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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.

Idol's LaKisha Jones Weds | The Great American Idol Blog | 10/6/2008 New
American Idol alum LaKisha Jones tied the knot with financial adviser Larry Davis Sunday afternoon, People reports.Exchanging vows at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, the couple wed before 50 family and friends, including Jones' Season 6 Idol-ers, BFF Melinda Doolittle, Haley Scarnato, Gina Glocksen and Sanjaya Malakar, long hair and all. Jones' daughter, Brionne, 5, served as flower girl.The beaming bride donned an Alfred Angelo gown and was bling-ed out in custom crystal-encrusted Stuart Weitzman... read more
David Archuleta: Double-Threat? Crooner to Make Acting Debut | The Great American Idol Blog | 10/1/2008
He can sing, but can he act? Viewers will get to judge for themselves if David Archuleta has the skills with his upcoming acting debut on iCarly, a Nickelodeon show about a high school student (Miranda Cosgrove) with a video blog. The Season 7 American Idol runner-up filmed an episode titled "iRocked the Vote" on Thursday, the network confirmed to TVGuide.com, following a People report.Archuleta will play himself, but as a contestant on the faux America Sings, an Idol-type show that Carly and... read more
VIDEO: Idol Alum Constantine Really Wants to Act | The Great American Idol Blog | 9/27/2008
Former Idol Constantine Maroulias tells Erin Fox that he's working on a new play called Rock of Ages. But, more importantly, which David did he support? Cook or Archuleta? read more
Former Idol Clay Aiken: "Yes, I'm Gay" | Today's News: Our Take | 9/24/2008
Following years of public speculation, Clay Aiken will publicly acknowledge that he is gay in a new issue of People.The former American Idol contestant will announce his news in Wednesday's issue with a cover story that reads, "Yes, I'm Gay," across a photo of Aiken and his infant son. "I cannot raise a child to lie or to hide things," the subhead reads, according to a photo of the magazine cover on PerezHilton.com. In August, the singer's friend and music producer Jaymes Foster, gave birth to... read more
Simon to Settle Audition-Round Ties | The Great American Idol Blog | 9/20/2008
It was one of the first questions that came to mind when American Idol added Kara DioGuardi as a fourth judge for Season 8, and now there is an answer. A spokesperson for the Fox juggernaut confirms for TVGuide.com that during the audition rounds currently taking place here, there and everywhere, should the quartet of judges vote to a 2-2- tie, Simon Cowell will be the one who decides if a wannabe gets to be moving on to the Hollywood round.Simon's status as kingmaker/heartbreaker was first... read more
Kellie Pickler Will Rock in the New Year | The Great American Idol Blog | 9/19/2008
Kellie Pickler and Ryan Seacrest will be reunited — and it feels so good.The Season 5 American Idol reject will help Seacrest ring in 2009 on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest as a special correspondent."I am so excited I can barley [sic] type!" the singer wrote on her MySpace blog. "I cannot believe that I am going to be in New York City on New Years! I can't think of a better way to bring in 2009!"The trio will kick off the three-and-a-half hours of festivities on... read more
Jennifer Hudson Engaged to "Punk" | The Great American Idol Blog | 9/15/2008
Jennifer Hudson has found her dream guy.The American Idol reject-turned-Oscar winner has gotten engaged to I Love New York 2's David Otunga, People reports."I can confirm that Jennifer got engaged to her boyfriend David on Friday night in L.A," Hudson's rep said.The day was doubly special for the Dreamgirls star as Otunga, better known as Punk, popped the question with a Neil Lane stunner on Hudson's 27th birthday.The Chicagoans have been dating for less than a year. Hudson, whose self-titled... read more
VIDEO: All Four Idol Judges Talk New Dynamic | The Great American Idol Blog | 8/27/2008
By now, most of us have heard the news that American Idol is shaking up their new season by adding a fourth judge to the mix. TV Guide Network caught up with Idol newbie Kara DioGuardi (01:35 mark) to find out what it feels like to join the powerhouse panel. They also got the other judges' take on the formula change. And if you're going through Simon-banter withdrawal, this video will definitely give you your fix.Related:• Paula Abdul: I'm "Thrilled" About Fourth Idol Judge• New Idol... read more
Paula Abdul: I'm "Thrilled" About Fourth Idol Judge | The Great American Idol Blog | 8/26/2008
Paula Abdul says she's "thrilled" about the news that producer/songwriter Kara DioGuardi will be joining her on American Idol this season as a fourth judge. "It's about time another girl joined," Abdul told People.com. "More girl power," she added. Abdul — who's been the only female Idol judge for the past seven seasons — says the addition of DioGuardi is "great for the show." The pair's previous professional work together may also bode well for the new addition. Abdul and DuoGuardi... read more
New Idol Judge Calls Herself a "Straight Shooter" | The Great American Idol Blog | 8/25/2008
Paula is getting reinforcements.American Idol is adding Grammy-nominated songwriter Kara DioGuardi as a fourth judge this season — which means Paula Abdul will no longer be stuck in the peacemaker role between Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.Asked which of the original judges she is most like, DioGuardi calls herself a "straight shooter," adding, "I don’t think I'm similar to anybody. I have my own style, and I'm hoping to add that into the mix."A mix which is now evenly populated by... read more
Simon Hints at Big Changes for New Season | The Great American Idol Blog | 8/22/2008
"I was a little bored," said Simon Cowell of American Idol's Season 7, indicating that come January 2009, he'll be taking a larger role to change the tenor of the show. The news comes just days after Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe announced that he'd be stepping back from his day-to-day work on Idol to concentrate on international versions of his other hit show, So You Think You Can Dance. Chief among Cowell's complaints was what he called the overwhelming media-savviness of this... read more
Ask Matt | 8/15/2008
Q: How much longer are we going to be subjected to Reality TV? I am 47 years old, and I'm not a prude or stick in the mud or some humorless dork, but I cannot stand this type of programming and pretty much everyone I know vehemently dislikes it, too. And when we finally get some quality programming like Big Love, Jericho, The Tudors, Battlestar, CSI and Lost, it seems like we either have to wait forever to see our programs or they cancel them altogether because the ratings were too low. Instead... read more
Clay Aiken Welcomes a Son | The Great American Idol Blog | 8/8/2008
It’s a boy for Clay Aiken!The Season 2 American Idol runner-up and longtime friend, record producer Jaymes Foster, welcomed a son Friday morning in North Carolina, he announced on his official Web site. "HE'S HERE!" the proud papa wrote. "My dear friend, Jaymes, and I are so excited to announce the birth of Parker Foster Aiken (No hyphens. One first name. One middle name. One last name.)"Parker arrived at 8:08 a.m. — and don't think the repeated digit sequence is lost on the... read more
Ryan Seacrest Is Now Truly Rockin' New Year's Eve | The Great American Idol Blog | 8/8/2008
It's a small tweak, yet significant all the same. Ryan Seacrest, who for the past three December 31sts has cohosted ABC's New Year's Eve program, now is getting his name worked into the title: Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest. All that's missing is "Oprah Winfrey Presents:" in front and "— Exile Island" at the end.Seacrest first was added to the special in 2005, the year after Dick Clark suffered a stroke."Ryan has been a tremendous part of the show," ABC... read more
Idol's Bo Bice Welcomes Baby No. 2 | The Great American Idol Blog | 8/6/2008
Bo Bice, runner up to Carrie Underwood in Season 4 of American Idol, and his wife, Caroline Fisher, welcomed a new addition to the family: their second baby boy.Bice and Fisher's first son, Aidan, was born in September 2005, and his new baby brother, Caleb, arrived on Tuesday, reported Us. We're just happy to be reporting happy and healthy news for Bice after learning that he'd undergone surgery for an intestinal blockage in 2005, then cancelled his Idol tour appearances due to complications... read more
Lythgoe Tunes Out Idol, But Not 19 Entertainment | The Great American Idol Blog | 8/4/2008
Nigel Lythgoe is stepping away from the American Idol juggernaut, which he has helped exec-produce since its inception, so as to focus on So You Think You Can Dance as well as a brand-new project. But contrary to some online reports, he is not ending his overall relationship with Idol producer 19 Entertainment.In a statement explaining his decision, Lythgoe says, "Due to the huge success of So You Think You Can Dance, my summer will be taken up by travels to South Africa, Australia and Canada,... read more
Archuleta Has a "Crush"; Is the Feeling Mutual? | The Great American Idol Blog | 8/1/2008
David Archuleta stopped by New York radio station z100's Elvis Duran show to unveil the first single off his forthcoming debut album. Archuleta took a break from the rigorous American Idol tour schedule on Friday morning to talk about his new single, appropriately named "Crush," saying he had trouble sleeping last night due to the excitement of the song's pending release. We listened to the song and it was, in our opinion, a great freshman outing — the tune is catchy, sweet, and young... read more
Comedy Companion Show For Idol? | Today's News: Our Take | 7/24/2008
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
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

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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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