American Idol 2009 - The Final
The Top 13 perform So What by  Pink David Cook performs  Permanent Golden Idol Awards Time Nick Mitchel performs I am telling you Queen Latifah and Lil Rounds perform Cue the Rain Jason Mraz and the Top 13 perform Im Yours Keith Urban and Kris Allen perform Kiss A Girl Fergie & The Black Eyed Peas perform  Glamorous Golden Idol Awards Time Katrina Darrell (Bikini Girl) performs with Kara Cindi Lauper with Allison Iraheta perform...

American Idol Kickoff: 10 Most Unforgettable Performances
From David Cook's rockin' rendition of "Billie Jean" to Kris Allen's unique take on Kanye West's hit "Heartless," American Idol has given us some great stage shows over the years. Check out the countdown of the Top 10 Most Unforgettable Performances to see where our favorites ranked!

Reviewcap: American Idol - Auditions #1: Boston
Alright, everyone! It seems like just moments ago that Kris Allen was crowned the new American Idol , but now he and runner-up Adam Lambert are old news. It's time to find the next superstar. This is going to be a big season: It's the first one without Paula, the first one with Ellen, and the last one with Simon. So let's just sit back, relax, and enjoy some auditions! We start out with a look back at last season, and I'm sure Kara DioGuardi loves the fact that they're opening up with...

Kris Allen at Walt Disney World - American Idol Experience
Kris Allen spent the day today at Disney World with his wife and performed Heartless in front of the American Idol Experience attraction. Watch the video below

American Idol Season 9: Let The Battle Begin
Has it really been seven months since we crowned Kris Allen the king of American Idol ? It may not seem like it since we've been so thoroughly entertained by Adam Lambert who has superceded Allen as the one we love to watch in that time. Will any of this season's crop of contestants manage to reach the polarizing levels of fame that Lambert has? That's what we want to know, and there was no better place to kick off the search than in Boston. Our first instinct was to write this recap...

Randy Jackson Compares American Idol Finalists, Hypes "Unique" Season Nine Cast
With Simon Cowell exiting American Idol after this year, Randy Jackson is set to become the face of the franchise. So far, he's spoken out on the over exposure of the show's judges and previewed a " wild, crazy season " to come on the competition. But what about the recent past? How would Randy compare the two men left standing to conclude season eight? "[Adam Lambert is] a far bigger personality, probably, than [Kris Allen]. But I think they're both equally talented," Jackson told MTV. "Kris...

Justin Williams American Idol Boston Audition Video
Check out Justin Williams singing Michael Buble's "Feeling Good," at American Idol Boston audition. The judges loved him and he's through with flying colors. You may remember Justin Williams from last season. The 27-year-old vocal coach from Utah made it to Hollywood-round group with Matt Giraud and Kris Allen in season 8. Filed under: American Idol »

OK!'s Live Blog of the American Idol Premiere
It seems like it’s been forever since Kris Allen beat out Adam Lambert to win the American Idol crown last spring. Finally, the wait is over and an all new season of Idol is here! Follow along with OK!’s Rana Meyer as she shares her thoughts on tonight’s premiere

American Idol Returns: Are You Ready? Missing Simon Already? Get Some Video Prep Now!
As you know (I'm guessing), American Idol returns tonight. Without Paula, but with Ellen . And Simon's leaving . And MTV's Jim Cantiello can't contain himself! Look! It's Ellen getting judgy!!! Are they all drinking foamy beers? If only... Who's gonna be the next Glambert? The next cuddly-cute Kris Allen? What will Ellen actually do? Gaaah. It makes my head hurt to think about it. So just watch a bunch of these videos to get ready... MTV Shows And MTV Newsman Jim Cantiello has advice ...

'American Idol' Season Nine Kicks Off With Boston Tearjerkers
(Head over to the Newsroom for Jim Cantiello's in-depth "Idol" recap .) Let's start with the train wrecks. There was a contestant who spoke to Abdul even though she wasn't there, another who insisted on shouting "Holla!" incessantly when he wasn't murdering Britney's "Womanizer," an Anime nut and the requisite goofy cowboys. The sideshow parade also included a soulful Rhode Island native who got the "Jersey Shore" paisan treatment from Kara, an '80s-metal dude who murdered a Cascada song and a...

American Idol Season 9 Atlanta Auditions Recap
Here we go – American Idol season 9 Atlanta auditions! Check out this recap from the American Idol Atlanta episode, with special guest judge Mary J. Blige. Dewone Robinson, 27 – Atlanta, GA His great uncle discovered Gladys Knight and the Pips… he’s got music in his veins, guys. Dewone sang his original song – and, yeah…. like the lyrics say, it’s over. Keia Johnson, 26 – Memphis, TN Keia sang “My Heart Will Go On” and the judges...

American Idol Season Premiere Recap: Boston Audition
The ninth season of American Idol kicked off last night with Boston auditions. Victoria Beckham filled the guest judge position, which was put in place due to the departure of longtime Idol judge Paula Abdul.

Video:American Idol 2010 Boston Auditions
American Idol is back with The Good The Bad and The Ugly!

"American Idol" Season 9 Atlanta Auditions: It's All About "Pants on the Ground"
A summary of the Atlanta auditions for "American Idol."

'American Idol' Katie Steven WOWs At Boston Auditions (VIDEOS)
Have you guys watched American Idol last night? Do you have a favorite yet?? Well, let us tell you the story of a 16 year-old girl named Katie Stevens , who was born in a big Portuguese family and is very close to her grandmother. Katie delighted the Idol judges with her own rendition of Etta James ' " At Last ". Watch Katie Stevens American Idol Audition HERE>> We have a couple of YouTube videos of Katie singing “Come Home”, “Bubbly” and “The...

American Idol Boston Auditions Do Not Impress
A review and opinion of the Boston auditions.

'American Idol' Season 9: Atlanta Auditions, Live Thoughts
American Idol got off to a big start with over 30 million viewers last night, and in the second audition episode, we're off to the dirty south in a little place called Hotlanta.  Your regular recapper, Abbey Simmons, is out today celebrating her 29th birthday, probably sobbing over the fact that she's no longer eligible to be the next American Idol . Last night we got siblings with Down Syndrome, a grandma with Alzheimer's, shattered wrists and a guy with cancer, so as you can imagine, it...

Victoria Beckham Scares Us - American Idol Season 9 Week One Auditions - BOSTON Recap (Video)
Last night was opening night for American Idol Season 9. This is Simon Cowell’s last season on the show and Ellen DeGeneres ‘ first.

American Idol : Where The Talentless Get To Shine [Idol Hams]
American Idol returned for its ninth season last night—with Victoria Beckham as guest judge—giving people a shot at the American dream: appearing on TV for a few minutes, even if it involves humiliation and revelations of delusion.

American Idol Season Nine Premiere: Who Passed and Who Failed?
American Idol aired its first season nine hopefuls on the night of Tuesday, January 12, 2010, with guest judge Victoria Beckham. Who got a golden ticket to Hollywood and who went back home? Read on to find out.

OK!'s Live Blog of American Idol's Atlanta Auditions
Last night’s premiere of American Idol ’s ninth season took us to Boston , where soon-to-be-ex-judge Simon Cowell and his merry band of critics gave away 32 Golden Tickets to Hollywood Week. Tonight, the Idol crew moves on to Atlanta, along with guest judge Mary J. Blige . Considering the number of AI champs that have come from the region, it’s hopeful that they’ll be even more successful in the ATL. OK!’s Live Blog of American Idol More Reading:

American Idol 9 Episode 2 - Atlanta Auditions Play By Play
Episode 2 of American Idol 9 is coming up tonight, and we're hoping that the Atlanta auditions are going to be entertaining and produce some VFTW legends. Join us in the play by play thread and keep an eye out tonight for Artheria La'Bry, Dureyea

'American Idol' Debuts Season 9 To Huge Ratings Win
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- The ninth season of "American Idol," the final of the series' star judge Simon Cowell , debuted last night on FOX to boffo ratings, although it was not as high as recent seasons' past. The show opened its first half hour of its Boston auditions with Victoria Beckham serving as a guest judge for the departed Paula Abdul with 26 million viewers (a 9.8 / 26 share) and grew through the 9 PM half-hour. By 8:30 PM the show hit 30 million views (11.8 / 29), and it peaked at...

The 'American Idol' Honor Roll: There's A Certain Energy in Boston, And I Like It!
Two hours of American Idol later, it felt a bit underwhelming. Was it the huge Paula-sized hole that thin Posh Spice can't fill? Or was it something else? It wasn't all bad, Boston gave us a handful of good contenders, and already I'm rooting for at least one of them. Here, then, is my first ever American Idol honor roll: where we highlight the auditioners that stood out last night. Be it in a good way or a bad way. Last Night's Unsettlingly Clueless Contestant: Norberto Guerrero. I'm used...