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'Idol' judge Simon Cowell talks about Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Hicks
January 31, 2007
Viewers should know by now that the way American Idol judges criticize contestants isn't going to end anytime soon, so they better get used to it. But Idol judge Simon Cowell said it's mostly all in good fun.
Report: Courtney Love may replace 'American Idol' judge Paula Abdul
January 30, 2007
Another season of American Idol, another report that Paula Abdul might be replaced.
'Idol 5' runner-up Katharine McPhee debuting with different sound, look
January 30, 2007
Singing "Over the Rainbow" several times during American Idol's fifth season, 22-year-old Katharine McPhee said she thinks the song aged her 40 years. With the Idol 5 runner-up's debut self-titled album being released on Tuesday, she said fans should expect something different.
'Idol' judge Paula Abdul named Nevada Ballet's woman of the year
January 29, 2007
"American Idol" judge Paula Abdul, in Las Vegas with her co-judges, was named woman of the year by the Nevada Ballet Theater.
Original 'Idol' winner Kelly Clarkson says judges are "a little harsh"
January 25, 2007
Original American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson has tossed in her two cents about the criticism Idol's judges and producers have been receiving over the way lesser talented hopefuls have been treated and portrayed during auditions for the Fox mega-hit's sixth season.
'Idol' auditioneer Ian Benardo asks judge Simon Cowell for work visa
January 25, 2007
A New York "American Idol" contestant who won't be moving on asked British judge Simon Cowell for his work visa after the judge called his act "rubbish."
Original 'Idol' runner-up Justin Guarini joining 'Idol Tonight' as co-host
January 24, 2007
First Brian Dunkleman resurfaced. Now it's Justin Guarini's turn.
Mocked 'American Idol 6' hopeful a Special Olympics participant
January 19, 2007
In a development that would add more fire to the growing criticism that American Idol's judges and producers have gone too far with their ridicule of some of the show's less talented contestants, it appears that Jonathan Jayne, one of the contestants who was mocked during Wednesday night's broadcast of the show's sixth season Seattle auditions, is a Special Olympics participant.
Report: 'American Idol 6' hopeful Thomas Daniels has a criminal past
January 19, 2007
While he'd much rather have his name mentioned in the same breath as former American Idol winners Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Taylor Hicks, it looks like Thomas Daniels is more likely to be compared to Terrell and Derrell Brittenum, Donnie Williams and Corey Clark.
Rosie O'Donnell and 'The View' blast 'Idol' judges and producers
January 18, 2007
Move over Donald Trump, Rosie O'Donnell and the rest of The View women have found a new feud -- the real #1 show on television.