Ousted ‘Idol’ contestants swing back at judges
After dishing out tough criticism this week, the “American Idol” judges got some feedback from ousted contestants. Ashley Rodriguez, one of the first four singers voted off by viewers, chided the panel Friday for being hard on contestants during their first live shows.

American Idol: Why Ellen tanks
The new format of American Idol for this season has resulted in a star-splattered line-up of guest judges during the run-up to the final 48.

‘American Idol’: Andrew Garcia, Alex Lambert, Lee Dewyze video fan message
Apparently there isn’t a complete embargo on the “American Idol” contestants and the internet — Andrew Garcia, Alex Lambert and Lee Dewyze have posted a fan message on YouTube.The three semi-final guys took to this video to thank the fans for all their love and support and then give the updated addresses of the MySpace, Facebook and Twitter accounts into which all the Idols previously-announced …

TV’s Biggest Moneymakers
From Fox’s ”American Idol” to ABC’s ”V,” a look at prime time’s biggest revenue generators.

‘American Idol’s’ Haeley Vaughn loves Miley Cyrus — was that her downfall?
Haeley Vaughn repeatedly said during “American Idol” that she wanted to be pop-country. So why did she do Miley Cyrus’ “The Climb?”Because she loves Miley. “Miley Cyrus is one of my … oh my gosh, I love her … My favorite show is ‘Hannah Montana’ just because I love Miley Cyrus so much. That’s a really big inspiration for me,” says Haeley in her post-”American Idol” elimination interview …

‘American Idol’ Top 20 week in review: Teen girl dreams and ethnic cleansing
The “American Idol” semi-finalists have been whittled down to 16 contestants and so far a few trends appear to be emerging during these first two weeks of eliminations.Wondering why singers like John Park and Joe Munoz have been booted and singers like Tim Urban and Lacey Brown have stuck around?Some “Idol” writers around the Web have posited some theories about early Top 24 eliminations.LA …

Voters Bid Farewell to 4 ‘American Idol’ Hopefuls
College student John Park and gospel singer Jermaine Sellers were sent home Thursday along with female semifinalists Michelle Delamor and Haeley Vaughn as “American Idol” voters trimmed the field to 16 rivals.

Aaron Kelly Stays on ‘American Idol’
Ellen DeGeneres and America will get to hear more of Aaron Kelly, who grew up in Davenport, next week. Kelly, 16, who now lives in Sonestown, Pa., made it through Thursday’s ‘American Idol’ elimination episode. Kelly sang ‘My Girl’ on Wednesday night’s episode of the Fox show.

‘American Idol’ voters give the hook to 4
College student JohnPark and gospel singer Jermaine Sellers were sent home Thursday along with female semifinalists Michelle Delamor and Haeley Vaughn as “American Idol” voters trimmed the field to 16 rivals on the Fox…

Howard Stern: ‘I Won’t Work With DeGeneres Or DioGuardi’ On ‘American Idol’
Howard Stern would join ‘American Idol’ only if Kara DioGuardi and Ellen DeGeneres were cut from the judges’ panel.

‘American Idol’: Ashley Rodriguez, Janell Wheeler both happy for the experience
Ashley Rodriguez and Janell Wheeler were the first two female Idols sent home in season 9. They are both beautiful girls who faltered a bit in the first week and couldn’t get the votes to stay. So did they enjoy their “American Idol” journey and take good things away from it? It sounds like they had a great time.Ashley RodriguezOn what she has taken from her experience:”American Idol” has really …

‘American Idol’ recap: Results show
FOXThe four contestants eliminated during Thursday’s show are, from left: Ashley Rodriguez, Janell Wheeler, Joe Munoz and Tyler Grady “Dim the lights, here we go!” Nine seasons into American Idol and results night is starting to feel like a bad…

Andrew Garcia …. Your Next American Idol
All jokes aside…..why this young Latino man needs your help … and vote! By William Gallegos It is now the 9th season of what has become the most popular and most talked about show of this century……American Idol. Gone is the hot but very annoying and sometimes drunk Paula Abdul, now replaced by the very non-music [...]

The ‘American Idol’ Judge Power Rankings: The Top 24
Simon Cowell may be out the door, but all of the “American Idol” judges have something to gain if they make a good showing this season.

4-gone conclusions on ‘ American Idol ‘
Paige Wiser: ” American Idol ” gives back — and it taketh away, too. The top 24 became 20 Thursday night when two men and two women were vote-challenged wannabes and were sent home.

‘American Idol’ Tweets Range From Hair-Care Tips to Book Recommendations
The ‘American Idol’ top 24 contestants’ tweets so far range from hair-care tips to book recommendations.

‘American Idol’: Allison Iraheta joins Kris Allen for first ‘Idol’ season 9 results show
The “American Idol” top 24 kicks off with a bang — Allison Iraheta is joining Kris Allen on the results show.It was announced last week that Kris Allen would be launching the 2010 “Idol Gives Back” campaign. He traveled to Haiti last week and will perform “Let It Be” for the first Top 24 results show.Now Allison Iraheta has been added to the schedule. According to FOX, Allison Iraheta graces …

‘American Idol’: Contestant in hot water for failed musical
The success of an “American Idol” contestant is causing a stir among parents who are complaining they never got refunds for performance fees in a failed musical production Todrick Hall wrote and directed. Hall, who on Tuesday made it into the top 24 on “American Idol,” wrote “Oz, The Musical,” which he billed on its Facebook page as “a contemporary twist on the classic story, with all new music.”

American Idol Viewers Can Help the UN Help Haiti February 25
Kris Allen, 2009 American Idol winner, third from left, is seen with a crew of Haitians working for the “Work for Cash” UNDP program in Carrefour, Port- au-Prince. Kathy Calvin is second from the right.

American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino – The Color Purple…err…Black is the issue!
It seems the apartheid reigns all over the world ignoring everything from talent to performance and the image of the person. All matters for the racial discriminator is the color of the person that is enough o arouse the hatred. Fantasia Barrino, the winner of the third season of American Idol too is no exception! TMZ [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino – The …

‘Ellen factor’ kicks in on ‘American Idol’
Ever since it was officially announced that Ellen DeGeneres would be replacing Paula Abdul on “American Idol,” the show’s fans have been looking forward to seeing the popular TV host and comedienne in action on the current edition of the hit singing tilt.