The Return of 'Sex and the City'
Carrie Bradshaw is young again, American Idol hits a low note, and Katherine Heigl misses Grey's.
Advertisement
Both singers announced their departures from the once and former biggest television show on the planet, marking the end of what was not a very auspicious (or very long) era in Idol history and the beginning of what will probably also not become a very auspicious era — for judges or ratings.
Carrie Bradshaw is young again, American Idol hits a low note, and Katherine Heigl misses Grey's.
Let the recapping of American Idol season 11 begin.
Tonight the 723rd 11th season of Fox's gargantuan competition show American Idol begins, and though many have abandoned the show over the years some of us are still soldiering on in the war march, destination unknown, tired and broken down, but still dedicated to the cause.
Today: An up-and-coming English actor up and comes, Jessica Chastain takes to the stage, and Seacrest may soon be a pauper.
Today we think about why 'The X Factor' just doesn't work.
The 'Inglourious Basterds' villain threatens stock footage of the 'Idol' judges
Have a story we missed? A link we have to click? A sharp opinion about the news? Instead of waiting for us to post it, tell us on the Open Wire.
Submit your news and ideas | See all reader postsThe Atlantic Wire is your authoritative guide to the news and ideas that matter most right now. Our team tracks newsmakers and opinions across the entire media spectrum: newspapers, web sites, television, radio and magazines.
But we do more than just collect information. By synthesizing, analyzing and summarizing what’s out there, and adding new information when we can, we are a news engine that gives you a quick and valuable account of the issues of the day.
Have a hot tip? A story we missed? Tell us on the Open Wire
How to send us editorial or technical feedback
Get Five Best Columns in your inbox each morning (preview)
