American Idol News

American Idol News

Former 'Idol 2' runner-up Clay Aiken tries to strike back at the tabloids
February 13, 2007
Clay Aiken apparently thinks the tabloids do such a lousy job creating what he describes as "fabricated tales and pics involving his sex life" that he's inviting Claymates and the rest of his fans to come up with their own lurid tales through a "Build-Your-Own-Scandal" contest on his blog.
Kellie Pickler's father arrested for assault in North Carolina
February 13, 2007
Police in North Carolina said the father of "American Idol" alum Kellie Pickler was arrested for allegedly assaulting a female companion with a steak knife.
'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.
Report: Carrie Underwood dating British singer Oliver Trevena
February 11, 2007
"American Idol" Carrie Underwood and British singer Oliver Trevena are reported dating after being spotted in Los Angeles.
'American Idol' producers trying to plan 'Idol' all-stars special
February 9, 2007
American Idol aficionados brace yourselves -- executive producer Nigel Lythgoe confirmed that he has approached Fox about a plan that would combine an Idol all-stars special with the sixth season's frequently mentioned but still undetailed songwriting competition.
'American Idol 6' producer sheds some light on Akron Watson's ouster
February 9, 2007
Akron Watson is still wondering why his golden ticket isn't a valid pass to the Hollywood Round of American Idol's sixth season -- and unfortunately for the 23-year-old Dallas, TX singer -- Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe couldn't provide a definitive answer.
Kelly Clarkson to appear on 'CMT Crossroads' with Reba McEntire
February 9, 2007
Kelly Clarkson and Reba McEntire apparently can't get enough of each other.
'Idol 5' finalist Bucky Covington thanks Simon Cowell for being mean
February 8, 2007
American Idol judge Simon Cowell takes a lot of grief for the criticism he constantly gives contestants -- but you won't hear former fifth season finalist Bucky Covington complaining.
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 5' runner-up Katharine McPhee's album debuts at No. 2
February 7, 2007
Just like her performance on the fifth season of Fox's American Idol, Katharine McPhee's debut album earned second place during its first week on The Billboard 200 album sales chart.