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Want to join the ranks of Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Philip Phillips and other 'Idol' alums? Well, your chance to audition for 'American Idol's 14th (!) season is just around the corner!

It's 'American Idol' time again! We've got some major 'Idol' spoilers. This means that all the hopefuls gifted a golden ticket to Hollywood are weeded out through an arduous audition process, and even more are sent home during boot camp.

In a recent radio interview, Mariah Carey said she "hated" going to work while on the judges panel of American Idol. At one point in the interview, Mariah said it was like going to work with "Satan." And I think we know who she is talking about here.

As had been rumored for a while, Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj have both publicly confirmed that they are leaving 'American Idol' after this season, following the announcement that Randy Jackson was also retiring. This leaves Keith Urban as the last judge standing, though perhaps not for long.

'American Idol' may not be the ratings juggernaut it once was, but that doesn't mean its fans are any less passionate.

There were rumors that there was going to be a big 'American Idol' shake-up, but before anything was made official Randy Jackson has given the show his walking papers. Jackson announced today that Season 12 will be his last on the hit show.

'American Idol' used to be the hottest show on television, but after 13 years, it's starting to show its age. The show's ratings have slipped from regularly having 30 million viewers to now somewhere around 11 million. And though the show has had some different judges over the course of its run, it's now looking to ditch all four current judges to have a fresh face for season 13.

We've gotten heavily invested in A&E's ongoing original series, with a second season of 'Bates Motel' already ordered, 'Longmire' season 2 soon to start and eventually Chloe Sevigny's 'Those Who Kill,' but it's the cable network's reality series 'Duck Dynasty' that really brings home the...well, duck. The ratings for the reality series third season finale drew A&E's highest ratings ever, n

In a season where the ladies are dominating the men on American Idol, Candice separated herself from the rest with her performance of the Cure's 'Lovesong'. Producers usually select what they feel are the best performances and save them for last, and last night was no exception...

'American Idol' is back to its old tricks again with the contestants singing classic tracksfrom Detroit's Motown era.

The girls were up first for the semifinal round during last night's episode. Ten of the best female singers performed head-to-head to compete for their spot to become the next 'American Idol.'

On tonight's (Jan. 24) audition episode of 'American Idol,' Season 12 headed to judge Randy Jackon's hometown of Baton Rouge, La. The "dawg" looked extra beautiful on camera, with Mariah Carey doing his makeup. On this ep, we met an injured beauty queen with a belter's lungs and a singing doctor with a butter smooth voice. There was more good than bad, including an awkward teen who uses

Tonight’s round of ‘American Idol’ auditions took North Carolina by storm, sweeping through the famous Charlotte Motor Speedway. The episode was filled with talent, laughter, tears and, of course, a healthy dose of drama.

In the second night of 'American Idol' audition episodes, the panel took their talents -- and their talent -- to the Windy City.

Season 12 of American Idol returns to FOX tonight, at 7pm Central, and the build-up this season seems to be not on the contestants, but rather the judges. The million dollar question so far is, how will Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj get along this season while both are on the judges panel of American Idol?

Not a single, solitary episode of 'American Idol' Season 12 has aired yet and it's already rife with plenty of Nicki Minaj-generated controversy. Forget Mariah-gate. That's so last month. Steven Tyler has already offered a response to Minaj's pointed accusations that he's a racist (due to comments he made about her judging ability). The former and current 'American Idol' judge had a bit of a spat

TMZ is reporting that American Idol judges Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey got into a heated argument while on the set in Charlotte, North Carolina. Reports indicate that during the auditions Nicki Minaj told Mariah Carey, "I'm gonna knock you out."

It's cool, dawg. Randy Jackson is back as an 'American Idol' judge!

It seems like everyone who’s anyone in pop and country music is in the running for the vacant judge posts on ‘American Idol.’ Diva Mariah Carey is the only judge firmly in place, as sole OG judge Randy “In It to Win It” Jackson’s future remains up in the air, dawg. It’s ironic, since he’s Mimi’s manager and brought her into the ‘Idol’ fold. With Keith Urban, Nicki Minaj and Katy Perry all rumored

TMZ is reporting that the only original judge left on American Idol, Randy Jackson, is no longer going to be on the judge's panel in the upcoming season. Yes, the "Dog Pound" has been closed!!!! TMZ says that while Jackson may no longer be on the judge's panel, he will remain with the show as a mentor...