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Simon Cowell is known worldwide for his directness and honesty when it comoes to judging talent on shows like American Idol. So it's no surprise that he's ready

Tony nominee Constantine Maroulis only wants one thing from American Idol tonight. Now starring in the new Broadway production Rock of Ages, for which he was

As OK! originally reported, Kara DioGuardi is now confirming her time is up as a judge on American Idol after this season. "I'm only here for one season," the

On last night's American Idol live broadcast, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson did very little to hide their disdain of new judge Kara DioGuardi. When Kara

As reported in the current issue of OK!, sources inside American Idol are saying that there's a lot of on-set tension between the show's four judges — Paula

As reported in the current issue of OK!, sources inside American Idol are saying that there's a lot of on-set tension between the show's four judges — Paula

American Idol attempted to solve it's timing issue last week by changing the way the judges critiqued the finalists. But, according to E! Online, fans were not

If you ever needed any confirmation that OK!'s current cover story about on-set tension between American Idol judges Paula Abdul and Kara DioGuardi, you just

If you ever needed any confirmation that OK!'s current cover story about on-set tension between American Idol judges Paula Abdul and Kara DioGuardi, you just

As reported in the new issue of OK!, there's a lot of tension at the overcrowded American Idol judges' table, with audience faves Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell

It’s not just the contestants fighting to stay alive each week on American Idol. Both Paula Abdul and Kara DioGuardi are in danger of losing their spots

It’s not just the contestants fighting to stay alive each week on American Idol. Both Paula Abdul and Kara DioGuardi are in danger of losing their spots

It was an emotional elimination round tonight as American Idol said goodbye to Scott MacIntyre. Out of 34 million votes cast after Tuesday night's performances,

If you believe Ryan Seacrest, more than 36 million people voted after Tuesday night's American Idol broadcast, and they all agreed on one thing: Megan Joy had

With an explosive vocal performance that shone during an otherwise lackluster night, Adam Lambert truly owned Tuesday's American Idol. The theme for this week

With an explosive vocal performance that shone during an otherwise lackluster night, Adam Lambert truly owned Tuesday's American Idol.The theme for this week

You know, sometimes Simon Cowell's arrogant schtick can get a little out of control.It's one thing when you're pretending your dream date would be mirror. But

There's one thing we can say about American Idol's new "Judges' Save"---it sure makes for some good suspense and, we're sure--good ratings. But is it really

After American Idol on Tuesday I joined friends for dinner at Italian restaurant du jour Cecconi's, the latest and the greatest from the Soho House Group - and

Before this eighth season of American Idol began, the producers of the hit show promised they were going to shake things up. And, for better or worse, they're

American Idol kicked off the first round of the finals on Tuesday night with a bang — a "Bad" bang! The top 13 contestants got the audience and judges

Will Simon Cowell be delivering his chilly remarks to American Idol contestants generations from now? If the talent show judge has his way, he just might.

All seven American Idols descend on Disney’s Hollywood Studios for The American Idol Experience opening held Thursday in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.It’s the first

American Idol is backpedaling after Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul confused a Kentucky contestant's Southern goodbye as a threat on their lives.According to TMZ,

Simon Cowell has spoken out emotionally about the death of Paula Abdul's stalker, saying it "hit us like an express train."The tough American Idol judge said

Looks like there's yet more behind-the-scenes tension at American Idol.According to TMZ.com the show's producers are not happy about Paula Abdul's recent

Paula Abdul continued her tirade on Simon Cowell promotional tour for her new lifestyle line, Forever Your Girl, on Wednesday with an appearance on The Martha

With the awards and praise piling up for Britney Spears these days, there's no doubt that the formerly troubled pop star is poised once more to take over the

In some cases, it appears breaking up actually isn't hard to do!  American Idol judge Simon Cowell and his longtime girlfriend, actress Terri Seymour, might not

Britney Spears' next career move has been confirmed by none other than Simon Cowell.  The American Idol judge tells Extra, "Yes, I think Britney Spears is going

According to American Idol judge Simon Cowell, he gets bored when everyone gets along with each other.So when OK! talked to the devious Brit a couple weeks ago,

Rachael Ray took her show on the road recently, arriving at the NYC American Idol auditions  in a double-decker bus to bring lunch to the hard-working

Though the eighth season of American Idol is months away, the show is already gearing up to grab ratings: Producers announced today that Kara DioGuardi, a

Considering the person sending the message, American Idol alum Sanjaya Malakar received a glowing compliment from former naysayer and Idol judge Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell is adding movie producer to his resume.The acerbic American Idol judge is set to produce Paramount's One Chance, the inspiring rags-to-riches story

Extra's Teri Seymour spent some quality time with David Hasselhoff in Las Vegas — perhaps a little too much quality time. See, this wasn't a typical interview

If something doesn't seem quite right about American Idol tomorrow night, it's probably that Simon Cowell has mysteriously turned into Bruno Tonioli. The Idol

Forget the season finale. This is going to be the real highlight of American Idol 2008: the legend that is Sanjaya is to return to the stage.The hero of season

Jason Castro thinks that his lack of experience was both his biggest strength on Idol, and what got him kicked off the show.  Today, the rookie singer said that

Jason Castro did the other contestants a favor last night by, well, sucking. Simon Cowell told David Archuleta he could have whistled his song and come off

So it turns out that even the meanest man on television thinks that, sometimes, he goes too far. Simon Cowell has told Parade.com that he wishes he hadn't sent

As if Simon Cowell's ego needed inflating any further, Britain has officially started treating him like a king!While the Englishman is touring his home country

Simon Cowell has truly been sweating it out during this season of American Idol."I've been on detox," he reveals to OK!. "I have a girl that comes over and I

Alone on stage, in front of 25 million of television's most opininated viewers, can't be the easiest place to be for a girl who has battled with insecurity

There aren't many girls who would complain about being surrounded by David Cook, Michael Johns, Jason Castro and David Archuleta every day. But Carly Smithson

With only six contestants left, Simon is running out of opportunities to be mean.  So some poor contestant has to get slammed with all that pent-up crabbiness.

It's no wonder Kristy Lee Cook managed to keep a smile on her face, even though she ended up in the "bottom three" week after week. It turns out the Idol

There’s no doubt about it — Leona Lewis is definitely “bleeding” into the United States. The British songstress just snagged the top spot on the Billboard Hot

Simon Cowell has told David Cook that as long as Idol remains a talent contest, not a popularity contest, he's in with a chance of winning. Well, David, we've

John Legend may be Mr. Nice Guy in real life, but don’t think he would play the same card if he were an American Idol judge. The Grammy winner admits he’d