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PopWatch How to save 'American Idol' (Someone has to!)
by Dalton Ross | May 21, 2013 09:00 AM

Put away the Kibbles 'n Bits, because the Dawg has officially left the building. Longtime judge/canine Randy Jackson…

Inside TV Keith Urban willing to return to 'American Idol'
by Sandra Gonzalez | May 17, 2013 06:30 AM

Keith Urban has already said he would be willing to return to American Idol as a judge, but…

Inside TV 'American Idol' winner: 'A lot of dreams came true for me tonight'
by Sandra Gonzalez | May 17, 2013 02:26 AM

The new winner of American Idol was still shocked by the time she came backstage to face the…

PopWatch 'American Idol' 2013 winner is....
by Annie Barrett | May 16, 2013 10:04 PM

SPOILER AHEAD, duh. After a finale (full recap here) chock-full of celebrity-contestant duets (Jennifer Hudson and Candice! Adam…

PopStyle 'American Idol': Stylist Nra Kudelka on Candice and Kree's style evolutions
by Nakisha Williams | May 16, 2013 11:07 AM

Last night on American Idol, Kree Harrison and Candice Glover sang for their lives in hopes of being crowned…

Inside TV 'American Idol' finals: Backstage scoop from Keith Urban, Kree Harrison, and Candice Glover
by Lindsey Bahr | May 16, 2013 12:28 AM

American Idol finalists Kree Harrison and Candice Glover wowed the audience at the Nokia Theater at L.A. Live…

PopWatch 'American Idol': Kree or Candice for the win?
by Annie Barrett | May 15, 2013 09:37 PM

Kree Harrison (left) and Candice Glover sang their hearts -- and guts -- out during Wednesday's hour-long performance…

PopWatch Should 'American Idol' lose the results show, too?
by Annie Barrett | May 15, 2013 10:00 AM

Since "everything is on the table" regarding the future of American Idol anyway, one of the first things…

Inside TV Fox breaks 'Idol' silence: 'Everything is on the table'
by James Hibberd | May 13, 2013 09:40 AM

Fox broke its silence on the worrisome performance of former reality titan American Idol and reports that the…

PopWatch PopWatch Planner: 'Star Trek Into Darkness,' TV finales, and more
by Adam Carlson | May 13, 2013 09:00 AM

TV finale season is in full swing this week, with endings served up on Scandal, Grey's Anatomy, and The Vampire Diaries,…

PopWatch Adam Lambert and Frank Ocean are honored at GLAAD Media Awards
by Clark Collis | May 12, 2013 01:10 PM

Adam Lambert and Frank Ocean both won trophies at last night's GLAAD Media Awards in San Francisco. Melanie…

PopWatch Randy Jackson's top 10 'American Idol' legacies
by Annie Barrett | May 10, 2013 01:12 PM

Randy Jackson -- who's officially departing American Idol -- gets a bad rep. Just look at him up…

The Music Mix Mariah Carey rides Miguel's hog in '#Beautiful' video: Watch it here!
by Kyle Anderson | May 10, 2013 10:14 AM

Considering how much Mariah Carey's new single "#Beautiful" is driven by guest vocalist Miguel, it's only appropriate the…

Inside TV 'American Idol' eliminated contestant: 'This is only the start'
by Lindsey Bahr | May 09, 2013 11:34 PM

The tears may have been flowing on stage, but tonight's eliminated American Idol contestant kept a brave face…

Inside TV Randy Jackson's quitting 'American Idol'
by Lynette Rice | May 09, 2013 05:50 PM

Dawgs, it's over for Randy Jackson. The last original member of the American Idol judges panel announced today…

PopStyle 'American Idol' Fashion Face-Off: Who was the best dressed contestant last night? -- POLL
by Nakisha Williams | May 09, 2013 05:22 PM

Last night on American Idol, the final three contestants upped the fashion factor as they each performed three different songs.…

Inside TV 'American Idol': How the top 3 REALLY felt about tonight's song picks. Plus, more backstage scoop
by Sandra Gonzalez | May 09, 2013 02:42 AM

Tonight's American Idol was full of powerhouse performances, with the top three ladies conquering a tough challenge --…

PopWatch 'American Idol' Top 3: Candice, Angie, or Kree?
by Annie Barrett | May 08, 2013 10:44 PM

According to the all-powerful Jimmy Iovine, Angie Miller (center) won tonight's first round (Jimmy's Choice), Kree Harrison (right)…

PopWatch 'American Idol': Name your Top 3 Power List...
by Annie Barrett | May 08, 2013 10:00 AM

Tonight the Top 3 -- Candice Glover (left), Angie Miller, and Kree Harrison -- take on three songs:…

Inside TV Harry Connick Jr. approached about 'American Idol' gig -- REPORT
by James Hibberd | May 03, 2013 11:27 AM

How eager is Fox to get new judges on American Idol? Representatives of the show are reportedly flirting…

Inside TV 'American Idol' eliminated contestant: 'I can actually dance.'
by Amanda Taylor | May 03, 2013 01:24 AM

It was an emotional final week for one contestant who didn't make it into the Top 3 on…

Inside TV All about Eve: Would the rapper make a good 'American Idol' judge?
by Sarah Caldwell | May 01, 2013 06:17 PM

Amidst rumors of a shake-up on the American Idol judging panel, we've tried to brainstorm potential great performers…

Inside TV 'American Idol': Harry Connick, Jr. returns as mentor tonight -- EXCLUSIVE PHOTO
by Dan Snierson | May 01, 2013 01:25 PM

A throwback crooner comes back to American Idol: Harry Connick, Jr. is serving as this week's mentor, and…

The Music Mix Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon and #DemBabies celebrate 5th anniversary, Cinderella-style
by Hillary Busis | May 01, 2013 11:18 AM

The best way to brush away rumors that your bosses want to replace you with Jennifer Lopez? Simple:…