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Mom, Can You Drive Me? 'American Idol' Drops Minimum Age to 15

Could your kid be the next Bieber? Credit: George Pimentel, WireImage
Think your kid is the next Justin Bieber, Nick Jonas or Miley Cyrus? Send 'em straight to this summer's "American Idol" auditions. For its upcoming 10th season, Fox's hit ...

Parents TV Council Says Howard Stern Would Ruin 'Idol'

Rumors are swirling that Howard Stern could replace Simon Cowell as a judge on "American Idol." Credit: Stephen Lovekin, Getty Images
The Parents Television Council says Howard Stern would ruin "American Idol." A rumor that the King of all ...

The Duggars Give Advice, Mr. Rogers Visits a Monkey, and More - Links We Love

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The other reality TV family -- the Duggars -- tell The Washington Post that they're praying for Jon and Kate Gosselin. Oh, and they have advice for them too. -- LilSugar Koko the "talking" ...

Reality Shows Kids Watch

With so much unscripted programming on television these days, you might wonder who's watching it. Turns out the answer is: Our kids! Surprise, surprise. A lot of reality shows are being enjoyed by children as young as 7 or 8 years old. Here are ...

Do Shy Kids Ruin Nativity Plays?

My response to that is, well, what's NOT to be ruined about nativity plays? I can't stand them, myself, and I was raised Catholic (so you'd think I'd be all about them). I probably feel this way because as a child in Catholic school I was relegated ...

Clay Aiken's baby health scare

Mr. Aiken, welcome to the wonderful world of parenting. Sure, it's one filled with joy and happiness, but it's also, more than occasionally, one filled with fear. Clay Aiken learned about this less seemly side of parenting just weeks after the birth ...

Clay Aiken to be a dad

During the height of his popularity, Clay Aiken's crooning made his female fans swoon. But romance, according the musician himself, just isn't a part of his life. Earlier this year, Aiken told New York magazine, "I just don't have any interest in ...

Reese Witherspoon teaches for a day

Reese Witherspoon made a surprise visit to a group of students at a New Orleans school where she performed teaching duties for the day. The star paid a visit to the Children's Defense Freedom Fund School in New Orleans, Louisiana where children ...

Rock star's kids get a shot at fame

For every celebrity who would happily allow cameras into their homes to document their personal lives, there are many more who wouldn't. These famous people kept their private lives private and their children grew up relatively anonymous. But just ...

Motivation to teach your children geography (video)

Do you watch the TV show "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?" I've heard promos for it on the radio, and thought it sounded fairly interesting. Also, perhaps a little terrifying. I'm kind of sure that I'm not nearly as smart as most fifth graders. ...

Simon Cowell boots contestant because she's pregnant

The X Factor is the UK version of American Idol. In both shows, Simon Cowell is the resident mean guy, ruthlessly shredding the dreams of young singer wannabees. He's also pretty good at creating controversy and has done it again with the dumping of ...

Paula Abdul wants kids however she can get them

Paul Abdul, the former pop goddess and current American Idol "judge" is really excited about having kids -- no matter how it happens. The 44-year-old says she'd prefer to have biological children, but if she can't find a man that's up to the task, ...

Katherine McPhee wears baby bump, figures pregnancy can wait

Oh, those fickle youngsters! Even though it was only, like, a couple months ago that Katherine McPhee totally wanted "like 15 babies," it appears her opinion on becoming pregnant has changed. So why is the American Idol runner-up suddenly turned off ...

American Idol contestant in labor while auditioning

Give this girl some props for wanting it and wanting it bad. Antoria Gillon was finally getting her shot at the big time Monday, waiting in line to audition for American Idol in Dallas when things got a little complicated. As she waited with about ...

What are your kids doing this summer?

As Ellie has grown older, her idea of a fun time has evolved. Her play is less toy-centered and more imagination driven these days. In fact, I cannot remember the last time I actually purchased a store-bought toy for her. We do have a few new board ...

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