American Idol

Hollywood Week and Group Round is filled with drama, some contestants crack under the pressure and some standout. The 106 contestants left take the stage in groups of 3 or 4, Jennifer Lopez warning them that at least half of them will be cut.

In what could have been the most breakneck show ever in American Idol history, the start of Hollywood Week has begun on season 13 of American Idol. This season featured a 'twist' to Hollywood Week, what was it?

It's the final stop for the American Idol auditions, Omaha, Nebraska. The one hour show featured many more solid talent, but were there any contestants that really stood out. Here's a recap of some of the standout singers.

Season XIII auditions roll on to the mountains of Salt Lake City, Utah and the solid talent continues. What was different for me last night, was how much I disagreed with Keith Urban. I really thought the judges let some people through who I would not have voted for and they didn't let one through, who I thought was one of the best of the night! Let's look back.

It's week two of American Idol auctions, last night from Denver, Colorado. Forty singers got the golden 'Hollywood' ticket, but for me only a few really stood out.

Season XIII of American Idol continued last night with more auditions from Austin, Texas and San Francisco, California. Here's a look at some of the auditions from last night and my comments.

The theme for this season of American Idol is 'a new start'. The show has the new panel of judges with Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez and Harry Connick Jr., the show also has a new slogan: 'This is your story America, this is your show'. It seems like American Idol is focusing more or the talent and less on bad performances and drama with the judges.

American Idol premiered last night with good reviews! I can tell you...I KNEW when they added Harry Connick Jr., I was going to be laughing. And I laughed all the way to the end! Especially when he was cradling a contestant while he was singing!   And to top it all off, a New England Patriots cheerleader made it to the 2nd round! YAY PATS!

Keith Urban and his fellow Season 13 'American Idol' judges added to their very busy week when they dropped by 'Ellen' to discuss all the fun they've been having and how big of fans they are of each other.

'American Idol' will hit the air for its 13th season on Jan. 15, and along with the new contestants comes a new panel of judges.

FOX got a hefty amount of business taken care of today, not the least of which will surely have the internet talking, as Seth MacFarlane's controversial 'Dads' has been given a full season order to continue its equal opportunity offending. Meanwhile, the network has also plotted 'The Following's January premiere to coincide with the 'Sleepy Hollow' finale, a spring break for 'Glee' and more! Read

Blake Shelton and Keith Urban serve on the judging panels of competing reality singing shows. So, it's not just the contestants who battle on 'The Voice' and 'American Idol.'

Keith Urban was a busy many for the past year. In addition to touring and releasing the new album 'Fuse,' there was his gig on 'American Idol,' along with all the promotion (and side drama) that accompanied it. It might seem like 'Idol' would be a distraction that would negatively effect or detract from his own music. However, that wasn't the case. In fact, it was quite the opposite. His work on t

Season 13 of 'American Idol,' which premieres in January of 2014, is already off to a running start in the audition phase. It appears as though it's going to be a fun and hilarious season, given the already palpable chemistry between returning judges Keith Urban and Jennifer Lopez and new judge Harry Connick, Jr.

There is so much great new country music out right now. Also, they is such a wide variety of country music, from pop influenced to traditional country. We want to know what you think of some of the new country music.

Finally, what every 'American Idol' fan has been waiting for ... the judging panel for Season 13 has finally been revealed.