Boyfriend Charged after Body Found
EASTPOINTE, Mich. (myFOXDetroit.com) - 49-year-old David Cook was among those who reported his girlfriend missing. Now, police say he knew all along 35-year-old Latoya Lowery, a mother of seven, was dead in the trunk of a car behind a house on Lincoln. "He acted normal, like he was all the time I've ever seen him," said Robert Selby, the victim's uncle. "Was no indication that anything was wrong." Cook is now being held without bond on murder charges. Police believe he beat up and suffocated...

'Idolatry': Together, with the help of Shania Twain, we can survive the 'American Idol' audition episodes!
After nine seasons of American Idol , it’s not always easy to sit through the boob-boxers and accordion players and Gimmicky Gerties of the world as we wait for the revelatory powers of a Frenchie Davis or a David Cook or a Melinda Doolittle. (Apologies to @mdoolittle for foolishly leaving her off my 15 Best Idol Auditions countdown …but I digress.) So consider this week’s Idolatry — with my world-class cohost Jessica Shaw — as a bridge that leads from...

Idolatry: Hire Shania!
After nine seasons of American Idol , it’s not always easy to sit through the boob-boxers and accordion players and Gimmicky Gerties of the world as we wait for the revelatory powers of a Frenchie Davis or a David Cook or a Melinda Doolittle. (Apologies to @mdoolittle for foolishly leaving her off my 15 Best Idol Auditions countdown …but I digress.) So consider this week’s Idolatry — with my world-class cohost Jessica Shaw — as a bridge that leads from...

First look: Kimberly Caldwell's sexy new video
Eat your heart out, David Cook! Season 2's Kimberly Caldwell invited Idol Tracker to stop by the set of her video for the song "Mess of You," which was shot at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel (her debut album, "Without Regret," is scheduled for release on April 6). And though it was her first time emoting, lip-syncing and strutting her stuff for a music video, Caldwell, who dated Cook just after his Season 8 win, seemed totally at ease, not just with the hair, makeup,...

What Singer Will Guest Star on Bones?
Entry tags: television What Singer Will Guest Star on Bones? Hint: For the most part, ontd seems to hate her...come to think of it that probably doesn't really help Jordin SPARKS Her album may have tanked on the charts but that doesn’t mean that Jordin Sparks is done for just yet, with news emerging today that the American Idol winner will guest star on an upcoming episode of the hit television series Bones. Details are sketchy at the moment, but the episode is due to air in...

Daily Buzz: American Idol Hits Orlando, YouTube Partners with Sundance, Conan's Last Night?
American Idol was in sunny Orlando last night with guest judge Kristin Chenoweth . There were over 10,000 people who showed up for Idol auditions in Orlando, read more about it here. YouTube will partner with Sundance for online movie rentals.

Matt Giruad's Upcoming Single - Sneek Peak!
Matt Giraud . Check out a a 30 second snip of Matt Giraud’s first single, “You Don’t Know Me” below: Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here . You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. A duet with jazz singer, Anna Wilson , this cover of the classic Ray Charles tune will be available for digital download on January 29.

The competition continues in Orlando, FL with Kristen Chenoweth as guest judge.
American Idol took a hot turn to sunny Orlando, Florida Wednesday for another night of auditions.

Local Wheeler may be in final 24 on 'Idol'
T here appears to be an "American Idol" contender from Tampa among the 24 finalists. Even though the producers are trying to keep a lid on results of the recent Hollywood rounds, names have surfaced on "Idol" fan sites on the Internet. Included is Janell Wheeler of Tampa who had only a few seconds of face time on Wednesday's "Idol" show, which recapped the Orlando auditions held last summer. She and 30 other wannabes advanced to the Hollywood auditions, which concluded last week but won't air...

CasiNotes: An 'Idol' semifinalist who's taking singing seriously
Atlantic City has become a regular stop for "American Idol" insta-stars and their high-priced ticket fees. But through May, you can catch a former "A.I." semifinalist for free at the Showboat. Louis Gazzara appears as lead singer and emcee of "The Show," the 'Boat's variety-show-cum-Mardi-Gras-parade that takes place three times every Saturday on the main concourse adjacent to the casino floor. Resplendent in glittering purple tails and matching hat, Gazzara, 24,...

'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell keeps sense of humor in face of handcuff-worthy Jarrod Norrell
Reason #2837 to love Simon Cowell: After Jarrod Norrell (l.) screeched out his version of "Amazing Grace" over and over, to the point where security had to drag him out, cuff him and haul him away, when the audition room was finally silent again, Cowell turned to his fellow judges and politely asked, "Yes or no?"

PCM shows some love for Caitlin Crosby
Caitlin Crosby wants you to Embrace Your Flawz . She created this video to highlight men and women, including Crosby, showing off their natural beauty. Many have contributed to the video and website campaign, including Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jordan Sparks, Zachary Levi, Margaret Cho, American Idol's Jason Castro, Russell Simmons, Linda & Brooke Hogan, Brie Larson as well as hundreds of fans who want to show off their flaws! View the video and more at http://www.caitlincrosby.com/ and ...

American Idol Orlando: Matt Lawrence admits to criminal past!
Matt must be one of the first American Idol contestants who admitted to his criminal past, before he got to the Hollywood stage of the competition. Matt got arrested at age 15 for robbing a bank and spent the next four years in jail, which is kind of badass, but the boy can sing. Matt gave an emotional performance of Ray LaMontagne’s “Trouble.” Simon said, “It almost feels like you could have written that song. That’s how believable it was.”...

American Idol Recap: Orlando - The Good And Bad
We're almost there, folks. Just a few more audition episodes on season 9 of American Idol before the 'fun for us, chaotic for the contestants' Hollywood

Jordin Sparks To Make Guest Appearance On Fox's "Bones"
Singer and American Idol season 6 winner Jordin Sparks is ready to add actress to her resume. Details are still very sketchy but TV Guide reports the

Adam Lambert's PSA To Help Haiti
Adam Lambert made a public service announcement to encourage the viewers to give back to the people of Haiti as he ensures the viewers that even one dollar could greatly help the earthquake victims in Haiti. The “American Idol” runner-up joined ET and Red Cross in asking for help after the devastating earthquake. His PSA showed the devastating condition in the Caribbean island post the disaster. Adam told the people to do something that will change a life and to do something that...

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Fuller Confirms Spice Girls Musical
American Idol creator and Spice Girls founder Simon Fuller has confirmed he's developing a West End stage musical based on the all-conquering girl group.

Kristin Chenoweth: Best of the American Idol Guest Judges?
It was Kristin Chenoweth's turn to sit in at the American Idol judges' table during the show's Orlando auditions , which aired Wednesday night on Fox. The actress/singer/Broadway performer fit right in with the judges -- especially her instant BFF Kara DioGuardi. "I need all the girl power we can have here on the set," Kara told Kristin before the auditions began. The two Ks had a blast during the first day in Orlando, with Kristin bringing out a playful side of Kara that we rarely see. Too...

When Your Parents Can't Keep Their Hands Off Your Love Life*
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Are You Ready For Spice Girls: The Musical?
The music of the The Spice Girls is heading to a stage near you! Judy Craymer, who produced both the stage and movie versions of 'Mamma Mia!' is creating a show based on the music of the group. She will be producing it with 'American Idol' creator Simon Fuller . The show is tentatively being called "Viva Forever" . So far there are no set dates that production will begin. Are you a fan of their music? Would you go see a musical based on their best hits? Check out the photo...

He's My American Idol
He’s My American Idol That’s right bitches, I’m talking about Pee Wee Herman. The bitch is back and might I say that at 57 she is still looking fresh. Her show has been previewing to special audiences and is having it’s grand premiere here in LA. A close friend of mine who should have taken me said that the show was awesome and confirmed that Pee Wee still has his charm. Well Duh! You don’t lose that shit just because you’re a pedophile or got caught...

Steve Harvey New Host of Family Feud
There will be a new member of the family when 'Family Feud' begins its new season next fall. According to the Associated Press, Steve Harvey will be replacing John O'Hurley. FremantleMedia North America, the company that backs "American Idol," produces the hit game show in which two families face off in a trivia-type contest. The company said they chose Harvey for his "one-of-a-kind" personality and attribute of connecting to audiences. After hosting the show for four seasons,...

American Idol Orlando: Jay Stone the human drum machine
Jay Stone may have gone a bit too far when he claimed that no one else on American Idol has ever done what he does, but we can’t deny that he’s still pretty darn good. For his audition piece Jay gave a beatboxed version of The Beatles' "Come Together." Kara said the rendition was like "a crazy rollercoaster ride," However the panel wasn’t convinced and after a bit of persuading they allowed Jay to do a second song, this time Bill Withers’ “Ain’t No...

Judge slams Idol for 'losing focus'
Apprentice makes show of charity auction It seems as if all the buzz about American Idol has been on the status of the judges and not the talent, and Randy Jackson said that needed to change. Jackson, a Grammy Award-winning producer and judge on the US version of the TV singing competition, felt there was too much focus on "how we judge, who's on, who's not on, what's happening, all of that". That's because the changing faces of the judges have provided the biggest news. Simon Cowell recently...