Back in the day, appearing on "American Idol" was considered a golden ticket to a career in the industry, and if you quit the show, one might argue you were throwing away your shot at fame and fortune ...

The 20th season of "American Idol" will come to a close Sunday night with the three finalists singing the music of Bruce Springsteen in a bid to win the title. Judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and ...

Some contestants bone up on iconic moments from 'Idol's' past, like Adam Lambert's toned down "Tracks of My Tears" and David Cook's game-changing "Hello," while others remain blissfully unaware. By ...

If you’ve got the vocal chops, and the courage, this is your chance to audition for one of the big stages in the country. “American Idol” auditions are taking place across America, and Massachusetts ...

According to her parents, the top 3 finalist will debut a new original song on Wednesday's finale. By Michele Amabile Angermiller Does Haley Reinhart already have a record deal? According to the ...

HOLLYWOOD -- We were told three "American Idol" hopefuls would be going home on Monday night, but of course, there was an Idol twist. The judges were able to save one of the bottom three performers: ...

Queen Naija, the multi-platinum R&B singer and former American Idol contestant, thrilled fans with a stirring performance of ...

Simon Cowell has apologized to early years American Idol contestants for “being a dick.” The music impresario and talent show judge said he was “not proud” of the way he insulted competitors on the ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Two performers from New York City will begin their "American Idol" journey when the show premieres Sunday night. One is from Harlem and the other is from Queens. The performer who ...

Simon Cowell says he doesn't look back with pride at his own behavior on American Idol, apologizing for "being a d--k" with many of his nasty comments, that nevertheless helped cement the show as a ...