"American Idol," television's top-rated show, returns for its eighth season Tuesday. ...more

January 12, 2009

To promote the Jan. 13 return of "American Idol," Fox is setting-up official "Idol" backdrops at various malls throughout the country including Tampa's Westfield Citrus Park mall. ...more

January 6, 2009

"American Idol" aficionados can soon emulate Kelly Clarkson and others who used the TV show as a path to stardom at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park in Lake Buena Vista. ...more

December 30, 2008

"American Idol" aficionados can emulate Kelly Clarkson and others who used the TV show as a path to stardom with the opening Feb. 12 of an attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park in Lake Buena Vista. ...more

December 29, 2008

"American Idol" move over: Local singers, dancers, musicians, bands, comedians and other performers ages 5 through 25 are invited to audition for the annual Chasco Fiesta Talent Search showcase. ...more

December 26, 2008

Looking back at the reality shows that cluttered up the TV screen in 2008, I have a few fond memories of people from the Tampa area that had their 15 minutes of fame. ...more

December 23, 2008

"American Idol," move over! Local singers, dancers, musicians, bands, comedians and other performers age 5 to 25 are invited to audition for the annual Chasco Fiesta Talent Search showcase. Aspiring stars must sign up now for the 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, auditions at the Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd. ...more

December 17, 2008

The meddling mother, a stock stereotype character on many sitcoms, comes to life tonight on a new reality program. ...more

December 16, 2008

There will be fewer audition episodes, a special wild-card night and more contestants going to Hollywood when "American Idol" returns for its eighth season in January. ...more

December 15, 2008

Before she was Carrie Underwood, American Idol, she was Carrie Underwood, also-ran. ...more

December 7, 2008