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The smash reality series showcases wannabe pop stars competing for a record deal by crooning for three judges (including, most entertainingly, the acid-tongued Simon Cowell), who review a performer's talent (or lack thereof); and at-home viewers, who vote for their favorite potential star.

Comedy Companion Show For Idol? | Today's News: Our Take | 7/24/2008 New
If all goes well in the world of television creation, Fox may have a potential companion show for American Idol come this March. According to Variety, Fox has greenlit the pilot for Glee, a new series from Nip/Tuck creator Ryan Murphy. The one-hour comedy, which takes place in the Midwest, centers on the world of high school glee clubs and — in the same vein as Idol — will feature at least four well-known, popular songs per episode. "No original music is being written," says Murphy.... read more
New Video from Idol's Chris Daughtry | The Great American Idol Blog | 7/23/2008 New
We may be between seasons of American Idol, but that doesn't stop various alumni from cranking out new music and videos, including one of the most successful of the bunch, Chris Daughtry. Through emotive clips and captions featuring our world's troubled conditions, the rocker's new video for his single "What About Now" conveys a powerful message that even the "average Joe" can make a difference. Side note: Did anyone else have Van Halen's "Right Now" flashbacks after watching this? read more
VIDEO: Ryan Starr Reveals Why She Doesn't Watch Idol | The Great American Idol Blog | 7/21/2008
Speaking to TVGuide.com at Fox's TCA press tour party, former American Idol contender Ryan Starr previewed her new reality show (well, the best that she was allowed to), and also revealed why she doesn't keep tabs on the show that made her almost-kinda-sort of famous. Plus: Did Idol fail to uncover any skeletons in Ryan's closet? read more
David Archuleta: Aspiring Weather Forecaster? | The Great American Idol Blog | 7/17/2008
Earlier this week, former Idol contestant and human-kitten, David Archuleta, appeared on his Good Day Utah for an interview and wound up taking a stab at workin' it in front of the green screen for the weather report. It was a valiant effort on his part as he astutely pointed out all that "green stuff" that represents rain. Perhaps he's discovered a latent talent after all these years? read more
Writers Guild to Make Example of American Idol | The Great American Idol Blog | 7/11/2008
The WGA is back in business after the long strike season, and one of its renewed goals is to push for jurisdiction over reality shows — beginning with the biggest one of them all: American Idol. Over the past three years, the WGA has been trying to expand its hold over not just scripted shows, but reality, gameshow and animation programming as well. Since those items were taken off the table during the strike, the Guild's trying to gain support the old fashion way — by holding a press... read more
Tour Update: Kristy Lee and Carly on Missing Their Men | The Great American Idol Blog | 7/9/2008
It's been barely over a week since the American Idol tour got underway, but life on the road is already presenting its shining moments and its tougher aspects for the top ten singers. Two of the Idols, Kristy Lee Cook and Carly Smithson, talked to TVGuide.com about the mixed bag of hitting the road all summer long.One of the main challenges so far, each confided, is staying connected to their main squeezes. Kristy Lee, who got engaged during Season 7, said she hasn't seen her man at all. "I get... read more
The Davids on Tour: Who's Feeling More Love? | The Great American Idol Blog | 7/8/2008
The American Idol tour officially kicked off in Arizona July 1, starting a summer-long bus odyssey of the continental U.S. On day seven of the journey, though, David Cook and David Archuleta are already feeling the heat of mega fandom that they ignited during Season 7 — albeit in their own ways.For starters, their tour performances represent their respective hot and cool approaches. Cook claims the audience response so far to Archie is already a tough act to follow. He told TVGuide.com,... read more
David Archuleta Still Waiting for First Kiss | The Great American Idol Blog | 7/1/2008
OK, girls, Seventeen magazine asked American Idol runner-up David Archuleta the eternal question: when was your first kiss? "I haven't had a first kiss," he replied. Archie, 17, has let it be known before he feels he's not old enough to understand all the feelings that go along with a relationship. Any girls' fashion trends that confuse him? "I don't get those really short skirts," he told Seventeen. He doesn't have a celebrity crush, either ("I’ve always been against that because it's... read more
Kristy Lee Cook's Up Record Deal | The Great American Idol Blog | 7/1/2008
Move over Carrie Underwood and Kellie Pickler, there's a new hot blonde American Idol castoff in town! That's right, Kristy Lee Cook has inked a record deal with 19 Recordings/Arista Nashville to create a country album that will drop later this fall. Cook, who finished seventh (and was lucky she made it that far considering Simon's constant disses), says, "I've wanted this for so many years. To have the chance to be a country singer — to make the music I love," and promises she'll do her... read more
David Cook: Idol Tour Won't Detour Love Life | The Great American Idol Blog | 6/30/2008
If you do the math on the American Idol Live! tour, it looks something like this: 53 performances in 49 cities over 72 days adds up to no love life. But as David Cook gets ready to board the bus, he's not worried about the damper it may put on his relationship with former American Idol contestant Kimberly Caldwell. "I get to do what I love and love what I do, so no, it doesn't put a damper on anything," he told TV Guide between rehearsals and wardrobe fittings. "Kim's great," Cook continued.... read more
Ruben Studdard Ties the Knot | The Great American Idol Blog | 6/29/2008
Former American Idol champ Ruben Studdard on Saturday married his girlfriend of two years, Surata Zuri McCants, in Alabama. Reportedly, Studdard didn't sing at the event, but he was flanked by 20 groomsmen for the 30-minute ceremony that included an exchange of vows, prayers, and music from a string ensemble. The couple kept their wedding look classic, with a traditional tux for the groom and a white and ivory dress for the bride. Studdard is said to have met McCants at a 2006 CD-signing in a... read more
Idol Alum Blake Lewis Splits With Record Label | The Great American Idol Blog | 6/26/2008
We have a new record! After only seven months since his album hit stores, former Idol runner-up Blake Lewis has parted ways with his label, Arista Records, making it the shortest relationship and Idoler has ever had with any label. The Season 6 beatboxer did, however, make it clear to MTV News that he wasn't dropped. "My contract with Arista is up, and they didn't option me, so I'm with 19 Recordings and we're working on booking a tour," says Lewis. But don't think a little thing like parting... read more
Idol's Season 8 Audition Sites Include Puerto Rico | The Great American Idol Blog | 6/26/2008
Auditions for the eighth season of American Idol kick off Thursday, July 17, in San Francisco, Calif., and will continue in seven other cities (as follows): Thursday, July 17San Francisco, Calif., at the Cow PalaceMonday, July 21Louisville, Ky., at Freedom Hall Friday, July 25 Phoenix, Ariz., at the Jobing.com ArenaTuesday, July 29 Salt Lake City, Utah, at the EnergySolutions ArenaSaturday, Aug. 2San Juan, Puerto Rico, at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Friday, Aug. 8... read more
Hot Videos: Catch Up with Your Idol Favorites! | The Great American Idol Blog | 6/25/2008
Are you ready? I can't hear you.... I said, Are you ready?! Are you ready for your Season 7 American Idol favorites to rock a city near you? YoungHollywood.com visited with this year's finalists during their rehearsals for the tour. Find out if the boys or girls are messier, which cities they look forward to visiting, and more!I bet you want to know what life is like post-Idol, right? Lucky for you, we've got another YoungHollywood.com vid that addresses that topic right here! Awww... how much... read more
Ruben Studdard Gets Closer to Tying the Knot | The Great American Idol Blog | 6/24/2008
Crooner Ruben Studdard is getting closer to tying the knot with fiancée Surata Zuri McCants. The Season 2 Idol winner and McCants on Monday obtained a marriage license in Alabama. The pair was seen filling out the paperwork midday at the Shelby County Probate Office in Birmingham. Studdard has not publicly announced a wedding date, but the licenses are apparently valid in the state for 30 days (so the countdown is on!). Now we can only wonder if he'll be singing at his own wedding —... read more
Idol's Brooke White Tries to Save the World | The Great American Idol Blog | 6/18/2008
Sweetie-pie American Idol finalist Brooke White has teamed up with Idol Gives Back and Malaria No More to launch the "Save the World Summer" campaign, which invites kids to use their summer vacation to raise money for worthy causes.The fundraising effort was inspired by 10-year-old Ryan Skarnulis, who used his birthday party to raise close to $1,000 for bed nets in Africa. Brooke is urging kids to pick whichever issue inspires them the most and use birthday parties, lemonade stands, car washes... read more
Archuleta Gives His Pop Some Father's Day Props | The Great American Idol Blog | 6/17/2008
David Archuleta, like most kids his own age, has his own MySpace page, where he writes messages to his fans. Shockingly, he writes exactly how he speaks (with the exception of a few "lol" in there). The theme of this message was Father's Day, and he expressed his gratitude toward his fans for leaving kind messages to his dad. The breathy tween sensation said, "He's been great so I'm glad you guys took time to send him your messages."And, in case there was any doubt, fame hasn't changed your... read more
American Idol Sued by Musicians' Union | The Great American Idol Blog | 6/14/2008
American Idol honchos are in major trouble with Ricky Minor and the band. The American Federation of Musicians has hauled the show's producers into court over underpayment because they re-recorded live music for reruns and highlight shows.The union's suit alleges American Idol Productions Inc. and subsidiary Tick Tock Productions violated the collective bargaining agreement in 2007 when they began replacing the show's live soundtrack with music from other musicians for use on clip shows and... read more
VIDEO: David Cook Sings National Anthem at NBA Playoffs | The Great American Idol Blog | 6/11/2008
He had the courage to face Simon for all those months, but what was it like for Idol winner David Cook when he sang the national anthem at last night's NBA Playoff Game? "The nerves are way worse [than on Idol]. It’s the one song you don’t want to mess up. I’m going to try not to notice Jack Nicholson sitting in the front row and think about the lyrics,” Cook told reporters before belting out the "Star Spangled Banner" at the beginning of the game. Could have fooled us... read more
David Cook to Slam Dunk NBA Finals Performance | The Great American Idol Blog | 6/8/2008
David Cook's not only slam-dunked a win as this year's Idol, but now he's bouncing his way to the Staples Center parquet to perform at Game 3 of the NBA finals. The June 10 performance will be Cook's first at a major sporting event (but probably not his last). Cook's upcoming game-night appearance upholds an ongoing NBA-Idol tradition in which each year's new AI winner takes the mic during the NBA finals in June. In previous years, Cook's predecessors Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Carrie... read more

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Premiered: January 19, 2002, on FOX

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Premise: The smash reality series showcases wannabe pop stars competing for a record deal by crooning for three judges (including, most entertainingly, the acid-tongued Simon Cowell), who review a performer's talent (or lack thereof); and at-home viewers, who vote for their favorite potential star.

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