March 15, 2012 - Jermaine Jones, who was portrayed on " American Idol" as a loveable 6-foot 8-inch gentle giant with a deep, soulful voice, was eliminated from the singing competition on Wednesday (3/14) night for legal issues.
March 2, 2012 - " American Idol" named its Top 13 finalists during a live results show on Thursday (3/1), with viewers picking 10 and the judges choosing three.
December 29, 2011 - Kelly Clarkson got an earful on Wednesday after wading into political waters with a tweet supporting Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul, though Michelle Branch and Blake Shelton lined up behind the American Idol champion as the debate wore on.
June 30, 2011 - Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, who made his debut as an " American Idol" judge during the show's recently concluded 10th season, has signed on for season 11. Longtime judge Randy Jackson will be back as well.
May 25, 2011 - It was the battle of the teenage country crooners, but 17-year-old Scotty McCreery bested fellow high schooler Lauren Alaina to win the 10th season of " American Idol" on Wednesday (5/25) at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.
May 23, 2011 - For third-place " American Idol" finalist Haley Reinhart, being around the Top 2 contestants, teenagers Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery, harkened her youth.
May 10, 2011 - Jacob Lusk, who was eliminated from " American Idol" competition last Thursday (5/5), is excited about his future, despite negative comments he received from mentor/Interscope Records chairman Jimmy Iovine toward the end of his tenure on the show.
April 11, 2011 - Pia Toscano, who was eliminated from " American Idol" last week, reportedly has inked a deal with Interscope Records, the label chaired by the Fox-TV show's mentor Jimmy Iovine.
April 4, 2011 - As one of the more charismatic contestants on this season's " American Idol," Naima Adedapo was difficult to place. Adedapo peppered her performances with African dance as well as reggae renditions of songs like Elton John's "I'm Still Standing." In a Friday (4/1) teleconference with journalists, Adedapo said she's happy she was able to reveal her true artistry during the competition, from which she was eliminated on Thursday (3/31).
Jermaine Jones, who was portrayed on " American Idol" as a loveable 6-foot 8-inch gentle giant with a deep, soulful voice, was eliminated from the singing competition on Wednesday (3/14) night for legal issues.
" American Idol" named its Top 13 finalists during a live results show on Thursday (3/1), with viewers picking 10 and the judges choosing three.
Kelly Clarkson got an earful on Wednesday after wading into political waters with a tweet supporting Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul, though Michelle Branch and Blake Shelton lined up behind the American Idol champion as the debate wore on.
Jennifer Lopez has signed on for the 11th season of " American Idol," producer Nigel Lythgoe said.
It was the battle of the teenage country crooners, but 17-year-old Scotty McCreery bested fellow high schooler Lauren Alaina to win the 10th season of " American Idol" on Wednesday (5/25) at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.
For third-place " American Idol" finalist Haley Reinhart, being around the Top 2 contestants, teenagers Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery, harkened her youth.
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