FOX is bringing back a classic TV format -- the holiday variety show special. Titled "Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special,"  the upcoming special features music, dancing, skits and showcases of stars like Parton, David Cook, Brad Paisley, Kristin Chenoweth and Christina Applegate."American Idol" winner Carrie Underwood says working with Dolly Parton on her holiday special was "a dream ...

LOS ANGELES, Nov 17 — Since winning “American Idol” in 2005, country singer Carrie Underwood has become one of the show’s highest selling graduates, but she warned the latest crop of “Idol” finalists to “stay true” to their fans if they want to find similar success. Underwood, who yesterday spoke to reporters during a conference call, will star next month in a holiday special, and she just ...

Since winning "American Idol" in 2005, country singer Carrie Underwood has become one of the show's highest selling graduates, but she warned the latest crop of "Idol" finalists to "stay true" to their fans if they want to find similar success.

ConcertsToday: DJ Spooky, known for his work with jazz trio Medeski Martin & Wood, spins the turntables at the Independent in San Francisco.Tuesday: Elton John and Billy Joel postponed their Oakland show, but their gig at HP Pavilion in San Jose is still a go.

NEW YORK, Nov 6 — Kara DioGuardi wants to hang out with Ellen DeGeneres before the new season of “American Idol” to get the judges working together comfortably. The second-year judge said she plans on spending down time in December with the newest addition to “Idol.” “I’m hoping the chemistry with Ellen will be great — and a great start to the season,” she said at the Media and Money conference ...

Kara DioGuardi wants to hang out with Ellen DeGeneres before the new season of "American Idol" to get the judges working together comfortably.

Kara DioGuardi wants to hang out with Ellen DeGeneres before the new season of "American Idol" to get the judges working together comfortably.

The Kalamazoo native is also is writing tunes for a hoped-for record deal.

"American Idol" judge Kara DioGuardi says she wants to spend time with the U.S. TV series' newest judge, Ellen DeGeneres, so they can bond.

NEW YORK, Nov. 14 (UPI) -- "American Idol" judge Kara DioGuardi says she wants to spend time with the U.S. TV series' newest judge, Ellen DeGeneres, so they can bond.