American Idol

Out with the old and in with the new! That’s American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe’s desperate plan to boost the Fox singing competition’s sagging ratings so

The ‘Fab Four’ was reduced to the ‘Terrific Three,’ as one very talented contestant was sent home Thursday night as the competition reaches a fever pitch on

The feud between Nicki Minaj and her American Idol co-judge Mariah Carey shows no signs of slowing down, RadarOnline.com reports. Minaj, 30, attacked the

Fistfights, lies, insults and love gone wrong. No, it’s not your family reunion it’s the TV landscape dominated by reality shows. There was a time when viewers

This time it's not Blake Shelton making headlines -- it's his mother! As a coach on NBC's hit talent show The Voice, his mother Dorothy Shackleford is sure to

The Voice isn't only bashing American Idol in the TV ratings. The male judges on the NBC hit are trouncing Idol's country crooner Keith Urban when it comes to

It was Jennifer Lopez - not FOX - who initiated talks for her to return to the American Idol judging panel, RadarOnline.com has learned. "J.LO had her manager

A shocking surprise highlighted Thursday night's edition of American Idol and we've got all the details for you right here on RadarOnline.com. SPOILER: What

It was another strong night for the final four contestants on American Idol Wednesday, with one simply owning the night, while another had the judges crowing

American Idol and Fox higher-ups were thwarted in their plan to replace Mariah Carey with her predecessor Jennifer Lopez -- during the season -- when Mariah's

It was a surprise homecoming night on Thursday night’s edition of American Idol, as former judge Paula Abdul and alums Clay Aiken and Fantasia Barrino took the

The fab female five was pared down to four, as a finalist was sent home on Thursday's edition of American Idol, and we've got all the details for you right here

The five female finalists took the stage on Wednesday's edition of American Idol, and while many had performances that brought judges Keith Urban, Mariah Carey,

Just when you thought Nicki Minaj was ready to play nice with Mariah Carey, the Super Bass singer sniped at her fellow judge on Wednesday's show, putting on a

A historic mark was set on Thursday night’s edition of American Idol, and we've got all the details for you right now on RadarOnline.com. SPOILER: Who Was

It was the best of times and the worst of times -- in terms of performances -- on Wednesday's edition of American Idol, as the six finalists took the stage to

Adam Lambert and Sauli Koskinen, have split. The glam rocker and the Finish entertainment reporter had been together more than two years. "It’s been kind of on

Another singer was eliminated from American Idol Thursday, continuing an unexpected trend, and raising some eyebrows in the process. SPOILER: Who Was

The top seven finalists on Wednesday's American Idol tackled classic rock tunes, and one singer had a less-than-vintage evening with a few critical

As far as Nicki Minaj is concerned she’s “spectacular” as a judge on American Idol! In a press conference call, Miss Jia was asked what her worst Idol moment

As the TV ratings for Fox’s America Idol continue to plummet, the hatred towards judge Nicki Minaj is intensifying, RadarOnline.com is exclusively

Remember when boys ruled the roost on American Idol?  Those days are clearly over, as all three of the bottom vote-getters of the eight finalists were male,

Nicki Minaj  is giving American Idol producers their money's worth. The brash singer has picked up where Simon Cowell left off, crushing a contestant with her

Mariah Carey was in no mood to celebrate her 43rd birthday on Wednesday night’s edition of American Idol, as the aging diva seemed uncomfortable with the

One of the nine finalists on the 12th season of American Idol was sent packing Thursday, in what came as a mild surprise after Wednesday's Beatles night. 'Tis

When Nicki Minaj was late for American Idol's live show last week it wasn't the first time because a show insider exclusively tells RadarOnline.com that the

Nicki Minaj had a harsh appraisal of affable country singer Paul Jolley on American Idol's Beatles night Wednesday, crushing the Nashville native with her words

Lazaro Arbos, the 21-year-old who speaks with a severe stutter but sings like an angel, burst into tears on American Idol's Beatles night Wednesday, after the

American Idol favorite Kree Harrison is drawing inspiration from a heartbreaking double tragedy she has suffered to hopefully help secure a place in the show’s

Who needs Ryan Seacrest when you have your four best girlfriends to hang with? That seems to be what Julianne Hough is saying. "Beachin' with my bitches," the

Ryan Seacrest and Julianne Hough have pulled the plug on their relationship after more than two years of dating. The American Idol host, 38, and Dancing with

Nicki Minaj, enraged over her favorite contestant landing in the bottom two, threatened to quit American Idol on Thursday. SPOILER: Whose Poor Showing Almost

The 10 remaining singers in this year's American Idol took the stage on a live broadcast Wednesday, in which they had to sing songs made popular by past

Nicki Minaj showed up 13 minutes late to Tuesday night’s American Idol show -- the first live performances for the Top Ten finalists -- causing host Ryan

It's make or break time for American Idol, as the once mega successful talent show continues to struggle with its ratings following the departure of Simon

The 20 remaining singers in this year's American Idol competition were whittled down to 10 Thursday night, with the finalists taking the stage sing in

A night after Amber Holcomb seemed like the second coming of Whitney Houston, the top 10 male semifinalists took the stage on American Idol Wednesday night in

American Idol's 12th season continued with a two-hour show Tuesday, as the show went live with the female semifinalists from The Mirage in Las Vegas, where a

She was once the darling of her native Dominican Republic when she became the winner of Latin American Idol. But now Martha Heredia has fallen from grace after

American Idol's 12th season continued with Thursday’s tense semifinal in Las Vegas, with 10 male singers taking the stage -- and five being sent home -- and

At some point during Mariah Carey's storybook Valentine's Day with husband Nick Cannon, the American Idol diva took a relaxing bath with a glass of

American Idol has been all about the diva contest between Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj, but one of the contestants is focusing on winning not for the fame but

Being injured in the line of duty is something to be proud of after having willingly sacrificed so much for your country — so, it comes as no surprise that

American Idol's 12th season ventured into Oklahoma City Thursday, where Randy Jackson said -- in a statement some would refute -- the show found its' all-time

Kara DioGuardi is a mom for the first time! The Grammy-nominated songwriter, who served as a judge on American Idol in 2009 and 2010, welcomed son Greyson

In his own words, "What a funky lady." Steven Tyler made a surprise appearance on Thursday's edition of American Idol, auditioning in drag under the moniker of

Mimi has still got it! Mariah Carey dared to bare her belly in a revealing black bra and low slung skirt and RadarOnline.com has the photos of her flaunting

American Idol's 12th season ventured out west Wednesday, as judges Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey, Keith Urban and Randy Jackson assessed local talents in San

American Idol hopeful, Curtis “CJ” Finch Jr. has the voice of an angel, but the singer also has a shocking criminal record  – after stealing a laptop from a

The American Idol auditions rolled into Louisiana Thursday night with no big drama between judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj. Instead, one contestant grabbed