LOS ANGELES – Simon Cowell wants the US 'X Factor' to be more successful 'American Idol'.
The music mogul - who quit as a judge on 'American Idol' to kick start the new version of the pop star search show - will "die trying" to be the most watched program, and he is confident 'The X Factor' will become the best series of its kind.
NEW YORK – Even though "American Idol" contestant Chris Medina got cut before the finalists were announced, he's already living out his recording-star dreams with the debut of his first single.
LOS ANGELES – The Hollywood stage became a little less crowded Thursday as "American Idol" cut its contestant pool from 24 to a lucky 13 finalists.
LOS ANGELES - "American Idol" opened the door this season for 15-year-olds to audition but none made it into the semifinals.
For round-faced charmer Jacee Badeaux, 15, of Lafayette, La., that means the music stopped Thursday, but he earned a comforting hug from judge Jennifer Lopez.
The 24 contestants who advanced in the singing contest are mostly in their early 20s. A handful of 16- and 17-year-olds did get the nod from Lopez, Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler.
LOS ANGELES - "American Idol" is taking democracy online.
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Scott MacIntyre is singing a happy tune!
The former American Idol star is now engaged to girlfriend Christina Teich, his rep tells Us Weekly.
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — It was a tissue moment Wednesday night when American Idol contestant Chris Medina shared a heartbreaking story during his Milwaukee audition.
The 26-year-old singer spoke about getting engaged to his girlfriend of six years, Juliana. But two months before they were set to marry, she was involved in an accident that left her with a traumatic brain injury.
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Was Alex Lambert looking for some publicity when he shared his homeless story?
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Kellie Pickler has secretly married!
The American Idol alum and longtime beau Kyle Jacobs eloped over the New Year's holiday, her rep tells People.
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Constantine Maroulis has become a father for the first time.
The American Idol alum and his girlfriend, actress-dancer Angel Reed, welcomed a baby girl Thursday night, according to People magazine.
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — American Idol will have changes beyond just the judges panel in season 10, according to the show's executive producer Nigel Lythgoe.
