american-idol

Kanye West Knows Exactly What Hitler Felt Like

Brian Moylan · 08/08/11 11:24AM

Kanye West is running his mouth off again, this time showing some sympathy for the devil. J. Lo and Steven Tyler are fighting about money, Ashton Kutcher is a thief, and Lindsay Lohan finally met someone crazier than her. Monday's gossip is revisionist history.

Arnold Schwarzenegger Is Ready for You to Love Him Again

Richard Lawson · 07/11/11 04:48PM

The Governator (har har) may finally have a secure deal to star in a movie again. Also today: Good news about Jennifer Lopez, better news about Dr. Drew, and best news about your favorite sitcom.

Ellie Kemper: Your Next Movie Star

Richard Lawson · 06/14/11 05:00PM

The little lady's got some heat on her, fresh off of one hit and onto a potential second one. Also today: Tom Cruise likes 'em big, two actors join the fight against the zombies, and J.Lo might J.Go.

The Fall and Rise of Kara DioGuardi

Richard Lawson · 05/26/11 04:58PM

A one-time reality also-ran is now getting the chance to be in the spotlight twice. Also today: trouble at The X Factor, three actors spark up doobies over at Weeds, and Oprah is bigger than ever.

The American Idol Finale: Our Scotty, Ourselves

Richard Lawson · 05/26/11 10:55AM

Well, friends, that's it. The Idol kids have belted their last. Long ago in January we began a journey that has brought us here, to the humid frayed edges of May. Congratulations, everyone!

The Winner of American Idol Is...

Matt Cherette · 05/25/11 09:04PM

Scotty McCreery! That's right: McCreery, the 16-year-old with the country voice, just beat out Lauren Alaina at the end of the never-ending Season 10 finale to become your new American Idol. Richard Lawson will have a full recap up tomorrow.

Live: The American Idol Season 10 Finale

Matt Cherette · 05/25/11 06:15PM

It's that *final* time again! Tonight—from 8:00 to 10:00 PM, live on FOX—this season's American Idol Top 2 will find out their fate during the star-studded Season 10 finale. Want in on the action? Your open thread is inside.

American Idol: The Terrible Twos

Richard Lawson · 05/25/11 11:17AM

OMG you guys, we are almost done. The sun's broken through the clouds and the birdies are chirping and we are almost ready to fall into the sweet embrace of summer. But first, there's this. Cruel, country this.

Live: American Idol's Top 2 Perform

Matt Cherette · 05/24/11 06:30PM

It's that time again! Tonight—from 8:00 to 9:00 PM, live on FOX—this season's American Idol Top 2 will each perform three songs for the judges' critiques and our votes. Want in on the action? Your open thread is inside.

American Idol: Teenage Wasteland

Richard Lawson · 05/20/11 11:49AM

Last night the drums beat and the bugle sounded and it was time for another execution. One of the three remaining Idolkidz had come so far and yet here it was, about to end.

American Idol: The Fall in the House of Idol

Richard Lawson · 05/19/11 11:36AM

The final threeee! We are so close to the end of this thing you can almost taste it. But we're not quite there yet, so we are still tasked with the business of unpacking it all, sifting through and trying to find some clarity.

Live: American Idol's Top 3 Perform

Matt Cherette · 05/18/11 06:30PM

It's that time again! Tonight—from 8:00 to 10:00 PM, live on FOX—this season's American Idol Top 3 will each perform three songs for the judges' critiques and our votes. Want in on the action? Your open thread is inside.

American Idol: Remember My James

Richard Lawson · 05/13/11 11:21AM

Last night's elimination episode was certainly a corker! Who would have guessed that a whopping 25% of the contestants on the show would be sent home last night? Hm? What's that? Oh, there were only four contestants left so really no big deal.

American Idol: I Can Hear the Girls Screaming All Day Long

Richard Lawson · 05/12/11 11:31AM

Whoaaa. Last night's edition of American Song Death was sort of an intense one! There was religious controversy, sass-mouthing of the judges, and an all around weird, crackling energy that reminded us: we're almost done with this bitch.

Live: American Idol's Top 4 Perform

Matt Cherette · 05/11/11 06:42PM

It's that time again! Tonight—from 8:00 to 9:30 PM, live on FOX—this season's American Idol Top 4 will each perform two songs for the judges' critiques and our votes. Want in on the action? Your open thread is inside.

Jennifer Lopez, American Idol, and the Mystery of the Disappearing Ass Brace

John Cook · 05/06/11 01:15PM

We all know reality television shows, including and especially American Idol, are basically serial hoaxes. But couldn't they try a little harder to maintain the illusion? Idol producers went to elaborate lengths last night to falsely present Jennifer Lopez's on-air performance as "live," but they left behind a few editing artifacts proving that it was taped.

American Idol: Jacob Had We Loved

Richard Lawson · 05/06/11 11:59AM

Another death on last night's installment of American Glitterdoom, and now we're left with four. Just four! The bees are buzzing, the leaves are on the trees, and only four Idol contestants remain. Which means it's almost summer! Hooray!

This Is Why Jennifer Lopez Did American Idol

Matt Cherette · 05/05/11 09:23PM

When Jennifer Lopez signed on to judge this season of American Idol, many wondered why a star of her caliber would sit on the panel of a talent competition. Her performance of "On the Floor" on tonight's live results show answers that question.