American Idol News

American Idol News

'American Idol' reveals remaining ninth-season Top 24 semifinalists
February 18, 2010
After four weeks of open audition broadcasts and four more episodes that gave viewers a look at the competition's Hollywood Round, American Idol has finally formally announced its Top 24 ninth-season semifinalists.
Chris Golightly disqualified from 'American Idol' semifinals
February 18, 2010
Fox has announced that American Idol contestant Chris Golightly has been disqualified from the show's ninth-season competition.
'American Idol' champ Kris Allen headed to Haiti for 'Idol Gives Back'
February 17, 2010
The United Nations Foundation says it is partnering with "American Idol" for an episode dedicated to earthquake-ravaged Haiti.
'American Idol' reveals first seven ninth-season Top 24 semifinalists
February 17, 2010
American Idol ended the dreams of 27 more Hollywood Week hopefuls and formally revealed the first of the competition's ninth-season Top 24 semifinalists during Tuesday night's special two-hour Fox broadcast.
'American Idol' to reveal some ninth-season semifinalists a day early
February 15, 2010
American Idol viewers apparently won't have to wait until Wednesday to formally learn the identities of all of the show's ninth-season semifinalists.
Ex-'American Idol' champ Carrie Underwood aiding homeless dogs
February 15, 2010
U.S. country music star Carrie Underwood is helping bring attention to Pedigree's sixth annual dog adoption drive, organizers said.
Ex-'Idol' champ Fantasia Barrino misses 'Color Purple' performances
February 14, 2010
Promoters of a staging of "The Color Purple" say former "American Idol" star Fantasia Barrino missed multiple performances of the show in Los Angeles.
'American Idol' cuts more hopefuls in Hollywood Week's second round
February 11, 2010
American Idol's ninth-season dream ended for 25 additional Hollywood Week hopefuls during last night's Fox broadcast of the week's second elimination round.
Parents group demands Fox deny Howard Stern 'American Idol' talk
February 11, 2010
The Parents Television Council is unsurprisingly against the idea of controversial shock jock Howard Stern replacing Simon Cowell on American Idol next season and wants Fox to put the rumor to rest.
Kara DioGuardi: Howard Stern not qualified for 'American Idol' role
February 10, 2010
Regardless of whether the report was true, Kara DioGuardi doesn't feel believe controversial shock jock Howard Stern is qualified to replace departing American Idol judge Simon Cowell after the show's currently airing ninth season.