Support Those Affected by the Storms
As you heard on last night's American Idol, you can help those afflicted by the devastating storms. Just like Ryan Seacrest stated, please give whatever you can because the American Red Cross needs all the help they can get.
Please call 1-800-Red-Cross or go to RedCross.org.
Our hearts go out to everyone who was affected. Thank you.
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Idol Finalist Downloads
Dress up your desktop with new American Idol wallpapers and screensavers of the Top 5. The downloads are compatible with both PC and MAC machines.
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Haley Reinhart
Jacob Lusk
James Durbin
Lauren Alaina
Scotty McCreery
Who do you love?
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Happy Birthday, Matt Giraud!
Season 8's jazz crooner, Matt Giraud, celebrates his 26th birthday today. Matt will always be remembered as the first person to be "saved" by the judges on American Idol. The four judges thought his performance of Bryan Adams' "Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman?" was worthy of using the save on him, and he returned the next week to sing the applicable disco hit, "Stayin' Alive." Matt made it all the way to fifth place, when he was eliminated during Rat Pack Week, despite receiving solid reviews...
Earn American Idol Stickers on GetGlue
GetGlue, the fastest growing social network for entertainment, allows you to virtually check-in to their app as you watch American Idol. Get all-new American Idol stickers when you check in while watching this week's show.
Who will be sent home tonight on American Idol? Check-in to tonight's episode on GetGlue.com to earn a sticker that will switch to the departed contestant's image tomorrow: http://bit.ly/jKs14b.
Chat about Jennifer, Steven, Randy, and Ryan on Twitter to earn a sticker of them....
New Billboard #1s from Kelly, Fantasia, JHud, and Carrie
Four of American Idol's top women had new #1 hits on the Billboard chat this week.
American Idol Kelly Clarkson has a new #1. Her single, "Don't You Wanna Stay," with Jason Aldean reached #1 on the Hot Country Songs Recurrents chart.Kelly is the Idol with the most #1 hits at 60. Season 3's American Idol, Fantasia, has two new #1's!Her single, "I'm Doing Me," reached #1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Recurrents chart and the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay Recurrents chart. Billboard charts are either ba...
Take a Virtual Set Tour with Ryan
Host Ryan Seacrest takes you on an exclusive behind the scenes tour of the American Idol Season 10 set. Go on a VIP tour as Ryan takes you backstage, on stage, and in rooms that very few people have access to!
You'll also find out some humorous stories from Ryan, including one about Season 2's Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken, and you'll see plenty of familiar faces!
Take the virtual tour with Ryan!
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Happy Birthday, Rickey Smith!
Rickey Smith, the always smiling Season 2 finalist, was known on the show for his personality, humor (who could forget "Hercules, Hercules, Hercules!"?), and smooth R&B voice. Although he was compared to the singers like Brian McKnight and R. Kelly, Rickey actually has formal training in opera, and hoped to go down the opera route after American Idol.
After making it to eighth place on the show, Rickey was able to go on tour with the Season 2 finalists, and then he settled in Los Angeles for...