http://dir.salon.com/topics/american_idol/?source=rss&aim=american_idol en-us Copyright 2007 Salon.com. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:08:00 PDT By Salon staff Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/feature/2009/08/05/replacing_paula_abdul/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/feature/2009/08/05/replacing_paula_abdul/index.html?source=rss The "American Idol" judge has given her final critique. And we have a few suggested replacements By Mary Elizabeth Williams Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/feature/2009/09/10/ellen_generes/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/feature/2009/09/10/ellen_generes/index.html?source=rss "American Idol" chooses a judge who's an idol herself. Can she share the spotlight with the hopefuls? By Heather Havrilesky Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/feature/2009/07/21/paula_abdul/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/feature/2009/07/21/paula_abdul/index.html?source=rss "American Idol" should lose Abdul once and for all By Sarah Hepola Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2009/05/21/american_idol_finale/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2009/05/21/american_idol_finale/index.html?source=rss Kris Allen surprises everyone, including himself, by beating Adam Lambert and winning the show's eighth season Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/realitytv/2009/05/21/american_idol_wrap/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/realitytv/2009/05/21/american_idol_wrap/index.html?source=rss By Vincent Rossmeier Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/2009/08/05/abdul/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/2009/08/05/abdul/index.html?source=rss Paula Abdul is leaving "American Idol." How will the show ever find someone ditzy enough to replace her? By Gary Kamiya Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/feature/2009/04/19/american_idol/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/feature/2009/04/19/american_idol/index.html?source=rss 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 Sarah Hepola Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/books/int/2008/12/18/karaoke/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/books/int/2008/12/18/karaoke/index.html?source=rss Author Brian Raftery explains how a Japanese novelty has gone from punch line to worldwide pop-culture phenomenon. By Logan Scherer Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/week/2008/09/04/international_chart/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/week/2008/09/04/international_chart/index.html?source=rss A guide to classic American shows born overseas. By Salon staff Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/feature/2008/09/03/fix_these_shows/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/feature/2008/09/03/fix_these_shows/index.html?source=rss There are shows we love even when they don't love themselves. For them, Salon staffers stage an intervention. By Louis Bayard Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2008/05/22/american_idol/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2008/05/22/american_idol/index.html?source=rss America finally gets it right, and the best man wins! By Carol Lloyd Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2008/03/14/afghan_star/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2008/03/14/afghan_star/index.html?source=rss Lima Sahar is causing controversy as the first female finalist on "Afghan Star," her country's version of "American Idol." By Debra Dickerson Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/opinion/feature/2007/06/07/obesity/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/opinion/feature/2007/06/07/obesity/index.html?source=rss Many blacks love big women, but having a rump the size of Buffie the Body's can put women at risk for disease. By Lynn Harris Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2007/05/30/jordin/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2007/05/30/jordin/index.html?source=rss Fox: "Should physical size factor into who wins 'American Idol'?" Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/audiofile/2007/05/25/music_news/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/audiofile/2007/05/25/music_news/index.html?source=rss An angelic Kurt Cobain, Bob Dylan's birthday, RIAA shenanigans and more in the week's biggest music news. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/audiofile/2007/05/24/idol_recap/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/audiofile/2007/05/24/idol_recap/index.html?source=rss The new "American Idol" is crowned amid a smorgasbord of showbiz non sequiturs. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/audiofile/2007/05/23/idol_recap/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/audiofile/2007/05/23/idol_recap/index.html?source=rss On the last night of voting, teen phenom Jordin Sparks delivers her best performances yet. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/audiofile/2007/05/17/idol_recap/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/audiofile/2007/05/17/idol_recap/index.html?source=rss Singing ability takes a back seat to personality as the contest narrows down to the final two. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/audiofile/2007/05/16/idol_recap/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/audiofile/2007/05/16/idol_recap/index.html?source=rss The show dispenses with the window dressing as the final three contestants strut their stuff. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/audiofile/2007/05/10/idol_recap/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/audiofile/2007/05/10/idol_recap/index.html?source=rss Barry Gibb teaches "American Idol" a thing or two about chivalry. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/audiofile/2007/05/09/idol_recap/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/audiofile/2007/05/09/idol_recap/index.html?source=rss Guest mentor Barry Gibb outshines the contestants as "American Idol" hits the homestretch. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/audiofile/2007/05/03/idol_recap/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/audiofile/2007/05/03/idol_recap/index.html?source=rss Phil Stacey's goodbye reminds us why "American Idol" is compelling television. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/audiofile/2007/05/02/idol_recap/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/audiofile/2007/05/02/idol_recap/index.html?source=rss The president and the first lady deliver the weakest performances on Tuesday night's "American Idol." Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/audiofile/2007/04/26/idol/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/audiofile/2007/04/26/idol/index.html?source=rss Celebrity cameos and images of poverty make for strange bedfellows on "American Idol." Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/audiofile/2007/04/25/idol_recap/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/audiofile/2007/04/25/idol_recap/index.html?source=rss No big surprises on Tuesday night as Melinda Doolittle and Jordin Sparks further establish themselves as the front-runners.