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The Final 12 Guys Perform On Idol

February 25, 2010... Photo credit: Patrick Ecclestein/FOX And it seems there was a clear favorite: the sexy Texan Casey James! The Top 12 men of American Idol hit the stage Wednesday night to perform for Simon, Kara, Randy and Ellen - Casey sang Bryan Adams'...

Ellen Judges The Top 12 Girls On Idol, We Judge Ellen

February 24, 2010... Credit: Patrick Ecclestein/Michael Becker/Fox Last night Ellen Degeneres and the twelve female finalists made their live show debut and we gotta say, we were a little disappointed -- in both. While the women mostly sang older and boring songs that sound as...

American Idol Top 24 Revealed; One Contestant Mysteriously Replaced

February 18, 2010... CR: Patrick Ecclestein/FOX Last night, American Idol revealed the rest of its Top 24 contenders, and as quickly as it appeared that contestant Chris Golightly would get the chance to sing for American's votes, he was replaced by Tim Urban! "It has...

Get Ready For Ellen On Idol Tonight!

February 09, 2010... Photo credit: Michael Becker/FOX And so it begins! Ellen DeGeneres replaced poor Paula Abdul as the fourth judge on this season's American Idol - and she's just in time for the Hollywood round of auditions! But while tonight's episode was taped last...

Howard Stern To Replace Simon Cowell On Idol!?!

February 05, 2010... Sources say that shock jock Howard Stern may be the first in line to replace Simon Cowell when the Brit bad boy leaves American Idol at the end of this season. This is either the best idea or the worst idea...

Beckham Back For A Second Stint On Idol

February 03, 2010... Courtesy Michael Becker/Fox Victoria Beckham was back last night for a second guest stint on Idol, where she judged the guys and gals of the very talented mile high city of Denver. Perhaps it was Posh's presence on the panel, but I've...

Catfight On Idol: Katy Vs. Kara!

January 27, 2010... Credit: Michael Becker/Fox Katy Perry got feisty with Idol judge Kara DioGuardi last night, at one point threatening to throw Coke in her face! The two argued over contestant Chris Golightly, who sang "Stand by Me" after talking to Ryan about his...

American Idol Moves On Without Simon...

January 20, 2010... Say it ain't so! We all know Simon Cowell isn't returning to American Idol after this season ends, and therefore we've all been wondering how the show can survive without him. Now CKX chairman and CEO Robert Sillerman is arguing that...

An American Sweetheart And An American Idol

January 19, 2010... Okay, Kristen Bell is no Julia Roberts and Randy Jackson is no Simon Cowell, but still! Both showed up to the Letterman show to promote When in Rome and American Idol, respectively. But what we really wanna know is if...

X17 Industry Wrap

January 14, 2010... Daniel Craig In Talks To Replace RDJ In Cowboys and Aliens The latest Bond is eyeing DreamWorks' next big project, Cowboys and Aliens, to be directed by Jon Favreau, so says THR's Heat Vision blog. Daniel Craig would play a cowboy in...

Posh Pulls Her Weight On The Season Premiere Of American Idol

January 13, 2010... After her guest judge appearance on last night's season premiere of American Idol, Victoria Beckham received a fair share of criticism, but personally, we thought Posh was quite entertaining. While there's no way anyone could ever replace Paula's spot...

The Next Kelly Clarkson

December 08, 2009... With all the Adam Lambert controversy, we almost forgot that Idol's fourth runner-up Allison Iraheta also has an album out! Although we preferred her bluesy rock 'n roll style on the show, her new single Friday I'll Be Over U is...

Fierce And Fabulous

September 16, 2009... Ellen better watch out because American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi is one tough cookie! She also has a pretty bangin' bod and lots of experience... Think she'll get along with Ellen? After all, she didn't exactly get along with Paula!

X17 XCLUSIVE - Simon Thinks Ellen Will Be A Tougher Judge Than Him!

September 16, 2009... Like something out of a Grey Poupon ad, Simon Cowell graciously rolled down the window of his Rolls while leaving his mansion for a trip to London, but instead of asking for some mustard, he answered a few questions for...

Kelly Clarkson And One Of The Jonas Brothers Will Join American Idol As Guest Judges!

August 18, 2009... It seems like every day a new superstar guest judge is confirmed to join Fox's hit reality competition! Kelly Clarkson and a Jonas Brother will make an appearance at next week's American Idol auditions as guest celeb judges, reports Fox News'...

Kara DioGuardi "Shocked" That Paula's Not Returning To Idol, Never Wanted To "Replace Her"

August 07, 2009... Kara DioGuardi was on Ryan Seacrest's KIIS FM show this morning to say that she's still stunned Paula quit the show in an apparent salary dispute. "I can't get over it. I'm completely shocked," she told Ryan. "It's...

Katy Perry To Guest Judge On American Idol

August 06, 2009... While we won't know for a while if Paula will be back for American Idol next season, we can tell you that Katy Perry has signed up to be a guest judge. And like Victoria Beckham, who will also be sitting...

What Happened To Blake Lewis?

July 13, 2009... American Idol runner up Blake Lewis, whose second album is scheduled to drop in October, was spotted hanging out with friends at the Hollywood Bowl this weekend. Umm, wasn't this guy supposed to be the next big thing? Yeah, not so...

American Idol Kris Allen Gives His Wife A Taste Of The Good Life!

June 22, 2009... Last night, Kris took his wife Katy out for a date at celeb favorite Madeo in West Hollywood. While it was just an intimate party of two, it doesn't seem like his wife would mind a threesome...with Adam Lambert! After Adam revealed...

Adam Brings A Guy To Guy's!

June 02, 2009... So much for all that "speculation"! American Idol runner-up and outed singer Adam Lambert has finally put months of debate to rest. Last night, Adam showed up to popular WeHo nightclub Guy's and Dolls holding hands with a guy, effectively crushing the...

Did AI Judge Kara DioGuardi Out Adam Lambert On The View?

May 29, 2009... DioGuardi's photo credit: Jack Guy/FOX Adam's photo courtesy MySpace It's not as if anyone would be surprised to hear that former American Idol front-runner and now runner-up, Adam Lambert, is gay, but was he "openly gay" as Idol judge Kara...

A Star Is Born

May 28, 2009... A big, bright shining star! American Idol runner up Adam Lambert has sooooo many adoring fans. Maybe not winning will help his career even more! Check out the hottie signing autographs in NYC on Wednesday... think he'll be more famous than...

Adam's Still Screaming Singing!

May 26, 2009... Despite being runner-up, we bet American Idol's Adam Lambert will become even more famous than Kris Allen! I like Allen, but he's (in Simon's words) mildly forgettable, but who could forget Lambert's trademark wail, which he displayed this morning...

Talk To The Hand!

May 21, 2009... And what hands he has - jazz hands! So, rocker Adam Lambert lost last night on American Idol to crooner Kris Allen. Loves it or hates it? I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that Adam is the...

Showdown On Idol: Adam Vs. Kris!!!

May 20, 2009... Photo credit: Frank Micelotta/FOX Let's break it down... We all know that glam rocker Adam Lambert is the favorite here. Deal with it! But some argue that Kris Allen (with his acoustic stylings) is the better singer. Plus, he's the cute...

Who Will Be America's Next Idol?

May 19, 2009... CR: Michael Becker/FOX The showdown between Adam Lambert and Kris Allen starts tonight, and although many believe Adam Lambert's a shoo-in for the title, Allen still has a shot at an upset. These two are pretty much a study in opposites: One's...

Bye, Bye, Bye... Danny!

May 14, 2009... Photo Credit: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup for FOX YESSS! Can you handle it? So, we all knew Adam Lambert was gonna be in the finale... but it was kind of a toss up between Danny Gokey and Kris Allen. Thankfully, America finally sent...

The Final Three Perform!

May 13, 2009... Photo Credit: Ray Mickshaw/FOX It's down to Adam Lambert (the fave), Kris Allen (the heartthrob) and Danny Gokey (the underdog) - but who's got what it takes??? I know everyone looooves Adam, and he did well singing U2 and Aerosmith, but...

Idol Judge May Be Idle Next Season

May 12, 2009... Rumors of in-fighting, jealousy and redundancy have plagued the fourth Idol judge, Kara DioGuardi, almost since she started on the show, but even the critic herself admits she's not sure whether or not she'll be back for another season. Ã¢â‚¬Å“I hope...

Does He Have A Shot In Hell?

April 20, 2009... Looks like American Idol's Danny Gokey's enjoying temporary fame on a break from the AI grind. He may play the "dead wife" card all the way to the finals but can he best favorite Adam Lambert to win the crown? P.S. Seems...

AI Invasion!

April 14, 2009... Season six winner Jordin Sparks and season one loser Ryan Starr were both out in LA last night and reminded us that they were still kinda sorta relevant. But not really, right? Incidentally, that photog Jordin is flirting with is...

If I'm Being Honest...

April 06, 2009... Simon Cowell's baggy, boot-legged jeans make his legs look two feet long! And this is the guy who gives AI contestants fashion advice?

OMG! Kelly And Kanye Performing Together On AI?

March 06, 2009... Ok, they're not actually performing together, but they will both be taking the Idol stage next Wednesday during the season's first results show. Kelly will be doing her new single My Life Would Suck Without You, while Kanye will perform Heartless. I'm...

Does AI's Adam Lambert Remind You Of Edward Cullen?

March 02, 2009... AI's Adam Lambert drew comparisons to the Twilight hunk from the judges, with his pale skin and EMO looks. BUT After looking at this pic of him with purple hair and his boyfriend's tongue down his throat from a few years ago,...

Fashion Week In Black & White

February 17, 2009... Fashion week is one of those events where you can find the convergence of all different types of "talent" from fashionistas and editors to reality tv stars to A-list actors and models to celebutantes. Continuing in the fine tradition of one...

Paula: Should She Stay Or Should She Go?

December 16, 2008... Despite producers' claims to the contrary, it always seems like Paula's cush job as a judge on American Idol is in jeopardy. And now, with the whole Paula Goodspeed debacle, and Paula claiming the execs at AI ignored Paula's warning, we...

Is American Idol Guilty???

November 14, 2008... Goodspeed photo courtesy Getty Images Everyone knows it's the judges' MO on American Idol, to make fun of the contestants in their open audition cattle calls that they start out with each season. It's sometimes funny (mostly boring and unwatchable,...

American Idol Adding Fourth Judge!?!

August 25, 2008... Perhaps in an effort to renew fading interest in the still extremely popular series, producers have decided to add a fourth judge to the table. Singer Kara DioGuardi (pictured) will join Simon, Paula and Randy on the panel when the show...

Never Idol Moment!

May 22, 2008... With American Idol wrapping up its season in a big way, we're almost out of opportunities for Idolatry - in fact, the afterparty at SkyBar would be our last chance! Of course, everyone involved in the show turned out to party...

The Battle of the Finales: DWTS vs. AI!

May 20, 2008... It's finale week for two of our favorite shows, Dancing With the Stars and American Idol! Michael Becker / FOX Tonight the two reality show ratings giants go up against each other, as first the Davids battle it out on Idol in...

Is David Done?

May 14, 2008... David Archuleta may be the odds-on favorite to win Idol this season yesterday afternoon - but his performance last night may have changed things! During his rendition of Chris Brown's "With You" last night, Archuleta struggled with the lyrics. He...

Jason's OFF!

May 08, 2008... The dreaded Jason Castro was cut from American Idol last night after performing Bob Marley's I Shot the Sheriff and Bob Dylan's Mr. Tambourine Man, during which he forgot the lyrics! Simon ripped Jason and told him, "I'd pack your suitcase." Did...

Something To Sing About

April 17, 2008... Kristy Lee Cook may have been voted off American Idol last night - but she ended up with one heck of a consolation prize! According to an article in Us, Kristy Lee's boyfriend Andrew Dobner proposed to her at last...

AI = MC2

April 15, 2008... American Idol addicts hardly need to be reminded to get excited for this week's special guest - Mariah Carey! Carey - still riding the wave of success which carried "Touch My Body" to number one - is set to stop...

Paula Straight Up Needs To Cut Her Bangs!

April 11, 2008... We've seen major side parts before, but combed-over bangs? That's getting a little ridick, y'all! Here's Paula and her bangs all buttoned up at the Kritik party at Lisa Kline last night. I guess she got over the shock of saying...

Q:"Is Seacrest Gay?" Simon Says:

March 21, 2008... With all the ups and downs of the current season of American Idol, seems what most people want to know from Simon Cowell is whether or not Ryan is gay! Course, they joke about it on the show, but Simon's never...

Idol Update - David H. Stripped From The Pack!

March 13, 2008... As David Hernandez learned last night, money can't buy you love - or keep you from being dismissed from Idol! Hernandez was voted off last night following his performance (along with David Archuleta and Chikezie) of the classic Beatles tune....

David Vs. David!

March 11, 2008... American Idol's Top 12 will be performing tonight... but who are the only two contestants anyone really cares about? 17-year-old David Archuleta (my fave!) and former stripper David Hernandez, age 24. Who do you love? Or who do you love to...

The American Idol Top Twelve!

March 07, 2008... If you haven't turned on a television, radio or the internet today (then how the hell are you reading this?) you probably missed the announcement of the Top Twelve. Here's the list of the finalists: David Archuleta, 17 Jason Castro,...

The Idols Tackle The 80s!

March 04, 2008... After 60s week and 70s week, I am soooo ready for 80s week! A poster on an AI fansite, DialIdol Forums (who claims these are the real deal) has a leaked list of the 80s tracks being performed on the show...

Is Paula Back on the Sauce?

February 20, 2008... If any of you caught Idol last night, you might have noticed Paula's return to senselessness on the show after taking a break last season. Although she's previously denied ever being drunk (see video below), do ya think she's fallen off...

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