American Idol

Well, it only took 3 months, but the only part of American Idol that anyone cares about is here. THE BIG STAGE! The guys and girls are now all 1 group and competing against each other. From here on out, unless there’s a change of course, one person will be eliminated every Wednesday night.

As "American Idol" prepared to unveil its top 12 finalists, host Ryan Seacrest warned viewers, "We could be in for a surprise or two." He should have said three or four.Lilly Scott, Alex Lambert,

Yes, another American Idol roundup--because who would've thought Simon Cowell would give us advice in love? Also on this little list: Danny Gokey's homecoming, Nick Mitchell's next gig, and what Kelly Clarkson did in Germany.Danny Gokey: the homecoming.

We’re back with American Idol’s Hits & Misses for the performances by the…Misses. Thanks for all of the feedback from last night. Let’s get the show rolling. You know the drill – I’ll go through each performance after it airs via the DVR.

I’m a fan of music; ANY music. I’ll listen to anything and give anything a chance. Most of the time, I’ll like what I hear. I’ve seen every single Idol season from beginning to end and have paid attention religiously.

Today Elliott Yamin made a pleading request to help him get out of Chile following last week's 8.8 magnitude earthquake. Yamin lives from Type 1 diabetes and is running out of supplies for his pump.

The American Idol "Kris Allen" Former 'American Idol' star Kris Allen 'Ultimate underdog' Kris Allen wins 'American Idol 8' Danny Gokey is booted from 'American Idol,'

The live shows on American Idol haven't even kicked off yet and already there is drama. Simon Cowell addressed reports of arguments between he and Ellen DeGeneres,

Katelyn Epperly, the curly blonde-haired singer with the soulful voice, is ready to sing her heart out Tuesday on “American Idol.”

Howard Stern talked all of last week about how he would easily take a $100 million gig for the reduced schedule that Idol would offer him as opposed to his grueling radio schedule.

Erica Rhodes was whipping the judges into shape on "American Idol." Did you see her 'Free Your Mind?"

On Wednesday (January 20), the “American Idol" headed to the Sunshine State (or, more specifically, Orlando) and boy after Tuesday night's rather listless Chicago auditions.

'American Idol' alum Mandisa Hundley shows off her 80-pound weight

Former "American Idol" fifth season (2006) contestant Mandisa Hundley opens up to ESSENCE.com about her amazing weight loss. She s a Grammy and Dove Award-nominated American singer and was the ninth-place finalist in the American Idol.

Paula Abdul's exit from American Idol without reason : Is salery a big Deal ?

American Idol judge Paula Abdul has decided to quite American Idol. She confirmed on Tuesday night said that she would not be returning to American idol for its ninth season which set to debut early next year on Fox. This show began in 2002 when she served as a judge along with Randy Jackson and Simon Co-well.

Alexis Cohen Killed: "American Idol" Contestant Died

Alexis Cohen of Allentown, a 25 years old former American Idol contestant was killed in the early morning on Saturday, July 25th 2009 in Seaside Heights, New Jersey after being hit by a car, according to the Ocean County (N.J.) prosecutor's office.