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'American Idol 4' winner Carrie Underwood wins big at the Grammys
February 12, 2007
After winning her second Grammy Award of the evening on Sunday night, American Idol 4 winner Carrie Underwood made sure she thanked the Fox mega-hit that made her a household name.
Akron Watson disqualified from 'American Idol 6' Hollywood round
February 8, 2007
Akron Watson had a golden ticket in hand during Tuesday night's American Idol broadcast of auditions from San Antonio -- but the 23-year-old Dallas-born singer won't be appearing in the Hollywood Round.
'American Idol' judge Randy Jackson says finding hit song tough
February 2, 2007
Randy Jackson thinks finding the perfect song to conclude each season of American Idol is even more difficult than finding the newest musical sensation to sing it.
'Idol' judge Simon Cowell talks about Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Hicks
January 31, 2007
Viewers should know by now that the way American Idol judges criticize contestants isn't going to end anytime soon, so they better get used to it. But Idol judge Simon Cowell said it's mostly all in good fun.
Mocked 'American Idol 6' hopeful a Special Olympics participant
January 19, 2007
In a development that would add more fire to the growing criticism that American Idol's judges and producers have gone too far with their ridicule of some of the show's less talented contestants, it appears that Jonathan Jayne, one of the contestants who was mocked during Wednesday night's broadcast of the show's sixth season Seattle auditions, is a Special Olympics participant.
Kevin Covais to turn rapper on Paris Bennett's debut album
January 19, 2007
Given Kevin Covais was known was having "granny voter talent" during his eleventh place finish on American Idol's fifth season, it would have been hard to foresee this career move coming -- the 17-year-old high school senior will appear on fellow Idol 5 finalist Paris Bennett's upcoming debut album "Princess P," where the two will collaborate on a hip-hop track titled "Let Me Rap."
'American Idol' judge Randy Jackson ready to be pleasantly surprised
January 16, 2007
"American Idol" judge Randy Jackson says he is gearing up for the sixth season of the U.S. mega-hit by not knowing what to expect and then being surprised.
Fox's 'American Idol' returns with new tweaks, more shrieks
January 16, 2007
The holidays may have ended several weeks ago, but for millions of people the greatest gift of all -- the sixth season of Fox's American Idol -- remains unopened. The wait will end with tonight's season premiere, and despite using the same familiar format that has made the show a ratings mega-hit, there are some twists in store for Idol's sixth installment.
'American Idol' and Carrie Underwood win People's Choice Awards
January 10, 2007
The people have spoken, and what they said was no real surprise.
Original 'Idol' winner Kelly Clarkson guest-starring on The CW's 'Reba'
January 9, 2007
Original American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson will guest-star in an episode of Reba, country music star Reba McEntire's The CW sitcom, on Sunday, January 14 at 7:30PM ET/PT.