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Kara DioGuardi came into American Idol for season eight and was immediately labeled as Paula Abdul’s replacement. It didn’t help that Abdul, as well as a couple of other people connected to the show, were quick to point out that a fourth judge [...]

American Idol singer Michael Lynche is one of the top 12 finalists on the show (airing tonight on Fox at 9 pm et/pt), and his experience on the program has been emotional.  During the Hollywood auditions, Lynche became a father and he also explains how an important member of his family inspired him to become [...]

Although blessed with a powerhouse voice, Paige Miles’ selection of songs on American Idol has been rather sketchy. Tonight the singers tackle songs from The Rolling Stones, and while Miles is geared up, she shares her personal motto for taking life as it comes. (CLICK ON THE MEDIA BAR TO HEAR PAIGE MILES)

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With the release of her third studio album last year (Play On), Carrie Underwood has proven that a true star can emerge out of American Idol.  Underwood is the biggest success from Idol, followed by her colleagues Kelly Clarkson, Chris Daughtry, and Jennifer Hudson. And even though she’s the most recognizable female in country music [...]

Thursday night’s elimination round of American Idol was a bit of a shocker, as two of the judges favorites (Alex Lambert, Lilly Scott) did not make the top 12. For Idol judge Randy Jackson, who tells the singers that they should be “in it to win it,” surprise exits is just one aspect that [...]

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Katharine McPhee is guest starring on Community tonight and though she’s primarily known for her singing, the former American Idol contestant is on the hunt for a good sitcom of [...]

The long rumored item that Paula Abdul will take part in Simon Cowell’s U.S. version of The X-Factor has gained further traction, as Cowell readily admits that he is rather close to his former American Idol colleague.  With Cowell on his last year on Idol, expect him to spend the next TV season ensuring The [...]

One would think that any guy in his right mind would show country star Carrie Underwood a great time on a first date.  However, even this former American Idol champ has had her share of bad dating experiences, and she recalls a miserable outing at the movies. (CLICK ON THE MEDIA BAR TO HEAR CARRIE UNDERWOOD) [...]

Former American Idol finalist Adam Lambert’s music is hard to put in a little box, and his debut album “For Your Entertainment” is a gumbo pot of catchy pop rock that, thanks to Lambert’s innate swagger, is far from boring.  As for his favorite song on the album, Lambert doesn’t get into any specifics (although [...]

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Kris Allen was back on American Idol Thursday night – not to be judge, but to rock the house – and to raise a little money in the process.
Proceeds from [...]