American Idol News

American Idol News

'American Idol 6' wraps audition rounds, reveals Top 24 semifinalists
February 15, 2007
After four weeks of open audition broadcasts and two more episodes that gave viewers a look at the competition's Hollywood round, last night's American Idol 6 broadcast ended with the mega-hit Fox reality show finally revealing the identities of this season's Top 24 semifinalists.
Bucky Covington and wife separate after seven years of marriage
February 14, 2007
It was only several weeks ago that former American Idol 5 finalist Bucky Covington was living in Nashville with his wife Crystal and putting the finishing touches on his debut album.
'My Grammy Moment' winner fails to make 'American Idol's Top 40 cut
February 14, 2007
American Idol 6 contestant Robyn Troup proved that there's more than one way to capture America's attention this week.
'American Idol' producer considering raising age limit from 28 to 30
February 14, 2007
Given American Idol's eligibility rules state that contestants can't be older than 28 shortly before each season of reality competition's audtions begin, the gray hair that appeared atop Taylor Hicks' head on the show's fifth season was a rare sight for fans of the Fox mega-hit. However that may change.
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.