American Idol News

In this CD cover image released by 19/RCA Records, Adam Lambert's "For Your Entertainment" is shown.

"American Idol" alums Kelly Clarkson Chris Daughtry and Adam Lambert are among the many performers slated to appear at the "2009 American Music Awards." Simon, Paula, Randy -- and Kara -- must be so proud.

Jordin Sparks , winner of season six of "American Idol," has been hospitalized for appendicitis.

Jennifer Lopez plans to include fireworks and an on-stage costume change in her performance at the American Music Awards.

Can you feel it? American Idol fever is in the air. Season 8 winner Kris Allen's self-titled CD will be released on November 17.

Michael Sarver is going the route of many an "American Idol" alum -- country music.

For her next film role, "American Idol" finalist Jennifer Hudson tackles the wife of South Africa's first black president Nelson Mandela in the film "Winnie." Variety is reporting that Hudson will begin work as Winnie Mandela in May 2010 in Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa and Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela spent 18 years in prison.

Tues Nov 17, 2009 5:20am EST - Singer Carrie Underwood poses for photographers at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas April 5, 2009.

The newly minted "American Idol" judge Ellen DeGeneres has become a break-dancing elf -- and she dragged wife Portia de Rossi, mother Betty and DJ Tony into it.

Adam Lambert knows how to shock, how to sing and how it feels to "lose" TV's top singing competition.

In this Sept. 21, 2008 file photo, TV personality Ryan Seacrest arrives at the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.

FOX is bringing back a classic TV format -- the holiday variety show special. Titled "Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special," the upcoming special features music, dancing, skits and showcases of stars like Parton, David Cook, Brad Paisley, Kristin Chenoweth and Christina Applegate.

November 15, 2009 - 'American Idol' judges Kara DioGuardi and Ellen DeGeneres are getting ready for their new season as they continue without Paula Abdul.

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Since foiling Lambert at the "American Idol" finale last May, the 24-year-old singer-songwriter from Conway, Ark., has not appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine and declared he's gay.

NEW YORK Kara DioGuardi wants to hang out with Ellen DeGeneres before the new season of "American Idol" to get the judges working together comfortably.

American Idol judge Simon Cowell attends auditions for 'American Idol' season 8 at Chelsea Piers on August 26, 2008 in New York City.

Country music sensation Carrie Underwood steps into the spotlight for Robin Roberts ' hour-long special "In the Spotlight with Robin Roberts: Bright Lights.

Ryan Seacrest is Fox's 45-Million-Dollar Man. The "American Idol" host has closed a major new three-year deal with CKX, parent of "Idol" producer 19 Entertainment, worth $15 million per year.

As the second-place contestant on Fox TV's second season of #American Idol, vocalist Clay Aiken wowed television audiences with his Southern charm, sweet demeanor, and powerful tenor voice, all of which combined to make him a pop star .