The coming glut of American Idol ripoffs: A guide
Posted on May 25, 2012, at 3:01 PMAs latest Idol winner Phillip Phillips picks confetti out of his hair, four new reality TV singing competitions are already gearing up to crown the next sensation
Jennifer Holliday and Jessica Sanchez's bizarre American Idol duet
Posted on May 24, 2012, at 1:40 PMThe original Dreamgirls star joins the Idol runner-up on Wednesday's finale, and delivers a series of wild facial contortions hailed as both ludicrous and brilliant
American Idol finale: Should Jessica Sanchez win?
Posted on May 23, 2012, at 12:35 PMThe teen belter was outshone by Philip Phillips, a handsome Dave Matthews sound-alike, on Tuesday. But the franchise desperately needs a female winner
American Idol: Did Joshua Ledet deserve to get kicked off?
Posted on May 18, 2012, at 4:22 PMThe throwback crooner was the judges' hands-down favorite, and some are complaining that the show's fans are biased towards white guys with guitars
Is Joshua Ledet really the best American Idol singer ever?
Posted on May 4, 2012, at 12:55 PMThe show's judges showered the young contestant with unhinged praise after his Wednesday performance, and some Idol fans were turned off by the favoritism
American Idol: Is Ryan Seacrest worth $15 million a year?
Posted on April 25, 2012, at 2:00 PMSeacrest just signed a blockbuster contract to host the reality TV juggernaut for two more seasons, raising questions about his actual value
4 reasons The Voice is blowing American Idol away
Posted on March 8, 2012, at 4:30 PMFor 10 seasons, the Fox juggernaut has been dominating the airwaves. But now NBC's fledgling singing competition is proving more popular — and for good reason
American Idol's 'hopeful' return: 4 burning questions
Posted on January 19, 2012, at 1:46 PMIn a cramped field of rival singing competitions, can the venerable Fox hit still rule? And is it risky for judge Jennifer Lopez to experience the "goosies"?
Would American Idol still succeed without Ryan Seacrest?
Posted on January 10, 2012, at 1:35 PMWith the consummate host's contract with the reality TV competition set to expire, pundits are imagining a "Seacrest, out" scenario
The X Factor vs. American Idol: 6 key differences
Posted on September 22, 2011, at 1:03 PMSimon Cowell and Paula Abdul are back assessing hopeful singers and sipping cola. How is this reality competition any different from Idol?
The X Factor preview: Is Simon Cowell's new show a winner?
Posted on July 13, 2011, at 12:39 PMThe former American Idol judge gives audiences a (satisfyingly harsh) taste of his new Fox singing competition — and gets in a few jabs at his alma mater
Will Paula Abdul help The X Factor beat American Idol?
Posted on May 10, 2011, at 6:45 AMReuniting Idol's kookiest ex-judge with Simon Cowell could be the key to the new singing competition show's success
'American Idol': Too fat for the front row?
Posted on April 14, 2011, at 3:27 PMThe reality show comes under fire after an audience member is reportedly told she's "too fat" to sit in full camera view
Does 'American Idol' need meaner judges?
Posted on January 20, 2011, at 11:45 AMViewers just got their first glimpse of new judges Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez in action. Can the rookies measure up to the brutally discerning Simon Cowell?
'American Idol' vs. NBC's upstart show
Posted on December 17, 2010, at 11:44 AMThe Peacock Network is challenging Fox's aging "Idol" with a new show called "The Voice of America." Will audiences embrace NBC's contender?
Why is Fox rescheduling 'American Idol'?
Posted on November 22, 2010, at 6:39 PMThe decision to move "Idol" to Wednesday and Thursday nights shocked critics. Is it smart to tinker with a successful prime-time formula?
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