More Talent, Sponsors for 'Idol' Gives Back

Since I'm not necessarily interesting in reporting on Frenchie Davis' polyp (another way American Idol has conspired to keep her down), let's get a few additional updates from late last week on talent and sponsors confirmed for the upcoming Idol Gives Back charity spectacular. More »

Darn it, America. By voting Chikezie off of American Idol on Wednesday (March 26) night, you cost us all the chance to hear the excitable Inglewood native cover "9-to-5" on next week's Dolly Parton mentored performance night. Well, I know I'm disappointed. More »

For this first time this season, the occasionally reliable, semi-scientific prognosticators at DialIdol are reporting that a singer other than Presumptive American Idol Winner David Archuleta got the most votes. That suggests that as Wednesday's (March 26) American Idol results show begins, it's anybody's game. Well, anybody except for the person eliminated Wednesday... More »

Because I'm a superficial person, Kimberley Locke was only my second favorite Kim on the second season of American Idol, but that doesn't mean that it won't be nice to see her on Wednesday (March 26) night when she revisits the Idol stage. More »

Tuesday (March 25) night's American Idol theme is Songs From The Year You [the contestants, that is, not me] Were Born. For Michael Johns and Carly Smithson, that could mean a third straight week of the Beatles, while for Presumptive American Idol Winner David Archuleta, that could mean one of the lesser singles of Hanson. Sadly, only one of those two possibilities was meant as a joke... More »

Usually American Idol exit interviews are very similar: Masking their obvious disappointment, the booted contestants spin elaborate fantasies about major label albums, Broadway shows, acting opportunities and a future of glitz and stardom, usually relying on "This isn't the end, it's the beginning" as their mantra. Thursday's (March 20) call with Amanda Overmyer is different. More »

Quick: Can you remember anything Ellen DeGeneres did on last year's Idol Gives Back special? Me neither. But the beloved comic and frequent event-hoster will return for this year's Idol Gives Back to share MCing duties with regular American Idol host Ryan Seacrest.

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American Idol probably shouldn't have done a second night of Beatles songs. But who would pay the price on Wednesday (March 19) for Tuesday's mistakes? Who would be this season's last contestant to miss out on the empty arenas of the American Idol Tour? Let's find out... More »

Since last week's Lennon-McCartney Night was so successful -- I'm not being sarcastic there, though I know it's hard to tell sometimes -- it's back to the well once more on Tuesday (March 18) night's American Idol, with a Beatles theme. Would lightning strike twice or would the second time on the huge Idol stage not be the charm? Let's find out, shall we?

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I made the vow last American Idol season and I'm returning to it this season: Until I make my own generous donation, there will be no mockery or joking about Idol Gives Back. The show's producers have announced what charities will benefit from, well, the benefit. More »