Happy Birthday, Nadia Turner!
Season 4's eighth place finalist, Nadia Turner, celebrates her birthday today. The Miami, Florida native sailed through the semi-finals and into the finals in 2005. Her big hair, bigger voice, and sense of style made her a popular contestant on American Idol.
Since her time on the show, Nadia has dabbled in many areas of entertainment. In 2006, Nadia co-hosted The View. The next year, she starred in the Urban Romantic Comedy Lord Help Us. From August 4th-14th of 2008, Nadia went on a USO tou...
Weekly Scoop: One Week Until Premiere
With one week until American Idol's eleventh season premiere, see what some of the Idol alumni are up to this week:
Tuesday, January 10
Randy Jackson appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jennifer Hudson releases her book, I Got This; appears on Dr. Oz.; appears on 106 & Park.
Wednesday, January 11
Mark your calendar: American Idol Season 11 premieres one week from today!
Jennifer Hudson book signing at Weight Watchers Center 139 E. 57th in New York, NY.
Happy Birthday, Nadia Turner!
Thursday, Janua...
Scotty McCreery’s "Clear As Day" Certified Platinum
American Idol Scotty McCreery's debut album, Clear As Day, has been certified platinum for sales of more than 1 million in just three months after its release! In addition, he was named No. 1 on Billboard magazine's list of Top New Country Artists for 2011. He also won New Artist of the Year at the American Country Awards in December.
Scotty says the platinum certification marks a major milestone in his career. "It means the world to me," he says. "It's one of the highest honors you can get with...
Casey Abrams Signs with Concord Music Group
Casey Abrams, the rising, multi-talented singer/songwriter who wowed millions on Season 10 of American Idol, has signed a worldwide recording agreement with Concord Music Group. His debut album will be released in early summer 2012.
Casey was a standout contestant this year as an American Idol Season 10 finalist thanks to his distinctively original voice and dazzling musical ability. Indeed, the 20-year-old who counts Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Oscar Peterson and James Taylor among his musical ...
The Latest from Lauren Alaina
Season 10's top girl released her second music video over the weekend. The video features Lauren at a diner with friends singing "Georgia Peaches," the second single off her debut album, Wildflower. Checkout the cute and sassy music video!
You can also vote for "Georgia Peaches" in CMT's Social Hour poll for their Saturday show. Vote for Lauren.
This month, the teen will hit the road with country music's other hot artists: Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan. See when Lauren will be performing at a town...
‘American Idol’ Season 11 introduces post-Hollywood Performance Challenge & more schedule details
"American Idol" Season 11 is merely weeks away -- have you been singing extra-loudly in your shower in anticipation?FOX announced the specifics of the first half of the "Idol" season. As we already knew, Season 11 premieres over two nights on Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 18 and 19. Auditions will continue on Sunday, Jan. 22 after the NFC championship game, and then on the regular Wednesday and ......
Welcome Back, "American Idol" – The Incredible Journey Begins With a Two-Night Premiere Wednesday, January 18 and …
Plus: look for the show's 400th episode on a special night, Tuesday, February 28....