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AMERICAN IDOL Reveals Top 40 Semifinalists Heading to Vegas
by Caryn Robbins - February 15, 2013

The AMERICAN IDOL auditions came to a conclusion tonight as the judges' semifinalists picks were revealed. After intense deliberations, Mariah, Randy, Nicki and Keith have chosen the Top 40 contestants, who will now head to Las Vegas to perform on the stage of Cirque du Soleil's Beatles LOVE Theatre...


STAGE TUBE: Ace Young Proposes to Diana DeGarmo Live on IDOL
by Caryn Robbins - May 24, 2012

On last night's live finale of AMERICAN IDOL, Broadway veterans and real life couple Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo got engaged on the broadcast. Host Ryan Seacrest brought the pair up on stage during a segment noting previous Idol-alumni in the audience, followed by a proposal from Young. Diana's answ...


STAGE TUBE: American Idol's Colton Dixon Performs on ELLEN
by Caryn Robbins - April 27, 2012

After his elimination shocked America on last week's AMERICAN IDOL,Colton Dixon appeared on 'Ellen' to discuss his time on the show and kick-off his exciting career. See his performance on Ellen below!...


AMERICAN IDOL Top Four Compilation Album Now Available on iTunes
by Caryn Robbins - May 10, 2012

AMERICAN IDOL's Season 11 Top Four compilation album, featuring full-length recordings of performances from last night's show, is now available at the iTunes Store. The compilation includes music in accordance with this week's themes, 'California Dreamin' and 'Songs We Wish We Wrote,' and for the fi...


MTV's NIKKI & SARA LIVE to Welcome 'American Idol's Phillip Phillips, 2/26
by Caryn Robbins - February 22, 2013

MTV's NIKKI & SARA LIVE welcome American Idol Season 11 winner and chart-topping artist, Phillip Phillips to their Times Square studio on Tuesday, February 26 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT tape-delayed....


Bon Jovi to Perform Live on AMERICAN IDOL, 3/14
by Caryn Robbins - February 20, 2013

World-renowned rock group Bon Jovi will perform their lead single “Because We Can” from the upcoming album, “What About Now” on AMERICAN IDOL Thursday, March 14 (8:00-9:00 PM live ET/ tape-delayed PT) on FOX....


VIDEO: IDOL Contestant Burnell Taylor Sings Stirring Rendition of 'I'm Here' from 'The Color Purple'
by Caryn Robbins - January 25, 2013

Mariah Carey was brought to tears last night when AMERICAN IDOL hopeful Burnell Taylor sang a stirring rendition of 'I'm Here,' from Broadway's The Color Purple. Burnell was the final contestant on last night's auditions from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Check out his performance below!...


VIDEO: Beauty Queen Hobbles Into AMERICAN IDOL Audition
by Caryn Robbins - January 25, 2013

Miss Greater Baton Rouge, Megan Miller, wobbled into her AMERICAN IDOL audition on crutches on last night's show filmed in Baton Rouge, Lousiana. In addition to her stellar performance, the judges applauded her determination and ambition and sent her through to the Hollywood round. Check out her aud...


Sneak Peek - Diana DeGarmo on TLC's BRIDES OF BEVERLY HILLS
by Caryn Robbins - November 30, 2012

American Idol contestants and HAIR co-stars Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo got engaged last spring on a live broadcast of FOX's American Idol. Now the love birds prepare for their June 1 nuptuals as they document the gown-choosing on the TLC reality series BRIDES OF Beverly Hills. Click here to get a s...


Nicki Minaj is New AMERICAN IDOL Judge?
by Caryn Robbins - August 20, 2012

According to Us Weekly, pop star Nicki Minaj has reportedly been named the new judge on FOX's AMERICAN IDOL. The singer will join newcomer Mariah Carey at the judge's panel when the show returns next season....


Last Night's AMERICAN IDOL Premiere Now Available On Demand
by Tyler Peterson - January 17, 2013

Fox has now made last night's much anticipated AMERICAN IDOL season 12 premiere available on demand. The episode will be available for one week for customers of AT&T U-verse, Cox, Mediacom, Optimum TV, Time Warner Cable, Verizon FiOS, Xbox, Xfinity and many more....


Rapper Pharrell Williams in Talks to Join AMERICAN IDOL
by Caryn Robbins - July 31, 2012

According to US Weekly, N.E.R.D. rapper Pharrell Williams is currently in serious talks to become one of the new judges on the next season of FOX's AMERICAN IDOL....


Nicki Minaj is New AMERICAN IDOL Judge?
by Caryn Robbins - August 20, 2012

According to Us Weekly, pop star Nicki Minaj has reportedly been named the new judge on FOX's AMERICAN IDOL. The singer will join newcomer Mariah Carey at the judge's panel when the show returns next season....


Reality TV Expert to Release AMERICAN IDOL Novel 'Überstar'
by Caryn Robbins - February 27, 2013

Celebrated author and acclaimed reality-TV expert Vaughn Alaine-Marshall is releasing new American Idol novel Überstar - The Search For America's Next Hollywood Superstar this spring....


BWW Interviews: Nigel Lythgoe Reveals Big Changes for New Season of AMERICAN IDOL, Premiering Tonight!
by Caryn Robbins - January 16, 2013

AMERICAN IDOL executive producer Nigel Lythgoe spoke by phone about the long-running singing competition and revealed the big changes in store for the upcoming 12th season....


STAGE TUBE: Skylar Laine Eliminated on AMERICAN IDOL
by Caryn Robbins - May 04, 2012

Last night, the Top Four Finalists were revealed on AMERICAN IDOL - Hollie Cavanagh, Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez....


Broadway & American Idol Vets Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo Engaged on Air
by Robert Diamond - May 23, 2012

On tonight's live finale of AMERICAN IDOL, Broadway veterans and real life couple Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo got engaged on the broadcast. Host Ryan Seacrest brought the pair up on stage during a segment noting previous Idol-alumni in the audience, followed by a proposal from Young. Diana's answer?...


STAGE TUBE: AMERICAN IDOL Top 12 Spill Season 11 Secrets!
by Caryn Robbins - June 01, 2012

TVGuide.com put this season's AMERICAN IDOL final contestants on the spot by asking them such questions as 'Who's the hottest finalist?' and 'Who gave this season's best performance?' Check out their responses below!...


STAGE TUBE: Jennifer Lopez Performs on AMERICAN IDOL
by Caryn Robbins - May 11, 2012

On last night's AMERICAN IDOL results show, global superstar and AMERICAN IDOL judge, Jennifer Lopez, performed her hit new song 'Dance Again.'...


Steven Tyler Departs AMERICAN IDOL to Focus on Aerosmith
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2012

Steven Tyler has decided to depart his role as a judge on AMERICAN IDOL. Tyler served as a judge during the 10th and 11th seasons of the FOX singing competition show....


AMERICAN IDOL's Hollie Cavanagh to Release Album in 2013
by Caryn Robbins - December 31, 2012

Digitalspy.com reports that AMERICAN IDOL contestant Hollie Cavanagh plans to release her first album in 2013. The fourth runner up, who has been working with Idol's Nathan Porter, is currently searching for a record label....


Coldplay to Perform On AMERICAN IDOL Results Show, 5/3
by Caryn Robbins - April 26, 2012

EWOnline.com reports that British band Coldplay will make their AMERICAN IDOL debut on the May 3rd results show. According to the report, the band will be performing a song from their recently released album Mylo Xyloto....


Reality TV Expert to Release AMERICAN IDOL Novel 'Überstar'
by Caryn Robbins - February 27, 2013

Celebrated author and acclaimed reality-TV expert Vaughn Alaine-Marshall is releasing new American Idol novel Überstar - The Search For America's Next Hollywood Superstar this spring....


AMERICAN IDOL Top 3 Compilation Album Now Available on iTunes
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2012

AMERICAN IDOL's Season 11 Top 3 compilation album, featuring full length recordings of performances of this week's songs is now available at the iTunes store....


AMERICAN IDOL Top Four Compilation Album Now Available on iTunes
by Caryn Robbins - May 10, 2012

AMERICAN IDOL's Season 11 Top Four compilation album, featuring full-length recordings of performances from last night's show, is now available at the iTunes Store. The compilation includes music in accordance with this week's themes, 'California Dreamin' and 'Songs We Wish We Wrote,' and for the fi...






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