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American Idol

'Idol' adds 4th judge for new season

August 25, 2008 9:42 AM CDT

Posted at 9:40 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25 Songwriter and producer Kara DioGuardi joins "American Idol" next season. Paula Abdul won’t be suffering in the boy’s club that is the judges’ table on “American Idol.” Move over, Simon Cowell and Randy...


Your new 'American Idol'?

May 26, 2008 9:37 PM CDT

Posted by Brian Moore - 9:39 p.m. Monday, May 26 Much was made this year about the problems with "American Idol" this past season, including by me in this blog. We already know that the weekly results show will be...


The Day After David

May 22, 2008 9:22 PM CDT

Posted by Brian Moore - 9:22 p.m. Thursday, May 22 What am I doing? It hasn't even been a full 24 hourse since David Cook was crowned the 2008 "American Idol" winner and I already miss it. Well, not so...


The Finale: David Cook wins

May 21, 2008 9:34 PM CDT

Posted by Brian Moore - 9:34 p.m. Wednesday, May 21 David Cook is your new "American Idol," and I'm not too surprised. Although I thought David Archuleta was the clear winner last night, Cook displayed more of the star quality...


Finale: Voteoff

May 21, 2008 5:21 PM CDT

Posted by Brian Moore - 9:19 p.m. Wednesday, May 21 So let's hear from you about the finale. more at twiigs.com... Update: 9:02 p.m. Cook breaks down. This one became apparent earlier today from all the polls online. Update: 9...


'Idol' finale photo gallery

May 21, 2008 1:35 PM CDT

Posted by Jimmy Greenfield - 1:36 p.m. Monday, May 21 Enjoy this photo gallery from Tuesday night's showdown. Yes, I left the boxing pictures in there despite how ridiculous it was.


Finale: Part 1 recap, poll

May 20, 2008 8:35 PM CDT

Posted by Brian Moore - 8:43 p.m. Wednesday, March 26 I gotta give David Archuleta his due. He owned David Cook tonight, no doubt about it. Judges Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell were absolutely correct in basically handing...


Finale: Part 1

May 20, 2008 6:48 PM CDT

Posted by Brian Moore - 7:56 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 Archuleta with "Imagine." If you saw it earlier this season, you've already seen it. It's the same performance that the judges were all over. Good enough to win the night...


Debate: Who should win 'Idol'?

May 20, 2008 2:27 PM CDT

Posted by Brian Moore - 2:29 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 RedEye's "Vital Idol" bloggers Jimmy Greenfield and Brian Moore debate who should take the top prize Wednesday night. THE CASE FOR DAVID ARCHULETA David Cook is a well-traveled, professional performer...


Defending 'Idol'

May 19, 2008 6:54 PM CDT

Posted by Brian Moore - 6:54 p.m. Monday, May 19 OK, I think I've had enough "Idol" bashing. Yes, yes, if you've read this blog, you know I've done my fair share of criticizing. But, it's become the "in" thing...