TV Guide Channel will launch "Idol Tonight," an exclusive live pre-show and red carpet event that will take viewers to all the festivities that precede each "American Idol" competition, TV's #1 rated show and pop culture phenomenon, which airs on FOX. Premiering tonight at 7:00 p.m. ET/PT, "Idol Tonight" will be hosted by TV Guide Channel's Kimberly Caldwell, a former "American Idol" finalist, and Rosanna Tavarez, a former contestant on "Popstars."

"Idol Tonight" will be broadcast from Television City studios, where the "American Idol" show takes place, to deliver all of the excitement, anticipation and energy from the hundreds of fans who show up each week see their favorite contestants perform. "Idol Tonight" will commence tonight, counting down each week with "American Idol's" final 12 contestants. The finale of "Idol Tonight" will culminate on TV Guide Channel the same night as the "American Idol" finale and final results show, both of which will air live on FOX from the Kodak Theater in Hollywood.

Each week, "Idol Tonight's"? one-hour telecast will feature never-before-seen footage of the current season's "American Idol"? contestants, including auditions, outtakes and post-performance confessionals. Fans can also look forward to interviews with each week's eliminated performer. The show will also feature interviews with former "American Idol"? finalists, industry insiders, fashion stylists, vocal coaches, casting agents, online experts and top magazine editors.

"Idol Tonight"? will encore on the following days and times:
- Tuesday at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT
- Tuesday at 12:00 a.m. ET/PT
- Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. ET/PT
- Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. ET/PT

Fans can also catch video highlights of "Idol Tonight" in the americanidol.com video section every week!