American Idol: The Search for a Superstar, commonly known as simply American Idol, is an American television show. It is a spin-off of the UK show Pop Idol, a singing talent contest to determine the best "undiscovered" young singer in the country.
American Idol is featured on the Fox Network in the United States. It was created by Simon Fuller (creator of the Spice Girls and S Club 7) The directors are Bruce Gowers (director of Queen's original "Bohemian Rhapsody" video), Nigel and Simon Lythgoe (director of Survivor) and Ken Warwick (Gladiators and Grudge Match). There are also several producers (including Simon Jones), associate producers, sound and lighting technicians, casting director, contestant coordinator and script coordinators.
American Idol is produced by Fremantle North America which is owned by German Bertelsmann. Each contestant may sign a contract with one of Bertelsmann's many music labels because Bertelsmann owns half of Sony BMG.
In the United States, American Idol is a popular watercooler show and is frequently talked about in social situations.
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