American Idol
Scotty McCreery wins American Idol
Teenage country singer Scotty McCreery has been crowned this year's winner of American Idol. The 17-year-old from Garner, North Carolina, beat fellow teenager Lauren Alaina, who had been been considered the favourite to win the show. McCreery, a high...
American Idol 'is top TV money-spinner'
American Idol made more money from advertising revenue than any other US TV show in 2010, according to a survey by Forbes magazine. The singing contest raked in an estimated $7.1m (£4.4m) every half hour during its last series. Far behind in second...
Jennifer Lopez in no more 'Idol' judge
Jennifer Lopez has quit to her status of judge on 'Idol' show. Late last month, news broke that the 41-year-old entertainer was a likely addition to the show; however, a source tells People that the deal has fallen through. An unnamed source revealed...
American Idol gains 800 million dollars
American Idol has earned FOX an estimated $800 million in advertising revenue. Rumors are swirling that the talent competition may be bought from CKX Inc., the company that owns the show. Ratings are down 9% from last year, and Simon Cowell’s...
Adam Lambert: 'If I Had You' video premiere
Adam Lambert works it out in his music video for his latest single, “If I Had You”. “In addition to the fantastic beat and melody, the song’s lyrics are what really stand out to me,” the 28-year-old entertainer shared, adding...
Carrie Underwood is the big winner at CMT Music Awards
Carrie Underwood makes a splash on the red carpet at the 2010 CMT Music Awards held at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday (June 9) in Nashville, Tenn. The one-time "American Idol" champ prevailed in another public vote as her video for "...
American Idol star Lee DeWyze has low chart impact
American Idol star Lee DeWyze has made his US chart debut at the lowly position of number 24. The 24-year-old scored the highest new entry in the Billboard Hot 100 with his cover of U2's Beautiful Day, as performed on last week's final. If it fails...
Lee DeWyze visits Minnie and Mickey Mouse at Disney World
American Idol winner Lee DeWyze gets a visit to Minnie and Mickey Mouse at “The American Idol Experience” attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park on Monday (May 31) in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Following his win on the Idol...
Clay Aiken presents 'Tried and True' album
Clay Aiken has revealed his fifth album 'Tried and True' today at Good Morning America. The songs on this album are classics from the 50s and 60s. "Unchained Melody" and "Mack the Knife" were performed by Aiken when he was a contestant...
Lee DeWyze and Crystal Bowersox sign recording deals
American Idol winner Lee DeWyze and runner-up Crystal Bowersox have both signed their recording deal. It took less then 24 hours for the new stars to get a real deal in showbiz. Lee, 24, is signed to 19 Recordings and RCA Records. Crystal, also...
