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Michael Jackson, Supernova

Brian Oxman | Posted 10.20.2009 | Entertainment

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Brian Oxman

Everyone in the Great Mausoleum was sad to see Michael go, and it was as if no one wanted to say a final farewell.

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The Paula Abdul Negotiations

Ken Levine | Posted 09.07.2009 | Entertainment

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Ken Levine

From what I could piece together, here's how Paula Abdul's departure from American Idol went down.

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Elliott Yamin Fights For Love; Parties in the Back

Jon Chattman | Posted 06.18.2009 | Entertainment

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Jon Chattman

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

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American Idol -- Top 3 Showdown

Michael Giltz | Posted 06.13.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Reality TV, Simon Cowell, Pop Music, Ryan Seacrsest, Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, Adam Lambert, Kara DioGuardi, American Idol, Kris Allen, Danny Gokey, Entertainment News
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?

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

Mark Pasetsky | Posted 06.12.2009 | Media

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Mark Pasetsky

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

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

Michael Giltz | Posted 06.05.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Allison Iraheta, Simon Cowell, Pop Music, Ryan Seacrest, Paula Abdul, Adam Lambert, Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi, American Idol, Kris Allen, Rock and Roll, Danny Gokey, Entertainment News
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.

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Real Good Pop Singing, American Idol-Style

David Finkle | Posted 05.24.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Simon Cowell, Allison Iraheta, Susan Boyle, Commercial Vocal Technique, Belting, Melisma, Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, Britain's Got Talent, Popular Singing, Anoop Desai, Adam Lambert, Kara DioGuardi, American Idol, Entertainment News
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.

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

Michael Giltz | Posted 05.22.2009 | Entertainment

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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.

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American Idol -- Top 7: Judges Silenced

Michael Giltz | Posted 05.15.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Simon Cowell, Reality TV, Pop Music, Lil Rounds, Paula Abdul, Adam Lambert, Randy Jackson, American Idol, Kris Allen, Ryan Seacrest, Entertainment News
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.

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'American Idol' Switches Judging Format: FAILS

AP | ERIN CARLSON | Posted 05.15.2009 | Entertainment

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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...

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

Michael Giltz | Posted 05.08.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Simon Cowell, Allison Iraheta, Pop Music, Ryan Seacrest, Lil Rounds, Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, Adam Lambert, Kara DioGuardi, Tears for Fears, American Idol, Kris Allen, Danny Gokey, Entertainment News
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.

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American Idol -- Top 9: Kris Allen Shines

Michael Giltz | Posted 05.02.2009 | Entertainment

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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.

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American Idol -- Top 10: Motown

Michael Giltz | Posted 04.26.2009 | Entertainment

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Michael Giltz

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

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I Like Simon Cowell. Is That Weird?

Irene Rubaum-Keller | Posted 04.09.2009 | Entertainment

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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.

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

nydailynews.com | By Lauren Johnston | Posted 04.06.2009 | Entertainment

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

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American Idol -- Top 36 Wild Card Winners!

Michael Giltz | Posted 04.05.2009 | Entertainment

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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...

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Lil Rounds Dazzles 'American Idol' Judges

AP | DERRIK J. LANG | Posted 04.03.2009 | Entertainment

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LOS ANGELES — The drama is over for Nathaniel Marshall and Kristen McNamara on "American Idol." The pair of singers who sparred with their grou...

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American Idol -- Top 36 Round Two: The Winners!

Michael Giltz | Posted 03.28.2009 | Entertainment

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Michael Giltz

So the second batch of the final 36 was much weaker vocally and personality-wise than the first group.

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American Idol -- Hollywood Week Ratings Down But Strong

Michael Giltz | Posted 03.07.2009 | Entertainment

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Michael Giltz

My biggest complaint about Hollywood Week is that I still feel like there are loads of people I don't know yet. The judges cut 147 people down to 104 and no one who was cut deserved to stay.

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American Idol Returns -- Phoenix

Michael Giltz | Posted 02.13.2009 | Entertainment

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Michael Giltz

The opening montage included Clay Aiken several times, giving him as much (if not more) screen time than any other previous Idol contestant -- a nice nod to the latest Idol finalist to come out.

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American Idol to Add Fourth Judge! Susan Lucci to Appear on Dancing With the Stars!

Ed Martin | Posted 09.26.2008 | Home

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Ed Martin

Fox this morning announced the addition of a fourth judge on the upcoming eighth season of American Idol, while ABC revealed the names of the 13 celeb...

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American Idol Finals: David Wins It All!

Michael Giltz | Posted 05.29.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Simon Cowell, Reality TV, David Cook, Ryan Seacrest, Randy Jackson, Fox, Clive Davis, Paula Abdul, David Archuleta, Andrew Lloyd Webber, American Idol 2008, American Idol, Entertainment News
Michael Giltz

The show's producers may have told us it's been a lot closer than we believed (with only one million votes separating the Davids two weeks ago), but this is what I think: a tie goes to Archuleta.

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"American Idol" Finale: Judges Crown David Archuleta Winner (VIDEOS)

AP | ERIN CARLSON | Posted 05.28.2008 | Entertainment

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***Scroll down for video of Tuesday's final performances*** NEW YORK (AP) _ Each of the dueling Davids raised his game on Tuesday's "American Idol," ...

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American Idol Top 4: Jason's Last Bow

Michael Giltz | Posted 05.14.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Simon Cowell, Reality TV, Syesha Mercado, David Cook, Pop Music, Ryan Seacrest, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson, Jason Castro, American Idol, Fox, David Archuleta, American Idol Season 7, Entertainment News
Michael Giltz

I've preached that as long as the two best make the finals, there's no real big scandal about who goes home in what order. But if Jason Castro doesn't say "bye bye" this week, it'll be a shonda.

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American Idol Top 5: The Results

Michael Giltz | Posted 05.07.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Simon Cowell, Reality TV, Syesha Mercado, David Cook, Pop Music, Ryan Seacrest, Neil Diamond, Brooke White, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson, Jason Castro, David Archuleta, Fox, American Idol Neil Diamond, Entertainment News
Michael Giltz

Diamond gave away little about his attitude towards the singers and since we didn't see him actually giving any tips or suggesting arrangements, changing keys, or doing much of anything, I assume he wasn't a very active mentor.

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