American Idol

The ultimate guide to all things ''Idol,'' featuring news, recaps, contestant interviews, and our exclusive video series, ''Idolatry''

'Idol': 15 'Hollywood Week' classics

Counting down the unforgettable stories that have made the show's ''Hell Week'' downright heavenly

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Recaps

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'American Idol' recap: Twelve for the road!

As auditions come to a close, we see 12 successful auditions in an hour!

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'American Idol' recap: Skin show!

A 'stripper,' a bikini-clad dude, and a dermatological revelation show Denver's naked ambition

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'American Idol' recap: Whips, smarts

Neil Patrick Harris' legendary guest-judging stint makes the so-so talent in Dallas easier to swallow

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From our blogs

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News Briefs 'Idol': Howard Stern addresses rumors

On his satellite radio show Monday morning, host said Fox is considering him as a possible replacement for Simon Cowell

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Music Mix Carrie Underwood: Nice Anthem?

Michael Slezak on ''Idol'' alum's Super Bowl performance, Queen Latifah's ''America the Beautiful''

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PopWatch: 'American Idol' 'Idol': First glimpse of Ellen as judge

Fox promo clip is very short, but gives a sense of what we'll be seeing when she debuts next Tuesday

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Music Mix Kelly Clarkson's Taylor Swift note

On her blog, singer takes exception to Swift's label boss swiping at others in bid to support his artist

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'Idolatry'

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Idolatry: David Cook stops by!

Michael Slezak chats with Season 7's ''American Idol'' winner about his upcoming sophomore album

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Idolatry: Strip show!

Pesky children, too much skin, and people who can actually sing (!) from final audition week

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Idolatry: Sex sells!

Meet Simon's dominatrix dream girl. Plus, Katy vs. Kara, and Joe Jonas trumps NPH?

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Idolatry: Hire Shania!

Why Ms. Twain should replace Kara on judges' panel -- stat! Plus, the singers who made us swoon this week

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Idolatry returns!

Michael Slezak and Kristen Baldwin dig into ''Idol'' season 9. Plus: Fantasia, time travel, and a shocking twist!

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Allison Iraheta rocks Realite!

The Rocker in an exclusive acoustic performance of ''Don't Waste the Pretty'' from new CD ''Just Like You''

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Idolatry: Kris Allen on his win

Michael Slezak chats with ''Idol'' champ about being the underdog, his offbeat song choices, and more

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Photo Galleries

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'Idol': 25 biggest scandals!

Voting suspicions. Topless photos. Brushes with the law. ''American Idol'' has dealt with 'em all and more!

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'Idol': 10 classic 'bad' auditions

Cluelessly tuneless or knowingly outrageous -- here are the tryouts you say left you howling with laughter

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'Idol': 25 you see as 'new Simon'

Irreplaceable? Pshaw. When we asked you who could fill Mr. Cowell's chair, possibilities seemed endless

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'Idol': Simon's 12 meanest critiques

As Mr. Cowell decides to move on (sob!), we see what we'll be missing with a look at his most biting soundbites

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28 top tunes from 'Idol' grads

Our playlist pulls together awesome songs recorded by favorites from the show's first eight seasons

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Adam Lambert: 8 new portraits!

Bonus setups from EW photo shoot! Plus: He talks coming out, tour, and HIS entertainer and TV show of the year

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Adam Lambert's 'FYE': Track by track

Michael Slezak's take on the peaks (''Music Again'') and some missteps (''Aftermath'') of ''Idol'' fave's debut

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Adam Lambert: 6 exclusive pics!

Sneak a peek at the ''American Idol'' fave as he records his debut album and tells us how it's going

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'American Idol': 15 dream themes!

Enough with disco, Motown, and ''the Year You Were Born''! See our ideas of strong songs, then vote for your fave!

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'Idol': Season 8's greatest hits!

Our playlist of 25 ace performances from Adam, Allison, Kris, Danny, Anoop, Jesse (naturally!), and more

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'Idol': 15 best auditions ever!

From Carrie Underwood to Taylor Hicks to that kid who lived in his car -- so good, even Simon couldn't dismiss 'em

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'Idol': Where are they now?

What are Elliott Yamin, Bo Bice, and Melinda Doolittle up to? The scoop on 14 contestants' post-show lives

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