American Idol American Idol is a American televised singing competition, which began its first season on June 11, 2002. Part of the Idol franchise, it originated from the reality program Pop Idol created by British entertainment executive Simon Fuller, which was first aired in 2001 in the United Kingdom. The program seeks to discover the greatest young singer in the country, through a series of nationwide auditions. The outcomes of the later stages of this competition are determined by public voting by phone. The format features three judges who critique the contestants' performances in order to facilitate the voting: record producer and bass player Randy Jackson; former pop star and choreographer Paula Abdul; and music executive Simon Cowell. The show is hosted by former children's game show emcee and television personality Ryan Seacrest; comedian Brian Dunkleman cohosted with Seacrest in season one. The American Idol band is led by Rickey Minor. The show usually airs on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
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Monsters and Critics.comWho is the worst dressed dude on 'American Idol'?Fox NewsThe men of ?American Idol? ? that would be Steven Tyler, Randy Jackson and Ryan Seacrest ? earn big bucks questioning superstar hopefuls. Sometimes, that includes critiques of the wannabes' wardrobes. But what can be said about the boys' own outward ...American Idol Hollywood weekExaminer.comAmerican Idol judges tell Haley Hendrickson something goodUVU ReviewAmerican Idol preview: Singer faints on stage at Hollywood Week: videoDigital Spy UKEntertainmentwise -Monsters and Critics.comall 7 news articles »
Monsters and Critics.comWho is the worst dressed dude on 'American Idol'?Fox NewsThe men of ?American Idol? ? that would be Steven Tyler, Randy Jackson and Ryan Seacrest ? earn big bucks questioning superstar hopefuls. Sometimes, that includes critiques of the wannabes' wardrobes. But what can be said about the boys' own outward ...American Idol Hollywood weekExaminer.comAmerican Idol judges tell Haley Hendrickson something goodUVU ReviewAmerican Idol preview: Singer faints on stage at Hollywood Week: videoDigital Spy UKEntertainmentwise -Monsters and Critics.comall 7 news articles » Our News Feed Has Moved Please re-subscribe by clicking here
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Idology: Time to Overhaul American Idol Auditions? Plus: Week 3's Best & WorstTVLineby Michael Slezak After 11 seasons on the air, American Idol's audition rounds sometimes feel like a tea bag that's been used one too many times: There's not a whole lot of flavor left to extract. On this week's Idology, Idol's Season 6 diva ...and more »
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NME.com'American Idol' runner-up Adam Lambert denies that he is Queen's new frontmanNME.comAmerican Idol runner-up Adam Lambert has denied reports that he is Queen's new frontman. Last week (February 3), it appeared that the reality TV star had agreed a deal to join the legendary rock band for a tour this year. However, posting on Twitter, ...'American Idol' Roundup: Kelly Clarkson Hits The Super Bowl, Plus Adam Lambert ...BuddyTVAmerican Idol Reject Is Not The New Queen Frontman, YetTone DeafAdam Lambert Clears Up Queen Rumors92.3 NOWUltimate-Guitar.Com -Queerty -Prefixmagall 15 news articles »
NME.com'American Idol' runner-up Adam Lambert denies that he is Queen's new frontmanNME.comAmerican Idol runner-up Adam Lambert has denied reports that he is Queen's new frontman. Last week (February 3), it appeared that the reality TV star had agreed a deal to join the legendary rock band for a tour this year. However, posting on Twitter, ...'American Idol' Roundup: Kelly Clarkson Hits The Super Bowl, Plus Adam Lambert ...BuddyTVAmerican Idol Reject Is Not The New Queen Frontman, YetTone DeafAdam Lambert Clears Up Queen Rumors92.3 NOWUltimate-Guitar.Com -Queerty -Prefixmagall 15 news articles » American Idol 2012: Ratings Continue to Slip - American Idol Net American Idol 2012: Ratings Continue to SlipAmerican Idol NetAmerican Idol might still be the No.1 show on TV, but the ratings continue to slip. Wednesday's Portland auditions episode had 18.19 million viewers and a 5.9 rating among adults 18-49. That's down from last week and of course last year.and more »
CCU alumna competes on American Idol - WMBF CCU alumna competes on American IdolWMBFCONWAY, SC Elise Testone, Coastal Carolina University alumna (class of 2005), is competing on Fox TV's Season 11 of "American Idol." She made her TV debut on the season opener, which included highlights (and lowlights) of auditions from seven American ...
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PerezHilton.comBetty Buckley, Via Twitter, Responds to Randy Jackson's Broadway Comments on ...Playbill.comBy Michael Gioia Tony Award winner Betty Buckley had a bone to pick with "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson following the Feb. 2 broadcast of the reality singing competition. After the "Idol" judge dismissed a contestant for sounding "too Broadway," ...Betty Buckley's Got Beef With American Idol!PerezHilton.comRandy Jacksons Twitter war with Broadway!New York PostBetty Buckley lets rip at Randy Jackson and American IdolMusicrooms.netBroadway World -The Faster Times -Dallas Morning News (subscription) (blog)all 8 news articles »
PerezHilton.comBetty Buckley, Via Twitter, Responds to Randy Jackson's Broadway Comments on ...Playbill.comBy Michael Gioia Tony Award winner Betty Buckley had a bone to pick with "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson following the Feb. 2 broadcast of the reality singing competition. After the "Idol" judge dismissed a contestant for sounding "too Broadway," ...Betty Buckley's Got Beef With American Idol!PerezHilton.comRandy Jacksons Twitter war with Broadway!New York PostBetty Buckley lets rip at Randy Jackson and American IdolMusicrooms.netBroadway World -The Faster Times -Dallas Morning News (subscription) (blog)all 8 news articles » 'American Idol' Contestant's Dad -- I Was Not in Rehab When My Son Auditioned! - TMZ.com ![](http://="//nt0.ggpht.com/news/tbn/jOgRvAy7ylhbNM/6.jpg")
Belleville News Democrat'American Idol' Contestant's Dad -- I Was Not in Rehab When My Son Auditioned!TMZ.comEthan Jones made it to Hollywood this week on "American Idol" and told a story about how his dad was in rehab -- but Todd Jones wants to clear the air ... he was not actually in rehab when his son auditioned. Ethan explained on the show (see below) ...American Idol 2012 Season 11 Contestant Ethan Jones Misleads AudienceCelebrity News and StyleEthan Jones' American Idol Audition Wasn't Truthful, Dad Wasn't In Rehab ...The Inquisitr'American Idol' 2012: Ethan Jones' father not in rehab during auditionExaminer.com411mania.com -Belleville News Democrat -STLtoday.comall 17 news articles »
Belleville News Democrat'American Idol' Contestant's Dad -- I Was Not in Rehab When My Son Auditioned!TMZ.comEthan Jones made it to Hollywood this week on "American Idol" and told a story about how his dad was in rehab -- but Todd Jones wants to clear the air ... he was not actually in rehab when his son auditioned. Ethan explained on the show (see below) ...American Idol 2012 Season 11 Contestant Ethan Jones Misleads AudienceCelebrity News and StyleEthan Jones' American Idol Audition Wasn't Truthful, Dad Wasn't In Rehab ...The Inquisitr'American Idol' 2012: Ethan Jones' father not in rehab during auditionExaminer.com411mania.com -Belleville News Democrat -STLtoday.comall 17 news articles » Beyonce Offered $100 Million to Judge X-Factor? - Vibe ![](http://="//nt1.ggpht.com/news/tbn/3VBzQ3zumShLVM/6.jpg")
VibeBeyonce Offered $100 Million to Judge X-Factor?VibeAlthough Mariah Carey was Cowell's original choice, sources reported that he now wants Beyonce because her current stardom would ?immediately give him the bounce needed to beat 'American Idol.'" Beyonce previously participated in the UK version of the ...Beyonce Offered $100 Million for 'X Factor,' May Edge Out Mariah CareyPopCrushLA Reid signs deal to return to X Factor USA following behind the scenes shake upDaily Mailall 43 news articles »
VibeBeyonce Offered $100 Million to Judge X-Factor?VibeAlthough Mariah Carey was Cowell's original choice, sources reported that he now wants Beyonce because her current stardom would ?immediately give him the bounce needed to beat 'American Idol.'" Beyonce previously participated in the UK version of the ...Beyonce Offered $100 Million for 'X Factor,' May Edge Out Mariah CareyPopCrushLA Reid signs deal to return to X Factor USA following behind the scenes shake upDaily Mailall 43 news articles » 'The Voice' Needs to Quiet Down - The Atlantic Wire ![](http://="//nt2.ggpht.com/news/tbn/GtH1Ap1YcToDMM/6.jpg")
Hollywood Reporter'The Voice' Needs to Quiet DownThe Atlantic WireThe show is such a strange creature -- part American Idol dreammachine, part game show (almost), all not quite right. First off, those chairs. Oh those stupid chairs! The Voice's initial gimmick is that its four celebrity judges ? Adam Levine, ...What 'The Voice' can learn from 'American Idol'... and vice versaEntertainment Weekly'American Idol's' Randy Jackson on the Show's Future, Softer Ratings and Crazy ...Hollywood ReporterRandy Jackson opens up about Ryan Seacrest rumors & fainting on 'American Idol'Examiner.comUs Magazine -Digital Spy -Entertainmentwiseall 118 news articles »
Hollywood Reporter'The Voice' Needs to Quiet DownThe Atlantic WireThe show is such a strange creature -- part American Idol dreammachine, part game show (almost), all not quite right. First off, those chairs. Oh those stupid chairs! The Voice's initial gimmick is that its four celebrity judges ? Adam Levine, ...What 'The Voice' can learn from 'American Idol'... and vice versaEntertainment Weekly'American Idol's' Randy Jackson on the Show's Future, Softer Ratings and Crazy ...Hollywood ReporterRandy Jackson opens up about Ryan Seacrest rumors & fainting on 'American Idol'Examiner.comUs Magazine -Digital Spy -Entertainmentwiseall 118 news articles » 'American Idol's' powerful voice shows signs of cracking - StandardNet ![](http://="//nt2.ggpht.com/news/tbn/Wk2Ta9gicC1hqM/6.jpg")
StandardNet'American Idol's' powerful voice shows signs of crackingStandardNetBy Scott Collins LOS ANGELES -- Long the nation's most popular television series, "American Idol" has suddenly started to hit some flat notes -- and it's threatening the money-making machine that has vaulted the Fox network to the top of the broadcast ...Declining ratings hit a sour note for 'American Idol'Aiken StandardYou deserve a rest, IdolWinnipeg Free Pressall 7 news articles »
StandardNet'American Idol's' powerful voice shows signs of crackingStandardNetBy Scott Collins LOS ANGELES -- Long the nation's most popular television series, "American Idol" has suddenly started to hit some flat notes -- and it's threatening the money-making machine that has vaulted the Fox network to the top of the broadcast ...Declining ratings hit a sour note for 'American Idol'Aiken StandardYou deserve a rest, IdolWinnipeg Free Pressall 7 news articles » | |
