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  1. DeGeneres to leave 'American Idol,' cites 'a difficult decision'

    American Idol News On CNN.Com &bull Today

    It was a difficult decision to make, but my work schedule became more than I bargained for. I also realized this season that while I love discovering, supporting and nurturing young talent, it was hard for me to judge people… Full Story »

  2. Jessica Simpson met with 'American Idol' execs, big news on Monday?

    American Idol News On CNN.Com &bull Yesterday

    Reality TV staple and singer Jessica Simpson has met with "American Idol" producers about joining the show's judging panel, a source close to the show tells EW, confirming a report on TMZ Wednesday afternoon. I'm not sure whether her people… Full Story »


  3. 'American Idol' finale as 'pitchy' as season

    American Idol News on CNN.com &bull May 27, 2010

    The Bee Gees? And after all that, for the second consecutive year, the less mainstream contestant failed to capture enough votes to take the title of "American Idol." Lee DeWyze isn't terrible, but he's no Crystal "MamaSox" Bowersox. Makes sense that the least talented would win, since the season only had one great… Full Story »

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  4. 'Idol' finale? This year, it's a yawn

    American Idol News on CNN.com &bull May 25, 2010

    The finale was a showdown between "bad boy" Adam Lambert, whose performances were called refreshing by admirers and over the top by detractors, and "church boy" Kris Allen, who rose seemingly from nowhere to become a contender. Passions were high. As Crystal "MamaSox" Bowersox gears up to challenge Lee DeWyze for the season nine title, it's a less-than-energetic ending to what has been, for many observers, a lackluster season.… Full Story »


  5. Will Paula Abdul return for the 'Idol' finale?

    American Idol News on CNN.com &bull May 21, 2010

    But two things are certain -- Crystal Bowersox or Lee DeWyze will be crowned the season 9 champ on Wednesday, and fans will see the last of Simon Cowell before he jumps over to "X Factor" in 2011. But a… Full Story »


  6. 'American Idol': No rush to replace Simon

    American Idol News on CNN.com &bull May 11, 2010

    That, of course, also means no bombshell announcement at Fox's May 17 upfronts presentation, when the network will unveil its fall schedule to advertisers. The delay in finalizing such a crucial decision makes sense on several levels. For starters, any… Full Story »


  7. 'Idol's' Tim Urban wants to sing, act and keep smiling

    American Idol News on CNN.com &bull Apr 23, 2010

    He came, he sang, he smiled. In the end, Duncanville, Texas, resident Tim Urban, 20, proved to be the best of sports in a tough "American Idol" arena where he was called everything from Teflon to Turban to, most recently,… Full Story »

  8. What's behind 'American Idol's' ratings slide?

    American Idol News on CNN.com &bull Apr 22, 2010

    For years "American Idol" has been known to its competitors by a moniker meant to express its popularity and immense ratings: "The Death Star." Full Story »


  9. Adam Lambert to be 'American Idol' mentor

    American Idol News on CNN.com &bull Apr 6, 2010

    Just yesterday, while interviewing season 9's latest ousted contestant, Didi Benami, talk turned to her struggles with last week's RB theme, and she didn't seem to completely understand where I was coming from when I asked her if she'd studied… Full Story »


  10. The Tao of 'American Idol'

    American Idol News on CNN.com &bull Mar 16, 2010

    While it's the voters ultimately deciding who will win the title of winner of "American Idol" each season, the judges input can't be ignored. Full Story »

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