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  Ousted Ramiele Malubay talks about her 'American Idol' experience

  
  Ramiele Malubay had never heard Dolly Parton's "Do I Ever Cross Your Mind" until she decided to perform it during American Idol's seventh-season performance episode on Tuesday night -- and while it contributed to her elimination, she was able to find some positives about it.
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  Five seasons of 'Idol' finalists update what they're doing now

  
  Everyone knows what former American Idol stars like Kelly Clarkson, Clay Aiken, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, Carrie Underwood, and Taylor Hicks have been up to recently.  But in its January 8 issue, US Weekly caught-up with more than fifty other former Idol contestants that have appeared as a finalist in the show's five-season history. 
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  Original 'American Idol' finalist Tamyra Gray joins most 'Idol 3' national tour dates

  
  Billboard reports that Tamyra Gray, the fourth-place finisher in American Idol 1, will appear as a "special guest" on most dates of the American Idol 3 national tour, which starts in mid-July and ends in September.

• American Idol - Gay Idol Journal, "Live From The Red Carpet"

  
  Thought Larry Johnson's Gay Idol Journal commentary was over just because American Idol's season was over? Think again -- Reality TV World arranged for Larry to attend American Idol's live season finale, where he wrote his own unique commentary on that greatest of showbiz spectacles -- the classic red carpet arrivals!
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  Jasmine Trias exits 'American Idol', Fantasia Barrino and Diana DeGarmo to compete in final showdown

  
  In Tuesday's penultimate performance episode of American Idol, each of the three remaining contestants performed three songs -- one of her own choosing, one chosen by the Idol judges, and one selected by this week's guest judge, veteran music producer Clive Davis. Then, during Wednesday's live results show, it was announced that Jasmine Trias was eliminated from the American Idol competition.

• Distorted 'American Idol' voting due to an overtaxed American phone grid?

  
  After the shocking ousters of favored contestants LaToya London and Jennifer Hudson, leaving three less-talented teenagers in pursuit of victory in Fox's American Idol 3, a review of Idol's voting system was probably to be expected. What wasn't expected was the degree of chaos and error present in the system as currently constituted -- and the fact that the Idol producers have been aware of the problems for a long time but seem instead to have embraced the windfall that the chaos creates for one of Idol's sponsors.
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  Second 'American Idol 3' vote stunner: LaToya London out, while three teens remain

  
  Is this really American Idol 3 -- or is it really American Juniors 2?
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  George Huff becomes the eighth 'American Idol' finalist to be eliminated

  
  American Idol got into the swing of things Tuesday night, as the remaining five finalists performed songs from the Big Band Era. During last night's live results show, it was announced that George Huff was eliminated from the American Idol competition after receiving the fewest votes. On Tuesday night, Huff sang "What A Wonderful World" and "Cheek To Cheek." The eighth finalist to be eliminated from the competition, Huff will return to his hometown of New Orleans, LA. Only four finalists remain, one of whom will be the next American Idol!
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  John Stevens becomes the seventh 'American Idol' finalist to be eliminated

  
  American Idol grooved to a Latin beat on Tuesday night, as the remaining six finalists performed songs previously recorded by Gloria Estefan, backed live by her band, the Miami Sound Machine. Estefan joined the judges Tuesday in critiquing the performances. Then, during last night's live results show, it was announced that John Stevens, who sang "Music of My Heart" on Tuesday, was eliminated from the American Idol competition.
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  Elton John calls 'American Idol' voting "incredibly racist"

  
  The tempest over Jennifer Hudson's surprising ouster from Fox's American Idol 3 reached new levels Tuesday when, according to Reuters, rock star Elton John called the vote "incredibly racist."

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