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A shocking Thursday night on "American Idol" began with an onscreen pledge to "Expect the Unexpected," and boy, did the show live up to that …

They may have been dressed like they were going to a prom in the 1980s, but the top seven finalists on "American Idol" finally dragged themselves …

For weeks, it's felt like we've been screaming into the void. We keep begging "American Idol" to get with the program and borrow a page from rivals …

Wednesday night's "American Idol" was filled with totally radical renditions of '80s music, but unfortunately, another one bit the dust during …

Leave it to "American Idol" to make the top 8 finalists pick songs from a decade most of them weren't even alive in. But, that was the mission …

The "American Idol" top eight traveled back to the '80s on Wednesday (April 4), and were helped along the way by guest mentors Gwen Stefani and Tony …

We can all probably agree that the highlight of Wednesday night's "American Idol" was Jason Derülo's bedazzled neck brace, which shone brighter than …

LOS ANGELES — The "American Idol" top nine took the stage once again Wednesday night hoping to avoid yet another elimination by singing their hearts …

On last week's episode of "American Idol," season 10's third-place finisher, Haley Reinhart, returned to the "Idol" stage and quickly reminded …

There's almost always a singer on each season of "American Idol" who makes it way deeper into the competition than expected. But season 11 of …

The Idols took on songs by their own personal idols on Wednesday (March 28), and time and again they brought the judges to their feet.Five singers — …

She may not have been crowned the winner of last season's "American Idol," but that hasn't seemed to have any effect on the career of third-place …

"American Idol" contestant Erika Van Pelt may have disagreed with the judges' critiques of her rendition of Billy Joel's "New York State of Mind," …

"American Idol" fans might still be scratching their heads as to why Erika Van Pelt was sent home on last week's episode. With a brand-new makeover …

To just about anyone who tuned in to this week's "American Idol," Erika Van Pelt's exit was a shocker, to say the very least, especially since her …

It was difficult to decide what was the most shocking part of Wednesday night's "American Idol": Erika Van Pelt's new "Little Nicky" hairdo? The fact …

Wednesday (March 21) was Billy Joel night on "American Idol," and as the top 10 contestants took on the Piano Man's catalog, some big moves were made …

Although Shannon Magrane was sent packing on last week's episode of "American Idol," the 16-year-old Tampa, Florida, native has no hard feelings …

On Thursday, after approximately 4,256 hours of auditions, callbacks, comparisons, falsettos and fainting spells (not to mention the occasional bit …

I'm a loyalist at heart. Back in the day, I watched "The X Files," the original "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "The O.C." until the bitter end …

"American Idol" revealed its final 10 semifinalists Thursday (February 23), rounding out the Top 24 that will compete for America's votes during …

Rest easy, America. Heejun Han made it through.Han, the biggest personality to emerge on "American Idol" so far this season, was revealed on …

As season 11 of "American Idol" chugs along, it's clear that Jennifer Lopez, Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler have found their footing and place with …

"American Idol" opened with 70 contestants Thursday (February 16) and ended with 42, as the Las Vegas cuts — referred to alternately as "brutal," …

After last week's singing-free edition of "American Idol," it was all singing on Wednesday's (February 15) episode, which ran through highlights of …