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How Much Money Do American Idol Contestants Make?

American Idol is basically the granddaddy of all the competitive reality shows we see today. Around since 2002, in it’s twelve year run it’s played host to any number of judges—from the understandable (Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey) to the slightly less so (Ryan Seacrest, anyone?), it’s spawned hundreds of copycats but remains the dominating monarch

American Idol’s Worst Auditions

American Idol may have launched the careers of Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, and Adam Lambert, just to name a few, but at the other end of the spectrum, it’s also given a platform to some of the most deluded, tone-deaf and downright weird wannabe singers in the country. Here’s a look at some of the

Which Judges Should Top ‘American Idol’s’ Wish List?

For over a decade, Randy Jackson has been a mainstay on American Idol’s judging panel, which has mainly consisted of a rotating collection of accomplished performers and songwriters. There has been the occasional non-musical informant, like Ellen DeGeneres in season nine, but for the most part performers comprise the panel. Jackson has always played the

Who Will Win American Idol Season 12?

As the 12th season of American Idol comes down the final stretch, viewers are reminded how truly intense the show becomes when the number of contestants is dwindled down to five. Merely making the show is a great achievement, but the final five always tends to feature powerhouses that go on to relative success regardless