It seems that now someone called "Barack Hussein Obama" can be pulled aside and patted down merely because of his name. But while our president has the benefit of Air Force One, millions of us with a "funny name" (Muslim and otherwise) do not. Like me.
There's lots of speculation as to who will be replacing Simon Cowell on "American Idol" and who will serve as judges on Cowell's new show "The X Factor."
Longtime "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell said he'll be leaving the popular Fox talent show at the end of the season, the network announced Monday at the Television Critics Association press tour in Pasadena, California.
There was a time when "American Idol" was unstoppable in the ratings.
Jennifer Lopez, Will Smith and Michael's siblings greet the new movie in L.A.
Jennifer Lopez, Will Smith and Michael's siblings greet the Jackson movie in L.A.
The singer thinks new judge DeGeneres will give Simon Cowell "a piece of her mind"
The American Idol judge says next season promises to be great fun
"Call me!" the ousted American Idol judge tells her replacement while hosting VH1's Divas Live
It says something about the popularity of "Dancing With the Stars" that the show's professional dancers have become almost as famous as the celebrities they're paired with.
It seems that now someone called "Barack Hussein Obama" can be pulled aside and patted down merely because of his name. But while our president has the benefit of Air Force One, millions of us with a "funny name" (Muslim and otherwise) do not. Like me.
There's lots of speculation as to who will be replacing Simon Cowell on "American Idol" and who will serve as judges on Cowell's new show "The X Factor."
Longtime "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell said he'll be leaving the popular Fox talent show at the end of the season, the network announced Monday at the Television Critics Association press tour in Pasadena, California.
There was a time when "American Idol" was unstoppable in the ratings.
Jennifer Lopez, Will Smith and Michael's siblings greet the new movie in L.A.
Jennifer Lopez, Will Smith and Michael's siblings greet the Jackson movie in L.A.
The singer thinks new judge DeGeneres will give Simon Cowell "a piece of her mind"
The American Idol judge says next season promises to be great fun
"Call me!" the ousted American Idol judge tells her replacement while hosting VH1's Divas Live
It says something about the popularity of "Dancing With the Stars" that the show's professional dancers have become almost as famous as the celebrities they're paired with.
Ellen DeGeneres is excited about joining "American Idol" as a judge, and hopes fans won't see her as the "evil" person who stole Paula Abdul's job.
The ex-judge Tweets that her American Idol replacement is "wildly funny" and "talented"
Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres will join the judges' panel on "American Idol" for the show's ninth season beginning in 2010, a Fox spokeswoman confirmed Wednesday.
The America's Got Talent judge calls DeGeneres a needed "breath of fresh air"
"I'm going to have a day job and a night job," the TV host says. "This is so exciting"
Simon Cowell breaks his silence about a Paula Abdul-less "American Idol" next season in an exclusive interview with the television show "Extra."
The former American Idol judge is "so excited" for the Sept. 17 concert in Brooklyn
In a nation that often seems to lack the principle historically required from its great and just people, it is reassuring to see that, once again, a select few are willing to stand up and fight for what is righteous.
Posh's rep confirms that she will appear beside Simon, Randy and Kara
Simon Cowell and the other judges on "American Idol" will not have Paula Abdul to kick around anymore.
"She's a tremendous talent and we wish her the best," FOX TV says in a statement
"American Idol" judge Kara DioGuardi will be back on the show next season, officials announced Monday.
Paula Abdul's fans are all atwitter about the possibility their idol may not be invited back for another season as a judge on "American Idol."
Her brother says she's "absolutely fine" and at a London apartment after four days in a mental health center
This season on "American Idol," there's a huge question looming around Adam Lambert.
Paula Abdul is ready for another fresh start, now that she's kicked her addiction to painkillers, the "American Idol" judge told a magazine.
"I could have killed myself," the Idol judge says about her previous dependence on medication
Week after week, contestants on "American Idol" face scrutiny from judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi, not only for their song choices and performances, but also for their outfits.
Kara DioGuardi is ensconced in the black velvet cocoon of a small home-recording studio, laying down a demo track while warmed by the glow of spice-scented candles.
Her criticism of the show's producers may actually help her as she negotiates a new contract, says a source
Nigel Lythgoe says the show didn't know that Paula Goodspeed was a stalker
She claims they ignored her pleas to keep obsessed fan Paula Goodspeed from auditioning
She's surrounded by security and looking for a new home, she tells PEOPLE
Plus, a relative disputes the stalker label, and a producer recalls the Idol hopeful's determination
Plus: The apparent suicide victim had blogged about enduring "so many haters" after her failed Idol audition
After the judges pan her version of "Proud Mary," the contestant vows to keep on singing
"I am deeply shocked and saddened at what transpired," Abdul says of the apparent suicide of Paula Goodspeed
"I was just so excited. I was texting everyone: 'Peace has begun,'" the Idol tells PEOPLE
"This is a horrific tragedy," says Idol judge Abdul after the deaths of the singer's mother, brother and nephew
"I'll relax tomorrow," says Shields, before rocking out to Billy Idol
Grammy-nominated songwriter Kara DioGuardi will sit alongside Simon, Paula and Randy Jackson when the eighth season of "American Idol" premieres in January
The former couple are "testing the waters," a pal tells PEOPLE
• Lauren Conrad and Hills costar Lauren "Lo" Bosworth, laughing over dinner and drinks with some gal pals at Eva Longoria Parker's restaurant Beso (co-owned by Paula Abdul's ex JT Torregiani) in Hollywood. The ladies followed up dinner at Crown Bar, where they took a seat next to the DJ booth, Soon Bosworth and her friends got dancing to Katy Perry's smash "I Kissed a Girl" and shouting lyrics along to several Madonna tunes. Conrad stayed at the table, though, focusing on an intimate face-to-face conversation with a brunet hottie – and cracking up while pointing to her dancing compatriots.
The American Idol judge and her restaurateur beau remain "best of friends"
First-time mom Jennifer Lopez, who welcomed twins Friday with husband Marc Anthony is "doing great," a friend of the family tells PEOPLE.
A gathering of American Idol regulars took place on Ryan Seacrest's KIIS-FM radio show Friday – with one major omission, though he did briefly speak over the phone from England.
American Idol judge Randy Jackson has rounded up famous friends – including fellow reality judge Paula Abdul – for his upcoming album, Randy Jackson’s Music Club, Vol. 1.
Paul Abdul's hormones aren't running on idle - the American Idol judge wants a baby.
It's a girl! After three seasons, America decided that it's time for the boys to step aside and picked Sabra Johnson as the winner of So You Think You Can Dance.
Paula Abdul may be plagued with her share of turmoil - including rumors about her sobriety and exhaustion - but one aspect of her life is particularly healthy.
Paula Abdul, who said Thursday she is "deeply hurt" that a phone call with her reps was leaked to the press, opened up to PEOPLE about how she's doing.
Paula Abdul is hitting back after a phone call between the American Idol judge and her reps was leaked on Thursday.
Blake's VIP Treatment Thirty minutes before the show started, Blake Lewis, rockin' his performance gear, made an appearance in the FOX VIP room in the Kodak Theatre lobby. The room lit up as the finalist was escorted in, looking cool as ice despite having to get onstage and take on Jordin Sparks moments later. Blake, who was all smiles, greeted guests, shaking hands as he made his way around the room.
Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt didn't have a chance from the get-go, says John Gray, best-selling author of "Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus."
And the new "American Idol" is ... Carrie Underwood.
Let's see: There was the contestant who accused Paula Abdul of helping him, professionally and otherwise. There was the phone line debacle. There was the promising contestant who pulled out of the show and was rumored to have cut his own deal. There was the Web site that tried to push the contestant it deemed least qualified, earning the enmity of many fans.
An ABC documentary titled "Fallen Idol" -- which chronicled an alleged affair between "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul and a 2003 contestant -- has ranked as the most watched newsmagazine episode in over a year.
Simon Cowell, the "American Idol" judge known for his over-the-top critiques of pop star wannabes, doesn't just drive contestants and audience members crazy. He also irks his peers.
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