Danny Gokey of ‘American Idol’ is engaged; Giuliana Rancic returns to E!
Danny Gokey , a competitor on season eight of “American Idol,” is engaged. The singer’s first wife Sophia died in 2008 while undergoing heart surgery. The couple have asked for donations to the charity started in Sophia’s honor in lieu of gifts. ( E! ) Is Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler also engaged? His girlfriend Erin Brady was spotted wearing a diamond ring on the appropriate finger. But there ......
Top 12 Results and Top 11 Details
Finalist Karen Rodriguez was eliminated Thursday night on American Idol after she received the fewest of America's votes. On Wednesday's performance show, the Top 12 performed songs from the year they were born, and Rodriguez, 21, from New York, NY, sang "Love Will Lead You Back." In addition, Grammy Award-winning pop superstars The Black Eyed Peas sang their latest hit, "Just Can't Get Enough," and Idol Season Nine winner Lee DeWyze took the stage to perform "Beautiful Like You."
During the sho...
Idol Fans Can Donate To The American Red Cross To Help Their Efforts In Japan
During the Top 12 results show, the judges announced that viewers can help those affected by the recent tragic events in Japan by donating much-needed funds. Donations will be accepted via text-messaging by texting REDCROSS to 90999. A $10 donation will be added to the user's mobile bill, and proceeds will go to the American Red Cross to help their efforts in Japan. Messaging and data rates may apply. Visit www.mgive.org for terms, conditions and additional information.
In addition, American Ido...
You Can Help Japan
At the start of Wednesday night's show, the judges and Ryan Seacrest told a national audience that their hearts and prayers go out to everyone affected by the tragic events happening in Japan.
To that end, starting tonight, you will be able to download the music from tonight's show with a portion of the proceeds helping the relief effort in Japan, through the American Red Cross.
Click here to visit the Idol page on iTunes for more information.
Tomorrow night, tune in to find out how you can te...
American Idol: Chris Medina Receives $27k In Donations
Fans of American Idol on FOX watched a tale of true love a few weeks ago as we met Chris Medina, a hopeful contestant looking to make a better life for he and his paralyzed fiancee. Even though Chris has made it through the second round of Hollywood week, it looks as though he may [...]...
Melinda Doolittle’s New Book
Season 6s third place contestant, Melinda Doolittle, is not just a singernow shes an author too! Today, Melinda released her book, Beyond Me. In addition to talking about her American Idol journey, the Tennessee native also talks about overcoming obstacles, making the best of every situation, facing your fears, dealing with criticism, and giving back. Giving back is something that has been important to Melinda. She was a finalist when American Idol held their first ever Idol Gives Back show. She...
Finalist Video Diaries
The American Idol finalists open up each week in candid video diaries. This week, the Top 7 reveal who inspires them and why they think its important to give back.
Click on the finalists names to watch their Idol Gives Back themed diaries:
Aaron Kelly
Casey James
Crystal Bowersox
Lee DeWyze
Michael Lynche
Siobhan Magnus
Tim Urban
The Idol finalists are giving back, are you? Visit the Idol Gives Back website to learn how to donate, where the money goes, who the partners are, and more.
Also, the...