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Call it shameless, but "American Idol" pulled an altogether desperate move for ratings last night that will likely sway the final vote.

It was down to the Final 3 on ’Idol’ this week. Each sang three songs, poorly as our EDGE ’Idol’ guru Mark Russo points out. You would never hear a discouraging word from the judges though.

Lady Gaga visited "Idol" this week to mentor the final four. Did they take her advice? EDGE’s Mark Russo reports.

Idol narrowed the contestants down to the Top 24 with some surprises and not-so-wise cuts.

Melinda Doolittle returns to New York with her latest show she calls Love 101. EDGE spoke to the American Idol finalist about the show, her new CD and all things Idol.

The quickest way to get to Hollywood on this season’s American Idol is to have a sob story, as these contestants attest.

American Idol is back... without its two most endearing judges, Simon & Paula. Can Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez capture their chemistry? Will Idol survive? Season 10, episode 1 provided some answers.

Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler will join Randy Jackson as "American Idol" judges next season, after months of turnover and speculation about the future of TV’s top-rated show.

It was double-elimination night on American Idol. Along the way Adam Lambert electrified the audience; ex-contestant Brooke White and Miley Cyrus’ ex Justin Gaston underwhelmed; and a curious political decision was made by the producers. EDGE’s Mark Russo offers his report.

Ellen DeGeneres is glad that her "American Idol" debut drew big ratings and high praise from the show’s creator, media mogul Simon Fuller. But the real test, she says, was judging herself.