POLL: Did Alexis Grace Get Idol's Unlucky No. 36?
Alexis Grace gave a powerhouse performance of Michael Jackson ’s “Dirty Diana” on Tuesday’s Idol , prompting judge Kara DioGuardi to rave, “You’re a naughty girl — and I liked it!” But will the viewers’ support come across loud and clear? Two Idols will be sent packing Wednesday night, and Grace — as the final contestant to take the stage — may face a unique challenge.

'American Idol' Fans Weigh In On Connected Contestants
"American Idol" fans weigh in on the onslaught of season-seven contestants with professional experience.

American Idol To Bring Back Top 24
Vote for the Worst is speculating that American Idol will be scrapping the Top 36 Semi-Final Format it used last year, and bring back the boy-girl Top 24 Semi-Final Format which was used from Seasons 4-7.

Carrie Underwood Accused of Being Advocate for Domestic Terrorism
The American Idol star should do some more research before she gives away money

Live 'Hound Dog' Serenade: PHOTO
Which "American Idol" winner admitted he faced the toughest audience of his life in Dallas this morning? Watch what happened when this singer belted out a Basset's ballad live on Good Day.

It Looks Like Idol Is Going Back to the Better Semifinal Format
During American Idol 8, the producers made an idiotic decision. Yes, there were many stupid decisions made, but the worst was to vote people in to the top 12, unlike the previous 4 seasons where contestants were voted out. Voting people out gave America

13 becomes Anoop Desai’s lucky number on “Idol”
And then there were……13?? The judges expanded the “American Idol” top 12

The Hollywood Gossip Week in Review: September 5-11, 2009: PHOTO
Welcome, celebrity gossip readers across this great nation and world, to The Hollywood Gossip's Week in Review, in which we take a look back at what made this maybe the most exciting week of celeb news since ... last week. Some of the top stories of the past seven days: No word if Joe Wilson is also irate about Ellen joining American Idol.

Top Model Wannabes Will Get Their Shot
There’s nothing like the stampede of wannabe models. Seriously, please name for me off the top of your head 3 super models. Now name for me 3 winners of top model. Yeah, this isn’t the American Idol of the fashion world. But still lots of hopeless girls want their chance to see Tyra make a fool of herself up close and in person. And those gals in New York City who participated in the stampede will get another shot.

Idol Fixes Phone-Sex Glitch, But Does a New Problem Now Loom?
American Idol has come up with a fix to a problem that could have found viewers unwittingly calling a phone-sex line to vote for their favorite singer. "During tonight's show, they'll announce a different number for that 13th contestant," Fox entertainment chairman Peter Liguori revealed Tuesday morning on Ryan Seacrest's KISS-FM radio show. How did Fox's wholesome favorite child come to rub up against this near-nightmare? As always, Idol has dibs on a dozen suffixes (Nos. 01 through...

Hot shots: David Cook, Emma Watson, Madonna and more
American Idol winner David Cook rode the Magic Carpets of Aladdin ride this morning with his niece Gracie, 6, right, and nephew Marshall, 18 months, at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. And here are some other hot celebrity shots popping up around the Web right now: Emma Watson has done another beautiful photo spread . This one seems to be for Russian Vogue . Now that Medium is going to be on right after Ghost Whisperer on Friday night starting in September, it makes sense that there...

Bombay Bicycle Club, “Dust on the Ground” (Tanlines Remix) MP3: PHOTO
Bombay Bicycle Club sounds like the kind of band you’ve never heard of that you later find out has sold 400,000 copies of their debut album and has a lead singer who was on American Idol who is no Kelly Clarkson. But only 27,000 people have watched the original version of “Dust on the Ground,” , not the 4.2 million that would indicate Idol atry. Plus, they’ve been in Dollars to Pounds a couple times so they couldn’t be too popular. Tanlines ‘ most watched...

Report: ex-'Idol' hopeful was drinking before her death
Test results show that 'American Idol' hopeful Alexis Cohen was drinking prior to being struck and killed by a car in Seaside Heights, which officials say won't affect charges against the driver.

Three More American Idol Finalists
Three more finalists were revealed to be moving on to the final round of American Idol in the forms of 16-year old Allison Iraheta, 23-year old Kris Allen and 26-year old Adam Lambert. The trio received the most number of votes this week. The judges were pretty satisfied with Adam’s take on The Rolling Stones’ classic ‘Satisfaction’ but they had a mixed reaction to Kris’ performance of Michael Jackson’s ‘Man in the Mirror’. I had no doubt that Allison was going to make it because...

Idol Alum Jim Verraros Ties Knot With Boyfriend: PHOTO
Jim Verraros is keeping things civil. Chief among them, his union to his entrepreneur partner of four years, Bill Brennan . The American Idol alum, who finished ninth during the reality hit's maiden season, swapped vows with Brennan at the Oak Brook Hills Resort in Illinois (where, incidentally, same sex marriages are not recognized) in a unity sand ceremony. The event, the lead-up to which was chronicled on the duo's wedding website , took place outdoors in front of 174 guests, with the...

Paula Abdul denies criticising new American Idol judge
Washington, Feb 27 (ANI): American pop singer Paula Abdul has denied that she criticised co-judge Kara DioGuardi, who has newly joined American Idol.

DeGeneres' Idol gig splits fans but brings buzz
The stunning choice of comedian and chat show host Ellen DeGeneres as the new judge on TV show American Idol appeared set to revive interest in the…

Barney: The good (and bad) of DeGeneres as an 'American Idol' judge
Like Paula, she'll probably be the warmhearted cheerleader type - a role that needed to be filled. Unlike Paula, she actually speaks English, is coherent and can intentionally spew hilarious one-liners. (Giving Simon a run for his money in that department). What she doesn't bring to the mix is Paula's endearing loopiness, penchant for drama or flamboyant sense of Fashion. And, just a hunch here, but we probably won't see her do too much flirting with Mr. Cowell. Now that a person of Ellen's...

Glee Premieres on Fox
Okay, I officially love Glee. After a summer long wait, “Gleeks” finally got to see the series premiere (actually the 2nd episode) of Glee tonight. The show gained such a following after it’s special preview episode back in May after the American Idol finale. I have to say, everything about this show, from the writing, casting , music and especially the marketing, is absolutely brilliant! It’s so much fun to watch, especially the “Push It” scene;...

What to TiVo: Wednesday
Fox is new with American Idol and Lie to MeNBC is new with Knight Rider and has repeats of Life and Law and OrderCBS has repeats of The New Adventures of Old Christine, Gary Unmarried, Criminal Minds, and CSI: NYABC has a repeat and a new episode of Lost followed by a new episode of Life on MarsThe CW is new with the season premiere of America's Next Top ModelFX is new with DamagesTBS is new with Tyler Perry's House of PayneMTV is new with Real WorldVH1 has I Love Money 2Bravo is new with the...

"American Idol" puts Fox on top Wednesday
All that bad singing on "American Idol" Wednesday night. Oh, well, 24.3 million viewers tuned in anyway, according to preliminary ratings released Thursday morning.Fox easily won the night in total viewers and in the 18-to-49 age group.I have numbers for...

American Idol top 13 Elimination
Tonight on American Idol two contestants were eliminated. Of course due to a new Save Rule each judge is permitted to save a contestant.

American Idol 8: Third Group Performs
As the first half of American Idol 8’s Top 12 looked on, a dozen new hopefuls took to the stage to sing out their hearts - and hopefully, to win ours.

Ellen takes Paula's 'Idol' spot: PHOTO
It's official, folks. Paula is really, really gone from American Idol. Sure, there was speculation that it was just a bluff and that she'd negotiate a

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