American Idol News

American Idol News

Ace Young deemed the favorite to win Fox's 'American Idol 5'
February 21, 2006
Online gambling sites have deemed Ace Young the favorite to win the fifth season of American Idol that begins its semifinals tonight.
Simon Cowell clarifies that he knew 'Idol' comments were being taped
February 20, 2006
American Idol judge Simon Cowell has clarified his previous statements in which he had suggested that the show's producers had recorded his controversial comments about some of the new season's auctioning contestants after he believed the show's cameras were no longer rolling.
Simon Cowell dishes about 'American Idol 5's Top 24 semifinalists
February 20, 2006
Now that the identities of American Idol 5's semifinalists have been revealed, judge Simon Cowell has begun weighing in with his own thoughts about the show's twenty-four fifth season semifinalist singers, as well ousted twins Derrell and Terrell Brittenum.
Kelly Clarkson talks about her breakup with boyfriend Graham Colton
February 18, 2006
Kelly Clarkson has revealed the reasons behind her recent breakup with boyfriend Graham Colton, telling Us Weekly that after touring together during her 2005 concert tour, a long-distance relationship just wasn't working for the couple.
'American Idol 5' wraps audition rounds, reveals Top 24 semifinalists
February 16, 2006
After nearly a month worth of open audition broadcasts plus three more episodes of the competition's Hollywood auditions, last night's American Idol 5 broadcast ended with the Fox reality show announcing the identities of this season's Top 24 semifinalists.
'American Idol' winner Carrie Underwood to sing at NBA All-Star game
February 15, 2006
Three-time Grammy winner John Legend and "American Idol" champ Carrie Underwood were named Wednesday as halftime entertainers for the 2006 NBA All-Star Game.
Simon Cowell says 'American Idol' comments were to be private
February 14, 2006
American Idol judge Simon Cowell has responded to criticism about his controversial comments about some of the new season's auctioning contestants, claiming that his remarks were intended to be off the record comments made after he believed the show's cameras were no longer rolling.
Ex-'American Idol' co-host Brian Dunkleman resurfaces via game
February 14, 2006
"American Idol" co-host Brian Dunkleman slid into the annals of Fox TV history after the series' debut season, but he's on the brink of a comeback of sorts.
'American Idol' winner Kelly Clarkson sets down roots in Texas
February 9, 2006
"American Idol" and double Grammy winner Kelly Clarkson has settled down in Mansfield, Texas, it was reported Thursday.
Original 'American Idol' Kelly Clarkson wins two Grammy Awards
February 9, 2006
Original American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson won awards for Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance during last night's 48th Annual Grammy Awards, completing a remarkable three-year transformation from previously unknown reality TV show contestant to peer-recognized respected recording artist