American Idol 8: Top 36, Final 12 - Live Thoughts
Like stink on a hobo, the week of reckoning is upon us.  By Thursday night, American Idol's Top 36 will be whittled down to an easily digestible dozen.  We already know half the Top 12's entrants (Danny Gokey, Alexis Grace, Michael Sarver, Allison Iraheta, Kris Allen and the now infamous Adam Lambert), and after tonight's American Idol performance episode, the voting populous will be charged with selecting three more members of that esteemed Top 12.  For tonight, it's hard to...

American Idol: Danny Gokey, Allison Iraheta, Adam Lambert & Alexis Grace
Why American Idol's Danny Gokey, Allison Iraheta, Adam Lambert & Alexis Grace will be around to climb to the top.

POLL: Did Alexis Grace Get Idol’s Unlucky No. 36?
Alexis Grace gave a powerhouse performance of Michael Jackson ’s “Dirty Diana” on Tuesday’s Idol , prompting judge Kara DioGuardi to rave, “You’re a naughty girl — and I liked it!” But will the viewers’ support come across loud and clear? Two Idols will be sent packing Wednesday night, and Grace — as the final contestant to take the stage — may face a unique challenge.

POLL: Did Alexis Grace Get Idol's Unlucky No. 36?
Alexis Grace gave a powerhouse performance of Michael Jackson ’s “Dirty Diana” on Tuesday’s Idol , prompting judge Kara DioGuardi to rave, “You’re a naughty girl — and I liked it!” But will the viewers’ support come across loud and clear? Two Idols will be sent packing Wednesday night, and Grace — as the final contestant to take the stage — may face a unique challenge.

Alexis Grace voted off American Idol
Although the judges do have the opportunity to save one person from going home, they didn’t use it on this week’s ‘Idol’ cast-off, Alexis Grace. I can’t really say that I’m surprised by this. Her version of ‘Jolene’ was pretty lame. Check out the audio from Alexis’ performance after the break! If you liked this song, but not this performer, you should check out Mindy Smith’s version of Jolene! It is...

Image counts for 'AI' singers; a widower's burden
LOS ANGELES – Image counts on "American Idol," and the first three finalists know it. Michael Sarver, 27, an oil-rig worker from Jasper, Texas, said that being a "hardworking American" is part of his appeal, "especially in the economy and the day that we live." "It's a chance to see someone rise from the ashes. Not that my life is bad, but things are tough," said Sarver, citing oil industry layoffs and hiring freezes. Sarver joined Danny Gokey and Alexis Grace, selected by viewers this...

AMERICAN IDOL 3/17/09 RECAP
Michael Sarver was up first with a decent performance of Garth Brook's, "Ain't Goin Down Til the Sun Comes Up".  The judges were not that crazy about it.  They found it fun, but missed him singing the big notes.  Simon hated it.  He didn't understand a word Michael sang! Allison Iraheta sang Patty Loveless', "Blame It On Your Heart" with her usual fine vocal chops.  The judges take was that she did a fine job, with Simon not as...

“American Idol” Boots Alexis Grace, Welcomes Back Carrie Underwood
Now that American Idol judges can “save” one contestant that would have otherwise been booted, the show’s producers can speed through 90 percent of the results and draw out the agonizing “will they or won’t they save the contestant?” debate with sadistic slowness. We were reminded of the suspense from the moment the show started last night (”In my hand, I have the results that may shock you,” Ryan Seacrest warned) and until Alexis Grace opened...

American Idol Results Shocker: Alexis Grace voted off
American Idol, the popular reality show, ended in a bit of a shocker this week. Anticipation and anxiety filled the air when the results were being announced. It was a sad revelation that a sensational singing talent, Alexis Grace, had to make an exit from the show. Alexis was voted off by the audience leaving only 10 contestants behind for the competition.

Danny Gokey Or Alexis Grace To Win American Idol 2009?
Sources are suggesting what many already suspected and rumours are rife that American Idol bosses have already chosen their final four contestants. Considering there are still 11 singers left on the show, that’s not good news for those people that aren’t Danny Gokey, Lil Rounds, Adam Lambert and Alexis Grace. The New York Daily News reports that [...]

American Idol 8: Top 36, First 12 - Live Results (Page 2/2)
Michael Sarver and Anoop Desai are summoned.

First 'Idol' finalists put their best faces forward
LOS ANGELES -- Image counts on "American Idol," and the first three finalists know it. Michael Sarver, 27, an oil-rig worker from Jasper, Texas, said that being a "hardworking American" is part of his appeal, "especially in the economy and the day that we live."

Another Epic
OMG OMG OMG What is Adam Lambert squirting in front of Anoop Desai???? OMG Watch the video here: ...

American Idol Final Four: It's Fixed
Some might agree, others might disagree but I have always believed that American Idol is fixed, and now, some chick at FOX has revealed to the New York Daily News that, yes, indeedy, it is fixed, y'all.Apparently, the final four have already been decided: Danny Gokey, Lil Rounds, Adam Lambert, and Alexis Grace

Adam Lambert, Kris Allen, Allison Iraheta LPs Won't Be 'Cookie-Cutter,' Producer Insists
Kevin Rudolf is working with "American Idol" alumni Kris Allen, Adam Lambert and Allison Iraheta, and he promises their debuts won't be "cookie-cutter."

Idol Headlines for 09/05/09
Allison Iraheta: The ultimate interview, Part Three Iraheta2 In the third part of this four-part interview, “American Idol” finalist Allison Iraheta talks about her experience on the show. Read Part One here. Read Part Two here. LA Times The Tweet Beat Spencer Pratt, Adam Lambert, Diddy And More In The Tweet Beat Let MTV News’ Jim Cantiello take you on a wild ride around the Twitterverse. MTV More Idol Headlines after the JUMP… Adam Lambert Songwriter Says Debut Mixes...

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Three More American Idol Finalists
Three more finalists were revealed to be moving on to the final round of American Idol in the forms of 16-year old Allison Iraheta, 23-year old Kris Allen and 26-year old Adam Lambert. The trio received the most number of votes this week. The judges were pretty satisfied with Adam’s take on The Rolling Stones’ classic ‘Satisfaction’ but they had a mixed reaction to Kris’ performance of Michael Jackson’s ‘Man in the Mirror’. I had no doubt that Allison was going to make it because...

Cowell says Beatles quip was just that; he's a fan
The Beatles once got in trouble over a flip comment about Jesus. Now Simon Cowell has ruffled feathers with a quip about The Beatles. Cowell says that he really was joking when he claimed the legendary group wouldn't have made the cut on " American Idol " or " Britain's Got Talent ." After drawing fire for the remark, the producer and TV Talent-show judge said Friday he's repeatedly referred to The Beatles as the group he wished he could have signed. Cowell was on CBS ' "The Early Show"...

Ellen DeGeneres New American Idol Judge: PHOTO
It's official! Ellen DeGeneres has joined American Idol as a fourth judge. Ellen announced the big news during a taping of her talk show today, saying "I have a big announcement to make. No one knows this ... I am going to be the new judge on 'American Idol.'" Fox has confirmed that Ellen, 51, will be replacing Paula Abdul as the fourth judge on American Idol this season. Ellen DeGeneres has joined American Idol as a fourth judge. DeGeneres will sit alongside Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara...

Ellen will be a great addition to -American Idol'
Have you heard? Ellen is the new Paula. Yup, it’s true. Ellen DeGeneres has been officially named the fourth judge for “American Idol,” joining Simon Cowell, Kara DioSomething and Randy Jackson.

Simon Cowell wants Jacko to appear on American Idol
Washington, Mar 18 (ANI): American Idol judge Simon Cowell has requested Michael Jackson to think about coming on the talent show before he goes for his comeback tour in London this summer (09). The tough judge has even told the Thriller hitmaker that hed be foolish not to perform on the hit programme. Jackson has announced a [...]

Simon Cowell - Cowells Shame After Credit Card Declined
Multi-millionaire music mogul Simon Cowell was left red-faced when he went to pick up the bill in a swanky London restaurant - after his credit card was rejected due...

Pop culture sings an `American Idol' tune
LOS ANGELES – In 2001, Simon Cowell figured a singing contest snapped up by British TV would be an easy sell in America. Instead, network responses ranged from lukewarm to hostile. "I was thrown out in one pitch meeting. After 30 seconds, the guy told me to get out," recalled Cowell, making the rounds with entertainment mogul Simon Fuller. "The main thing we were being told was music doesn't work on TV in prime-time. We tried to explain that there's lot more than music on the show." So...

Ellen DeGeneres, American Idol's New Judge?!
Ellen DeGeneres is replacing Paula Abdul as the fourth judge alongside Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi and the infamous Simon Cowell in the ninth season of the hit TV show American Idol.