The Finale Impacts Billboard Charts
Millions tuned in for the Season 9 finale and they liked what they heard. Soon after Lee DeWyze was crowned the American Idol, his version of U2s Beautiful Day went to #1 on the Billboard Rock Digital Chart. This is the new champs first Billboard #1.
Season 4s American Idol, Carrie Underwood, performed her latest single, Undo It, on the May 26th finale. The song, which is co-written by Idol judge Kara DioGuardi, took the #1 spot on Billboards Country Digital Chart.
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Watch Exclusive Finale Interviews with Paula, Bret, and More!
AmericanIdol.com was backstage after the grand finale to get the latest interviews. Were the only press outlet to get an interview with Paula Abdul, so be sure to watch and see what she had to say when she and Bret Michaels opened up to our cameras. In addition, see what Crystal Bowersox and Lee DeWyze had to say about their journey to second and first place. Watch now.
Watch our red carpet interviews to hear what Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi had to say about Simon Cowell, and what Simon h...
American Idol on The Simpsons Finale
The American Idol judges and Ryan Seacrest guest star as themselves on the season finale of THE SIMPSONS on Sunday, May 23. The episode airs at 8/7c and is called Judge Me Tender. In THE SIMPSONS 21st season finale, Moe discovers a talent for judging contests and is invited to appear on American Idol with host Ryan Seacrest and fellow judges Simon Cowell, Ellen DeGeneres, Kara DioGuardi, and Randy Jackson, all guest-voicing as themselves. Meanwhile, Homer drives Marge crazy when he starts hangin...
Didi Benami’s Road to the Top 10
Didi Benami put her stamp on Season 9 with her unique voice and came on to the Idol scene strong with a performance of Kara DioGuardis Terrified during Hollywood week. Shortly after she was eliminated from the competition, she opened up about her life before Idol, being emotional, and going on tour with her fellow Top 10 finalists.
Didi grew up in Knoxville and then moved to Los Angeles when she was 19. She struggled to find her way in the big city while pursuing her music. There were points whe...
Elliott Yamin Gives Back Again
Season 5 finalist ElliottYamin and American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi are currently in Africa for Idol Gives Back and working with Malaria No More to raise awareness for malaria prevention. Elliott has been updating the world about his trip via his Twitter account:
Feb 17th - Kara and I Just boarded our flight baby!!....headin back 2 Angola!!...can u believe it?!?! http://tweetphoto.com/11699526
Feb 18th - Just got to my room in Angola!!!....wow!..cant believe i'm back here!...a lot has changed!...
Allison Iraheta on Thursday’s Idol
Season 8 American Idol finalist and fan favorite Allison Iraheta returns to the Idol stage to perform her new hit single, Scars, on the first American Idol results show of the season Thursday, Feb. 25 8/7c on FOX. Scars was written by Toby Gad and Alyssa James, and produced by Gad.
A devoted American Idol fan since the shows debut, Los Angeles native Allison turned her childhood dream into reality when she became one of the final four contestants of Season 8. The 17-year-old singer impressed the...
Some of the Top 24 Revealed Tonight!
In an American Idol first, some of the Top 24 semifinalists will be revealed in a special two-hour event airing tonight, Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 8/7c on FOX.
Tonight, the remaining contestants will take the stage to perform their final solo number in front of Simon Cowell, Ellen DeGeneres, Kara DioGuardi, and Randy Jackson in hopes of singing their way into the Top 24.Following these performances, the judges will deliberate, and for the first time in Idol history, will announce some of the Top 24 se...
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