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5 Reasons to See the American Idol Tour This Year

There’s a good chance American Idol ‘s finale didn’t thrill you this year. You may have tuned out early in the season when plenty of decent talents were voted out of the Idol megadome, or you may have balked at Lee DeWyze, one of the show’s pitchiest dawgs, who became a judges’ favorite and ended up winning the competition. Still, that shouldn’t stop you from seeing the Idol tour live this summer, even if the announcement of eight canceled tour dates seems to reaffirm your apathy. There are five solid reasons to see this concert, and I’m not just saying so because I’ve already bought my ticket. Spoilers ahead.

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American Idol: Death at a Funeral [Recaps]

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: The Death of Dimples [Recaps]

Last night was the night that Idol Gave Back, with song and montage and African video. Last night was the night that God took his pearly hand and ripped our hearts from our chests, leaving us bereft and alone. More

In Memoriam: American Idol’s Newest Castoff Tim Urban

“Teflon Tim” doesn’t have the American Idol stage to stick around anymore. The 20-year-old Duncanville, Texas, native was ousted after the longest Idol Gives Back special in world history. Luckily, our Hearty McFly didn’t have to perform after slightly more talented singers went on like Elton John and Annie Lennox. Phew , in fact. Instead he just left us with our own thoughts — assembled after the jump.

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American Idol Recap: Who ‘Inspired’ Us Most?

Last night, American Idol battered us with selections from its most syrupy set list yet: Inspirational Songs. Run, Bowersox! Rod Stewart wouldn’t touch half of this nonsense in a “Great American Songbook” package, and lord, that says it all. Still, we got seven performances, seven consultations with the catatonic Alicia Keys, and one obvious winner. Our rankings and video after the jump.

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American Idol: Two If By Seacrest [Recaps]

Yay for double elimination! That’s how this show should work always. Yes last night two of our dear friends went home and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Well, maybe a little. More

American Idol Recap: Who Drove Us to Beatlemania?

Up is down! Right is wrong! You say goodbye, I say hello. Everything’s different now in Idol Isle, and the Top 9 rankings are almost reversed thanks this week’s performances from the Lennon/McCartney songbook. Everything you thought you knew about Crystal Bowersox’s lock on #1 — or Tim Urban’s lock on #Infinity — has been destroyed. Your onetime love of Ellen DeGeneres is but an ember flickering in Kara DioGuardi’s snowman stare. It’s the kind of chaos that makes us scream “Get back to where you once belonged!” right at the Benami-less TV. After the jump, this week’s topsy-turvy rankings.

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Celebrities Coming Out: A Timeline [Infographics]

There’s usually a lag time between when everyone knows a celeb is a “friend of Dorothy” and when they finally come out. Starting with Ricky Martin the lovely ladies at Autostraddle have graphically charted the road out of the closet. More

American Idol: Blinded By the Light [Recaps]

On last night’s eliminationapalooza, several things happened. A robot was given divine power. A pretty girl was scorned. A cutie patootie went skating again. And Puff Daddy Diddy P. shone a strobe light into our eyes and made us crazy. More