American Idol Finale

PHOTOS: Fantasia Barrino Debuts A High-Slit Jumpsuit

Posted 05.24.2012

We hadn't heard from Fantasia Barrino in a while (not since her "the father of my child is still married to his ex" storyline, at least). But the "Ame...

Kia Makarechi

Steven Tyler: Mick Jagger Forgot 'That I'm His Bastard Son'

HuffingtonPost.com | Kia Makarechi | Posted 05.24.2012

Steven Tyler saw Mick Jagger's impression of him on "Saturday Night Live," and though Tyler isn't exactly fuming, he wasn't too impressed. "I thou...

PHOTOS: Rihanna's Dread-matic New 'Do

Huffington Post | Julee Wilson | Posted 05.24.2012

Rihanna is donning yet another dramatic new 'do. This time the 24-year-old star decided to channel one of her personal idols, Bob Marley, with a h...

PHOTOS: J.Lo's Crotch Has Issues

Posted 05.24.2012

Confetti wasn't the only thing that got dropped at Wednesday's night's "American Idol" finale. Need a hint? Keep your eyes glued to Jennifer Lopez's, ...

'American Idol' Finale: The Winner Is ...

Laura Prudom | Posted 05.23.2012

Laura Prudom

Let's face it: Both Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips are ideal representatives of their chosen brands, and both would've had a future in the music industry regardless of the outcome. But there can only be one winner ...

'American Idol' Finale: The Final Two Perform

Laura Prudom | Posted 05.22.2012

Laura Prudom

In terms of technical ability, Jessica can wipe the floor with Phillip. But as Jennifer pointed out, it's impossible to compare the two when their styles are so different; at this point, it will all come down to personal taste.

Lee Hernandez

WATCH: J.Lo In 45 Outfits On 'American Idol'

HuffingtonPost.com | Lee Hernandez | Posted 05.22.2012

The only thing more impressive than the amazing singers on "American Idol" this season, were the jaw-droppingly gorgeous outfits Jennifer Lopez wore o...

PHOTOS: American Idol's Finale Performances

Posted 07.26.2011

Last night's American Idol finale was packed with stars in the audience and on stage. By now you know that Scotty McCreery won Season 10 (and here's w...

Lauren Alaina's First Song REVEALED

AOL Music Blog | Posted on May 26th 2011 12:00PM by Cameron Matthews | Posted 07.26.2011

Last night, 16-year-old Chattanooga, Tenn. native Lauren Alaina became the 'American Idol' runner-up to winner Scott McCreery. The 10th season finale ...

'American Idol' Finale Fashion: Who Were The Winners & Losers? (PHOTOS, POLL)

Posted 05.25.2011

The stage wasn't the only place with winners and losers during last night's "American Idol" finale: there was also a lot of competition on the red car...

American Idol Finale

Ken Levine | Posted 05.25.2011

Ken Levine

American Idol used to be a nationwide shared experience. But now the zeitgeist has "Gleefully" moved on. American Idol is no longer a phenomenon; it's a franchise that Fox will keep alive at all costs.

American Idol's Kanye Moment: Ian Benardo Heckles Simon Cowell During Dane Cook Performance (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Nicholas Graham | Posted 05.25.2011

Former "American Idol" reject Ian Benardo crashed the stage last night during Dane Cook's performance to heckle judge Simon Cowell in a self-described...

American Idol Finale: Live Reactions

Posted 05.25.2011

The 'American Idol' for Season 9 has been named, and live reactions are flowing below. Read about THE SHOCKING WINNER HERE or jump into the latest ...

Gilles and Adam Losers? I Think Not.

Irene Rubaum-Keller | Posted 05.25.2011

Irene Rubaum-Keller

They both have 'the X factor,' 'the Wow factor,' that certain je ne sais quoi.

Dressed For Success: "Idolizing" a Wardrobe

Hal Rubenstein | Posted 05.25.2011

Hal Rubenstein

So, could the black and glistening guyliner, the crystal cage shoulder pads, the inky Kelly Osborne bangs, been a factor in Adam Lambert's loss on the Idol finale?

American Idol Finale Ratings: Lowest Results Show Ever

Posted 05.25.2011

"American Idol" averaged almost 29 million total viewers for its two-hour season Finale Wednesday night, enough to easily win Wednesday's ratings — ...

Why It Matters that Adam Lambert is (Probably) Gay

Jay Michaelson | Posted 05.25.2011

Jay Michaelson

For a show about creating the next typical pop star, he is atypical. Simply being gay is, perhaps, no big deal -- but Lambert flaunts his gender non-conformity.

The American Idol Finale: A Classic Tale of Good versus Evil?

Holly Robinson | Posted 05.25.2011

Holly Robinson

Now that we're down to the final battle between Allen and Lambert, I've come to believe that American Idol is like great literature, offering us the classic conflict of good v.s. evil.

My (and the World's) Adam Lambert Obsession -- Part II

Jim David | Posted 05.25.2011

Jim David

Lambert has completely dominated the competition since his first appearance. Writers have hurled superlatives as if he were the second coming of Elvis and Streisand.

Causecast Gets You Tickets to the American Idol Finale!

Jonathan Daniel Harris | Posted 05.25.2011

Jonathan Daniel Harris

Working at Causecast has its perks: there's the champagne waterfall and conference calls with Diddy. However, it also means I'm ineligible to win the tickets we're giving away to the American Idol Finale.

American Idol Finale: Hillary Clinton Giving Tickets To Supporters

The Huffington Post | Rachel Weiner | Posted 05.25.2011

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton still has some unpaid debt left over from her campaign. Now supporter James Carville is trying to help her finish i...

American Idol: Making A More Sustainable Finale

Newscorp | Posted 05.25.2011

Take a behind-the-scenes look at what made the American Idol Season 7 Finale FOX's "greenest" finale yet. American Idol: Making A More Sustainable Fi...

American Idol Finally...I Mean Finale

Ken Levine | Posted 05.25.2011

Ken Levine

I must say I was surprised and pleased that David Cook won. Not that I disliked Archuleta. He could certainly sing Dan Fogelberg songs. It's just that, well...I'm not twelve.

American Idol Finale Ratings: Show's Third-Largest Audience Ever

Hollywood Reporter | James Hibberd | Posted 05.25.2011

The "American Idol" seventh season finale Wednesday night managed to essentially match last year's performance, with the coronation of David Cook watc...

American Idol Finale: Will Diebold Rig It Just For Fun?

236.com | 23/6: News You Can Misuse | Posted 05.25.2011

On Tuesday night's "American Idol", Season 7's crushingly obvious finalists David Archuleta and David Cook each sing their last three songs, and their...