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'American Idol' Runner-Up La'Porsha Renae Still Gets A Record Deal After Finale

La'Porsha Renae may have come in second place on Thursday night during the season 15 American Idol finale, but this soul singer still walked away a true winner. Last night, Idol crowned its final winner, country singer Trent Harmon. He will embark on his music career signed to 19…

Former 'American Idol' Judges Will Return For Final Season, Including Nicki Minaj & Mariah Carey!

Well, this will surely be interesting!  The final season finale of  American Idol   kicks off in January for its 15th season and host  Ryan Seacrest  says every former judge will return for the big farewell!  The original trio:  Randy Jackson,  Simon Cowell  and  Paula Abdul  w…

WATCH: Kanye West Auditions For 'American Idol'

Kanye West stopped by this season's American Idol auditions over the weekend and surprised the judges, including Jennifer Lopez, as he rapped a verse from his hit song Gold Digger .  The singing talent show is currently preparing for the 15th and final season, which is set to pre…

Confirmed: Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey are Done with 'American Idol,' Mariah Embarks on World Tour

Peace out Idol! Well, we already knew this was happening, but now it's confirmed by Mariah Carey's team that she will not return to American Idol next year. “W/ global success of “#Beautiful” (#1 in 30+ countries so far) @MariahCarey confirms world tour & says goodbye 2 …

Candice Glover is Crowned the Winner of 'American Idol' Season 12 and Jennifer Hudson Returns to Idol!

Congrats to 23-year-old South Carolina native Candice Glover for winning season 12 of American Idol ! The winner was revealed in last night's season finale. Candice beat out runner-up Kree Harrison, the Texas country singer who just turned 23-years-old today.

Randy Jackson is Leaving 'American Idol,' All New Judges Next Season

The only original judge left on American Idol Randy Jackson, will not be returning to the talent competition next season.   Randy announced the news during last night's show. He said in a statement that he's leaving the show to focus on his record label and other business …

Mariah Carey Threatens to Leave 'American Idol' Plus, Listen to Her NEW SONG #Beautiful

According to a source close to American Idol , Mariah is over and done with her fellow judge Nicki Minaj and her threats and nastiness. Last week, Mariah supposedly threatened not to come to the show this week, despite the show being down to its top three finalists.

Nicki Minaj Calls Mariah Carey "Insecure" and "Bitter" on Twitter After Idol Argument

The Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey drama continues... Last night on American Idol , Nicki told Mariah to clean out her ears, and Nicki offered the diva a Q-tip from her purse when Mariah didn't agree with Nicki about her critique of a contestant. Mariah said Nicki told one of t…

'American Idol' Season 12 Premiere Recap: Mariah Carey vs. Nicki Minaj, My Favs, Plus the Wacky Performances

 Season 12 American Idol judges So last night I tuned in to the premiere of  American Idol season 12 where contestants auditioned in New York, and this was the first time I watched this show since Fantasia won in season 3. Returning judge, Randy Jackson, was called the anchor o…

Nicki Minaj Yells At Mariah Carey During 'American Idol' Auditions!? (Video)

Rumors have been going on for weeks that new American Idol judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj were not vibing well together.

'American Idol' Season 12 Auditions Start and Mariah Carey Denies Feud Rumors on Set

The judges tape the 12th season of American Idol for the first time together in New York With the addition of the two newest American Idol judges, rapper Nicki Minaj and country star Keith Urban joining Mariah Carey and veteran judge Randy Jackson, many have speculated that the two f…

It's Official! Mariah Carey Will Join 'American Idol'

Yay, yay, yay! Mrs. Diva Mariah Carey will be the next American Idol judge, taking over Jennifer Lopez's spot. According to People , Mariah will reportedly take home about $18 million for her time on the judge panel. This makes her one of the highest -- if not the highest -- p…

Rumor Has It... 'American Idol' is Close to Finalizing Mariah Carey as a New Judge

After Nick Cannon - I guess jokingly - said Fox's  American Idol couldn't afford the all mighty high diva Mariah Carey, rumor now has it that Idol is close to signing her!

Nick Cannon Says, 'American Idol' Can't Afford Mariah Carey

With the recent departures of Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler as American Idol judges and rumors of Randy Jackson also leaving, America is left wondering who will fill the empty judges chairs.  R umor has it that Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige and even the Queen of Soul herself, Aretha…

It's Official: Jennifer Lopez is Done with 'American Idol,' She Now Joins Steven Tyler in Leaving

After two years on American Idol ,  Jennifer Lopez is following in the footsteps of her recent Idol judge partner Steven Tyler, as both will exit stage left. She cleared up any rumors when she phoned into Ryan Seacrest's radio show recently and said:

Katy Perry Performs "Part of Me" on 'American Idol' and Gets Booed?

Katy Perry performed her latest hit "Part of Me" - deemed as "the Russell Brand revenge song" - on American Idol's live elimination show last night. Dressed in a military get-up with purple hair, Katy had an army of chicks alongside her.  According to E! Onli…

Nicki Minaj Bounces Around on the 'American Idol' Stage Performing "Starships" (Video)

Nicki Minaj wore a colorful bikini top during her "Starships" performance last night on American  Idol. As she was dancing, Nicki had to do a quick 'tuck in the boob' motion (around the 1:43 mark) because her jugs were trying to spill out of her top.

Idol Performer sings Luther Vandross Song Honoring His Birthday Plus a Classic Luther Video

Jacob Lusk performed "Dance With My Father" on American Idol, April 20, 2011 which is also Luther Vandross' birthday. One of the Idol judges, Randy Jackson said emotionally his performance was great, "Vocally it was good but it didn't make me jump up and down.&qu…