“American Idol” producers: No autotuning on our show Simon Cowell’s “X Factor” admits to tinkering with singer’s voices, prompting questions about “Idol” Read more on Salon.com ‘American Idol’: We don’t use Auto-Tune While Britain’s X Factor is embroiled in a controversy about the use of Auto-Tune pitch-correcting technology to enhance some contestant’s vocals, … Read [...]

Music video by Whitney Houston performing Step By Step. (C) 1996 Arista Records, Inc.

American Idol 9 February 3, 2010 – Last Stop Before Hollywood! Tonight is the final night of auditions, as American Idol gears up for Hollywood Week beginning next Tuesday night on FOX. Ryan Seacrest hosts as some of the most memorable auditions are recalled. Of course there was Larry Pratt and Pants on the Ground, [...]