'Idol' seeks 'Empire' effort.

• Author: Bauder, David
• Position: Living

Byline: David Bauder

PASADENA, Calif. -- "American Idol'' producers have talked about a cross-promotion with "Empire,'' Fox's hot new series about a music industry family, perhaps getting some of the contestants on the scripted show, producers said Saturday.

"The music connection would be silly to ignore,'' said Trish Kinane, executive producer of "American Idol.''

The two shows air back-to-back on Wednesday nights. "Empire'' has been a success out of the box, already earning an order for a second season, while age...