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'Idol': 11 vs. Hollywood drama

Vocal problems, personality clashes, tears, and more stress while trying to impress; who won -- and lost

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PopWatch: 'American Idol' 'Idol': Is Reed Grimm 'another Casey'?
by Annie Barrett | N/A

That's what Randy whispered with subtitles, and we assume he meant Abrams; Annie Barrett's not so sure

PopWatch 'Idol' promo a dig at 'The Voice'?
by MJ Santilli | N/A

''These contestants know that only 'American Idol' produces real superstars,'' says ad during ''Glee''

Inside TV 'Idol' gains vs. 'Big Bang': Ratings
by James Hibberd | N/A

For first time in weeks, Fox show wins easily (17.9M viewers, 5.7 18-49 rating) vs. CBS comedy (16.1M, 5.5)

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'Idol': Scotty McCreery says...

At the Nokia, champ talks journey with Lauren, singing with Tim McGraw...and English test on Friday

'Idol': Lauren Alaina says...

After the finale, she tells us about her bond with Scotty, duet with Carrie Underwood, and what's next

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'American Idol' recap: Not for the Faint of Heart
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It's the dreaded Hollywood Week Group Round! Some girls collapse; an entire room heads home

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'Idol': 9 finalists who were told No
by Kate Ward | Feb 07, 2012

It's easy to forget many notables had close calls in auditions; see who almost got stopped before they started

'Idol': 10 rejects who came back stronger
by MJ Santilli | Jan 25, 2012

Persistence pays: MJ Santilli looks at singers who needed multiple tries to reach the ''Idol'' stage

'Idol': 15 audition songs we'd ban
by Kate Ward | Jan 09, 2012

''Rolling in the Deep,'' ''Over the Rainbow,'' any Whitney Houston, 12 more Ryan should just stop at the door

'Idol': 20 biggest risk-takers
by EW Staff | Apr 14, 2011

James and Casey rolled the dice; see past gambles that hit (Bo Bice), missed (sorry, Pia), or were just...meh (Clay)

'Idol': 20 exits that bug you
by | Mar 09, 2011

Pia Toscano joins J.Hud, Melinda Doolittle, Alex Lambert, and 16 more you insist got the hook way too soon

'Idol': We grade 10 alums' careers
by Tanner Stransky | Feb 08, 2011

Kelly Clarkson, Adam Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Jordin Sparks; we rate how they've fared since their seasons ended

'Idol': 12 tearjerking moments
by | Feb 02, 2011

Kelly Clarkson winning; David Cook singing ''The World I Know''; and 10 more watched with a tissue box

'Idol': 10 Hollywood Week classics
by | N/A

For some, it was the first (and last) time we saw them, but these group performances left a lasting impression

'Idol': 15 faces of Steven Tyler
by Annie Barrett | N/A

There's an Aerosmith song for every ridiculous expression on new judge's face -- and here's your proof!

'Idol': 26 biggest scandals!
by Kate Ward | Feb 02, 2010

Remember why we all couldn't stop talking about Frenchie Davis, Sanjaya, Crystal Bowersox, and more

13 worst 'Idol' performances ever
by Michael Slezak | N/A

Some ''Idol'' moments leave us crying with joy, but these catastrophes had us sobbing for different reasons

13 awkward 'Idol' mentor moments
by Kate Ward | N/A

What do you get when you ask recording legends to bestow advice on inexperienced wannabes? Cringe-worthy TV!

'Idol': 18 dream theme nights!
by Michael Slezak | N/A

We've had it with disco, Motown, and ''Songs from the Year You Were Born''! See new ideas, vote for your fave!

'Idol': 10 classic 'bad' auditions
by Michael Slezak | Jan 25, 2010

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

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