AMERICAN IDOL

Country music singers might be inspired by Red Solo Cups and Georgia Peaches, but on Wednesday night they brought the glitz and glamour to Nashville for the 2012 Country Music Television (CMT) Awards. Carrie Underwood and Kristen Bell lit up the night in sparkling frocks.

In the latest hologram news, Elvis Presley will be getting the full treatment by none other than the company who resurrected Tupac Shakur for Coachella 2012. Elvis Presley, who died on August 16, 1977, will be brought back to life via hologram made by the Digital Domain Media Group.

Sean Parker's latest company is a social video venture called Airtime. The Napster co-creator who was played by Justin Timberlake in The Social Network has teamed up with former Napster developer Shawn Fanning to build a Facebook-connected app that allows users to participate in live video chats.

Kelly Clarkson has finally found happiness. After 10 years on the music scene, a tumultuous ride of weight gain, failed albums and lesbian rumors, the American Idol alum says she feels better than ever. She has found love with talent manager Brandon Blackstock and has reached a weight loss goal of 30 pounds in just six months.

Wish you were the owner of the fastest convertible in the world? Well, Dream On, because that title belongs to Aerosmith front man Steven Tyler after he purchased the first, and custom-made, 2012 Hennessey Venom GT Spyder for over $1 million. View the slideshow to see photos of Steven Tyler with his custom 2012 Hennessey Venom GT Spyder.

ABC's new singing competition Duets premiered on Thursday night, featuring superstars Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Jennifer Nettles and Robin Thicke. Like many other singing competitions, Duets had viewers asking if the next big name in music would be found amongst the show's contestants. Unlike other singing competitions, viewers asked, Who is Robin Thicke?

According to TMZ, Phil's dad Donnie has been mulling over the idea of selling the Albany, GA pawn shop, for quite a while. But now that Phillip has the American Idol crown, along with the ability to make serious money, his father is pretty decided on selling the shop, according to the report.

The Season 11 finale of American Idol was not only about singing, but it was also about love! American Idol alumni Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo got engaged during the season finale Wednesday night.

American Idol runner-up Jessica Sanchez brought down the house during her duet with Jennifer Holiday on last night's season finale that saw singer-songwriter Phillip Phillips crowned champion.

Bluesy guitar man Phillip Phillips beat out teenage songstress Jessica Sanchez on Wednesday's finale of American Idol, capturing the title amid record setting voting.

Will Phillip Phillips win American Idol over Jessica Sanchez? Singer-songwriter Phillips is the favorite over teen sensation Sanchez to be the next American Idol, according to sportsbook.com.

Priscilla Chan is not only a medical school graduate, she is now officially Mark Zuckerberg's wife. The question on everyone's mind: What did she wear?! Details on Priscilla Chan's wedding dress have finally emerged.

Kelly Clarkson debuted a slimmer figure at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards during her performance of Dark Side Sunday night, sporting a hot-pink cutout gown that showed off her weight loss. View the slideshow to see photos of Kelly Clarkson and her dramatic weight loss.

On the one year anniversary of the country's deadliest single tornado that hit Joplin, MO. President Barack Obama is set to give a commencement speech for the 2012 graduating class, as they try and move past the event that defined the class before them.

Will it be Phillip Phillips or Jessica Sanchez who is named the next American Idol?

The first round of Teen Choice Awards 2012 nominations has been announced and the CW's hit The Vampire Diaries is leading the pack. The show, starring Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder, scored six nominations total.

Multiple sources are confirming that Jennifer Lopez is leaving American Idol. E! News is reporting that Lopez is just too busy for the show, citing a close source to Idol judge.

Here are all the athletes that made the 2012 Forbes Top 100, with their ranking on the list and amount of money they reportedly earned in the past few years.

Jennifer Lopez, otherwise known as the most powerful celebrity in the world, might bid adieu to American Idol after this season. J. Lo told appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show with Cameron Diaz to promote her new film What to Expect When You're Expecting and she hinted at possibly leaving American Idol.

He's also lowered the asking price for his home.

Can they do it?