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Scoot over, Simon Cowell. "American Idol" is adding a fourth critic to its panel of judges. Grammy-nominated songwriter Kara DioGuardi will sit alongside Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson when the eighth season of "American Idol" premieres in January. Full Story ››
NEW IDOL JUDGE: Kara DioGuardi Talks About Joining The Show
PICK ME!: First Audition Of The 'American Idol' Season in S.F.
Watch More Lifestyle Videos On The Bay Area Video Page
DALY CITY: Claudia Cowan Reports On Thousands Eagerly Awaiting 'Idol' Audtions
READY TO SING: See Idol Hopefuls Test Out Their Pipes At Cow Palace
SLIDESHOW: 'Idol' Hopefuls Begin Chilly Wait For Auditions Outside Cow Palace
AMERICAN IDOL MOMENT: Paula Abdul's Double Take On Tuesday's American Idol
KTVU.com 'American Idol' Special Section


Thousands of aspiring musical divas from across the nation filed into the Cow Palace Thursday morning to audition for the next season of "American Idol." Full Story ››
DALY CITY: Claudia Cowan Reports On Thousands Eagerly Awaiting 'Idol' Audtions
READY TO SING: See Idol Hopefuls Test Out Their Pipes At Cow Palace
SLIDESHOW: 'Idol' Hopefuls Begin Chilly Wait For Auditions Outside Cow Palace
DALY CITY: Tara Moriarty Reports On Massive Turnout For "American Idol" Auditions
IDOL REJECT: Jason Castro Talks About His Exit From Idol
AMERICAN IDOL MOMENT: Paula Abdul's Double Take On Tuesday's American Idol
KTVU.com 'American Idol' Special Section
'American Idol' Web Site

Idol auditions
Auditions for the eighth season of 'American Idol' will kick off in the Bay Area with the selection process beginning on Thursday, July 17, at the Cow Palace before moving on to try outs in seven other cities. Full Story ››


idol_winner
For an "American Idol" season so flat and lifeless, the end sure rocked: Ex-bartender David Cook virtually body-slammed teen prodigy David Archuleta in a surprising landslide Wednesday night, capping an energized finale filled with big stars and polished performances. Full Story ››
SLIDESHOW: See Pictures Of The Season Seven 'American Idol' Finale
'Idol' Bans Finalist's Dad From Rehearsals
'Idol' Top Boss: Abdul Isn't Going Anywhere
Paula Does Double Take On 'American Idol'
AMERICAN IDOL MOMENT: Paula Abdul's Double Take On Tuesday's American Idol

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Each of the dueling Davids raised his game on Tuesday's "American Idol," but only one received three glowing reviews from Simon Cowell, who called it a "knockout" performance. Full Story ››
VOTE: Who Do You Think Will Be The New American Idol
'Idol' Bans Finalist's Dad From Rehearsals
'Idol' Top Boss: Abdul Isn't Going Anywhere
Paula Does Double Take On 'American Idol'
AMERICAN IDOL MOMENT: Paula Abdul's Double Take On Tuesday's American Idol

'Idol' Gets Down To Final Two Contestants
'Idol' Trims Field To Three Finalists
'Idol' Trims Field To Final Four Contestants
'Idol' Boots Another Finalist
And Then There Were Six: 'Idol' Cuts Latest Singer
'Idol' Doesn't Give Charity To Aussie Contestant
'Idol' Axes Another Finalist To Narrow Field To Eight
'Idol' Axes Another Finalist, Bringing Field To 10
'Idol' Axes Ex-Stripper In First Top 12 Elimination
'Idol' Stripper David Hernandez Won't Be Disqualified
'Idol' Trims Semifinalist Field To 16

Fun Facts

Paula Abdul
Did you know Paula choreographed the piano scene in the 1988 movie “Big?” Full Story ››


idol_simon cowell
Did you know Simon dropped out of school? Full Story ››


randy_jackson
Did you know Randy lost more than 100 lbs? Full Story ››


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Did you know Ryan Seacrest began his career at age 16? Full Story ››

American Idol Recap

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Scoot over, Simon Cowell. "American Idol" is adding a fourth critic to its panel of judges. Grammy-nominated songwriter Kara DioGuardi will sit alongside Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson when the eighth season of "American Idol" premieres in January. Full Story ››
NEW IDOL JUDGE: Kara DioGuardi Talks About Joining The Show
PICK ME!: First Audition Of The 'American Idol' Season in S.F.
Watch More Lifestyle Videos On The Bay Area Video Page
DALY CITY: Claudia Cowan Reports On Thousands Eagerly Awaiting 'Idol' Audtions
READY TO SING: See Idol Hopefuls Test Out Their Pipes At Cow Palace
SLIDESHOW: 'Idol' Hopefuls Begin Chilly Wait For Auditions Outside Cow Palace
AMERICAN IDOL MOMENT: Paula Abdul's Double Take On Tuesday's American Idol
KTVU.com 'American Idol' Special Section


Thousands of aspiring musical divas from across the nation filed into the Cow Palace Thursday morning to audition for the next season of "American Idol." Full Story ››
DALY CITY: Claudia Cowan Reports On Thousands Eagerly Awaiting 'Idol' Audtions
READY TO SING: See Idol Hopefuls Test Out Their Pipes At Cow Palace
SLIDESHOW: 'Idol' Hopefuls Begin Chilly Wait For Auditions Outside Cow Palace
DALY CITY: Tara Moriarty Reports On Massive Turnout For "American Idol" Auditions
IDOL REJECT: Jason Castro Talks About His Exit From Idol
AMERICAN IDOL MOMENT: Paula Abdul's Double Take On Tuesday's American Idol
KTVU.com 'American Idol' Special Section
'American Idol' Web Site

Idol auditions
Auditions for the eighth season of 'American Idol' will kick off in the Bay Area with the selection process beginning on Thursday, July 17, at the Cow Palace before moving on to try outs in seven other cities. Full Story ››


idol_winner
For an "American Idol" season so flat and lifeless, the end sure rocked: Ex-bartender David Cook virtually body-slammed teen prodigy David Archuleta in a surprising landslide Wednesday night, capping an energized finale filled with big stars and polished performances. Full Story ››
SLIDESHOW: See Pictures Of The Season Seven 'American Idol' Finale
'Idol' Bans Finalist's Dad From Rehearsals
'Idol' Top Boss: Abdul Isn't Going Anywhere
Paula Does Double Take On 'American Idol'
AMERICAN IDOL MOMENT: Paula Abdul's Double Take On Tuesday's American Idol

idol_david
Each of the dueling Davids raised his game on Tuesday's "American Idol," but only one received three glowing reviews from Simon Cowell, who called it a "knockout" performance. Full Story ››
VOTE: Who Do You Think Will Be The New American Idol
'Idol' Bans Finalist's Dad From Rehearsals
'Idol' Top Boss: Abdul Isn't Going Anywhere
Paula Does Double Take On 'American Idol'
AMERICAN IDOL MOMENT: Paula Abdul's Double Take On Tuesday's American Idol

'Idol' Gets Down To Final Two Contestants
'Idol' Trims Field To Three Finalists
'Idol' Trims Field To Final Four Contestants
'Idol' Boots Another Finalist
And Then There Were Six: 'Idol' Cuts Latest Singer
'Idol' Doesn't Give Charity To Aussie Contestant
'Idol' Axes Another Finalist To Narrow Field To Eight
'Idol' Axes Another Finalist, Bringing Field To 10
'Idol' Axes Ex-Stripper In First Top 12 Elimination
'Idol' Stripper David Hernandez Won't Be Disqualified
'Idol' Trims Semifinalist Field To 16