Alexis Grace Eliminated From 'American Idol'
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Pint-sized Memphis crooner Alexis Grace was kicked off "American Idol" on Wednesday night, one place shy of the Top 10 tour group. The mother of one was placed in the bottom three, alongside country-loving Michael Sarver and teenager Allison Iraheta, but it was Alexis who received the worst news of all. VIEW THE PHOTOS: 'American Idol' Season 8 Top 13 And things went from bad to worse when the judges decided not to use their new veto power to override the public...

‘Idol’ adds extra finalist spot, saves Anoop
When does 12 equal 13? Apparently, the answer is “When 'American Idol' selects its finalists.” Thursday’s wild-card round was supposed to send three singers on to complete the traditional group of 12 finalists. But a last-minute curveball delivered by Simon Cowell offered up extra-special news for one of the audience favorites. Lucky 13: Anoop Desai suffered the unkindest cut in his semifinal heat, falling about 20,000 votes short of Michael Sarver for the final spot. It looked for a...

American Idol 8: Idol Thoughts - Motown Week's Failed Potential and an Appraisal of the Front-Runners
American Idol disappoints me sometimes.  Really a lot.  They are the biggest moneymaker on television.  They have the means to purchase the rights to any song they want.  And, yet, it's not difficult to figure out that the list of Motown songs given to the Top 10 wasn't terribly expansive.  Were there even twenty possible song choices on the list?  Look at the breakdown: two Marvin Gaye songs, two Smokey Robinson songs, and three Temptations songs were performed...

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Michael Sarver - Final American Idol Concert Manchester, NH 9/15/2009

'American Idol' Finalists Savor Group Prize: Concert Tour
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The top 10 " American Idol " finalists say they already count themselves as winners: They've earned a place on the show's nationwide concert tour. For Adam Lambert, the summer tour means the chance to buy a condo. Danny Gokey sees it as a financial boon as well. Michael Sarver fervently echoes that and looks forward to his version of a rock-star perq — ice cream, and lots of it. "I have a major problem with ice cream. I should probably go to Ice Cream...

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Michael Sarver - Final American Idol Concert in Manchester, NH 9/25/2009

Alexis' elimination crushes absurd final four theory; Fox may renew Paula's contract
One of the more interesting effects of Alexis Grace's departure from American Idol 8 was that it immediately debunked a rumor that was getting a lot of traction (although of course conspiracy theorists who buy it would say that Alexis' boot just proves that it was true).On Tuesday, an absurd gossip report in the New York Daily News that insisted that the final four had already been selected. An alleged American Idol staff member, according to yet another anonymous person, "told group of people...

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

Alexis Grace Visits ‘Good Day LA’ After ‘Idol’ Boot
Alexis Grace didn’t get enough votes to stick around for another week on ‘American Idol’. She made it to the final eleven, one short of a chance to go on the Idols Live tour. Grace talked about her experiences on the show with ‘Good Day LA’ co-hosts Steve, Dorothy, and Jillian. Alexis said she only got a couple hours of sleep since she was packing and she said she and Meghan Joy were close since they both had children. Watch the interview, aired Thursday (March 19),...

Why Was Alexis Grace Kicked Off Before Michael Sarver?
We yawn and say goodbye to Alexis at the end of a so-so week of country music and mostly forgettable performances.

American Idol: What Is Next For Alexis Grace
After being eliminated from American Idol this week, Alexis Grace says she is going back to Memphis. In a teleconference on Thursday she also told reporters what she has planned for her future. “I’m going to go back home and spend some time with my family first. And then I’m going to get to work and start talking about recording some music and trying to get it out there and just continue singing,” Alexis Grace said. When asked about choosing the country song, Jolene...

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Scott MacIntyre - Final American Idol Concert Manchester, NH 9/15/2009

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.

Scott MacIntyre & Matt Giraud - Final American Idol Concert M... on Twitpic: PHOTO
Scott MacIntyre & Matt Giraud - Final American Idol Concert Manchester, NH 9/15/2009

Scott MacIntyre - Final American Idol Concert Manchester, NH ... on Twitpic: PHOTO
Scott MacIntyre - Final American Idol Concert Manchester, NH 9/15/2009

Is That His Boyfriend???: PHOTO
Self-proclaimed heterosexual Sangina , from American Idol and I'm A Hasbeen… Get Me Out Of Here , with a close "pal" at a party in Tom's River, NJ this past weekend. Awwwww, how sweet!

\"American Idol\" Wardrobe -- Where'd They Get That?!
Luxaholics has the inside scoop on exactly what the "American Idol" wannabes were wearing this week! Was there a look you liked? Shop it!Some looked fab while others looked in need of some help, but if you liked the choices of any of the Idols, they can now be yours! Here's the rundown on the top 13 contestants' wardrobe choices -- which we're told they picked themselves!

Was Idol Saving Up Paula Cash for Simon?
Everyone's favorite slurring sycophant may be gone (right?), but American Idol's resident dream crusher is just about back and raring to go. Simon Cowell is thisclose to locking...

Another Emmy Win for American Idol
Congratulations to American Idol Director Bruce Gowers on winning a 2009 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Series. Bruce accepted the award last night at the 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Award show. The award was given to Bruce for his work on show 833, "The Final Three," in which Kris Allen , Adam Lambert , and Danny Gokey sang their hearts out for a chance to advance to the American Idol finale at the Nokia Theater. View photos from the episode, here ....

Megan Joy Corkrey Might Win "American Idol"
Assuming she can play her hotness cards correctly, I really think Megan Joy can pull off an upset and win "American Idol" this season. She just needs to show off the rack a little more & the votes will come pouring. Plus, she kills it with her unique vocals, so that only helps her chances! Here's Megan singing "For Once in My Life" by Stevie Wonder last night:

CNN planning life after Larry: PHOTO
Larry King's contract with CNN is set to expire in 18 months -- and the cable network's chiefs are busy lining up his successor in case he retires. King, 75, has been interviewing celebrities since 1985. Sources say CNN's first choice to succeed him would be Ryan Seacrest-- but his massive deal with "American Idol" makes him too expensive. Other contenders are CBS anchor Katie Couric, CNN "video wall guy" John Kingand Joy Behar, who is launching her own interview show on CNN's Headline News. A...

Justin Guarini & Reina Capodici Wedding! (Photos)
Former American Idol Contestant Justin Guarini married Reina Capodici this weekend. Read more on Justin Guarini's wedding details belo...