American Idol: Death at a Funeral

One more down on Idol last night, so three lonely souls remain. We've only two weeks left until this flaming sparkletrain pulls into the station, wheezes, gasps, and dies. Maybe forever. Until then, let's sift through the ash. More »

American Idol: Those of Us About to Die Salute You

You know what's so nice about American Idol? It really respects our time. As a thank you to its loyal viewers, the show has gotten so efficient! Like, last night's broadcast was two hours, and we learned seven whole things. More »

American Idol: Doing It in a Group Is Better Than Doing It Alone

Hollywood Week has ended its first week! Yes, there's more than one week to this single week. Similarly, all the American Idols are German. It's just how things work — time bends, reflections change — in Ryan Seacrest's imagination world.

The Defamer Guide to Saving the Oscars

The show may or may not get higher ratings than the American Idol finale, but the subject of who will host and produce the 82nd Academy Awards telecast remains Hollywood's perennial obsession. More »

It's not that we don't sympathize with Ryan Seacrest. The Oscar red carpet is a relentless stream of thin-skinned celebrities. But the celebrity interviewer seemed especially cringe-inducing this year. More »