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Who Will Win?

Brenna Weingus | Posted 05.16.2013 | TV
Brenna Weingus

It's been a long road but the "American Idol" finale is finally here. With country singer Kree Harrison and the soulful Candice Glover as the only two...

Hometown Visits Bring Out The Best In Candice, Angie & Kree

Brenna Weingus | Posted 05.09.2013 | TV
Brenna Weingus

Candice ended the night belting out "Somewhere" from West Side Story, and her powerful vocals had Keith asking, "How do you that?" and Randy declaring it to be one of the best vocals in "Idol" history.

BYE, BYE, BYE

Posted 05.16.2013 | TV

"American Idol" is reportedly getting new judges and a big makeover for Season 13. According to TheWrap, current judges -- Randy Jackson, Mariah C...

Rolling Stones 50 and Counting: You Made a Grown Girl Smile

Julie Spira | Posted 05.06.2013 | Los Angeles
Julie Spira

On Friday night at the Staples Center, even with the controversy of the overpriced tickets, I was treated to two hours and twenty minutes of solid rock and roll and another memory that will remain in my heart and soul forever.

Can Candice Glover Be Topped?

Brenna Weingus | Posted 05.02.2013 | TV
Brenna Weingus

Nobody was eliminated last week, which meant all four girls got the chance to perform one more time. With another week gone by and all four contestants still in the running, the pressure was even higher to stand out.

Angie Miller's Surprising Rise To The Top

Brenna Weingus | Posted 04.25.2013 | TV
Brenna Weingus

Angie won over the judges with Julie London's "Cry Me a River." Keith called it celestially powerful and Nicki and Randy both declared Angie to be the winner of the night.

Janelle's Boots Are Made For Stealin'

Brenna Weingus | Posted 04.04.2013 | TV
Brenna Weingus

It was "Rock week" at "American Idol," which meant a night of R&B and country singers attempting to pull off powerhouse songs from the likes of Queen and the Rolling Stones.

That Was A Disaster

Brenna Weingus | Posted 03.28.2013 | TV
Brenna Weingus

Angie decided to lighten things up with Smokey Robinson's "Shop Around." Keith felt that she was musically constrained by the song and Nicki aggressively told her, "I think you came out to try to show a different side of Angie that you didn't have to show us."

Keith Urban's Childhood Talent Show Experience

Posted 03.27.2013 | TV

Keith Urban talked about why he tries to be gentle with the contestants on "American Idol." The Aussie country star was on "The Tonight Show" where he...

Keith Urban Talks Nicki And Mariah

AP | CHRIS TALBOTT | Posted 03.26.2013 | Entertainment

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Keith Urban's to-do list goes something like this: Provide the voice of reason on "American Idol," choose and record songs fo...

Australia: First Impressions

Maria Rodale | Posted 05.18.2013 | Travel
Maria Rodale

Australia is so big and diverse that a first impression from landing in Brisbane is like a first impression of America from landing in Atlanta. But f...

'American Idol' Recap: Candice Is The One To Beat

Brenna Weingus | Posted 03.14.2013 | TV
Brenna Weingus

Candice's rendition of "I Who Have Nothing" was exactly what the judges and audience needed. After the standing ovations (except from Mariah, whose skirt was apparently too tight to stand), Nicki declared that no one should be allowed to ever sing the song again.

Why Australia?

Maria Rodale | Posted 05.11.2013 | Travel
Maria Rodale

It all started in 1979 with a movie. My dad was not a father who was generous with compliments, advice, or even gifts. So when he did say something, ...

Weeklings!: What if a Gay Guy Judged American Idol? (VIDEO)

Louis Virtel | Posted 05.08.2013 | Gay Voices
Louis Virtel

Call me a radical, but maybe a gay male judge is just what the show needs. In this edition of Weeklings!, I revisit all 12 seasons of Idol and discover what the show would've been like if an opinionated gay man criticized the competing singers.

15-Year-Old's Beautiful 'Skyscraper' Cover (VIDEO)

Posted 03.02.2013 | Teen

Juliana Chahayed may have been eliminated on Wednesday's "sudden death" episode of American Idol, but the 15-year-old's performance of "Skyscraper" wa...

'American Idol' Recap: Meet The Top 20

Brenna Weingus | Posted 03.01.2013 | TV
Brenna Weingus

With 10 male contestants waiting to perform and only five open spots, the tension was running high on "American Idol." Continue on to find out who the "American Idol" Season 12 Top 20 are!

'American Idol' Recap: Zoanette Brings Nicki To Tears

Brenna Weingus | Posted 02.28.2013 | TV
Brenna Weingus

The entire night built up to Zoanette Johnson's performance, and her powerful rendition of "Circle of Life" (complete with a lion's mane) did not disappoint. All of the judges gave her a standing ovation (minus Mariah, but she's above that).

'American Idol' Recap: 5 Guys Go Home (But Not Before Nicki Flirts With Them)

Brenna Weingus | Posted 02.22.2013 | TV
Brenna Weingus

It's the boys' turn to impress on "American Idol," and with only five spots available, all 10 performers have to give it their all. Nicki is on their side and, by the end of the night, had declared her undying love for at least half of them.

'American Idol' Recap: Meet The Top 40

Brenna Weingus | Posted 02.15.2013 | TV
Brenna Weingus

It's the final night of Hollywood Week at "American Idol," which means tonight is the night the Top 40 are selected! The competition has gotten more a...

'American Idol' Recap: Heartbreak For Some Fan Favorites

Brenna Weingus | Posted 02.08.2013 | TV
Brenna Weingus

It's "Solo Day" at "American Idol," which means those lucky contestants who made it through the group auditions still have one more hurdle to go. With the judges harsher than ever (here's lookin' at you, Nicki), tensions are running high and no one is safe.

'American Idol' Ends Auditions With Steve Tyler In Drag

Brenna Weingus | Posted 02.01.2013 | TV
Brenna Weingus

The evening ended with a surprise appearance from former judge Steven Tyler dressed in full drag. Tyler claimed to just be stopping in to say hi, but let's be real, he obviously came by to keep the divas of the season in check.

'American Idol' Recap: There's No Height Requirement

Brenna Weingus | Posted 01.31.2013 | TV
Brenna Weingus

In the final and most emotional audition of the night, Matheus Fernandes discussed his struggle with bullying due to his height. He performed "A Change is Gonna Come" by Sam Cooke and his voice and his story touched the judges.

Nicole Kidman Gets The Warmest Welcome From Hubby Keith Urban

Posted 01.30.2013 | Celebrity

Now this is a warm welcome. Nicole Kidman and her adorable daughters, Sunday Rose, 4, and Faith Margaret, 2, were greeted by Keith Urban as they ar...

'American Idol' Judges Through The Years

Posted 01.24.2013 | TV

Now that Season 12 of "American Idol" is in full swing -- complete with Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey's ongoing feud -- a total of ten judges have serv...

How Many People Tuned In For Mariah & Nicki's 'Idol' Debut?

Posted 01.18.2013 | TV

The "American Idol" Season 12 premiere ratings are in and ... they aren't as high as last year. The two-hour premiere which introduced viewers to ...