American Idol

Welcome to American Idol Center on About.com, where you can find the latest information about the hit Fox show, American Idol judges and past and current contestants. Find Idol photos, bios, recaps and gossip.

Since 2002 Fox's singing competition, American Idol, has changed the face of reality TV and the entire music industry. Learn more about American Idol here.

Learn more about Fox's American Idol Live tour. Every season the top ten American Idol contestants tour the country on the American Idol Live tour. Find out more about the tour, how to get tickets and which cities the tour will hit.

American Idol Central on About.com: the gateway to show recaps, contestant bios, idol photos and more about the hit Fox reality competition.

Find out about the Fox 2012 American Idol Live tour, where the top 10 contestants of Idol Season 11 will travel the country and perform live during the summer of 2012. Find the tour dates, which contestants will be on the tour and how to get tickets.

Can he replace Simon Cowell? Does he have the personality for Idol? Will he ruin his rock star rep? Well, after Steven made his debut on Thursday, January 20, it's safe to say the Aerosmith rocker doesn't need to replace Simon or any one else. His personality stands on his own and we think his rock star rep will be just fine. Here are the...

Winners of the reality TV singing competition American Idol from Season One to Season Ten: Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks, Jordin Sparks, David Cook, Kris Allen, Lee Dewyze, Scotty McCreery

Meet the top five contestants of the Fox singing competition, 'American Idol' Season 11 and learn who is most likely to win.

Meet the top ten singers on Fox's singing reality competition, American Idol Season 11.

Meet the 24 semi finalists of Fox's singing competition, American Idol's Season Eleven.

Meet the American Idol Top 24, season 9. They are Chris Golightly, Haeley Vaughn, Siobhan Magnus, Tyler Grady, John Park, Lacey Brown, Katie Stevens, Paige Miles, Lilly Scott, Lee DeWyze, Andrew Garcia, Michael Lynche, Didi Benami, Todrick Hall, Casey James, Aaron Kelly, Katelyn Epperly, Janell Wheeler, Ashley Rodriguez, Alex Lambert, Crystal Bowersox, and Jose Munoz.

February 9, 2009 Too bad Larry"Pants on the Ground" Platt couldn't make this list, but here are ten of the most memorable Idol hopefuls we'll see in the Hollywood round this week.

In this Kara Dioguardi interview, the Americam Idol judge discusses her time on the show, her songwriting, and more. Read the interview to find out what Kara Dioguardi had to say.

If you want to stand out at the American Idol auditions, it might be a good idea to create a clever sign. See pictures of some of the signs that were displayed at the season nine American Idol auditions in this photo gallery.

Here are some dates to know for American Idol 2010 (season 9). Check out the American Idol 2010 schedule for the first part of the season.

Which celebrity should judge American Idol? Let us know who you would like to see judge American Idol.

American Idol has lined up an interesting mix of guest judges to replace Paula Abdul during season nine auditions. From Mary J. Blige to Joe Jonas, let's take a look at each guest judge and examine what they bring to the judge's table.

Here's your American Idol finale recap for season eight - in photos! Find out what happened at the American Idol finale by browsing the photo gallery. Photos used in the American Idol finale recap are courtesy of Fox.

They made it to the Top 12. They sang for America every every week. They lived the American Idol dream. Now, with their Idol days behind them, is there any advice that former American Idol contestants care to share with the new American Idol singers? Eight ex-Idols recently shared their best a…

Get the dates you need to know for the start of American Idol's eighth season.

This Ryan Seacrest bio takes a quick look at the life of the American Idol host.

What's it like when Randy, Paula, and Simon come to town for the American Idol auditions?

Which Idol winner was reportedly drunk onstage at a rock show? Which Idol winner sued their former manager over money? Which Idol winner shocked viewers by french kissing an Oscar winner during a performance at an awards show? Take the quiz to answer these questions and more.

Which Idol winner was reportedly drunk onstage at a rock show? Which Idol winner sued their former manager over money? Which Idol winner shocked viewers by french kissing an Oscar winner during a performance at an awards show? Answer these questions and more!

Learn about the accomplishments of American Idol winners Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, Carrie Underwood, and Taylor Hicks. Find out where these American Idol winners are now.

Share your opinion in this quick poll.

Look back at the first five seasons of American Idol.

What you need to know about the hit show American Idol.

Highlights from American Idol judge Simon Cowell's bio.

How much do you remember about the first four seasons of American Idol?

Weigh in on Simon, Paula, and Randy.

Learn more about Randy Jackson, a judge on American Idol. Highlights from Randy Jackson's bio.

Simon Cowell is leaving American Idol! What would you like to say to the snarky judge? Sign his yearbook here.

A look back at the sixth season of American Idol.

It seems Simon Cowell wants to take over the world -- or at least the world of competition reality TV. The popular "American Idol" judge has been busy selling new shows that do not include his AI sidekicks Randy and Paula.

A look back at the sixth season of American Idol.

It seems Simon Cowell wants to take over the world -- or at least the world of competition reality TV. The popular "American Idol" judge has been busy selling new shows that do not include his AI sidekicks Randy and Paula.