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It's the last week of hometown auditions, and TONIGHT we're off to Portland, Oregon. See who will blossom in the City of Roses at 8/7c on FOX. Join the discussion with fellow fans right here on AmericanIdol.com. Login with your Twitter, Facebook, or American Idol accounts and discuss the Portland episode below.
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Adam Lambert’s New Music Video
Season 8 runner-up Adam Lambert is set to premiere the video for his first single, "Better Than I Know Myself" off his upcoming sophomore album Trespassing (RCA Records/19 Entertainment) on VEVO, February 3rd. The video, which is directed by Ray Kay (Britney Spears, Lady Gaga), was shot in Los Angeles earlier this month. Ray Kay and Adam previously worked together on the "Whataya Want From Me" video.
Later this spring, Adam will release his highly anticipated second album which he is executive p...
Kelly Clarkson to Perform on Grammy Awards
American Idol and current Grammy nominee Kelly Clarkson will perform on the 54th Annual Grammy Awards alongside Jason Aldean live on February 12. Two-time Grammy winner Kelly is nominated for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for "Don't You Wanna Stay" (with Jason Aldean). Kelly performed at the Grammys for the first time in 2006 with an emotional performance of "Because Of You."
See all the Idols who were nominated for Grammy awards this year.
Before the Grammys, you can catch Kelly at the Sup...
Jennifer Lopez to Present at Academy Awards
American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez will present at the 84th Academy Awards ceremony, telecast producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer announced on Monday.
The busy mom, judge, music superstar, and actress will be seen next in the feature "What to Expect When You're Expecting" and recently completed work on "Parker" and "Ice Age: Continental Drift." Her other film credits include "The Back-Up Plan," "El Cantante," "Monster-in-Law," "Maid in Manhattan," "Enough," "The Wedding Planner," "Out of Sigh...
Kellie Pickler’s Album at No. 2 and No. 7
Season 5 finalist Kellie Pickler's third album, 100 Proof, debuts at No. 2 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and at No. 7 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart today, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
"I'm so proud of this album," shares Kellie. "I want to thank the fans so much for buying it and supporting country music. I know these are hard times economically and the fact that people spend their hard earned money on 100 Proof is humbling."
100 Proof has critics touting praise for Kellie wi...
Ruben Studdard Releases New Single, Album to Follow!
It's already a busy year for Season 2 winner Ruben Studdard! Ruben released his new single "June 28th (I'm Single)" from his upcoming CD Letters From Birmingham, which will be released by Shanachie Entertainment on March 13. This concept album about the ups and downs of modern romance is setting the standard for modern day soul troubadours and boasts stunning performances that range from an angelic falsetto on love songs like "Today" to hard-hitting dance floor grooves like "Turn You Out" that s...
Randy Jackson to Host Charity Fundraiser in New Orleans
American Idol judge Randy Jackson and Season 9 judge Ellen DeGeneres are set to host a gala in New Orleans to benefit Brad Pitt's charity, Make It Right. The charity was founded in 2007 to benefit Lower 9th Ward residents, many of whom lost their homes in the wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Randy hails from Baton Rouge and quickly offered to participate in the fundraiser according to The Washington Post. The goal of the charity is to build safer, sturdier and more energy efficient homes in th...
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