American Idol News

Simon Cowell didn't invent 'American Idol'' or how to be smug . However, Cowell did come up with Il Divo , which is a ''popera'' act.

Paula Abdul has signed up for a guest spot in new Lifetime dramedy Drop Dead Diva .

Executives from US network NBC are said to be flying to Manchester this weekend to watch her perform at the X Factor live auditions.

Blythe McCauley plans to spend the next five days doing vocal exercises and singing her favorite songs to decide which ones best display the sweet, soulful tones in her voice.

Terri Seymour has revealed she is looking for TV work in the UK. Simon Cowell's ex - who has been working as an American Idol correspondent in the US - said she was in talks for a project to last through the summer.

Early salary figures from Simon Cowell's "American Idol" contract negotiations are leaking out and they're eye-popping. Cowell, who reportedly made $36 million last year for judging the hit competition show, has been offered three or four times that amount - between $100 million and $144 million per year - by co-producers Fox and 19 Entertainment ...

Caption: Paula Abdul outside Ed Sullivan Theatre for the 'Late Show With David Letterman' New York City, USA .... ABDUL'S CAMEO IN NEW SHOW Singer PAULA ABDUL is to make her acting debut in upcoming U.S. television drama DROP DEAD DIVA.

I know. I'm obsessed. I couldn't help myself. When Cat Deeley announced on last Thursday's So You Think You Can Dance results show that American Idol would re-run an episode for the first time in eight seasons, I couldn't help but set my DVR right away .

DAVID DONALD Staff Writer It's time to warm up those vocal chords and see if you've got what it takes to become the next American music sensation.

TV personalities Terri Seymour and Simon Cowell attend the 16th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards viewing party at the Pacific Design Center on February 24, 2008 in West Hollywood, California.

" American Idol" tonight repeats this season's show in which the 13 finalists tackled Michael Jackson's music.

June 30, 3:24 PM Comment RSS Simon Cowell: American Idol judge and mega-multi-millionaire Fox and 19 Entertainment, the producers behind American Idol , the music career-launching vehicle that has produced stars such as Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Chris Daughtry, David Cook, and Adam Lambert, are about to launch their biggest non-musical star ...

A murder witness is killed while under the supervision of an ADA, whose wife, an undercover cop, is almost slain.

David Archuleta: Raw & Real! Watch an exclusive performance where David surprises his fans and performs a few tunes from music favorites Vanessa Carlton & Robbie Williams.... David Archuleta - Play All Biography David Archuleta became one of the most recognizable figures on television in 2008, when his strong tenor vocals and boyish charm helped ...

American Idol , arguably the most popular reality TV show in the U.S., has been as much a showcase for vocal talent as it has been for some trend-setting styles - specifically, hairstyles.

WAUSAU -- Woodchucks fans got more than a baseball game's worth of entertainment Sunday night when a former 'American Idol' contestant stepped onto the field.

'Dreamgirls' has turned to an 'American Idol' alum to play one of the leads in the upcoming stage revival of the musical in New York City.

Local talent dominated the first-ever Ark-La-Tex Idol auditions held in Marshall Saturday morning with 12 of the 20 finalists chosen from the host city.

Caption: Simon Cowell leaving the 'Britain's Got Talent' studios London, England .... X FACTOR SUICIDE THREAT Music mogul SIMON COWELL was left stunned when a contestant auditioning for his British TV talent contest THE X FACTOR threatened to kill herself after she was rejected by the panel.

David Cook, winner of TV's "American Idol" in season seven, headlines Saturday at Belly Up Aspen.