American Idol News

Ryan Seacrest is close to sealing a deal which will earn him a big raise if he continues to host American Idol , a source close to the contract negotiations have divulged to The Hollywood Reporter .

"American Idol" auditions return to Invesco Field in Denver Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

Here's one way to get ' 'American Idol' ' runner-up Justin Guarini to sing with your band: Give your blessing to his plan to marry your daughter.

American Idol contestants cheer for the cameras during filming of the start of Season 9 auditions for the show television show, at Amway Arena in Orlando, Fla, Thursday, July 9, 2009.

This is ... a rich new deal for "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest. The ubiquitous Seacrest is putting the finishing touches on a contract extension with "Idol" co-producer 19 Entertainment to continue to emcee the top-rated series on TV.

It is, to the letter, a perfect reproduction. The set design, atmosphere and format, they're all true to the TV show.

American Idol stars Adam Lambert, Kris Allen and Paula Abdul all making headlines? Is this May or July? As Lambert, Allen and the eight other finalists hit the road for the American Idol tour, Abdul announced today that she will return to the hit show for a 9th season.

If you're the mother of a girl aged, say, seven to 17, you've probably heard of Adam Lambert.

Some 31.1 million people in the United States watched the Michael Jackson memorial on television, with millions more catching video streams on their computers.

Published: Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 1:00 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 12:32 p.m. It seems like the Adam Lambert vs.

PONCE & CIRCUMSTANCE / 'I like the fact that BrA1 4no heightens people's discomfort' Aubrey Laufer / National / Monday, July 06, 2009 To: Name: Comment: POLARIZING.

Television's No. 1 show, American Idol, returns for its seventh season when it premiered in January.

This is it, the big day, your first pivotal step to fame, fortune and a sweet catfight with Kara DioGuardi! Starting at 6 a.m. today, registration for American Idol auditions will run for 48 straight hours at Orlando's Amway Arena.

Most of the top 13 donned jackets during their performances March 10, when they sang a variety of Michael Jackson songs.

Paula Abdul smiles during the taping of her show 'Drop Dead Diva' in a studio in Peachtree City, Ga.

American idol judge Kara DioGuardi and celebrity entertainment weekly In Touch has the exclusive photos for the couple.

This is why the show American Idol works so well and creates so many continuous superstars week after week.

MOSS 'TO BE TV JUDGE' Kate Moss 2009-07-05 15:36:03 - KATE MOSS is preparing to launch a career in television - the British supermodel is reportedly in talks with AMERICAN IDOL judge SIMON COWELL to become a small screen star.

A nice guy - and a nice girl - finished last on "American Idol." Jorge Nunez, the affable 20-year-old college student from Carolina, Puerto Rico, and Jasmine Murray, the melodious 16-year-old high school student from Starkville, Miss., were the first two finalists eliminated Wednesday from the popular Fox singing competition.

Simon Cowell didn't invent 'American Idol'' or how to be smug . However, Cowell did come up with Il Divo , which is a ''popera'' act.