American Idol

Ellen DeGeneres is New American Idol Judge
In a surprise move that is sure to draw more viewers and shake up the franchise, Fox announced that Ellen will replace Paula Abdul on American Idol.

Simon Cowell Signs with American Idol for Three More Years
American Idol fans can rest easily in the knowledge that Simon Cowell, the driving force behind the show's success, will remain with Idol for at least three more seasons.

Victoria Beckham at American Idol Auditions
Paula Abdul is now officially out as a judge of American Idol, but Victoria Beckham arrived in Denver last Friday for auditions for the show’s ninth season.

Paula Abdul Officially Leaving American Idol
Paula Abdul announced yesterday, officially, that she will not be returning for season 9 of "American Idol."

Former Contestant Claims American Idol is Rigged
Season 8 American Idol contestant Ju’Not Joyner has come forward to claim that the show is rigged and that the contracts are, in his words, "slavetracts."

Paula Abdul May Not Return to American Idol
Rumors are swirling that Paula Abdul will not be returning to the upcoming season of American Idol, with auditions beginning next month.

American Idol Sends Two Contestants Home
In this season's newest twist, America and the Idol judges conspired to send two American Idol finalists home in one night.

Carrie Underwood to Serenade Idol Losers
Carrie Underwood's recent cover of Motley Crue's Home Sweet Home is going to be the song played when Idol losers exit the stage.

Will American Idol’s New Judge Jinx the Show's Success?
Although American Idol has been at the top of the heap in Nielsen ratings for the past seven years, new judge Kara DioGuardi’s presence may tip the scale a bit, if her track record on television holds true to form.

Danny Gokey Lands First Big Praise on American Idol
Three of the four judges thought Danny Gokey nailed his rendition of Mariah Carey's Hero during the first performance show of the eighth season.

American Idol Again Has Its Share of Drama with Bikini Girl
Bikini Girl, fully dressed this time around, still appears to have a chilly relationship with new judge Kara DioGuardi, though things were slightly more civil this time around.

Popular Idol Season Debut Gives us Bikinis and Catty New Judge
American Idol has massive audience for its season debut, but it still can’t match the debut of the 2007 and 2008 seasons.

American Idol Heartthrob David Archuleta Turns Eighteen
Women around the world are rejoicing as David Archuleta reaches his eighteenth birthday and officially enters adulthood - at least from a legal standpoint.

Clay Aiken Talks Fatherhood and Coming Out
Clay Aiken, who came out of the closet this year and also celebrated the birth of his son with partner and best friend Jaymes Foster, is taking it easy for a while, but will be back to singing soon enough.

American Idol Contestant Shows up Dead at Paula Abdul’s House
Paula Goodspeed, a former American Idol contestant and huge fan of Paula Abdul’s, was found dead near the former pop star’s home on Tuesday evening of an apparent suicide.

An American Idol Love Connection
It has been reported that newly crowned American Idol David Cook is romancing season two contestant Kimberly Caldwell.

American Idol Winners
Although millions of people wish to go to Hollywood and make it big, there are only a few who can actually do it. Here is a look at all the American Idol winners...

American Idol’s Jessica Sierra Claims Innocence
Jessica Sierra, a top 10 finalist of the 2005 season of American Idol, has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from her arrest last weekend.

Paula Abdul Upset by Phone Leak
An emotional phone call between Paula Abdul and her reps was leaked on Thursday leaving the American Idol judge upset.

Sanjaya Malakar and his sister Shyamali Malakar
Sanjaya Malakar has been hailed as the next big thing, as well as being questioned about basic vocal talents. He is in the news today for making into the finalists of American Idol

Antonella Barba
Antonella Barba is the latest fodder for the controversial variety of news market. Read on to know more about this American Idol Contestant.

Rosie O’Donnell Disses American Idol Judges
On Thursday’s edition of The View co-host Rosie O’Donnell slammed the judges of American Idol for being too harsh on the contestants.

Paula Abdul’s Bizarre Behavior
Paula Abdul appeared on a local Seattle Fox morning news show on Thursday to promote American Idol and appeared to be under the influence.

Katharine McPhee’s Troubles
American Idol second place finalist Katharine McPhee's troubles have continued with her fracturing her foot.

Chris Daughtry Signs Record Deal
It was announced Monday that American Idol’s Chris Daughtry has signed a record deal with 19 Recordings/RCA Records.

Chris Daughtry’s Fuel for Thought?
It has been rumored that the band Fuel has offered former American Idol contestant Chris Daughtry a spot as their frontman.

Ryan Seacrest & Paula Abdul Feud?
According to American Idol host, Ryan Seacrest, he and Paula Abdul are no longer speaking to one another, but Abdul slams the rumors.

Paula Abdul Abused
Singer and American Idol judge Paula Abdul has filed a report against an unnamed man accusing him of assault.

Kelly Clarkson v. American Idol
Kelly Clarkson and the producers of the hit TV show American Idol are locked in a battle over the use of her songs on the show.

Paula Abdul Cleared
Paula Abdul was cleared of any wrongdoing concerning inappropriate behavior with American Idol contestant Corey Clark.

Corey Clark v. Paula Abdul
Former American Idol contestant Corey Clark is lashing out at Paula Abdul after she mocked him and the sex scandal on Saturday Night Live.

P. Diddy to Sign American Idol’s Mario Vasquez?
Rumor has it that the-guy-who-quit-America-Idol formerly known as Mario Vasquez is set to sign a recording contract with Sean Combs a.k.a. P. Diddy.

American Idol - Clay Aiken
Spiky-haired boy next door Clay Aiken proved he's got what it takes to win the hearts of millions of Americans when the 24-year-old Raleigh, N.C. native also won himself a recording contract on RCA Records through Simon Fuller's 19 Recordings Limited.

Reality Rockers
Mark Burnett is planning a new reality series being advertised as an edgier version of American Idol.

Clay vs. Ruben Rematch
American Idol winner Ruben Studdard is now feeling the heat from his competition, Clay Aiken, in the ratings race.

American Idol Boots Corey Clark
Corey Clark is the latest American Idol contestant to have the skeletons in his closet come back to haunt him.

An American Idol romance?
Rumor has it that original American Idol contestants, runner-up Justin Guarini and winner Kelly Clarkson, had an undercover romance.

Paula Abdul Ousts 4th American Idol Judge
Rumor has it that American Idol judge Paula Abdul’s jealousy was behind judge Angela Martinez’s departure from the second installment of the hit show.

American Idol
Only two contestants, Justin Guarini and Kelly Clarkson, remain on Fox’s breakout show American Idol with only one show remaining.

Paula Abdul's Sex Scandal
Paula Abdul has denied accusations that she paid an American Idol contestant to have an affair with her.

When You Wish Upon a Star: Disney Theme Park to Stage Own American Idol
Attraction's format at Hollywood Studios in Florida matches TV show

How to Advance in the American Idol Auditions
As everyone in the entire world knows by now, the hit TV show American Idol is about talented and not so talented singers making it through the American Idol tryouts by impressing the American Idol judges and then competing against other American Idol contestants in order to be given the coveted title of American Idol winner. Here are some helpful tips to help you advance through the American Idol auditions and rounds.

Asia'h Epperson - Amazing Woman
Asia’h Epperson is one of the premier singers this year in American Idol Season 7. Her strength and maturity was shown prior to the season ever really starting in a way that should be an inspiration to us all.

Glamorous singer Jennifer Hudson
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American Idol Contestant Patrick Hall Releases New Single October 31st
Hall Decided To Turn A Negative Into A Positive...

Poker: It's more madness back in Aruba for WPT
No, we don't have hula dancing. No, we don't have really tall people doing insane things. However, on this second WPT jaunt to Aruba, I can offer you a situation in which the phrase "American Idol" might *not* make you want to run screaming -- the one where Erick Lindgren rules.

American Idol lifts News Corp profits
The huge success of US reality TV series American Idol and Joe Millionaire helped Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation offset a 25% drop in income at its UK newspaper division to record a profit in the third quarter of its financial year.