The "American Idol" judge has given her final critique. And we have a few suggested replacements
By Salon staff Aug 5, 2009
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"American Idol" chooses a judge who's an idol herself. Can she share the spotlight with the hopefuls?
By Mary Elizabeth Williams
September 10, 2009
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"American Idol" should lose Abdul once and for all
By Heather Havrilesky
July 21, 2009
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Kris Allen surprises everyone, including himself, by beating Adam Lambert and winning the show's eighth season
By Sarah Hepola
May 21, 2009
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May 21, 2009
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Paula Abdul is leaving "American Idol." How will the show ever find someone ditzy enough to replace her?
By Vincent Rossmeier
August 5, 2009
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For seven years I ignored the world's biggest pop culture spectacle. But thanks to my daughter -- and the stunningly original Adam Lambert -- I finally caved.
By Gary Kamiya
April 19, 2009
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Author Brian Raftery explains how a Japanese novelty has gone from punch line to worldwide pop-culture phenomenon.
By Sarah Hepola
December 18, 2008
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A guide to classic American shows born overseas.
By Logan Scherer
September 4, 2008
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There are shows we love even when they don't love themselves. For them, Salon staffers stage an intervention.
By Salon staff
September 3, 2008
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America finally gets it right, and the best man wins!
By Louis Bayard
May 22, 2008
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Lima Sahar is causing controversy as the first female finalist on "Afghan Star," her country's version of "American Idol."
By Carol Lloyd
March 14, 2008
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Many blacks love big women, but having a rump the size of Buffie the Body's can put women at risk for disease.
By Debra Dickerson
June 7, 2007
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Fox: "Should physical size factor into who wins 'American Idol'?"
By Lynn Harris
May 30, 2007
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An angelic Kurt Cobain, Bob Dylan's birthday, RIAA shenanigans and more in the week's biggest music news.
May 25, 2007
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The new "American Idol" is crowned amid a smorgasbord of showbiz non sequiturs.
May 24, 2007
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On the last night of voting, teen phenom Jordin Sparks delivers her best performances yet.
May 23, 2007
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Singing ability takes a back seat to personality as the contest narrows down to the final two.
May 17, 2007
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The show dispenses with the window dressing as the final three contestants strut their stuff.
May 16, 2007
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Barry Gibb teaches "American Idol" a thing or two about chivalry.
May 10, 2007
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Guest mentor Barry Gibb outshines the contestants as "American Idol" hits the homestretch.
May 9, 2007
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Phil Stacey's goodbye reminds us why "American Idol" is compelling television.
May 3, 2007
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The president and the first lady deliver the weakest performances on Tuesday night's "American Idol."
May 2, 2007
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Celebrity cameos and images of poverty make for strange bedfellows on "American Idol."
April 26, 2007
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No big surprises on Tuesday night as Melinda Doolittle and Jordin Sparks further establish themselves as the front-runners.
April 25, 2007
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Here comes the judge -- and it's Ellen
Hey, hey, Paula! Consider this a divorce
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Our favorite "American Idol" performances
How I learned to love (and hate) "American Idol"
My life in karaoke
TV without borders
TV rehab
Finale wrap-up: "American Idol"
Healthy, my ass
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