Vocal problems, personality clashes, tears, and more stress while trying to impress; who won -- and lost
See photosThat's what Randy whispered with subtitles, and we assume he meant Abrams; Annie Barrett's not so sure
''These contestants know that only 'American Idol' produces real superstars,'' says ad during ''Glee''
For first time in weeks, Fox show wins easily (17.9M viewers, 5.7 18-49 rating) vs. CBS comedy (16.1M, 5.5)
'American Idol': 14 of Top 24 singers announced
10:11 PM EST | February 22, 2012
'American Idol' alum Haley Reinhart performs debut single 'Free' on stage: Watch the video here!
9:22 AM EST | February 22, 2012
PopWatch Pet Peeve: Subtitles on English-speaking immigrants or just straight-up old people
8:00 AM EST | February 21, 2012
12:55 PM EST | February 17, 2012
'Big Bang' beats 'Idol' at 8 but Fox rules night
12:10 PM EST | February 17, 2012
Simon Cowell suggests Super Bowl for 'X Factor,' 'Idol,' and 'The Voice'
11:09 AM EST | February 17, 2012
'American Idol' recap: Vegas Babies
4:21 AM EST | February 17, 2012
'American Idol': Deandre Brackensick, Jessica Sanchez early frontrunners for hairography, cuteness
11:52 PM EST | February 16, 2012
'American Idol' recap: Not for the Faint of Heart
3:29 AM EST | February 16, 2012
'American Idol' contestant Reed Grimm christened as the new Casey Abrams after playing the drums
11:48 PM EST | February 15, 2012
'Idol' promo: Hmm, is that a 'Voice' diss we hear?
2:12 PM EST | February 15, 2012
Confessions of a former 'The Voice' skeptic
11:50 PM EST | February 13, 2012
'American Idol': Who sang the best Whitney Houston cover? -- POLL
7:38 PM EST | February 13, 2012
'American Idol' rises to top Thursday ratings
12:08 PM EST | February 10, 2012
'American Idol' recap: Nobody Dies (Or Sings)
10:45 PM EST | February 9, 2012
'Rock Center with Brian Williams' not helped by new night
11:55 AM EST | February 9, 2012
'Idol': Symone Black is just fine, resumed auditions
11:18 AM EST | February 9, 2012
'American Idol' recap: A New Low
1:08 AM EST | February 9, 2012
Watch 'American Idol' contestant Symone Black fall off the stage -- VIDEO
10:38 PM EST | February 8, 2012
Yes, 'The Voice' auditions are better than 'Idol' auditions. But...
2:00 PM EST | February 7, 2012
Fox explains 'X Factor' shake-up, defends 'Idol' ratings -- EXCLUSIVE
9:22 AM EST | February 7, 2012
6:27 PM EST | February 6, 2012
What 'The Voice' can learn from 'American Idol'... and vice versa
3:35 PM EST | February 3, 2012
Ratings: '30 Rock' hits low; 'Idol' vs. 'Big Bang'
11:58 AM EST | February 3, 2012
Did 'American Idol' want us to think Lauren Gray is the next Carrie Underwood?
12:27 AM EST | February 3, 2012
At the Nokia, champ talks journey with Lauren, singing with Tim McGraw...and English test on Friday
After the finale, she tells us about her bond with Scotty, duet with Carrie Underwood, and what's next
It's the dreaded Hollywood Week Group Round! Some girls collapse; an entire room heads home
It's easy to forget many notables had close calls in auditions; see who almost got stopped before they started
Persistence pays: MJ Santilli looks at singers who needed multiple tries to reach the ''Idol'' stage
''Rolling in the Deep,'' ''Over the Rainbow,'' any Whitney Houston, 12 more Ryan should just stop at the door
James and Casey rolled the dice; see past gambles that hit (Bo Bice), missed (sorry, Pia), or were just...meh (Clay)
Pia Toscano joins J.Hud, Melinda Doolittle, Alex Lambert, and 16 more you insist got the hook way too soon
Kelly Clarkson, Adam Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Jordin Sparks; we rate how they've fared since their seasons ended
Kelly Clarkson winning; David Cook singing ''The World I Know''; and 10 more watched with a tissue box
For some, it was the first (and last) time we saw them, but these group performances left a lasting impression
There's an Aerosmith song for every ridiculous expression on new judge's face -- and here's your proof!
Remember why we all couldn't stop talking about Frenchie Davis, Sanjaya, Crystal Bowersox, and more
Some ''Idol'' moments leave us crying with joy, but these catastrophes had us sobbing for different reasons
What do you get when you ask recording legends to bestow advice on inexperienced wannabes? Cringe-worthy TV!
We've had it with disco, Motown, and ''Songs from the Year You Were Born''! See new ideas, vote for your fave!
Cluelessly tuneless or knowingly outrageous -- here are the tryouts you say left you howling with laughter