Chicago woman jazzes up ‘Idol’
'American Idol' hopefuls with Chicago roots Haley Reinhart, 20, a student at Harper College and a 2009 graduate of Wheeling High School, hopes her jazzy style can give the Chicago-area an "American Idol'' winner for the second straight year....
Paula Abdul Talks Dance, Idol and Reteaming With Simon Cowell
A year and a half after she shocked American Idol fans by announcing her departure from the Fox megahit, Paula Abdul is shimmying her way back to reality TV. The former L.A. Laker girl and Emmy-winning choreographer opens up to TV Guide Magazine about returning to her dance roots, what she thinks about Idol 's new judges and why she won't rule out working with Simon Cowell again. Read More Other ......
Happy Birthday, Amanda Overmyer!
Season 7 finalist Amanda Overmyer celebrates her "Golden Birthday" today - she turns 26 on the 26th. The motorcycle-riding nurse from Indiana made it to the Top 11 of her season. Her smoky voice, rocker roots, and two-toned hair made her stand out from the crowd. Amanda wasn't afraid to sing rock music by artists and bands such as Janis Joplin, The Doors, and Joan Jett.
In the months following Amanda's time on American Idol, she worked on her debut album. The CD, Solidify, was released on Decemb...
Happy Birthday, Brooke White!
Season 7 finalist Brooke White celebrates her 27th birthday today. Since coming in fifth place on American Idol two years ago, the nanny from Arizona has been busy making music, touring, hosting, and more. While competing on American Idol, Brooke always stayed true to who she is as an artist, and she continued to stick to her roots on her 2009 album, High Hopes & Heartbreak. The album was released under the label June Baby Records, which Brooke started with Idol judge Randy Jackson. She prom...