American Idol News

American Idol News

'American Idol 6' cuts four more but Antonella Barba remains safe
March 2, 2007
The 16 semifinalists on the sixth season of Fox' American Idol were revealed during last night's live results show -- but it wasn't without a few surprises -- as 20-year-old Point Pleasant, NJ native Antonella Barba survived despite both a poor singing performance and the emergence of numerous provocative photos that have captured viewer's attention over the past two weeks.
Taylor Hicks taking grassroots approach to boost album sales
March 1, 2007
Season five champ Taylor Hicks is hoping he's not the first American Idol winner to see his debut album sell less than a million copies.
Chris Daughtry trying to move out of 'American Idol' shadow
March 1, 2007
According to Chris Daughtry, appearing as a finalist on the fifth season of Fox's American Idol was both a blessing and a curse.
'American Idol' host and judges voice support for Antonella Barba
February 28, 2007
Now that American Idol has decided not to disqualify Antonella Barba over the emergence of numerous provocative photos, the show's host and judges are circling the wagons in support of the sixth season semifinalist.
Katharine McPhee and Tyra Banks have a girl talk, get touchy
February 28, 2007
Oh, by the way. They're real, and they're spectacular.
'American Idol' producer dispels Michael Jackson appearance... again
February 28, 2007
Reacting to continued speculation to the contrary, American Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe has reiterated that there is no truth to rumors that one-time "King of Pop" Michael Jackson will make a guest appearance on the sixth season of the reality competition series.
'Idol' producer says Antonella Barba won't be disqualified over photos
February 28, 2007
After several days of playing coy about the fate of Antonella Barba, American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe has reportedly announced that despite the emergence of numerous provocative photos, the sixth season semifinalist will not be disqualified from the smash-hit Fox reality competition.
Antonella Barba's 'Idol' best friend says most explicit photos aren't her
February 27, 2007
Fox isn't publicly commenting on the recent emergence of numerous provocative photos of sixth season American Idol semifinalist Antonella Barba, nor are they allowing Barba to directly do so herself. But there is one person that's willing to talk to the media about the alleged pictures -- Amanda Coluccio, the Barba best friend who also made it to American Idol 6's Hollywood round but failed to make the season's Top 24 semifinalists cut.
Kellie Pickler to perform on 'American Idol 6's second live results show
February 26, 2007
She may have been the seventh finalist eliminated, but Kellie Pickler will be the first former American Idol fifth season finalist to make an appearance on the reality competition series' sixth installment. The 20-year-old North Carolina native is scheduled to perform her new single "I Wonder" during Idol 6's live results show on Thursday, March 1 at 8PM ET on FOX.
Jennifer Hudson wins best supporting actress Oscar award
February 26, 2007
Former American Idol third season seventh-place finisher Jennifer Hudson came up a winner at Sunday night's 79th Academy Awards ceremony, winning the best supporting actress Oscar award for her Dreamgirls performance.