American Idol

Michael Jackson's tear jerking memorial was watched by over 31.1 million people across 18 U.S. TV networks and cable outlets, less than Obama's inauguration but about the same as 'American Idol'.

American Idol reaches its climax this week, still ruling the roost on U.S. television after eight seasons, but the battle of the songsters faces declining audiences and limits to its viewer-driven format.

Regular readers know that American Idol is my guilty pleasure and last night, the show provided a rare surprise - despite the fact that producers and judges had been hyping a finale between Danny Gokey and Adam Lambert all season, a dark horse contestant sneaked in under the wire, beat one of the two the judge’s favorites and made it into the finale.

After hours of tension, America has gotten its two finalists to compete for the title of the American Idol season 8. They are Kris Allen and Adam Lambert.

Apple iPhone and iPod Touch users will be able to get videos of the current 13 finalists in a confessional format, along with bios, pictures, news and other behind-the-scenes content from the reigning TV ratings leader.

American Idol winner, Kelly Clarkson, is finally setting the record straight - she is not a lesbian and has no intention to become one.

Jennifer Hudson delivered an outstanding performance at Sunday night's Super Bowl, but American Idol music director said the singer had lip-synched the national anthem.

In her first public appearance since the tragic murders of her mother, brother and nephew in October, Oscar winner and American Idol contestant Jennifer Hudson gave a perfect performance of the national anthem before the Super Bowl on Sunday.

Kelly Clarkson is to beat the Britney Spears billboard record on Thursday, when her new single My Life Would Suck without You, will leap to No. 1 in the billboard chart's 50 years in breaking the history.

American Idol champs David Cook announced a U.S. tour on Friday hitting out the colleges starting February 13.

As American Idol headed to Kansas City, contestant Casey Carlson was able to move judge Simon Cowell, that makes her stand out amongst the crowd to Hollywood.

Popular reality show American Idol is suing a Texas strip club over its Stripper Idol contest.

American Idol tops an estimated 30.1 million rating so far in the most watched prime-time show TV season debut on Tuesday night.

Tonight, Tuesday, Season 8 of American Idol premieres and the newest addition to the team of judges is Kara DioGuardi.

American Idol is entering its eighth season on Tuesday with a new judge, Kara DioGuardi in a bid to keep viewers tuning in.

As American Idol settles into its seventh season, controversy over one of the finalist's previous history as a signed artist who didn't pan out on her first chance at stardom is coming to light.

Video game creator Konami Digital Entertainment, maker of the Contra and Metal Gear Solid franchises, announced that it is taking its American Idol game to malls around the country in search for a virtual American Idol winner.