will be posted to iTunes the day after the show airs.

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