10 best moments from the worst “American Idol”
Slide show: From the healing smile of whatsisface to that girl who did something, we recall a season best forgotten
Wednesday, May 26, 2010 12:01 PM UTC 17Entertainment American Idol, Slide Shows
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Entertainment American Idol, Slide Shows
“American Idol” recap: Bye, Goldilocks
Casey James heads home, leaving Crystal and Lee to head to the finale. Plus: Justin Bieber performs
Thursday, May 20, 2010 1:16 PM UTCEntertainment American Idol, Television
“American Idol” recap: Take a hike, Casey
Lee's "Hallelujah" wows the judges while Crystal shows soul. Let's hope the tweens don't save the handsome robot
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 1:01 PM UTC 29Entertainment American Idol, Television
“American Idol” recap: So long, Big Mike!
Michael Lynche gets the boot, but as a performance from Chris Daughtry reminds us: Coming in fourth ain't all bad
Thursday, May 13, 2010 1:13 PM UTCEntertainment American Idol, Television
“American Idol” recap: Down to the final four
Jamie Foxx gets in contestants' faces, Lee goes for a karaoke vibe, and Big Mike even makes Michael Jackson boring
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 12:13 PM UTC 12Entertainment American Idol, Television
“American Idol” recap: Casey James is no Sinatra
The long-haired Texan stumbles in his rendition of "Blue Eyes," but others get Frank's swagger just right
Wednesday, May 5, 2010 12:06 PM UTC 23Entertainment American Idol, Television
“American Idol” recap: Aaron Kelly goes country
The perpetually precarious contestant gets his mojo back on a night of Shania Twain hits
Wednesday, Apr 28, 2010 12:29 PM UTCEntertainment American Idol, Television
“American Idol” recap: Crystal Bowersox saves
"Inspirational Night" fails to live up to its name, until Mamasox takes the mic and shows us how redemption is done
Wednesday, Apr 21, 2010 1:22 PM UTC 12Entertainment American Idol, Television
“American Idol” recap: Glambert to the rescue
The flamboyant idol returns to whip this season's uninspiring contestants into shape with a night of Elvis hits
Wednesday, Apr 14, 2010 12:15 PM UTCEntertainment American Idol, Television
“American Idol” recap: The heartthrobs make good
On an episode devoted to the songs of Lennon and McCartney, Casey James and Tim Urban finally prove they're worthy
Wednesday, Apr 7, 2010 12:08 PM UTCEntertainment American Idol, Television
“American Idol” recap: Simon gives up
On R&B night, the top 10 singers finally impress. But Cowell fears we'll keep voting for pretty boys who can't sing
Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 12:32 PM UTC 14Entertainment American Idol, Television
“American Idol” recap: Wake up, Ellen!
Degeneres snoozes while contestants croak, but guest Miley Cyrus and the great Crystal Bowersox keep the show alive
Wednesday, Mar 24, 2010 1:25 PM UTC 17Entertainment American Idol, Television
“Idol” judge saved by a bikini
Kara DioGuardi says baring her body on stage during last season's finale was a "defining moment"
Tuesday, Mar 23, 2010 10:53 PM UTCLife American Idol, Broadsheet
“American Idol” recap: Sympathy for Mick Jagger
A reggae "Under My Thumb"? An off-key "Ruby Tuesdsay"? Even the Rolling Stones can't save this sinking ship
Wednesday, Mar 17, 2010 2:49 PM UTC 27Entertainment American Idol, Music
“American Idol” recap: Kara weeps, I drink
A dull men's lineup gets a late-show boost from a rousing rendition of Kate Bush's "This Woman's Work"
Thursday, Mar 11, 2010 3:12 PM UTCEntertainment American Idol, Television
“American Idol” recap: Sexual frustration edition
Once again, the girls fail to impress. Do they just need to get laid?
Wednesday, Mar 10, 2010 4:01 PM UTC 11Entertainment American Idol, Television
“American Idol” recap: The next Loretta Lynn?
In a night of so-so performances, the competition finds its hardscrabble princess, and her name is Crystal Bowersox
Thursday, Mar 4, 2010 3:05 PM UTCEntertainment American Idol, Television
“American Idol” recap: Holy war
More blah performances from the top 10 guys. Luckily, one contestant has God on his side
Wednesday, Mar 3, 2010 1:04 PM UTCEntertainment American Idol, Television
“American Idol” recap: The dreamboats have landed
The top 12 guys don't put on much of a show -- but at least they're nice to look at
Thursday, Feb 25, 2010 3:26 PM UTC 12Entertainment American Idol, Television
“American Idol” recap: Simon saves the day
The top 12 women -- and Ellen! -- fail to impress. Thank god for Mr. Crankypants
Wednesday, Feb 24, 2010 1:25 PM UTCEntertainment American Idol, Television
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