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Phillip Phillips is the new 'American Idol'

Phillip Phillips, a bluesy Georgia guitar man, was crowned the new "American Idol" on Wednesday after defeating teenager Jessica Sanchez in record viewer

'Idol' judge Tyler charmed by 'sexy beast' J-Lo

Steven Tyler is mum on whether he or Jennifer Lopez will return to the judging panel on "American Idol" next year, but the rocker says he has loved the

'American Idol' down to final 2 singers

"American Idol" finalist Joshua Ledet won't be belting it out on this season's final showdown. The booming 20-year-old vocal powerhouse from Westlake, La., was

'American Idol' judges spread the love for final 3

The three "American Idol" finalists earned nearly uniform votes of confidence Wednesday from the show's judges. Now it's the audience tally that will determine

'American Idol' now down to the last 3 finalists

Hollie Cavanagh couldn't make "American Idol" voters love her.

Another finalist takes a bow on 'American Idol'

It was an unfortunate night for Skylar Laine on "American Idol."

Another finalist dismissed from 'American Idol'

Elise Testone won't be winning it all on "American Idol." The rockin' 28-year-old teacher from Charleston, S.C., was revealed to have received the fewest

Ryan Seacrest to stay busy with more 'Idol'

Ryan Seacrest is sticking around as host of "American Idol." The Fox network said Monday night that Seacrest "will continue" as host of the hit

Unauthorized biography spills Simon Cowell secrets

A revealing new biography offers intimate — some might say too intimate — details about Simon Cowell, along with a portrait of the entertainment mogul's savvy

Unlikely finalist struck from 'American Idol'

Colton Dixon was surprisingly eliminated from "Idol" after delivering lukewarm renditions of Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" and Earth Wind and Fire's "September" on

'Idol' judges save finalist from elimination

The "American Idol" judges didn't stutter: Jessica Sanchez "ain't going home."

Hollie Cavanaugh fails to ignite on 'Idol'

The demure 18-year-old singer from McKinney, Texas, fizzled Wednesday with her rendition of "Flashdance" by Irene Cara during an evening of 1980s tunes on the

Another finalist booted from 'American Idol'

The goofy 22-year-old nonprofit organizer from New York who found his way back into the judges' good graces couldn't convince them to save him Thursday.

Another 'Idol' finalist trimmed from the contest

Erika Van Pelt didn't cut it on "American Idol." The 26-year-old disc jockey from South Kingstown, R.I., who dramatically chopped off her hair before

'American Idol' finalist tweets that he's gone

Jermaine Jones is apparently out on "American Idol." The 25-year-old vocal instructor from Pine Hill, N.J., tweeted Tuesday night that he no longer would be

Jeremy Rosado ejected by 'Idol' judges, leaving 12

Thursday's edition of the Fox singing contest saw the exit of the 19-year-old receptionist from Valrico, Fla. He left behind a dozen finalists still in the

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