American Idol News

American Idol News

'American Idol 6' reveals Top 12 finalists, sends Antonella Barba home
March 9, 2007
The sixth season of American Idol revealed its 12 finalists during last night's live results show, which also saw 20-year-old Point Pleasant, NJ native Antonella Barba finally be sent home by viewers.
'Idol' judge Simon Cowell starring in new dog kindness PETA PSA
March 9, 2007
Apparently on a philanthropic kick, American Idol judge Simon Cowell has signed on with PETA to create a new public service announcement informing viewers of the dangers of leaving dogs in hot vehicles.
'Idol' launching 'Idol Gives Back' African and American charity benefit
March 9, 2007
For the first time ever, American Idol is going to be about more than just the music.
Antonella Barba offered $500,000 adult DVD site 'spokesperson' deal
March 8, 2007
Should Antonella Barba's American Idol journey come to an end, the 20-year-old Point Pleasant, NJ native apparently won't have to look too hard for work.
Simon Cowell predicts an end to Antonella Barba's 'Idol' journey
March 8, 2007
Seemingly anticipating that Antonella Barba's American Idol journey would be coming to an end during Thursday night's live results show, Simon Cowell commended the 20-year-old Point Pleasant, NJ native for continuing to perform despite the emergence of numerous provocative photos of her on the Internet in recent weeks.
'Girls Gone Wild' makes Antonella Barba a $250,000 hosting offer
March 7, 2007
If the "American Idol" gig flames out for her, New Jersey's Antonella Barba apparently can just walk on over to the wild side without skipping a beat.
Rosie O'Donnell and 'American Idol' in Antonella Barba "racist" feud
March 7, 2007
Rosie O'Donnell called American Idol's 2003 decision to disqualify second season semifinalist Frenchie Davis but allow current sixth season semifinalist Antonella Barba to remain on Idol "racist" during Tuesday's broadcast of The View -- a sentiment that apparently didn't sit too well with Idol, which responded by revoking the ABC talk show's permission to air video clips of the Fox reality competition series.
Underwood, Pickler, Lambert, and Young all land ACM nominations
March 7, 2007
Several former reality TV contestants are making their mark in the world of country music.
Simon Cowell has harsh words for Taylor Hicks and Jennifer Hudson
March 7, 2007
Never one to shy away from what he really thinks, American Idol judge Simon Cowell set his sights on both Season 5 winner Taylor Hicks and recent Oscar-winning Dreamgirls star Jennifer Hudson last Thursday night at the 24th Annual Paley Festival at the Directors Guild of America in West Hollywood.
Jennifer Hudson drops by 'American Idol' to visit sixth season's Top 20
March 6, 2007
Jennifer Hudson found herself in familiar surroundings last Thursday night when she paid a surprise visit to the Top 20 semifinalists competing on the sixth season of American Idol.