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The new reality competition judge addresses the scrutiny she's faced from people who think she isn't qualified for the job.
Fox has announced that the out comedian will replace departing judge Paula Abdul on the popular reality series next season.
The last woman standing from this season's contest has signed to the same label winner Kris Allen inked with.
Michelle brings in her mom to discuss the end of the reality singing competition, and also touches on Hayden Panettiere's need for spell check.
The American Idol finalist refused to pick a favorite between the final two, but hopes to follow the career path of a former contestant.
Who will/should be crowned the winner tonight, and what does that say about America? Discuss!
Songwriter Kara DioGuardi will sit next to Simon, Paula and Randy on the upcoming season.
A pint-sized lip-syncer proves that flash trumps talent in the Beijing games.
The annual TV Critics Poll is somewhat surprising.
Syesha still has a chance but both Davids are staying strong in the competition.
Syesha, the only woman left in this season's AI, looked great and sounded even better.
Syesha delivered the best performance on a night Simon Cowell dubbed "officially the strangest show we’ve ever done."
Last night Brooke made a major mistake, and Carly finally got some praise from Simon.
Mariah Carey returns to mentor the Idols, and the men continue to dominate the competition.
Last night's AI featured "inspiring songs," as part of the lead-up to tonight's "Idol Gives Back" fundraiser.
Dollyweek on "American Idol" was good news for Syesha Mercado and Carly Smithson, but mixed for Brooke White.
Each Idol contestant sang a song from the year he or she was born. Brooke White rules!
Last week went so well, the Idol producers decided to do another Beatles night. But lightning didn't strike twice.
Last night was Beatles night. And for the third week in a row, Brooke White was my favorite.
Amanda, Alexandréa and Asia'h are my favorites so far. But they're not gay — that never happens on Idol.
So far I like raspy Amanda Overmyer. And maybe laryngitic Syesha Mercado. And, of course, crazy Paula Abdul.
Carly Smithson has a major-label past. But who cares — how "undiscovered" can you be, anyway, in the MySpace era?
Will you watch American Idol this year? And will there ever be an out lesbian contestant?
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