American Idol Season 13 Premiere Recap: The Sob Days Are Over, the Sob Days Are Done

You all know that American Idol contestant, the earnest teen who had all four limbs torn off by farm equipment, and his grandpa miraculously sewed ‘em back on using cornsilk and mud, but rushing back to the house they ran over their beloved alpaca with the tractor, and now the kid is doing it all in memory of Marshmallow?

Or maybe it’s the wide-eyed single mom who lost her high-school sweetheart to a pack of carnivorous sea lions …READ MORE

American Idol Season 13 Adds 'Hollywood or Home' Twist, More New Songs, Broader Themes

American Idol wannabes who score coveted Golden Tickets at their auditions will face an additional hurdle in Season 13 of Fox’s veteran singing competition. READ MORE

Idol Exclusive Promo: Hugs for the Holidays

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” sings Harry Connick, Jr. in the following holiday-themed promo video for American Idol‘s upcoming 13th season. READ MORE & WATCH VIDEO

American Idol Exclusive Season 13 Promo Video: There Will Be Guitars

American Idol‘s streak of guitar-slinging winners ended at five when R&B chanteuse Candice Glover took home the Season 12 crown.

The following exclusive promo video for Season 13 (premiering Jan. 15, 8/7c on Fox) , however, signals that singer/songwriter-style contestants are coming back with a vengeance. READ MORE, WATCH VIDEO & TAKE OUR POLL

American Idol Exclusive: A New Crop of Hopefuls Star in Artsy Season 13 Teaser!

Press pause on Candice Glover‘s “Lovesong” for just a second, Idoloonie Nation. Fox is debuting a new promo for American Idol Season 13 during tonight’s World Series Game 6, and we’ve got your exclusive first look! READ MORE & WATCH VIDEO

Fox Unveils Midseason Schedule, Sets Dates for Idol, The Following — Plus: Glee Takes a Breather

Fox has announced its midseason game plan, and it includes return dates for American Idol and The Following, as well as the annual spring hiatus for Glee. READ MORE

Harry Connick Jr. Comedy Pilot Lands at Fox

Harry Connick Jr. is anything but Idol idle at Fox these days.

The network has given a put pilot committment to a new comedy starring the fetching crooner and newly appointed American Idol judge in which he’ll play …READ MORE

First Photo: Harry Connick Jr. and Jennifer Lopez Joining Keith Urban as American Idol Season 13 Judges (Oh, and Randy's Back, Too)

Houston, we finally having an American Idol judging panel.

After weeks of rumors, innuendo and premature reports, Jennifer Lopez and Dr. Luke Harry Connick Jr. have officially joined the Season 13 judges’ panel. The pair will sit alongside Keith Urban, the only returning judge from last year. READ MORE

Idol Chatter: Hitmaker Dr. Luke Bows Out as Possible Third Judge — So, What Now?

Veteran music producer Dr. Luke will not, as recently rumored, be joining American Idol‘s Season 13 panel, due to a professional conflict — calling into serious question who will be the third judge. READ MORE

American Idol: 10 Bold, Completely Original, Randy Jackson-Free Fixes to Revive Season 13

Oh how I wish I could yell “April Fools!” But instead, I’m just yelling, “FOOL!”

Yes, folks, American Idol‘s new executive producer Per Blankens is seriously thinking about bringing back departing judge Randy Jackson to take over as Season 13 mentor, replacing Jimmy Iovine. READ MORE & VIEW PHOTOS