News on American Idol

Ford American Idol

2010-03-17T19:45:31Z

Top 12 American Idol contestant Crystal Bowersox, center, works with Ford Designer Dean Carbis as contestant Didi Benami looks on to create a theme for their customized Ford Fiesta that fits with their personalities and musical inspirations, using color, custom body gra...

Lacey Brown out, Urban survives on "American Idol"

2010-03-18T09:45:44Z

<div><p>LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Lacey Brown was voted off "American Idol" on Wednesday after struggling with nerves for weeks on America's most-watched TV show.</p><p>But American Idol' finalist booted; judges' save power reinstated</div><div><p>Lacey Brown is down and out on "American Idol."</p><p>The 24-year-old event coordinator from Amarillo, Texas, was the first finalist eliminated from the ninth se...

Rolling Stones tunes supply 'Idol' surprises

2010-03-17T07:00:11Z

<div id="subtitle">Rolling Stones tunes supply surprises during first round of 'American Idol' finals</div><div><p>Tim Urban couldn't get any satisfaction on "American Idol."</p><p>The judges dismissed Urban's reggae rendition of "Under My Thumb" during a night of Rolling Stones tunes in...

"Idol" judge's father to make Senate run in NY

2010-03-16T12:00:09Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - A former Republican congressman and father of "American Idol" judge Kara DioGuardi tossed his hat into the New York Senate race Tuesday in an bid to challenge Democratic U.S. Tim Urban has landed himself a last-minute spot in American Idol's final 12, but he proved he had star potential last summer when he wowed entertainment agents at the Actors, Models and Talent for Christ (AMTC) competition. The wannabe star replaced the disqualified Chris Golightly in the TV talent show's top 12 last week (11Ma...

'Idol' contestants discuss elimination from show

2010-03-12T17:15:10Z

<div id="subtitle">4 'American Idol' contestants react to being voted off Thursday night's show</div><div><p>LOS ANGELES (AP — Tweens probably don't know who Patsy Cline is, which is why Lilly Scott thinks she was voted off "American Idol" Thursday night.&...

DioGuardi, dad of 'Idol' judge, to run for Senate

2010-03-12T14:30:31Z

<div id="subtitle">Former GOP congressman DioGuardi, father of 'American Idol' judge, to announce Senate run</div><div><p>The father of "American Idol" judge Kara DioGuardi (KEHR'-uh dee-oh-GWAHR'-dee), former Republican congressman Joe DioGuardi, is set to announce he is running for...

TV American Idol

2010-03-12T10:17:28Z

In this March 10, 2010 photo released by Fox, contestant Michael Lynche performs in front of the judges on the singing competition series, "American Idol," in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Fox, Fra...

TV American Idol Men

2010-03-11T22:16:03Z

In this publicity image released by Fox, the 12 male finalists for the ninth season of the reality singing competetion, "American Idol," front row from left, Andrew Garcia, John Park, American Idol Judge Kara DioGuardi arrives at the Elton John Oscar Party in West Hollywood, Calif. on Sunday, March 7, 2010. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)

'Big Mike' draws tears, cheers on 'American Idol'

2010-03-11T03:30:05Z

<div id="subtitle">Michael 'Big Mike' Lynche draws tears from Kara, raves from all the 'American Idol' judges</div><div><p>Michael "Big Mike" Lynche made Kara DioGuardi cry and turned the rest of the "American Idol" judges giddy with a moving performance of "This Woman's Work."</p><p>L...

On `Idol,' Bowersox shines, 3 sink in judges' eyes

2010-03-10T09:45:14Z

<div id="subtitle">On `American Idol,' Crystal Bowersox shines but 3 other singers sink in judges' eyes</div><div><p>If the "American Idol" judges hold sway over viewers, contestants Katie Stevens, Paige Miles and

Euphoria over specials masks deeper TV concerns

2010-03-09T12:46:23Z

<div id="subtitle">Broadcasters excited over how well specials are doing; regular shows doing less well</div><div><p>While special events are doing very well for broadcasters — capped off by an Oscars telecast that was the most-watched entertainment program in five years — their day-to-day schedules are hurting.</p><p>The Nielsen Co.

Producer Lillywhite seeking Cowell's "Idol" seat

2010-03-05T22:30:06Z

<div><p>DETROIT (Billboard) - Steve Lillywhite wants to "help America find the next Elvis Presley." And that's why the Grammy Award-winning producer -- whose resume includes work with

2010-03-05T10:00:50Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Billboard) - "American Idol" viewers sent four more contestants packing on Thursday, as Haeley Vaughn, Jermaine Sellers, Michelle Delamor and Crystal Bowersox, Haeley Vaughn, Lacey Brown, Katie Stevens, Didi Benami, Michel...

'American Idol' voters give the hook to 4

2010-03-04T18:45:14Z

<div id="subtitle">Voters bid farewell to 4 'American Idol' hopefuls, leaving 16 contenders to sing again</div><div><p>College student John Park and gospel singer Jermaine Sellers were sent home Thursday along with female semifinalists Crystal Bowersox wows 'American Idol' judges after hospitalization for undisclosed ailment</div><div><p>Crystal Bowersox still has a healthy shot at becoming the next "American Idol."</p><p>The 24-year-old single mother from Toledo, Ohio, ...

TV American Idol Women

2010-03-03T19:46:12Z

In this publicity image released by Fox, the 12 female finalists for the ninth season of the reality singing competetion, "American Idol," seated from left, Katelyn Epperly, Lilly Scott,