American Idol

The men are improving but still just don't have star quality.

More Idol news; commentary on the men and Sanjaya Malakar's weird performance.

Idol Scandal! The naughty pics that were supposedly of contestant Antonella Barba aren't her, according to her friend Amanda Coluccio.

News from last season: Chris Daughtry, who came in fourth last season, says that his must-haves for touring include a picture of the missus, a computer, razors for the ol' noggin, and a Bible. And clothes, of course.

Congrats to last season's Idol contestant Jennifer Hudson for her Academy Award. She went from placing 7th on Idol to starring in Dreamgirls with Beyonce to winning a Golden Globe and an Oscar. Now Illinois governor Rob Blagojevich declared Feb. 26, 2007 "Jennifer Hudson Day."

Yep, that's Tyra feeling up Katharine McPhee. Classy. Apparently, her boobs are real. Because we were all wondering. Or not.

Check out these photos of past Runners Up who made it big!

This is pretty funny: it's the most memorable rejects from last season.

Think you know your Taylor Hicks? Take this quiz and see what you really know about Mr. Soul Patrol.

Then take the Kat McPhee quiz and see what you know about the Runner-Up.