American Idol

Looks like the American Idol judges' panel is about to go a little bit country, and a little bit, um... hip hop? Pop? According to The Hollywood Reporter, both

A normal gym workout just won’t do for Kellie Pickler. “My favorite thing to do is kayak,” the kind country cutie, 26, who dropped 40 lbs., tells me during the

It's going to be a diva-filled Season 12 of American Idol as Nicki Minaj is apparently joining Mariah Carey on the judging panel of the hit singing

It will certainly be interesting to see what the next American Idol judges' panel looks like, considering all the drama surrounding its formation. Rumors are

It seems that not everyone wants to be the next judge on American Idol. Singer Pink has revealed that she not only turned down a gig to judge on American

And the casting announcements keep on coming for the sequel to The Hunger Games, Catching Fire. OK! NEWS: JENA MALONE IS JOHANNA MASON IN THE HUNGER GAMES

Steven Tyler is finally opening about why he decided to move on from American Idol after just two seasons at the judges' table. OK! NEWS: STEVEN TYLER LEAVES

Now that the news has officially been confirmed that Mariah Carey will be a judge on American Idol next season, we knew it wouldn't be too long until the

American Idol's Lee DeWyze is a married man! Lee, who won season 9 of the singing competition show, exchanged vows and Tiffany bands with Jonna Walsh, his

We guess they can afford it! Mariah Carey is reportedly finalizing a deal to become a judge on American Idol, despite hubby Nick Cannon's assertion earlier this

Move over, Martha Stewart, Sandra Lee, Rachael Ray and Giada De Laurentiis. There’s a new girl in town. American Idol season two finalist Kimberley Locke has a

You know when you quit a job and you tell your boss you just felt that it "was time" for the next step, or you wanted to 'do different things," but really

Randy reacts! After news broke that both of his co-judges, Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez, were leaving American Idol (which Randy has called home since the

After weeks of speculation and interviews with Jennifer Lopez, the beloved singer and actress has finally confirmed that she's leaving American Idol.  Just one

OH NO! It sounds like beloved American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez has finally made a decision on whether or not to sign on for a third season. In an interview

Although Kellie Pickler has parted ways with Sony Nashville, she promises there’s a big announcement coming soon. Now that Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez have

Looks like The X Factor isn't the only singing competition that wanted to clean shop!  According to reports, the producers of American Idol are looking to

This year's American Idol winner Phillip Phillips has taken a few months off to undergo and recover from kidney surgery following his health struggles

Although nothing has been confirmed yet, rumor has it Jennifer Lopez is considering leaving her position as a judge on American Idol — and some past contestants

Kelly Clarkson started out her career with "Miss Independence," and now the Independence holiday has given her great news. It was revealed on the Fourth of July

Busy mom Jennifer Hudson strives to give award-winning performances as she begins filming her new gig on Smash today. Still, she always makes time to put son

Phillip Phillips hasn't experienced what it's truly like to be the champion of American Idol. Although he won this year's title back in May, Phillip has been

Notable contestants from American Idol and The X Factor, as well as The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air's Alfonso Ribeiro, The Twilight Saga's Kiowa Gordon and The

Talk about being a trooper! Phillip Phillips underwent successful kidney surgery in Los Angeles and is already signing authographs for fans! The American Idol

There are no visions of angelic babies dancing in Kellie Pickler’s head. The American Idol finalist, who performed at the CMT Awards and CMA Music Festival last

After suffering throughout the entire American Idol season with enlarged kidney stones, winner Phillip Phillips is finally on his way to a full

Starring in '80s movie musical Rock of Ages with Tom Cruise was a nail-biter for former Dancing With The Stars beauty Julianne Hough, who plays aspiring starlet

We all knew and loved Haley Reinhart on season 10 of American Idol and were shocked when she came in third place and just missed making it to the finale. OK!

Kelly Clarkson may be one of American Idol's "it" girls, but the first-ever winner of the singing competition show is revealing some behind-the-scenes drama

Jessica Sanchez may not have won the American Idol title, but that isn't stopping her from keeping a smile on her face. OK! NEWS: JESSICA SANCHEZ: FIRST EVER

In the history of American Idol, the second-place finisher has always been guaranteed an album deal — from Justin Guarini to Lauren Alaina, the runner-up has

Ever wish you could see one of your favorite American Idol stars on the big screen? Well, you came close to seeing that happen. In an exclusive interview with

Phillip Phillips may have won the female vote on this season's American Idol, but sorry ladies the boy is taken! Phillip relished praise upon his girlfriend

Reports have been swirling that American Idol's Phillip Phillips, who was crowned this season's winner at the finale last night, will undergo kidney surgery

Now that Jennifer Lopez is eyeing the exit sign at American Idol, Debbie Gibson could be set to make the jump from Celebrity Apprentice to TV’s top vocal

After wowing the crowd with his musical prowess and his adorable face, it was not a huge surprise that Phillip Phillips took home the trophy on the finale of

Phillip Phillips has had well-documented health problems throughout his journey on American Idol. Although no one would have blamed him for leaving the

Last year's American Idol third-place finisher, Haley Reinhart, sat down with OK! last night at the Luxe Hotel in L.A. to talk about her debut album, Listen

It appears the tide is shifting for TV favorites among viewers. OK! NEWS: RIHANNA WILL PERFORM ON SEASON FINALE OF AMERICAN IDOL ON MAY 23 The annual

Phillip Phillips' journey on American Idol has been more like an American Horror Story.  The 21-year-old singer from Leesburg, Ga., has been battling kidney

It's been 5 months of auditions and tears and laughter and singing on American Idol, and tonight it was down to just the final 2 and OK! was live in the

The rumor mill has been churning this one for a while now: Jennifer Lopez will not be returning to American Idol for a third season. No official announcement

The finale three of Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez was the tightest top 3 we have seen in a long time on American Idol. Anyone could have

It's that time again! OK! GALLERIES: JUSTIN BIEBER GRABS SELENA GOMEZ'S BACKSIDE AND KISSES HER DURING TEEN CHOICE AWARDS Summertime is synonymous with FOX's

Should she stay or should she go? OK! NEWS: JENNIFER LOPEZ IS REPORTEDLY LEAVING AMERICAN IDOL Jennifer Lopez is enjoying teasing American Idol fans by saying

Just one week until the big American Idol finale. Can you believe it? Where has this season gone!? Before they got down to business, our final 3 were treated to

Jennifer Lopez is having quite a week! Sure, she was named by Forbes magazine as the most powerful celebrity, but according to recent reports, her American Idol

After finding herself in the bottom of the pack more often than she could count, Hollie Cavanagh finally had to say goodbye last night on American Idol. OK!

As Ryan Seacrest declared right at the start of the show, there are just two weeks left until the American Idol finale. We can't believe how fast this season

Fans of Rihanna and American Idol are in for a treat.OK! NEWS: RIHANNA CONFIRMS FASHION LINE: "WORKING ON IT AS WE SPEAK"Rihanna has agreed to perform her