EK's American Idol Tour Greensboro Recap
Adam Lambert Allison Iraheta Anoop Desai Danny Gokey Kris Allen Lil Rounds Matt Giraud Megan Joy Michael Sarver Scott MacIntyre Check out EK’s photos at the barricades, post-concert at the end of her re-cap… *** Back ground info: First time AI concert (mainly for Adam) but have watched the show since season3. Took my mom (70 y.o. to see Danny, Adam and Kris) My Favorites are Adam, Kris, Danny and Allison in that order. Got to the Greensboro Coliseum around 5 pm, the parking...

NEW BOOK: WHAT AMERICAN IDOL DOESN'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
A publishing source has been hearing rumblings that a former American Idol employee is shopping around a tell-all book could prove embarrassing to the show. The author claims that certain contestants are pre-selected "plants" and these "chosen few" bypass...

Article: Nick Mitchell Defies ‘American Idol’ Norm
It seemed like just another dead-on-arrival “ American Idol ” audition : Nick Mitchell lunged into the popular Fox singing competition’s New York tryout, performing not as his unassuming self, but as a saucy character he’d named Norman Gentle. Decked out in a terry cloth headband, oversized glasses and a sparkly shirt, he wailed “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” from “Dreamgirls.” It was clear from the start that this guy was not...

Fat Loser Guy from S6 of American Idol Keeps It Real for the S8 contestants: PHOTO
Chris Sligh contestant from Season 6 of American Idol blogged to the Season 8 contestants about their future in the music business. So, American Idol Season 8 is officially finished. Last tour date done. People are moving home and for the next several years will try to move on. I believe that this season of Idol was one of the most talented, but if History repeats itself the majority of these Idols will do nothing in music and will be washes within 3 or 4 years. Not trying to be mean, just being...

American Idol: Matt Giraud Gave A “Solid Performance” With ‘Human Nature’
A lot of last night’s American Idol contenders chose some of Michael Jackson’s more obscure numbers and Matt Giraud was no different. He chose to sing ‘Human Nature’ and whilst he didn’t blow me away in the style of Adam Lambert I would agree with Simon when he called it a “solid performance”. Judges comments: Randy - [...]

On American Idol's March 31 Show, Allison Ireheta Performs 'Don't Speak'
A review of Allison Ireheta's performance of Don't Speak on American Idol on Tuesday, March 31.

'American Idol' Bice expecting third son
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American Idol Tuesday Night Live; Lil Rounds, Alex Wagner-Trugman, Arianna Afsar, Ju'Not Joyner
Tuesday Night Review of American Idol. Last 12 semifinalists perform. Von Smith, Ju'Not Joyner, Felicia Barton, Scott MacIntyre and Kristen McNamara stand out.

SPOILER ALERT: American Idol Final Four Already Picked?
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Should American Idol Air Simon Cowell Week?
Now it hasn’t been confirmed yet, but rumours suggest that American Idol bosses are considering airing a Simon Cowell week on the show. The idea came about when the third live round aired on US TV on Tuesday night. Show host Ryan Seacrest referred to Simon’s constant criticism of the contestants song choices and asked the [...]

Paula Abdul Makes Fun Of Ellen DeGeneres, 'American Idol' During 'VH1 Divas' (Video & Pics): PHOTO
American Idol has dropped Paula Abdul, but she certainly hasn't dropped it. Abdul's VH1 Divas performance was full of references to her previous employer, and it appears she has no plans to move on. Check out video & photos below...

Former 'American Idol' contestant Alexis Cohen legally intoxicated at time of hit and run: PHOTO
Alexis Cohen (MySpace) Former American Idol contestant, Alexis Cohen , also known as ‘Glitter Girl,’ was killed by a hit and run driver on July 25. On Wednesday, authorities said she was legally drunk at the time of her …

PAULA ABDUL SECRET PLOT TO DESTROY AMERICAN IDOL: PHOTO
Paula’s plan for revenge! Still fuming after her unceremonious exit from American Idol in early August, Abdul, 47, is banking on her upcoming one-woman Las Vegas show becoming a mega-hit. “Paula believes she’s got the draw of a Cher or Bette Midler and she’s determined to rub the noses of the ‘Idol’ bosses in her success,” a Sin City insider told The ENQUIRER. “She’s funneling her anger and resentment into making this project a hit. She...

Carrie Underwood to Sing of Home for American Idol
Idol winner Carrie Underwood will soon be featured on every other episode of American Idol . That’s right - her tune has been picked as the good-bye song which will see eliminated contestants out of the competition.

Ellen DeGeneres to Replace Abdul on American Idol: PHOTO
Comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres can now add another job title to her resume -- American Idol judge.

BREAKING: Ellen DeGeneres named new permanent 'American Idol' judge
In a shocking afternoon announcement on Wednesday (Sept. 9), FOX revealed that Ellen DeGeneres has joined American Idol as the popular talent shows permanent fourth judge.

American Idol - Seacrest Attacker Gets Prison Term: PHOTO
The man accused of attacking American Idol host Ryan Seacrest's bodyguard has been sentenced to 15 days behind bars after pleading guilty to the assault. Chidi Uzomah, 25, was charged with misdemeanour counts of battery, assault and possession of a switchblade on Tuesday (15Sep09) after an altercation with the TV presenter's security. Seacrest was visiting the Children's Hospital in Orange County, California when Uzomah approached him and asked for an autograph. The star obliged, but when he...

Fox says DeGeneres is new 'American Idol' judge
Ellen DeGeneres is dancing her way into the fourth judge's seat on " American Idol ." Fox announced Wednesday the talk show host and comedian, who admittedly has no formal music experience, just a passion for tunes, will join Simon Cowell , Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi for the ninth season. The announcement all but seals the departure of Paula Abdul , the original third judge who announced she was quitting amid a contract dispute in July. Wednesday's announcement came as a shock to many of...

Alexis Grace Booted From 'American Idol'
There was no saving Alexis Grace on "American Idol." The show's four judges unanimously decided not to keep the soulful 21-year-old single mother from Memphis, Tenn., from being eliminated on the Fox singing competition after she received the least number of viewer voters Wednesday

Paula Abdul Shocked at American Idol News
With the exciting news that broke last week that Ellen DeGeneres is going to be the fourth judge on the next season of American Idol, Paula Abdul was said to be very upset at being permanently replaced. A source close to Fox says that Paula, like Ellen, was surprised by the news because she had no warning of the announcement and found out at the same time that the public did. Supposedly, the former judge held out some hope that a last-minute deal could have worked out for her return to the...

Paula Abdul quits "American Idol," giving no reason: PHOTO
Los Angeles (Reuters) - Paula Abdul has decided to quit the top-rated U.S. television show "American Idol," ending weeks of speculation about her future as a judge on the popular singing contest. Making her announcement on her Twitter feed on Tuesday, Abdul said "with sadness in my heart," she had decided not to return to "Idol" which is due to start auditions for its ninth season within days. She did not give any reason. Abdul, 47, a singer/dancer turned TV personality, has been a mainstay of...

Ellen DeGeneres Officially Announces American Idol Gig: PHOTO
Apparently if you want to hear breaking news, The Ellen DeGeneres Show is the place to be. In addition to finding out that Katherine Heigl was adopting a child (the pre-taped interview will air this Friday), that talk show audience also learned about Ellen’s new American Idol gig first.

Adam Lambert Turns the Other Cheek (Again): PHOTO
Jewish, gay Adam Lambert seems to be more Christian than some “Christians” at the Baptist Church.

Adam Lambert and Drake LaBry: Funhouse Date Night: PHOTO
Looking very much the happy couple, Adam Lambert and boyfriend Drake LaBry were spotted leaving the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Friday night (September 18). The 27-year-old “American Idol” runner-up and his interior designer boyfriend smiled it up for paparazzi after checking out the latest stop on Pink’s “Funhouse” tour.