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Season eight runner-up Adam Lambert certainly has the charisma necessary to succeed as a judge on American Idol, but he arguably lacks A-list appeal.

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American Idol : Burning Question
Nicki Minaj may be able to attract younger viewers, but the hip-hop star who may be American Idol's next judge could clash with super-diva Mariah Carey.

Nicki Minaj as American Idol judge: A big mistake?

Posted on August 21, 2012, at 2:40 PM

The eccentrically styled star is rumored to be on board for the upcoming season, but critics aren't sure she's the right choice to jumpstart the sputtering show

 
American Idol : Forecast
Whether or not Mariah Carey can boost American Idol's ratings remains to be seen, but the pop diva's presence on the judges panel should at least be entertainingly unpredictable.

Is American Idol wise to spend $18 million on Mariah Carey?

Posted on July 24, 2012, at 1:38 PM

Fox producers are blowing a wad to bring the diva songstress to the judges' panel in hopes of resuscitating the show's ailing ratings

 
American Idol : Slideshow

The American Idol shake-up: Predicting the new judges panel

Posted on July 17, 2012, at 1:40 PM

Steven Tyler and J. Lo are out, and Randy Jackson's commitment to the show is in question, sparking a guessing game over who should replace them

 
American Idol : Opinion Brief
Season eight runner-up Adam Lambert certainly has the charisma necessary to succeed as a judge on American Idol, but he arguably lacks A-list appeal.

Should American Idol hire Adam Lambert as a judge?

Posted on July 10, 2012, at 12:25 PM

The glam contestant is reportedly in the running to replace Jennifer Lopez. But while critics loved his performances, they're not sure he can hack it as a judge

 
American Idol : Opinion Brief
"American Idol" winner Phillip Phillips' "Home" is the most downloaded coronation song in the show's history.

Will Phillip Phillips save American Idol?

Posted on June 1, 2012, at 12:06 PM

While recent Idol winners have tended to fizzle, the Dave Matthews manqué scored a record-breaking chart debut for his coronation song "Home"

 
American Idol : The List
The judges of ABC's "Duets" sing on stage in the season premiere: Like "The Voice," "Duets" pairs unknowns with celebrity mentors in weekly competitions.

The coming glut of American Idol ripoffs: A guide

Posted on May 25, 2012, at 3:01 PM

As 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

 
American Idol : Opinion Brief
Jennifer Holliday's guest performance on "American Idol" Thursday night is all anyone can talk about, but it wasn't her voice that made the lasting impression.

Jennifer Holliday and Jessica Sanchez's bizarre American Idol duet

Posted on May 24, 2012, at 1:40 PM

The 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 : Opinion Brief
Underdog Jessica Sanchez is a pitch-perfect (if bland) belter, while frontrunner Phillip Phillips sometimes struggles to carry a tune.

American Idol finale: Should Jessica Sanchez win?

Posted on May 23, 2012, at 12:35 PM

The 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 : Opinion Brief
Joshua Ledet is comforted by a distraught Jennifer Lopez after being voted off during last night's "American Idol."

American Idol: Did Joshua Ledet deserve to get kicked off?

Posted on May 18, 2012, at 4:22 PM

The throwback crooner was the judges' hands-down favorite, and some are complaining that the show's fans are biased towards white guys with guitars

 
American Idol : Opinion Brief
"American Idol" judges have tongue-bathed contestant Joshua Ledet, but his musical tastes may be too old-school to earn him a wide following.

Is Joshua Ledet really the best American Idol singer ever?

Posted on May 4, 2012, at 12:55 PM

The 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 : Opinion Brief
Ryan Seacrest just renewed his "American Idol" contract for a cool $15 million a year, which knocks him up to judge Jennifer Lopez's level.

American Idol: Is Ryan Seacrest worth $15 million a year?

Posted on April 25, 2012, at 2:00 PM

Seacrest just signed a blockbuster contract to host the reality TV juggernaut for two more seasons, raising questions about his actual value

 
American Idol : Fact Sheet
"The Voice" judges, including Cee Lo Green, double as coaches which makes them more invested and critical of the show's performers.

4 reasons The Voice is blowing American Idol away

Posted on March 8, 2012, at 4:30 PM

For 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 : The List
American Idol returned Wednesday night and light-hearted judges Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler haven't gotten any more critical over the break.

American Idol's 'hopeful' return: 4 burning questions

Posted on January 19, 2012, at 1:46 PM

In 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"?

 
American Idol : Analysis
With Ryan Seacrest's contract running out after the upcoming season of "American Idol," some critics say Fox should do everything in its power to hold onto the popular host.

Would American Idol still succeed without Ryan Seacrest?

Posted on January 10, 2012, at 1:35 PM

With the consummate host's contract with the reality TV competition set to expire, pundits are imagining a "Seacrest, out" scenario

 
American Idol : Instant Guide
Spot the difference: Simon Cowell on his last season of American Idol in 2009 (above) and Simon Cowell on the debut of his new singing competition show The X Factor Wednesday (below).

The X Factor vs. American Idol: 6 key differences

Posted on September 22, 2011, at 1:03 PM

Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul are back assessing hopeful singers and sipping cola. How is this reality competition any different from Idol?

 
American Idol : Opinion Brief
Simon Cowell returns to the judges table on "The X-Factor," airing this fall, with fellow "American Idol" alum Paula Abdul.

The X Factor preview: Is Simon Cowell's new show a winner?

Posted on July 13, 2011, at 12:39 PM

The 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

 

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