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VIDEO: Colton Dixon Performs on Last Night's AMERICAN IDOL

It was like a homecoming for past AMERICAN IDOL contestant Colton Dixon. He returned to the Idol stage to perform his hit, 'Love Has Come For Me. Also, last night, keeping with the Motor City Music Theme, the Top 8 sang the Bob Seger hit 'Old Time Rock and Roll.' Check out both performances below! (more...)

VIDEO: Katharine McPhee, OneRepublic Perform on Last Night's AMERICAN IDOL

Music group OneRepublic and Smash star Katherine McPhee hit the AMERICAN IDOL stage last tonight to perform the song, 'If I Lose Myself.' Check out the performance below! (more...)

Carrie Underwood to Perform on AMERICAN IDOL; Top 7 Take on Classic Rock

On the next live results show airing Thursday, April 4 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), tune in to find out which of your favorite finalists will be sent home. Plus, six-time Grammy Award-winning artist and Season Four winner Carrie Underwood will perform her new single, “See You Again” and Season Nine finalist Casey James will sing his song, “The Good Life.” (more...)

Keith Urban to Perform on Tonight's AMERICAN IDOL

Coming out from behind the judges' table and onto the IDOL stage, four-time Grammy Award winner and AMERICAN IDOL judge, Keith Urban, will perform on tonight's AMERICAN IDOL live results show and 450th episode (more...)

IDOL WATCH: Top 8 Take on the Songs of Detroit

Tonight on American Idol the remaining 8 contestants took on the songs of Detroit artists. The mentor was the legendary Smokey Robinson. (more...)

BWW Interview - Nicki Minaj: 'I've Been Spectacular' on AMERICAN IDOL

Singer/rapper and wig aficionado, Nicki Minaj, shocked many when she chose to join the judge's panel for the latest season of Fox's AMERICAN IDOL.The new IDOL judge recently chatted with reporters on how she's adjusting to her role on Fox's hit singing competition show, who she thinks may take the title this time around, and more! (more...)

VIDEO: Jessica Sanchez and Ne-Yo Perform on AMERICAN IDOL

AMERICAN IDOL runner up Jessica Sanchez and multi-platinum recording artist Ne-Yo hit the stage to perform their new track 'Tonight.' Check out their high-powered performance below! (more...)

VIDEO: AMERICAN IDOL Takes on The Beatles - All the Performances!

On last night's AMERICAN IDOL on FOX, the Top 9 took on musical legends John Lennon and Paul McCartney of the Beatles this week. Check out highlight performances from last night's show below! (more...)

AMERICAN IDOL Reveals Rankings for First Time, Minaj Threatens to Quit

To describe last night's elimination on American Idol as 'tense' would be an understatement! Host Ryan Seacrest dropped the first surprise of the evening by announcing that for the first time in Idol history, the rankings of the performers would be revealed. (more...)

Ne-Yo, Jessica Sanchez Duet, Idols Sing Beatles on Next Week's AMERICAN IDOL

Next week, on Wednesday, March 20 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), the Top Nine finalists will take to the IDOL stage once again to perform songs of John Lennon and Paul McCartney for America's votes! In addition, the fans' choice for the 11th person to join the 'American Idol LIVE!' tour will be revealed. (more...)

First Finalist Eliminated on AMERICAN IDOL

America has spoken and finalist Curtis Finch, Jr. was eliminated tonight from the AMERICAN IDOL competition. After receiving the least number of votes, Finch said goodbye to his fellow finalists and to IDOL judges Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban. (more...)

Phillip Phillips' 'Gone, Gone, Gone' Named Goodbye Song on AMERICAN IDOL Season 12

Quadruple-platinum, Billboard chart-topper and AMERICAN IDOL winner Phillip Phillips will perform his second single, “Gone, Gone, Gone,” from his debut album, “The World From The Side Of The Moon,” on AMERICAN IDOL Thursday, March 14 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. “Gone, Gone, Gone” also will serve as the “goodbye” song of the season and will be featured when the IDOL finalists are eliminated week by week. Phillips and previously announced performers Bon Jovi will appear on the IDOL stage to perform on the LIVE results show. (more...)

VIDEO: Steven Tyler 'Auditions' on Last Night's AMERICAN IDOL

Steven Tyler, dressed in drag, was the very last audition featured on last night's episode of AMERICAN IDOL. Check out the appearance below! (more...)

AMERICAN IDOL App Officially Launches For iOS & Android Devices

AMERICAN IDOL launched an all-new app today with special features to be released over the season, providing IDOL fans access to show content and deep interactive and social experiences, as well as enhanced voting capabilities on their iOS and Android devices. (more...)

VIDEO: IDOL Contestant Burnell Taylor Sings Stirring Rendition of 'I'm Here' from 'The Color Purple'

Mariah Carey was brought to tears last night when AMERICAN IDOL hopeful Burnell Taylor sang a stirring rendition of 'I'm Here,' from Broadway's The Color Purple. Burnell was the final contestant on last night's auditions from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Check out his performance below! (more...)

IDOL WATCH: The Baton Rouge Auditions

Baton Rouge, LA was the next stop for American Idol auditions on tonight's episode. The people of the bayou showed up in the thousands for their chance to be crowned the next American Idol. (more...)

IDOL WATCH: The Charlotte Auditions

Tonight on American Idol, the judges rolled into Charolette, North Carolina in hopes to find the next big talent. The episode kicked off with footage of the long speculated feud between Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj. As everyone knows however, the show must go on and that it did. (more...)

BWW Interviews: Nigel Lythgoe Reveals Big Changes for New Season of AMERICAN IDOL, Premiering Tonight!

AMERICAN IDOL executive producer Nigel Lythgoe spoke by phone about the long-running singing competition and revealed the big changes in store for the upcoming 12th season. (more...)

Photo Flash: Phillip Phillips Receives Gold & Platinum Certification for HOME

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awards Phillip Phillips a Gold & Platinum plaque for his debut song "Home" selling more than one million digital downloads in the United States. (more...)

Nick Jonas: IDOL Judging Discussions Still 'Ongoing'

In an interview with The Huffington Post yesterday, Nick Jonas revealed that discussions to join the judges panel of AMERICAN IDOL are 'ongoing.' He told The Post, '[There's been] lots of speculation … it's something I would like to do if it was right, but it's got to be right on both ends.' (more...)

Photo Flash: ABSINTHE Welcomes TRUE BLOOD's Janina Gavankar and AMERICAN IDOL's Taylor Hicks

Continuing to attract the finest celebs to its show, ABSINTHE at Caesars Palace welcomed True Blood actress Janina Gavankar to the August 3rd performance. ABSINTHE also welcomed American Idol season 5 winner Taylor Hicks to enjoy the amazing feats of its performers on August 5th. Check out the photos below! (more...)

Confirmed: Nick Jonas in Talks to Become AMERICAN IDOL Judge

Nick Jonas has confirmed rumors that he is in talks to become a new American Idol judge on his Twitter account yesterday, August 4, 2012. Jonas Tweeted: 'The rumors are true... I am being considered to be a judge on American Idol, and it would be a dream come true if it happens. #nickonidol' (more...)

AMERICAN IDOL Announces New Audition Opportunities

AMERICAN IDOL is expanding audition opportunities by providing aspiring superstars three additional ways to audition for the No. 1 show on television, including the "AMERICAN IDOL Small Town Audition Bus Tour," the "Nominate An Idol" program and online auditions. (more...)

Kimberly Locke Wants Shot at IDOL Judging Gig

According to The Hollywood Reporter, AMERICAN IDOL contestant Kimberly Locke wants to be considered for one of the newly vacated judging seats on the upcoming season of the singing competition. (more...)

Nick Jonas to Join AMERICAN IDOL Judges Panel?

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Mariah Carey has officially joined the AMERICAN IDOL judges panel for 2012, but an announcement has yet to be made regarding who will fill the other two chairs at the table. According to US Weekly, Broadway veteran Nick Jonas is on his way to doing just that. An IDOL insider told US: 'Nick is pretty close to signing to be the Idol judge. They flew him in to L.A. last week for final meetings.' (more...)