Kris Allen Crowned American Idol 2009

Kris Allen Crowned American Idol 2009

Clip: Kris Allen Performing 'Ain't No Sunshine'

Clip: Kris Allen Performing 'Ain't No Sunshine'

Final Two Contestants Chosen

Final Two Contestants Chosen

American Idol: Judges Future

American Idol: Judges Future

American Idol: Allison Iraheta Gets Voted Off American Idol

American Idol: Allison Iraheta Gets Voted Off American Idol

Allison vs. Simon

Allison vs. Simon

American Idol: Down to Four Contestants

American Idol: Down to Four Contestants

Kris Allen Talks About What He Does To Stay In Competition

Kris Allen Talks About What He Does To Stay In Competition

American Idol: Two Contestants Eliminated

American Idol: Two Contestants Eliminated

Matt Giraud Singing "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman"

Matt Giraud Singing "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman"

American Idol: Songs From Movies Recap

American Idol: Scott McIntyre Voted Off Idol

Kooky Corkey 'Caws' Her Way To The Bottom Three

American Idol: Lots of Misses With Judges on iTunes Challenge

American Idol: Michael Sarver Sent Home

American Idol: Motown Classics Hit or Miss With Judges

Alexis Grace Sent Home

Two American Idol Contestants Voted Off

'American Idol:' Anoop Desai's "Beat It" Doesn't Sit Well With Judges

Anita Vogel Reports: American Idol Top 13

American Idol Top 9, Simon Talks About Wild Card Selections

American Idol: 23-Year-Old Mother Impresses Judges

Anita Vogel Reports: Feb. 26 Results Show Recap

Last Idol Contestants Of Top 12 Announced

American Idol: Singer Danny Gokey Impresses Judges

Top Idol Contestants Move Forward

American Idol: Singers Test Their Vocal Skills In Hollywood

Heartbreaking Eliminations For Some, Joy For Others

American Idol: Singers Try Their Best In Hollywood

Salt Lake City Auditions

New Judge Makes Contestant Cry

American Idol: Louisville Singers Strive For Fame

Emotions Flourish At Kansas City Auditions

Contestants Hope To Kick-Start Their Dream

Randy Interview: What To Expect In Season 8

Jordin Passed Up For Season 5

She's in the finale for Season 6, but judges didn't even put her through last season! Full Story ››

What's Brian Dunkleman Up To Now?

During season one of "American Idol," Ryan Seacrest wasn't the only host. Brian Dunkleman helped share those duties. Full Story ››
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President Bush Talks About Idol

The nation's leader encouraged everyone to watch American Idol to get some insight on Malaria. The issue was one the hit show shed light on during "Idol Gives Back". Full Story ››

FOX Takes The Lead

American Idol helped FOX take the lead in the ratings book. Full Story ››

Idol Judge Releases Album

American Idol Judge Paula Abdul is set to release her greatest hits album. Full Story ››

Ryan Secrest: "I don't mind being picked on."

As host of American Idol, Ryan Seacrest gets picked on, but he says it's OK. Full Story ››

Seacrest Has New Show

American Idol host Ryan Seacrest has a new talent show. Simon and Randy joined him for the celebration.Full Story ››

Megastars Booked For Season 6

American Idol Season 6 contestants will be treated to working with megastars like Jennifer Lopez and Gwen Stefani. Full Story ››

Idol Ratings Rock!

American Idol continues to heat up television screens across the country, raking in huge ratings! Full Story ››

Season 5 Earnings

Taylor Hicks won "American Idol", but he's not the top seller of the show's fifth season. That crown belongs to Chris Daughtry. Full Story ››

Seacrest Embarrassed

American Idol Host Ryan Seacrest is now embarrassed to look back at airchecks from the first season of the hit show. Full Story ››

King Of Pop On Idol?

Will Michael Jackson be one of several stars mentoring American Idol contestants this season? That's the word from one source. Full Story ››

64 Year Old's Idol Audition Unforgettable

The cut off age for American Idol is 28, but that didn't stop Sherman Howard from auditioning for America. His story touched millions. Full Story ››
Sherman's Audition
The Morning Show
Idol History

Jewel Reacts To Idol Auditions

Singer "Jewel" was a guest judge on American Idol in Minneapolis, find out what she thought about the experience. Full Story ››

AI: What Has It Done to the Music Business?

You can't deny "American Idol" has changed the music business, but, what do industry insiders think about the show?Full Story ››
Web Exclusive Hear from music stars already in the industry!

American Idol: Show Controversy

From wacky TV interviews with Paula Abdul - to critics ranting and raving the "idol" judges are just too darn mean - one constant on "American Idol" seems to be controversy. Full Story ››
American Idol Controversy

American Idol Premiere A Hit

Tuesday night's premiere of American Idol was the biggest yet.

American Idol Season 6

Season 5 came down to Taylor and Katherine, who will it be this season? 'Idol' hopefuls lined up in cities across America for the chance to impress judges Simon, Paula and Randy.
American Idol Season 6 Preview

Idol: San Antonio Auditions

Heat and disappointment; that's probably how most American Idol hopefuls remember auditions at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Full Story ››
American Idol Visits The Lone Star State

American Idol Songwriting Contest

American Idol producers are planning a songwriting competition to be decided by viewers as well. Full Story ››

Randy Jackson: What It Takes To Be An Idol

American Idol Judge Randy Jackson is a music expert and offers insight on what he looks for in an idol. Full Story ››