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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CBC.caKara DioGuardi Reportedly Out At 'American Idol'MTV.comThe revolving door on the "American Idol" judges' table may be starting to spin out of control. On the heels of Thursday's shocking news that ...Ellen DeGeneres Out at 'American Idol,' Jennifer Lopez Could Replace HerFOXNewsEllen DeGeneres is out as 'American Idol' judgeLos Angeles TimesIs Kara DioGuardi off 'American Idol,' too?USA TodayReuters -Us Magazine -Entertainment Weeklyall 1,517 news articles »
CBC.caKara DioGuardi Reportedly Out At 'American Idol'MTV.comThe revolving door on the "American Idol" judges' table may be starting to spin out of control. On the heels of Thursday's shocking news that ...Ellen DeGeneres Out at 'American Idol,' Jennifer Lopez Could Replace HerFOXNewsEllen DeGeneres is out as 'American Idol' judgeLos Angeles TimesIs Kara DioGuardi off 'American Idol,' too?USA TodayReuters -Us Magazine -Entertainment Weeklyall 1,517 news articles » Our News Feed Has Moved Please re-subscribe by clicking here
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FOXNews (blog)Diddy Eyeing Simon Cowell's Job on "American Idol"CBS News... NEW YORK (CBS) Looks as if Diddy can now be added to the expanding list of celebs who are in the mix to grab Simon Cowell's spot on "American Idol. ...Is Diddy the Next 'American Idol' Judge?OK! MagazineThe Biz: Big American Idol News Coming MondaySeattle Post IntelligencerSean "Diddy" Combs interested in becoming 'American Idol' judgeReality TV WorldMTV.com -Zap2it.com (blog) -BuddyTVall 701 news articles »
FOXNews (blog)Diddy Eyeing Simon Cowell's Job on "American Idol"CBS News... NEW YORK (CBS) Looks as if Diddy can now be added to the expanding list of celebs who are in the mix to grab Simon Cowell's spot on "American Idol. ...Is Diddy the Next 'American Idol' Judge?OK! MagazineThe Biz: Big American Idol News Coming MondaySeattle Post IntelligencerSean "Diddy" Combs interested in becoming 'American Idol' judgeReality TV WorldMTV.com -Zap2it.com (blog) -BuddyTVall 701 news articles » 'Idol' Reject -- Someone Wants Me to Die of AIDS - TMZ.com (blog) ![](http://="http://nt3.ggpht.com/news/tbn/Hy8zG2uvcls1QM/6.jpg")
New York Daily News'Idol' Reject -- Someone Wants Me to Die of AIDSTMZ.com (blog)Ian Benardo -- the guy suing "American Idol" for $300 million -- has filed a police report with the NYPD claiming he's received multiple death threats since ...Ian Bernardo sues American Idol for $300 millionExaminer.com'American Idol' reject Ian Benardo sues for $300 million over alleged anti-gay ...New York Daily NewsEx-Contestant Suing American Idol After Dane Cook Stunt411mania.comPerezHilton.com (blog) -NEWS.com.au -Right On Musicall 64 news articles »
New York Daily News'Idol' Reject -- Someone Wants Me to Die of AIDSTMZ.com (blog)Ian Benardo -- the guy suing "American Idol" for $300 million -- has filed a police report with the NYPD claiming he's received multiple death threats since ...Ian Bernardo sues American Idol for $300 millionExaminer.com'American Idol' reject Ian Benardo sues for $300 million over alleged anti-gay ...New York Daily NewsEx-Contestant Suing American Idol After Dane Cook Stunt411mania.comPerezHilton.com (blog) -NEWS.com.au -Right On Musicall 64 news articles » Jessica Simpson in talks for American Idol role? - Monsters and Critics.com ![](http://="http://nt1.ggpht.com/news/tbn/OWeylL07jTe7fM/6.jpg")
Us MagazineJessica Simpson in talks for American Idol role?Monsters and Critics.comPrice of Beauty star Jessica Simpson is reportedly in talks about a judging role on American Idol. ...Two Tivos To Paradise 7.30.10: American Idol, Dexter, And Sons of Anarchy Info ...411mania.comA Suze Orman American Idol surprise? Ellen's out too now, but neither Jessica ...CultureMapJESSICA SIMPSON, American Idol and New Boyfriend Eric Johnson in Love!AstroChicks (blog)One News Page -The Gossip Girls (blog) -OMG, Music!all 59 news articles »
Us MagazineJessica Simpson in talks for American Idol role?Monsters and Critics.comPrice of Beauty star Jessica Simpson is reportedly in talks about a judging role on American Idol. ...Two Tivos To Paradise 7.30.10: American Idol, Dexter, And Sons of Anarchy Info ...411mania.comA Suze Orman American Idol surprise? Ellen's out too now, but neither Jessica ...CultureMapJESSICA SIMPSON, American Idol and New Boyfriend Eric Johnson in Love!AstroChicks (blog)One News Page -The Gossip Girls (blog) -OMG, Music!all 59 news articles » P Diddy wants American Idol role - The Press Association ![](http://="http://nt3.ggpht.com/news/tbn/cz7-lpwVqF25YM/6.jpg")
Irish IndependentP Diddy wants American Idol roleThe Press AssociationP Diddy has admitted he would be up for being an American Idol judge. The rapper and music mogul, whose real name is Sean Combs, fancies stepping into Simon ...P Diddy would love American Idol jobMonsters and Critics.comDiddy wanting 'American Idol' judging gig -- for the moneyExaminer.comall 5 news articles »
Irish IndependentP Diddy wants American Idol roleThe Press AssociationP Diddy has admitted he would be up for being an American Idol judge. The rapper and music mogul, whose real name is Sean Combs, fancies stepping into Simon ...P Diddy would love American Idol jobMonsters and Critics.comDiddy wanting 'American Idol' judging gig -- for the moneyExaminer.comall 5 news articles » 'American Idol': Allison Iraheta, Orianthi on 'So You Think You Can Dance' - Zap2it.com (blog) ![](http://="")
'American Idol': Allison Iraheta, Orianthi on 'So You Think You Can Dance'Zap2it.com (blog)"American Idol" Season 8 finalist Allison Iraheta graced the "So You Think You Can Dance" stage Thursday (July 29) to perform "Don't Waste ...and more »
Judge shake up on "American Idol"; Spiritualized discuss "Floating in Space ... - Washington Post (blog) ![](http://="http://nt3.ggpht.com/news/tbn/GzZ8x-fkQKfAMM/6.jpg")
Washington Post (blog)Judge shake up on "American Idol"; Spiritualized discuss "Floating in Space ...Washington Post (blog)-Ellen DeGeneres will not be returning for the next season of American Idol. Not to fear, though, Jennifer Lopez is going to jump on board. ...
Washington Post (blog)Judge shake up on "American Idol"; Spiritualized discuss "Floating in Space ...Washington Post (blog)-Ellen DeGeneres will not be returning for the next season of American Idol. Not to fear, though, Jennifer Lopez is going to jump on board. ... 'American Idol': Adam Lambert talks makeup preparation before concert (video) - Examiner.com ![](http://="http://nt2.ggpht.com/news/tbn/FgtYGqKa8X4ddM/6.jpg")
Neon Limelight'American Idol': Adam Lambert talks makeup preparation before concert (video)Examiner.comIn the midst of all of this, the "American Idol" singer even managed to find time for an interview -- even while he was getting some makeup applied for the ..."'American Idol' needs another Adam Lambert or Kelly Clarkson to survive."Zoiks! Online (blog)Live review: Adam Lambert at the Pacific AmphitheaterLos Angeles Times (blog)Lambert gets high marks on musical report cardSan Diego Union TribuneToya'z World (blog) -Las Vegas Review - Journal -San Diego Gay & Lesbian Newsall 12 news articles »
Neon Limelight'American Idol': Adam Lambert talks makeup preparation before concert (video)Examiner.comIn the midst of all of this, the "American Idol" singer even managed to find time for an interview -- even while he was getting some makeup applied for the ..."'American Idol' needs another Adam Lambert or Kelly Clarkson to survive."Zoiks! Online (blog)Live review: Adam Lambert at the Pacific AmphitheaterLos Angeles Times (blog)Lambert gets high marks on musical report cardSan Diego Union TribuneToya'z World (blog) -Las Vegas Review - Journal -San Diego Gay & Lesbian Newsall 12 news articles » The Season 9 American Idol Finalists Were the First to Taste the Cheesecake ... - MarketWatch (press release) The Season 9 American Idol Finalists Were the First to Taste the Cheesecake ...MarketWatch (press release)"We're so pleased to have The Cheesecake Factory as a partner of the American Idol Live Tour, and thrilled that they invited the Idols to help kick off ...and more »
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CMT.com (blog)American Idol's Michael Sarver Goes Country, Releases First Album (Video)Associated ContentRemember big Michael Sarver on American Idol? No, not Big Mike Lynche from Season 9 -- the other Big Mike, from Season 8. Michael Sarver was the big ole boy ...Michael Sarver Stretches After American IdolCMT.com (blog)all 2 news articles »
CMT.com (blog)American Idol's Michael Sarver Goes Country, Releases First Album (Video)Associated ContentRemember big Michael Sarver on American Idol? No, not Big Mike Lynche from Season 9 -- the other Big Mike, from Season 8. Michael Sarver was the big ole boy ...Michael Sarver Stretches After American IdolCMT.com (blog)all 2 news articles » | |
