Television#39;s No. 1 program is showing signs of audience fatigue as #39;Idol#39; begins its 11th season in a glutted market that includes #39;The X Factor#39; and #39;The Voice.#39; Long the nation#39;s most popular television series, quot;American Idolquot;has suddenly started to hit some flat notes — and it#39;s threatening the money-making machine that has vaulted the Fox network to the top of the broadcast race.

Ryan Seacrest is an essential part of the profitable “American Idol” brand, and the show producers should think long and hard about whether they really want to lose him just to save money.

This could be Ryan Seacrest’s final year hosting “American Idol.” Seacrest, who’s been with “Idol” for all 11 seasons, is facing a likely pay cut from his expiring three-year, $45 million deal — and could end up leaving the show if the money isn’t there. “There’s no...

The winner of X Factor will get $5 million and a recording contract -- but that doesn't mean all the other contestants won't be able to rake in some decent paychecks. Just look at American Idol. Contestants that didn't win, even from more than 5 years ago, are raking in the money.

The American Idol Tour rolled into Albany last weekend and Idol fans helped raise a ton of money for Irene victims.