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Steven Tyler, Randy Jackson to return for new "American Idol" season

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. 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.

Teen country singer Scotty McCreery crowned new "Idol"

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. // Tour dates at SoundSpike 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.

Haley Reinhart leaves "Idol" with great memories

For third-place 'American Idol' finalist Haley Reinhart, being around the Top 2 contestants, teenagers Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery, harkened her youth. For third-place " American Idol" finalist Haley Reinhart, being around the Top 2 contestants, teenagers Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery, harkened her youth.

Jacob Lusk eager to get to work on post-"Idol" career

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. 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.

Pia Toscano's "Idol" elimination tempered by reported label deal

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. 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.

Naima Adedapo exits "Idol" with no regrets

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). 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).

Thia Megia says she's excited about her post-"Idol" future

After 55 million votes were cast, Thia Megia and Naima Adedapo were cut from 'American Idol' on Thursday (3/31). Although Megia admitted to journalists during a teleconference call that she cried a few tears, she's excited about the future. After 55 million votes were cast, Thia Megia and Naima Adedapo were cut from " American Idol" on Thursday (3/31). Although Megia admitted to journalists during a teleconference call that she cried a few tears, she's excited about the future.

"Idol" judges burn their lone save on Casey Abrams

'American Idol' judges used their one and only 'save' Thursday (3/24) after TV viewers voted to eliminate critics' darling Casey Abrams from the show. " American Idol" judges used their one and only "save" Thursday (3/24) after TV viewers voted to eliminate critics' darling Casey Abrams from the show.

Karen Rodriguez says "Idol" was just the beginning

Bilingual 'American Idol' contestant Karen Rodriguez, who was eliminated from the contest on Thursday (3/17), said it meant the world to her to perform Mariah Carey's 'Hero' in both English and Spanish on the Fox-TV show. Bilingual " American Idol" contestant Karen Rodriguez, who was eliminated from the contest on Thursday (3/17), said it meant the world to her to perform Mariah Carey's "Hero" in both English and Spanish on the Fox-TV show.

"American Idol" songs headed to iTunes

Studio versions of the songs performed tonight (3/9) by the Season 10 'American Idol' Top 13 finalists will go on sale exclusively on the iTunes Store as a compilation album following the broadcast of the Fox-TV show. Individual songs will also be available for sale. Studio versions of the songs performed tonight (3/9) by the Season 10 " American Idol" Top 13 finalists will go on sale exclusively on the iTunes Store as a compilation album following the broadcast of the Fox-TV show. Individual songs will also be available for sale.
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