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Paula 'Not Sure' She Will Return To 'Idol'

Huffington Post | Katy Hall | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment

Paula Abdul told David Letterman Thursday night that her future on 'American Idol' is up in the air. "I just said that I'm not sure," Abdul said. "I ...

American Idol May Need an Adam Lambert Win More than Lambert Does

Eric Deggans | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Eric Deggans

Idol needs to look relevant: the problem with being the most-watched, biggest moneymaker on network TV? There's nowhere to go but down.

Elliott Yamin Fights For Love; Parties in the Back

Jon Chattman | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Jon Chattman

There are times when you sort of need to fight for your artistry, but there's no better gig in the world.

American Idol -- Top 3 Showdown

Michael Giltz | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Michael Giltz

So is this the finale? Is Simon right when he says Adam Lambert is fated to win? Or could Kris Allen or Danny Gokey surprise everyone the way David Cook did last year?

Entertainment Weekly's Gay Idol Cover: Where's the Controversy?

Mark Pasetsky | Posted 05.25.2011 | Media
Mark Pasetsky

EW took an inventive step in noting Adam's sexuality by making it a "footnote." This move is quite symbolic.

Adam Lambert for the Win

Jon Chattman | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Jon Chattman

The bottom line is this -- Lambert has shocked judges each week with his strong rearrangements of songs, wailing vocals and fashion sense. A mustache seems the next logical step for Lambert.

American Idol -- Top 4 Slashed By Rock; Only Adam Escapes Unscathed

Michael Giltz | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Michael Giltz

After everyone delivered a solid performance on Big Band Night last week, the Top 4 tackled rock 'n roll Tuesday...and came up short.

'Idol' Fan Anderson Cooper Likes Simon, Mocks Paula, Thinks Adam Lambert Will Win (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Katherine Thomson | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment

Anderson Cooper talked about "American Idol" on "The Tonight Show" Monday night. The CNN anchorman is betting Adam Lambert will win, "He's the better ...

Paula Abdul Reveals 12-Year Pill Addiction

people.com | Brian Orloff | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment

Dealing with Simon Cowell on live TV may be a challenge -- but Paula Abdul says it's nothing compared her struggle to kick her dependence on painkille...

Paula Abdul Fooled By Bruno Interview

New York Magazine | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment

Paula Abdul called in to a radio show this morning to explain her embarrassing appearance in Sacha Baron Cohen's Brüno, which her blundering publicis...

Paula: Adam Lambert Is Like Michael Phelps

AP | ERIN CARLSON | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment

NEW YORK — Paula Abdul stopped just short of declaring Adam Lambert the future winner of "American Idol." Instead, she compared him to a certai...

Real Good Pop Singing, American Idol-Style

David Finkle | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
David Finkle

Something to remember about this year's singing is that it's only part of an evolving notion of what popular singing is.

American Idol -- Top 7 (Again): Disco Suits Kris

Michael Giltz | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Michael Giltz

The show began briskly with the producers finally deciding they didn't need to pad the Top 7 performances and judge critiques with video intros and other nonsense every single time. So let's follow suit.

Paula Abdul: My Contract Is Up, But I'm Irreplaceable

AP | ALICIA RANCILIO | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment

NEW YORK — Paula Abdul said her contract is up this season on "American Idol," and that no one can ever replace her. In an interview with Cynth...

'Idol' SPOILERS: Like Nothing Else

AP | DERRIK J. LANG | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment

LOS ANGELES — A sequel has been greenlit for Matt Giraud on "American Idol." The 23-year-old piano player from Kalamazoo, Mich., who crooned Br...

American Idol -- Top 7: Judges Silenced

Michael Giltz | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Michael Giltz

Only Idol would label Movie Theme night "historic" because they had decided to only let teams of two judges comment on the performances in order to cut down on the time. Historic? No. Stupid? Yes.

'American Idol' Switches Judging Format: FAILS

AP | ERIN CARLSON | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment

NEW YORK — "American Idol" tried to end on time Tuesday, implementing a format that allowed only two judges to review a singer. Host Ryan Seacr...

American Idol -- Top 8: Allison Gets (Some) Respect

Michael Giltz | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Michael Giltz

On a day when photos circulated on the internet showing Adam Lambert apparently kissing a guy or two, the big news in the parallel world of TV Idol was Anoop's defensive attitude coming across too much last week.

American Idol -- Top 9: Kris Allen Shines

Michael Giltz | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Michael Giltz

Who belongs in the bottom three? Allison was treated so dismissively that I worry it'll be her. Matt Giraud was treated so roughly and seems so unhappy, it could easily be him.

It Was Motown Week on American Idol

Ken Levine | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Ken Levine

Who hates Scott McIntyre so much that they let him walk out on stage in pink pants? I mean, that's the kind of prank you reserve for Hitler.

American Idol -- Top 10: Motown

Michael Giltz | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Michael Giltz

Sight unseen, I'd say the bottom three is Megan Joy and Scott MacIntyre and Michael Sarver with Sarver going home.

American Idol -- Top 11: Bye Alexis

Michael Giltz | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Michael Giltz

It was a topsy turvy peformance night on Idol, with Simon looking bored, Paula providing some cogent analysis (again), a minor stumble from Lil Rounds and praise for Anoop.

I Like Simon Cowell. Is That Weird?

Irene Rubaum-Keller | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Irene Rubaum-Keller

Simon just comes out and says it: 'You were awful, you looked stupid, you sounded like karaoke, that was a horrible song choice for you...' I appreciate that.

Have 'American Idol' Judges Been Easy On Blind Scott MacIntyre?

nydailynews.com | By Lauren Johnston | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment

"American Idol" has chosen its final 13 competitors for season eight, and already the fans are rumbling over whether certain singers -- including the ...

American Idol -- Top 36 Wild Card Winners!

Michael Giltz | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Michael Giltz

OK, so the wild card round was tonight and four more people got through: Jasmine, Megan, Matt and Anoop. Yep, it's a Top 13! Jesse -- Singing "Tell M...