American Idol

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This is American Idol - the hit FOX musical reality series. Three judges: Jennifer Lopez , Steven Tyler, and Randy Jackson (II), along with host Ryan Seacrest search the US for the next American Idol, a pop star that truly shines above all the rest. Past judges included Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Kara DioGuardi, & Ellen DeGeneres. With help from the viewers, they will decide from thousands of participants who will walk away with a record deal and the fame and fortune that is sure to come along with it. It has since emerged as hit series in its own right, propelling FOX to the top of television rankings, inspiring various merchandise, and launching the careers of many hit-stars. American Idol airs Wednesday & Thursday nights.moreless
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S 11 :  Ep 7 Aired 2/2/12
S 11 :  Ep 6 Aired 2/1/12
S 11 :  Ep 5 Aired 1/26/12
S 11 :  Ep 4 Aired 1/25/12
S 11 :  Ep 3 Aired 1/22/12

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  • American Idol: Arch Angels 0

    American Idol: Arch Angels

    By Seth Abramovitch, 3 days ago

    Last night, American Idol met us in St. Louis, where we were looking forward to dancing the Hoochee Koochee. Unfortunately, the last stop on the audition tour (phew!) didn't find too much by way of talentwith a couple notable exceptions.… more

  • American Idol: We Cannot Pickle That 6

    American Idol: We Cannot Pickle That

    By Seth Abramovitch, Feb 02, 2012

    American Idol and Portland: They go together like McDonald's cheeseburgers and organic home-pickling. And by that I mean they are diametrical oppositesHollywood flash vs. Oregonian indie credand therefore do not go together particularly well at all. But as we all… more

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  • I miss Simon and Paula but I love Steven Tyler and JLo, and Randy too!

    10
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    By berylann731, Jan 25, 2012 Report Abuse
    I watch the show hoping that Steven will sing a few notes here and there!

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  • "Breaking the Idol barrier" - AI is the ultimate reality show. Classic, ginormous fanbase.

    9.5
    "Superb"
    By grancio, Jan 02, 2012 Report Abuse
    Unrealistically big and once ground-breaking show.
    So many contestants come and go, some make very underground careers and only 3 have made stardom. Representing in the areas of pop, rock and country: Kelly C., Daughtry and Carrie U., respectively. And 2 others who were huge inside idol but their flambuoyant sexuality had gone in their way: Clay A. and Adam L. Also, I have no idea why David Cook hasn't become a superstar after having a great debut, he instead totally lost it with his 2nd album, smh. American Idol is a curse.
    25 million people as an average watch but the succesful "idols" only sell less than 5 million records over a decade, if lucky; the most have been 12 million albums by Carrie U., great for any artist. The show is going for 10 seasons, people barely watch it for entertainment, not great for music business but a ratings juggernaut on TV. Its correlation is ridiculously out of proportion, same as the amount of votes people cast. New record made for top 3 week this season - 95 million votes cast in 2 hours from 23.5 million viewers. And definitely the wrong person went home, as the voters never vote on music based only - makes it a popularity contest. Or sometimes it's just shocking and you found out why eventually.
    It's quite upsetting. Basically I can stop watching whenever I want and tune in when an unusual talent comes up. Season 10 was a rebound season, where a comepletely safe, cookie cutter, success-assured, great looking guy won. That's what they wanted after so many lacking years, Scotty can revive the brand again.
    But then again, there is once in a while that an actual once in a lifetime talent gets in the mainstream. Talking about Haley Reinhart here, please tell me that the only thing wrong with her is that she over-growled at times and she was also viewed as cocky, either that or it was because she is so perfect and so hot that everyone hated her for it. She is basically a sure 10 on everything from voice, tone, range, body, legs, face, style, performance, showmanship, musicality, artistry and charisma; superstar in the making, she's got it all going on, she just blows my mind. She just needs to let loose on the music scene and I think she can make things work. American Idol found an unreal talent here with great musical sense, note that she's not bland at all and she is quite unique, distinctive. So I don't see her miss, but if so then there is this force to reckon namely Scotty McCreery, winner and future country superstar. Very powerful, extremely appealing, likable, with a huge fanbase and certainly has 'it'. "Idol" is still strong after 10 seasons but it should end already, i'ts been hit and miss, too many misses. It's a process of finding a superstar and amazing singers are not always big stars. Also, talent doesn't mean success or fame, it's a long way to the top for everybody in the spotlight. I have the certainty season 11 will be a miss because it's hard to know what kind of artist actually will have mass appeal after the season is over and 11 seasons later what talent could still be considered fresh in the music scene (or if a girl could win again), you never know. I might tune in but will not get excited again and now I learned the hard way to not get attached too much. Although sometimes there is this ultimate Idol that grabs your soul, not on sob or back story or over hype but actual musical talent (+ personality.)
    I feel like I'm talking not about the actual show but all aspects about outside the show. Oh well, the actual TV series you know how it is, terrible quality, totally scripted, heavily flawed and overproduced television. Its magic and quality lies on all about outside the show.moreless

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  • I can't believe that Tatiana freak made it and Jamar Rogers didn't. What's going on? I just looked at the poll here and the Tatiana beast is leading with 23% of the votes. Thank God some of the reviews here agree with me.moreless

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    By RICARDOBRUNO, Dec 11, 2011 Report Abuse
    I can't believe that Tatiana freak made it and Jamar Rogers didn't. What's going on? I just looked at the poll here and the Tatiana beast is leading with 23% of the votes. Thank God some of the reviews here agree with me. I got a little tired of the whole Danny Gokey's dead wife story. They repeated it sooo much. Which was not his fault. But I don't think his voice is that good anyway. I prefer his friend Jamar who didn't make it. I found that Nate Marshall a little bit annoying. His story is sad but I don't think he should be there.moreless

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  • i would like to watch Americas got talent than this piece of crap. and how is this show more popular than Americas got Talent.

    2.0
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    By mnman, Dec 09, 2011 Report Abuse
    I would like to watch Americas got Talent than this piece of crap. and how is Americas got talent more popular. OK the reason i dpn't like this show is because of the act. The only thing they do is sing, unlike Americas Got talent where they do more than singing. And also a lot of my friends say this show is better than Americas Got Talent. I mean have you even lasted a full season. I fist saw this last year and i only could survive 2 episodes. And the worst thing about it is that the contestants sing country songs. I HATE conuntry music. And it only comes on, on Wednesday nights wat like 8. That's when a lot of people are getting ready for bed and i'm usally studying at that time or at church. and when i'm not studying or at church i just watch the middle, but sometimes i change it to american idol to give it another chance but i regret it. I wish this show would end. I would rather swim in 50 degree weather than watch this piece of crap. AMERICAN IDOL SUCKS! i hate it. The only reason it's not 1 is because i've decided my score would be how many episodes i survived before hating it like i said i've only survived 2 episode so thee you go. Overall 2/10.moreless

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  • This is a good show but they should have ended it once Simon and Paula left.

    7.0
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    By SweetMissJaye, Oct 26, 2011 Report Abuse
    Go ahead and give my review thumbs down but I can keep it real and say that American Idol has gotten old. It's about to start it's 11th season and I'm not impressed with it's 'longevitiy'. TV these days is so mediocre that I suppose AI stacks up against the majority of reality shows out there.
    The show is good. I'm not writing this review to diss the show. The amount of talent in America is amazing. There is so much undiscovered talent and potential. But I think we need something new, honestly.
    And I don't know what were they thinking when they brought Jennifer Lopez onto the show. She's a singer who can't sing, an actress who can't act. She's a great dancer. Why should be allowed to judge anyone?
    AI is not the same as it was when Paula and Simon were on it. Randy Jackson is great but he can't hold it together on his own. I wonder if people watch the show because they're actually interested in what will happen or simply out of habit because they've been watching it for so long.
    The show is still good but it was once great. If too many more seasons come to pass, the show will suffer. I have to applaud American Idol for giving hope to so many people who want to be performers. But the show can't go on forever. Its going to steadily decline...it already has.moreless

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