Archive: Everything about ‘American Idol’

From slide shows to collected quotes to quizzes and more

Quiz

Test yourself: Do you speak 'Idol'?

Ranker

Rate the remaining finalists

Photos

First Person: Readers who look like 'Idol' judges

Slideshow: Sanjaya's ever-changing hairdos

Slideshow: 'Idol's' 12 finalists get picked off one by one

Slideshow: Sad singers, spacey judges of 2006

Slideshow: 'Idol' dreams: 2006 auditioners

Slideshow: Soul Patrol! Scenes from Taylor's victory

Slideshow: Carrie, Bo and the 2005 crew

Slideshow: Country tops rock at 2005 finale

Slideshow: Paula Abdul's troubles (2005)

Wanna be an 'Idol'?

Tips for wannabe 'Idols' (2007)

FAQ for future auditioners

Quotes

Simon says: Acerbic quotes from Simon Cowell

Video

Best and worst auditions (Dec. 2006)l

Discuss and debate

Defend your favorites, debate the show with others

Weekly updates

Chart: Catch up on each week's performances

Vote

Should Chris Sligh cut off his curls?

See Taylor with different hair colors and pick the best

Did Taylor deserve to win?

Pick your favorite season-five finalist

Most important judge? Your favorite judge?

News of note

'Idol's' Sligh tests faith of Christian fans (March 2007)

Paula: Simon and I are good friends (March 2007)

'Idol' recruits Stefani, Bono for charity special (March 2007)

Barba says risque photos betrayed her trust(March 2007)

Straight up: Paula Abdul gets own reality show (Jan. 2007)

Show's music cred is growing (Jan. 2007)

'Idol' to add songwriting contest (Jan. 2007)

Frustrated Daughtry fans claim votes were misdirected (May 2006)

'Idol' alumni: Season one

Kelly Clarkson wins big at Grammys (Feb. 2006)

Updates on Kelly, Justin, more (Dec. 2005)

Justin Guarini leaves Broadway show(Nov. 2004)

'Idol' alumni: Season two

Ruben Studdard on life, love, weight loss (Oct. 2006)

Clay Aiken's new album marks new chapter in life (Sept. 2006)

Ruben won, but Clay soared (Dec. 2005)

'Idol' alumni: Season three

Access Hollywood: Jennifer Hudson, the girl behind the 'Dream' (Dec. 2006)

Newman: An Oscar for Jennifer Hudson? (Dec. 2006)

Best to worst: Fantasia to William Hung

'Idol' alumni: Season four

Carrie Underwood wins Country Music Awards (Nov. 2006)

Mario Vazquez gets gritty on new album (Sept. 2006)

Bo rocked out, Carrie sang country

'Idol' alumni: Season five

Kellie Pickler adjusts to new life (May 2007)

CD teaches McPhee about compromise (Jan. 2007)

Taylor Hicks ready for big time with first CD release (Dec. 2006)

Access Hollywood: McPhee relieved that album date is pushed back (Dec. 2006)

Kellie Pickler hopes fame won't elude her (Nov. 2006)

Chris Daughtry signs record deal (July 2006)

Season six

Is Jordin Sparks the next Kelly Clarkson? (May 2007)

Simon wants Melinda to reach finals (May 2007)

LaKisha sent packing (May 2007)

Final four catch disco fever (May 2007)

Bland boys Phil, Chris sent packing (May 2007)

'Idols' rock steady on Bon Jovi night (May 2007)

'Idol' plays nice on night of charity (April 2007)

It's an inspirational night on 'Idol' (April 2007)

At long last, Sanjaya goes home (April 2007)

It takes more than great legs to win -- ask Haley (April 2007)

Even J. Lo can't add spice to 'Idol' (April 2007)

Rocker chick Gina sent back to the nest (April 2007)

Tony Bennett inspires the 'Idol' finalists (April 2007)

Should pros compete on 'Idol'? (April 2007)

Meet Rickey Minor, who leads the band (April 2007)

'American Idol' has begun its decline (March 2007)

Laying odds on the 12 finalists (March 2007)

'American Idol' men continue to struggle (March 2007)

Your 'American Idol:' Ryan Seacrest (Feb. 2007)

'Idol' judges aren't meaner, it's the editors (Jan. 2007)

Your questions answered

How much can Idols spend on clothes? (2005)

Does Taylor Hicks dye his hair? (2006)

Does Ace Young have an identical twin? (2006)

Who chooses the first singles Idols release? (2006)

Carrie, Paris, others offer tips on how to audition (2006)

Is there a fee to audition? (2006)

How does voting work with the different time zones involved? (2006)

Why does 'Idol' love its bad auditioners so much? (2006)

Why are ending performances different in the montage? (2006)

How can contestants' families afford to be there? (2006)

Was Constantine too old for 'American Idol'? (2005)

How much can Idols spend on clothes? (2005)

Opinions and commentary

Suggestions for changing the show (May 2007)

Songwriting contest winner is same old, same old (May 2007)

Top 10 songs that rocked 'Idol' season (May 2007)

Seasons in review: 'Idol' finalists over the years (May 2007)

'Idol' 101: Guide to how it all works (May 2007)

Fantasy 'Idol': If famous singers faced off (May 2007)

Paula Abdul: Don't call her crazy anymore(May 14, 2007)

From Antonella to Sanjaya, 'Idol's' crazy year (May 9, 2007)

Every 'American Idol' has a story (April 30, 2007)

Musical future looks bright for most 'Idols' (April 25, 2007)

Sanjaya was an 'Idol' original (April 19, 2007)

Fox thanking its lucky stars for Sanjaya (April 19, 2007)

Plenty of reasons to defend Sanjaya (April 9, 2007)

Will Sanjaya save or destroy 'Idol'? (April 2, 2007)

'Idol' competitors are too similar (April 2007)

Should 'Idol' allow pros like Doolittle, Sligh? (March 2007)

Laying odds on 12 'Idol' finalists (March 2007)

'Idol' judges have grown into their roles (Jan. 2007)

'Idol' smackdown: The worst, the best, the rest (Jan. 2007)

Ideas for 'Idol' theme nights (Jan. 2007)

Exclusive: What it's like to audition for 'Idol' (Jan. 2007)

Newsweek: People who just keep auditioning (Jan. 2007)

What twist is lurking for the show? (Jan. 2007)

Top five songs to retire from 'Idol' (Jan. 2007)

Hirsh: Are finalists quickly forgotten? (Oct. 2006)

Holmes: Can Taylor Hicks sell CDs? (June 2006)

Berman: Highlights, lowlights from Taylor's win (May 2006)

Levine: First-person report from the 'American Idol' finale(May 2006)

Dehnart: Paula is most important 'Idol' judge (March 2006)

Levine: What it's like at an 'Idol' elimination show (March 2006)

Dehnart: 'Idol' results shows revel in cruelty (Feb 2006)

Dehnart: Audience is clay in Aiken's hands at concert (Aug 2006)

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