American Idol News

American Idol News

Constantine Maroulis joining 'Bold and the Beautiful' beginning May 15
May 2, 2007
CBS announced that Constantine Maroulis will join the cast of the daytime soap The Bold and the Beautiful beginning Tuesday, May 15 -- and the former American Idol fourth season finalist will be able to show-off his vocal talents as well, as he'll be performing some songs from his upcoming debut album over the next several months of the show.
Barbara Walters, Rosie O'Donnell criticize Bush's 'Idol' appearance
May 2, 2007
Some big names from the entertainment industry have made appearances on American Idol in the past, but never the President of the United States.
'American Idol's sixth season Top 6 take the stage and perform (again)
May 2, 2007
American Idol's sixth season Top 6 took the stage for a second time last night and performed songs from 1980s rock group Bon Jovi while being mentored by its famous frontman Jon Bon Jovi.
Ex-'Idol 6' finalist Sanjaya Malakar gets cold shoulder from hometown
May 2, 2007
Sanjaya Malakar was the talk of Tinsletown, the Big Apple and everywhere in-between during his run as a finalist on American Idol's sixth season. But his hometown of Federal Way, WA won't be erecting a statue of the 17-year-old anytime soon.
Ex-'Idol 4' finalist Jessica Sierra arrested for assault, drug possession
April 30, 2007
Jessica Sierra made news this weekend for all the wrong reasons, as the former American Idol fourth-season finalist was reportedly arrested on Sunday after she smashed a glass over a man's head at a South Tampa, FL cafe and cocaine was subsequently found in her purse.
Ex-'Idol' finalist Sanjaya Malakar's family has marijuana farming past
April 27, 2007
If former American Idol finalist Sanjaya Malakar had made it any further in the sixth season, he might have sported some dreadlocks as his next creative coif.
Simon Cowell betting on a Melinda Doolittle, Jordin Sparks 'Idol' finale
April 26, 2007
The picture of who will win American Idol's sixth season isn't much clearer following Wednesday night's special Idol Gives Back results show, as none of the six remaining finalists were eliminated. However Idol judge Simon Cowell isn't shying away from revealing which two finalists he thinks will be singing for votes one last time during the sixth season's final performance episode on May 22.
Sanjaya Malakar says he's not gay, just "understands women"
April 26, 2007
Former American Idol 6 finalist Sanjaya Malakar said he's not gay, just a sensitive, straight male.
Bucky Covington's self-titled album debuts atop the country chart
April 26, 2007
Add Bucky Covington to the growing number of American Idol fifth-season finalists to have their first album debut atop the charts.
'American Idol's Top 6 finalists all remain safe as 'Idol Gives Back'
April 26, 2007
None of American Idol's sixth season Top 6 finalists were eliminated during Wednesday night's special live two-hour results show broadcast of Idol Gives Back.