She is...Brooke White! (And she's hanging out in our conference room.)

Whether or not you wanted her to win Idol's seventh season, you might still want to check out our three-part interview with the the delightful G-rated nanny (parts 2 and 3 are after the jump). Warning: It is useless to resist Brooke's sunshine-y charms. Seriously! (And if you missed our recent four-parter with Carly Smithson, click here!)

What should the Idols sing for 'Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night'?

Jessica Shaw and I come up with some utterly insane positively daring song suggestions, and also discuss her recent trip to Hollywood to witness the Idol song-selection process. Read Jessica's full report by clicking here, check out the 500 eligible songs here, then post your suggestions for the final 4 in the comments section below.

'Idolatry': Somebody sticks up for David Archuleta!

I admit it: I'd prefer a Cook-Castro, or even Cook-Mercado finale. (Idol blasphemy?) But Dave Karger dropped by the cubicles to try to talk some sense into me. Does my dapper co-host have a point? Discuss!

Idol's Josh Gracin performs 'We Weren't Crazy' in our conference room!

There may not be any country singers left on American Idol's seventh season, but not to worry: Season 2's fourth-place finisher Josh Gracin stopped by the EW.com studios conference room to play his new single, "We Weren't Crazy" (currently at No. 23 and rising on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart). Enjoy!

What should the Idols sing for Neil Diamond Week?

Dawnie Walton and I could probably use a little help in the song suggestion department, so check out our latest installment of Idolatry, then weigh in with choices for the five remaining Idol contestants in the comments section below.

What do 'Idol,' 'South Park,' and 'Run Lola Run' have in common?

This week's episode of Idolatry (of course)! Watch for yourself, then weigh in on whether American Idol voters got it right this week by sending home the lovely and talented Carly Smithson. (Of course they didn't!)

Kristy Lee Cook discusses her 'Idol' strategy

She refused to be pigeonholed as this season's Haley Scarnato, and instead fought back with smart song choices and sly stage antics. Now, Kristy Lee Cook drops by the Idolatry cubicles and explains how she did it. Check out part 1 (below) and parts 2 and 3 (after the jump).

Forgive them Carly, for they know not what they're doing!

What should the Idols sing for Andrew Lloyd Webber night?

Missy Schwartz and I try to create a six-song set list that won't turn the Idol stage into a hot honeyed mess. Check out our picks for Jason, Carly, Brooke, ballad-crazy Syesha, and the two Davids, then suggest your own!

Farewell to American Idol's Kristy Lee Cook!

To quote hair-metal wonderboys Cinderella, "you don't know what you got till it's gone." On that note, when you've finished watching the latest installment of Idolatry, post your own goodbyes, adieus, and tributes to Idol's season 7 country gal in the comments section below.

What should the Idols sing for Mariah Carey night?

Dawnie Walton and I brainstorm some song suggestions -- including an upbeat pick for David Archuleta! -- and attempt our best imitations of the "Mariah Gospel Hand." ™

What do 'Idol,' 'Lost,' and adorable kittens have in common?

This week's episode of Idolatry, of course! When you're done watching, please weigh in with the appropriate sentence for Ryan Seacrest's unusually cruel treatment of Michael Johns during Thursday's Idol results show. I was gonna suggest 30 days in the clink, where Ryan would have to watch his E! colleague Giuliana DePandi fill in on Idol hosting duties, but why should all of us have to pay the price for his crime?

'Idol' finalist Ramiele Malubay explains herself!

American Idol's reigning ninth-place finisher stopped by EW.com's cubicles, where I got to ask her about her insane elimination-night garb, her questionable song choices ("Alone"? Really?), and a possible reality-TV future with BFF Danny Noriega. Ch-ch-check out this three-part interview — if you're not too busy mourning Michael Johns' ouster, that is.

Part 1: Ramiele breaks it down on singing while breaking down. (Parts 2 and 3, after the jump!)

Which (non-horrible) 'inspirational songs' should the Idols sing tonight?

Annie Barrett and I brainstorm a set list for the eight remaining American Idol contestants, including numbers from En Vogue, Tom Petty, and Irene Cara. Think of this episode as Idolatry Gives Back, and after you've watched, get in the spirit and make some suggestions of your own. Otherwise, you'll have no one to blame but yourself when someone sings "I Believe I Can Fly" or "Flying Without Wings."

Why is everybody so hard on Idol's Carly Smithson?

Missy Schwartz and I ponder the lack of love for the Irish barmaid's awesome "Here You Come Again," and discuss the downfall of Baby Scrunchface on this week's I-I-I-I-Idolatry. Watch it for yourself, then share the love (or bring the hate) in the comments section below!
 

What should the Idols sing for Dolly Parton Week?

Nicholas Fonseca and I ponder the Dolly-rific possibilities, engage in a fierce Brooke-vs.-Carly debate, and shed more light on Kristy Lee's evil plan to crack American Idol's top 8. (Yes, robots are involved!)

Is David Cook a musical thief? And does Kristy Lee Cook have an evil masterplan?

Dave Karger and I address these issues of vital American (Idol) importance on the latest installment of Idolatry. Ch-ch-check out our two-parter, then post your own opinions in the comments section below!

What would Amanda Overmyer have sung this week on 'Idol'?

Idol's Rock & Roll Nurse drops by the EW.com cubicles to reveal what she was planning to tackle for "Songs from the Year You Were Born" Week (before you gave her the boot, anyhow!). And to catch the remaining portions of Amanda's candid interview, click here and go directly to the Idolatry hub.

What 'birthday year' hits should the Idols sing this week?

On this week's Idolatry (broken up into four, bite-size chunks), Kristen Baldwin and I offer song suggestions for Carly Smithson and David Archuleta -- and after the jump, advice for Chikezie and Michael Johns. Check out our picks -- yes, we do push for a Paula Abdul track! -- then head to the comments section and give advice to your favorite contestants for "Songs from the Year You Were Born" Week on American Idol.

How did Carly Smithson land in the bottom three on 'Idol'?

Our viewer call-in guest has a theory! Plus, Kristen Baldwin, Dalton Ross, and I talk about the contestants who dodged bullets by cracking Idol's season 7 top 10. (Hint: Their initials are R.M. and M.J.)

Who's got momentum heading into tonight's 'Idol'?

Dawnie Walton and I discuss Jason Castro's heartthrob potential, Carly ''Irish girl'' Smithson's "forgettable" factor, and whether David Cook's "Eleanor Rigby" was really all that. Ch-ch-check it out, then weigh in with your own thoughts in the comments section below.

How long can Kristy Lee Cook last on 'Idol'?

Who else dodged a bullet with the ouster of David Hernandez? Plus, Jessica Shaw leaves me at a loss for words with perhaps the craziest Idol-related metaphor of all time, on an all-new episode of Idolatry!

What should the Idols sing for Lennon-McCartney night?

EW critic Ken Tucker and I continue our recent debate over who's the better singer, Kelly Clarkson or Bob Dylan, then throw down on the ideal song choices for Idol contestants Brooke White, David Hernandez, and Carly Smithson. Let's hear your request lists in the comments section below.

Who's your early pick to win this season's 'American Idol'?

Kristen Baldwin and I dissect the current American Idol front-runners on the latest episode of Idolatry, while also trying to figure out what the heck was going on with Asia'h Epperson's pants. Watch for yourself, then continue the debate in the comments section below.

Which 'Idol' lady brings the momentum into tonight's semifinal finale?

Dawnie Walton and I discuss this all-important question, and engage in a heated debate over Kady Malloy (feel free to break our tie in the comments section), plus PopWatch message-board maven Nine Daves (hip, hip... hurrah!) shares his Idol pet peeve, on today's episode of Idolatry.

Which 'Idol' guy brings the momentum into tonight's semifinal finale?

I mean, aside from that Archuleta kid. After all, as my co-host Dawnie Walton likes to joke, season 7 of American Idol is "the most exciting race for No. 2 ever!"