Richard Rushfield is a four-year veteran of the American Idol beat and the author of a memoir, Don't Follow Me, I'm Lost. His new book, American Idol: The Untold Story, goes behind the scenes of the most popular TV show of the decade.
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The Horror of the Charlie Sheen Roast
The Sheen roast, Richard Rushfield writes, is a disgusting, immoral spectacle. MORE
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The Anti-Glam Leading Man
From his fratty start as Ben Affleck’s other half, Matt Damon has quietly evolved into a terrific... MORE
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The Superhero Backlash
This was to be the summer of superheroes—but it’s not working out. MORE
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Idol's White Guy Problem
Scotty McCreery has a good shot at becoming the most successful Idol winner since Carrie Underwood.... MORE
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TV's Forgotten Reality Show
HBO's Cinema Verite, starring Diane Lane, shows the Loud family's experience as the center of the... MORE
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Robert Redford's Pretty-Face Burden
The Hollywood legend, whose Conspirator is the latest in a string of earnest films devoted to... MORE
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The American Idol Implosion
Wan contestants, useless and uncritical judging, bloated episodes, no room for girl singers—Idol... MORE
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Four Reasons American Idol Is Back From the Dead
After Simon Cowell's departure, Idol appeared to be doomed—instead, the show is experiencing a... MORE
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When Twitter Attacks
Twitter can shake the world and help topple despots in places like Egypt, but it can also spur a... MORE
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Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" Plagiarism Sin
She soared to the top of the industry by patching together bits of other artists' sensibilities,... MORE
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The King's Speech: Why It Should Win
Perfectly composed, beautifully acted, and built around simple themes that resonate, The King’s... MORE
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American Idol Live Chat
Join The Daily Beast’s American Idol columnist, Richard Rushfield, and other Idol pundits for a... MORE
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After Simon, Idol Judges Bet on Nice
Early buzz is positive for Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler, who debuted as judges Wednesday.... MORE
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The Battle for 'American Idol'
As the show begins its 10th season, an exclusive excerpt from "American Idol: The Untold Story"... MORE
