»Third season of 'American Idol to premiere January 20 and 21 11-17-2003

»Clay Aiken wins American Music Awards "Fan's Choice" award 11-17-2003

»'American Idol 2' semifinalist Jaered Andrews acquitted in bar fight death 11-15-2003

»Strategy shift: RCA to release commercial CD of Clay Aiken's "Invisible" single 11-15-2003

»Clay Aiken CD drops to #8 in U.S. as total sales top 1 million units 11-12-2003

»Clay Aiken CD falls to third in U.S. ... but is only 741 copies from first 11-05-2003

»Clay Aiken's 'Measure of a Man' remains #1 in U.S. with sales of 225,000 units 10-29-2003

»Clay Aiken single comes up just short in bid to retake #1 slot in U.S. 10-24-2003

»'American Idol' winner Ruben Studdard delays debut album 'Soulful' until Dec. 9 10-24-2003

»Clay Aiken's 'Measure of a Man' album opens at #1 with U.S. sales of 613,000 units 10-22-2003

»'Idol' runner-up Clay Aiken's original goal? 'The Amazing Race' 10-21-2003

»Single from 'Idol' finalist Vanessa Olivarez tumbles down Canadian charts 10-20-2003

»Clay Aiken's "Measure of a Man" album generates enormous sales but mixed reviews 10-20-2003

»'American Idol' alumni to perform Christmas special on Fox to support new CD 10-17-2003

»Clay Aiken's hometown fans party the night away in Raleigh, NC 10-13-2003

»Clay Aiken hits the media circuit to promote "Measure of a Man" debut album 10-13-2003

»Vanessa Olivarez becomes third 'American Idol' finalist to reach Canadian Top 10 10-09-2003

»Simon Cowell proposes hybrid scripted-reality performance show to Fox 10-08-2003

»Clay Aiken fights to keep sexual "edge" out of 'Measure of a Man' CD - and wins 10-07-2003

»'Idol' singles sink, as Clay Aiken's album nears release amidst re-repackaging 09-26-2003

»Clay Aiken's #1 streak comes to an end in both U.S. and Canada 09-18-2003

»'American Idol 3' adds audition sites in San Francisco and Honolulu 09-12-2003

»Clay Aiken logs 13th straight week atop Canada singles sales and 12th week in US 09-12-2003

»New Clay Aiken 'Invisible' single to be issued by RCA as promo-only 09-11-2003

»'American Idol' finalist Kimberly Locke signs with Curb Records 09-11-2003

»'Idol' judge Simon Cowell says Clay Aiken's success due solely to choice of song 09-10-2003

»'American Idol' bans songs from performance due to rights and overuse concerns 09-05-2003

»Clay Aiken single spends 12 straight weeks as Canadian #1, 11th week as U.S. #1 09-04-2003

»'Idol' finalists Justin Guarini and Julia DeMato will sing at 9/11 benefit skate 09-04-2003

»Clay Aiken single spends 11th week at #1 in Canada but remains #2 in U.S. 08-29-2003

»'American Idol' runner-up Justin Guarini says he "lost control" of jet ski in June mishap 08-27-2003

»'American Idol' Ruben Studdard announces free concerts backing Alabama tax hike 08-25-2003

»Release dates set for CDs from 'American Idol' Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken 08-21-2003

»Clay Aiken's single continues to hold #1 in Canada for 10th week 08-21-2003

»Clay Aiken to perform at Miss America pageant 08-21-2003

»'American Idol' runner-up Clay Aiken's single drops to #2 after 10 straight weeks at #1 08-21-2003

»'Idol' runner-up Clay Aiken's single remains #1 in sales for 10th week in U.S. 08-14-2003

»FOX announces 'American Idol 3' audition dates for Houston and Atlanta 08-07-2003

»'Idol' runner-up Clay Aiken's single hits 9th week as #1 in sales, by 157 copies 08-07-2003

»205 Flava claims secret payoffs to 'American Idol' winner Ruben Studdard 08-06-2003

»'American Idol' winner Ruben Studdard sues maker of '205' jerseys 08-01-2003

»'American Idol' runner-up Clay Aiken's single hits 8th week as #1 in sales - by 600 units 07-30-2003

»FOX announces 'American Idol 3' August 3 Los Angeles audition details 07-29-2003

»'American Idol' champ Kelly Clarkson to appear in Candies shoe ads 07-29-2003

»'American Idol' winner Ruben Studdard receives gold single from RIAA 07-29-2003

»'American Idol' finalist Clay Aiken awarded first platinum single of 2003 07-29-2003

»'American Idol' winner Kelly Clarkson to appear on NBC series 'American Dreams' 07-28-2003

»Fox's 'American Idol' wins 'Program of the Year' from TV Critics Association 07-24-2003

»'American Idol' judge Randy Jackson has gastric bypass surgery 07-19-2003

»'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell lands $2,000,000 book deal 07-16-2003

»'American Idol 3' announces first audition dates and locations 07-15-2003

»Kelly Clarkson to perform on August 6th '2003 Teen Choice Awards' 07-10-2003

»Simon Cowell commits to judging 'American Idol' until 2006 07-08-2003

»'American Idol' finalists Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard have CDs delayed until September 07-03-2003

»Clay Aiken falls from top spot on Billboard chart but remains top-selling single 07-03-2003

»'American Idol' finalist Josh Gracin recalled to Marine duty, leaves live tour 07-02-2003

»Justin Guarini cited for "unsafe boat operation" while hanging out with Kelly Clarkson and friends 07-01-2003

»'American Idol' movie 'From Justin to Kelly' ends as bonafide flop 07-01-2003

»'Idol' finalists Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard keep 1-2 slots on Billboard chart 06-26-2003

»'American Idol 2' live tour outselling 'Idol 1' tour 06-24-2003

»'American Idol' movie 'From Justin to Kelly' flops on opening weekend 06-23-2003

»'American Idol' finalists Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard grap top 2 spots on Billboard 06-19-2003

»'American Idol' movie 'From Justin to Kelly' described as only 'for fans' 06-19-2003

»'American Idol' dominates U.S. singles sales charts 06-18-2003

»'American Idol' Ruben Studdard to appear in 'Scooby-Doo 2' movie 06-17-2003

»Analysis: 'American Idol' winner Ruben Studdard may have real grievance over '205' jerseys 06-12-2003

»'American Idol' winner Ruben Studdard nixes '205' jerseys, seeks more cash 06-11-2003

»'American Idol' finalist Justin Guarini credits his hair for his success 06-11-2003

»'American Idol' competition moves to record stores, as three CDs released today 06-10-2003

»Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini say 'American Idol' movie filming was 'piece of cake' 06-09-2003

»'American Idol' Judges' Chairs to be Auctioned 06-09-2003

»FOX cancels full theatrical trailer for 'American Idol' movie 'From Justin to Kelly' 06-06-2003

»'American Idol' spinoffs still dominate Amazon.com sales charts 06-05-2003

»Fox delays video release of 'From Justin to Kelly' movie after theaters complain 06-05-2003

»'Idol' movie 'From Justin to Kelly' cancels press screenings; raising 'dud' talk 06-04-2003

»'American Idol' voting overtaxed U.S. phone systems 05-27-2003

»Did misdials cost Clay Aiken the title on 'American Idol'? 05-27-2003

»'American Idol' Gay Idol Journal - "The Grand Finale Edition" 05-27-2003

»'American Idol's Clay Aiken & Ruben Studdard appear on NBC's 'Today' show 05-26-2003

»'American Idol' winner Ruben Studdard and runner-up Clay Aiken sign with BMG 05-25-2003

»'American Idol' vote count controversy continues 05-25-2003

»Did Clay Aiken know 'American Idol' winner in advance? 05-23-2003

»'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest to host new daytime show 05-22-2003

»FOX correction: Ruben Studdard won 'American Idol' by about 130,000 votes, not by 1,335 or 13,000 05-22-2003

»Ratings: 'American Idol' finale averages 33+ million viewers, tops 40+ million at the end 05-22-2003

»Ruben Studdard crowned 'American Idol,' but Clay Aiken still tops the Amazon CD Sales List 05-22-2003

»Ruben Studdard becomes second 'American Idol' winner by razor-thin margin 05-22-2003

»Ratings: Penultimate episode of 'American Idol 2' draws over 27 million viewers 05-21-2003

»Clay Aiken CD ranked #1 in Amazon CD Sales Rank, Ruben Studdard at #40 and climbing 05-20-2003

»Fox gets clearance to broadcast 'American Idol' finale 05-19-2003

»Oddsmakers give edge in 'American Idol' finale to Ruben Studdard 05-19-2003

»'American Idol' Gay Idol Journal - "The Final Three Edition" 05-17-2003

»Fox sued by man claiming credit for 'American Idol' concept 05-16-2003

»'American Idol' finalist Kimberly Caldwell joins Fox sports show '54321' 05-12-2003

»'American Idol' finalist Clay Aiken meets his Internet portrait artist 05-12-2003

»Ex-'American Idol' contestant Frenchie Davis to appear in 'Rent' on Broadway 05-11-2003

»'American Idol' finalist Clay Aiken gets advice from N.C. governor 05-09-2003

»'American Idol' Gay Idol Journal - "The Bee Gees Edition" 05-08-2003

»'American Idol' Gay Idol Journal - "The Neil Sedaka Hits Edition" 05-06-2003

»'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell to guest on 'The Simpsons' 04-30-2003

»'American Idol' Gay Idol Journal - "The Diane Warren Hits Edition" 04-24-2003

»First CD album from 'American Idol' winner Kelly Clarkson debuts at #1 04-23-2003

»'American Idol 2' grand finale to air on Tuesday May 20th & Wednesday May 21st 04-21-2003

»'American Idol' Gay Idol Journal - "The Billy Joel Hits Edition" 04-18-2003

»'American Idol' Gay Idol Journal - "The Billboard #1 Hits Edition" 04-10-2003

»Former 'American Idol' winner Kelly Clarkson to release first CD album on April 15 04-09-2003

»Kelly Clarkson/Justin Guarini 'American Idol' movie pushed back to June 13 release 04-09-2003

»Coca-Cola launches 'American Idol' SIMON Malls mall tour across America, announces 21 locations and dates 04-07-2003

»'American Idol' Gay Idol Journal - "The Disco Edition" 04-04-2003

»Coming soon: 'American Idol' video game 04-03-2003

»'American Idol' finalist Corey Clark disqualified and booted; replacement uncertain 04-01-2003

»Another "American Idol" assault charge surfaces, Corey Clark also facing charges 03-31-2003

»'American Idol' Gay Idol Journal - "The Country Pop Edition" 03-28-2003

»Iraqi service may await 'American Idol" finalist Josh Gracin 03-28-2003

»'American Idol' finalist Lashundra Cobbins (aka Trenyce) has arrest record 03-28-2003

»'American Idol' finalist Jaered Andrews tells Reality TV World his version of deadly assault evening? 03-27-2003

»'Amercian Idol' host Ryan Seacrest to host syndicated talk show 03-26-2003

»'American Idol' finalist Jaered Andrews remanded for trial 03-18-2003

»'American Idol' Gay Idol Journal - "The Movie Themes Edition" 03-15-2003

»Style expert Steven Cojocaru to give 'American Idol' finalists an Old Navy makeover 03-12-2003

»Former 'Amercian Idol' co-host Brian Dunkleman to judge 'Regis & Kelly' competition 03-06-2003

»'American Idol' finalist Jaered Andrews arrested, charged with assault 03-04-2003

»'Amercian Idol' Tamyra Gray's 'Boston Public' run extended from four episodes to seven 02-25-2003

»Report: ex-'Amercian Idol' contestant Frenchie Davis hired as 'Entertainment Tonight' reporter 02-18-2003

»'American Idol' sues toll-call imposters 02-15-2003

»Fox stands ground on Frenchie's 'American Idol' ban 02-13-2003

»'American Idol' contestant Frenchie Davis disqualified due to adult web site past 02-12-2003

»'American Idol' Kelly Clarkson appearing in independent gay film 02-02-2003

»'American Idol' finalist Jaered Andrews disqualified 02-01-2003

»Marines deny 'American Idol' contestant was given special treatment 01-28-2003

»'American Idol' ratings rocking the television industry 01-25-2003

»FOX's 'American Idol' blows away ABC's 'Bachelorette' in head-to-head ratings matchup 01-23-2003

»'American Idol' draws huge ratings in second season premiere, carries FOX to biggest ever non-sports night 01-22-2003

»'American Idol' finalist Tamyra Gray four-episode 'Boston Public' arc to debut on February 17th 12-16-2002

»Kelly Clarkson's record label and songwriters deny she had a recording deal before 'American Idol' 12-16-2002

»Did 'American Idol' Kelly Clarkson break the contest rules? 12-13-2002

»'American Idol 2' to premiere January 21st and 22nd with 90 minute specials 12-01-2002

»'American Idol 2' hires former contestant Kristin Holt as new co-host 11-23-2002

»Angie Martinez quits 'American Idol 2' judging gig 10-31-2002

»Simon Cowell to have tie-breaking authority for 'American Idol 2' 10-30-2002

»New 'Idol 2' judge Angie Martinez admits to never watching the first 'American Idol' series 10-30-2002

»New York DJ Angie Martinez rumored to be 4th judge of 'American Idol 2' 10-26-2002

»'American Idol 2' to feature new fourth mystery judge 10-18-2002

»CTV announces 'Canadian Idol' version of 'American Idol' 10-17-2002

»Newly released 'American Idol' DVD already listed in Amazon.com Top 100 DVD Sales 10-16-2002

»'American Idol' finalist Tamyra Gray gets recording deal 10-16-2002

»'American Idol 2' sets reality TV show ad rate record 10-16-2002

»'American Idol' Tamyra Gray to join the cast of FOX's 'Boston Public' 10-11-2002

»Brian Dunkleman "decides not to return" for 'American Idol 2,' opts to "pursue other opportunities" 10-10-2002

»'American Idol 2' announces audition dates and locations 10-09-2002

»'American Idol' runner-up Justin Guarini gets record contract 10-09-2002

»'American Idol' Kelly Clarkson's single rockets to top of the charts, sets Billboard record 09-27-2002

»Ryan Seacrest signs nearly $1,000,00 deal to host 'American Idol 2,' former female contestant to co-host??? 09-24-2002

»'American Idol's Tamyra to guest star on FOX's 'Boston Public'?? 09-18-2002

»'Amercian Idol Kelly Clarkson's debut album delayed until 2003 09-16-2002

»Coming soon: 'American Idol: The Video Game' 09-12-2002

»'American Idol's Kelly Clarkson & Justin Guarini -- more than just friends? 09-09-2002

»'Celebrity Justice' reports that 'American Idol' co-host Brian Dunkelman axed from 'Idol 2' 09-07-2002

»'American Idol' judge Simon signs runner-up Justin Guarini to contract 09-07-2002

»'American Idol' creator developing movie for Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini 09-07-2002

»'American Idol' Winner Kelly Clarkson details her upcoming plans 09-06-2002

»'American Idol' finale draws 22.8 million, sets FOX ratings records 09-06-2002

»Kelly Clarkson becomes first 'American Idol' 09-05-2002

»'American Idol' Tuesday finale turns up the ratings heat 09-05-2002

»'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell re-ups for 'Idol 2,' gets $1,000,000+ 09-04-2002

»Justin slight favorite to win 'American Idol' 09-03-2002

»'Idol' Talent Race Reaches Fever Pitch on Fox, draws 16+ million viewers 08-30-2002

»Despite her elimination, Tamyra Gray lands record contract 08-27-2002

»'American Idol' producers acknowledge vote tampering 08-18-2002

»Christian says Simon's crush may have cost her 'Idol' prize 08-16-2002

»Simon planning 'World Idol' show featuring each country's 'Pop Idol' show winner 07-29-2002

»Song of 'Idol' winner to be in stores three weeks after winner picked 07-24-2002

» Source Says Fox Near Deal for Second 'American Idol' 07-19-2002

»'American Idol' places 15th in weekly ratings, ranks 1st in 18-49 demo 06-25-2002

»'American Idol' scores big for Fox TV 06-15-2002

»'American Idol' Premiere Tops Charts 06-12-2002

»FOX's 'Idol' wants to make you a 'Superstar' 06-11-2002