DeGeneres, Cowell Force ‘American Idol’ Delays

Might 'American Idol' already be experiencing diva behavior? Producers were forced to delay Hollywood Week auditions to accommodate ... More

American Idol | James Sims | Oct 16th, 2009 | 8:57AM 26

‘Idol Gives Back’ Coming Back To ‘American Idol’

(AP) LOS ANGELES - 'Idol Gives Back' is back. Producers of 'American Idol' say the show's charity effort will return next year, wi... More

American Idol | TV News | Associated Press | Oct 6th, 2009 | 6:34PM 0

Stars Dish On Simon Cowell’s 50th Birthday Bash

American Idol Judge and creator, Simon Cowell, may not seem like a lot of fun on the show, but he sure proved he knows how to party this... More

American Idol | TV News | Karen Berg | Oct 5th, 2009 | 1:12PM 1

Ellen DeGeneres: ‘I’m Going to be a Great Judge’

Sounds as if Ellen DeGeneres may have had enough with the critics - both professional and not - who argue that she unqualified to succe... More

American Idol | Derek Collins | Sep 22nd, 2009 | 7:35AM 16

Man Who Tried To Get In Ryan Seacrest’s Car Arrested

(AP) ORANGE, Calif. - Police in Southern California say a man has been arrested for assaulting a security guard who tried to stop him... More

American Idol | TV News | Associated Press | Sep 18th, 2009 | 7:05AM 1

Kara DioGuardi ‘Thrilled’ Ellen’s Joining ‘Idol’

'American Idol' judge Kara DioGuardi stopped by Sirius XM’s The Morning Jolt with Larry Flick this morning and was asked what she thou... More

American Idol | Derek Collins | Sep 11th, 2009 | 7:28AM 49

Abdul ‘Stunned’ by ‘Idol’ Replacement News

UPDATE: Paula Abdul released a statement Thursday evening: "American Idol is a fantastic show that offers an invaluable platform to you... More

American Idol | TV News | Tracy Phillips | Sep 10th, 2009 | 5:38PM 210

Fans Split on Ellen DeGeneres as New ‘Idol’ Judge

By: Derrik J. Lang (AP) LOS ANGELES – Ellen DeGeneres wants to represent the people on 'American Idol,' but the people are split ab... More

American Idol | Associated Press | Sep 10th, 2009 | 7:26AM 219

‘Idol’ Names Fourth Judge - Ellen DeGeneres

So it looks like Paula Abdul won't be returning to 'American Idol.' For real. In a surprising, slick and smart move that will alte... More

American Idol | TV News | Todd Gold | Sep 9th, 2009 | 7:40PM 516

‘Idol’ Misses Abdul: Could She Return?

'American Idol' is a lonely place these days. The judges miss Paula Abdul - or so says Simon Cowell, whose former girlfriend, EXTRA r... More

American Idol | TV News | Todd Gold | Sep 8th, 2009 | 8:17AM 45

Paula Abdul Finally Speaks Out on Leaving ‘Idol’

In her first interview since announcing her plans to leave 'American Idol,' Paula Abdul tells TV Guide what was behind her surprising deci... More

American Idol | TV News | Tracy Phillips | Sep 1st, 2009 | 11:16AM 58

‘American Idol’ Makes Unusual Judge Choice

Neil Patrick Harris is on fire right now, and there couldn't be any better evidence of it than his latest gig. Harris will serve as a... More

American Idol | How I Met Your Mother | TV News | Tracy Phillips | Aug 26th, 2009 | 11:53AM 2

Abdul’s ‘Ugly’ Demands Lose Her Another Job?

Hey Paula! Welcome to reality. '3rd Rock from the Sun' actress Kristen Johnston has scooped up the role on ABC's 'Ugly Betty' that Pa... More

American Idol | TV News | Tracy Phillips | Aug 24th, 2009 | 10:32AM 9

Paula Abdul Is Talking to Everyone–Except ‘Idol’

Paula Abdul has p-l-e-n-t-y of options, don't you know, and she is NOT groveling to return to 'American Idol.' There have been "no dis... More

American Idol | TV News | Tracy Phillips | Aug 20th, 2009 | 4:52PM 1

Kelly Clarkson Returning to ‘American Idol’

Our very first 'American Idol' Kelly Clarkson is heading back to the show that made her star, but this time she won't be on stage. The ... More

American Idol | TV News | Tracy Phillips | Aug 19th, 2009 | 2:16PM 9

Victoria Beckham Signs for More ‘Idol’

Victoria Beckham will continue to spice up 'American Idol.' Despite being nervous about her appearance -- "My heart is about to jump o... More

American Idol | TV News | Tracy Phillips | Aug 13th, 2009 | 2:44PM 12

Paula Abdul Begging to Return to ‘American Idol’?

Ever since Paula Abdul actually had the guts (or the stupidity) to leave the #1 show on television, there has been nothing but 'Idol' chat... More

American Idol | TV News | Tracy Phillips | Aug 12th, 2009 | 1:43PM 44

Simon Cowell Reportedly “Near” New ‘Idol’ Deal

The show will still be called "American Idol," but it looks like Simon Cowell will be known as the $45 Million Dollar Man. That's how... More

American Idol | TV News | Todd Gold | Aug 11th, 2009 | 3:29PM 6

‘Dancing with the Stars’ Would Take Paula Abdul Too

Everybody wants Paula. It was ABC Entertainment President Stephen McPherson's turn to get the question of the week regarding free ag... More

American Idol | Dancing With The Stars | TV News | Tracy Phillips | Aug 8th, 2009 | 4:29PM 15

‘Idol’ Auditions Start With Posh, Not Paula

"American Idol' opened its latest season of auditions at a Denver hotel without Paula Abdul. As Fox executive promised earlier in the w... More

American Idol | TV News | Todd Gold | Aug 8th, 2009 | 1:08PM 23