American Idol Recaps

Michael Becker/FOX The winner of American Idol has been revealed. First, Jennifer Lopez debuted her new single, "Going In," on what was most likely her last night as an Idol judge. Aerosmith performed. There were tributes to Donna Summer and Robin Gibb. All of the finalists got to sing with previous Idol champs and the occasional legend. Ace Young asked Diana DeGarmo to marry him. But it came down to that last minute, to the result based on the record 132.3 million votes cast in favor of...Read Full Story

If you’re like us — and judges Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler, and Randy Jackson — American Idol finalist Phillip Phillips’ performance of the original tune “Home” on last night's finale left you wondering where that gem of a song came from exactly.   According to The Hollywood Reporter, the song was penned by Drew Pearson, who didn’t make the song specifically for P2. Rather, it was initially written with UK singer Greg Holden in mind. Drew... Related Content: Cute Couple Jordin Sparks...Read Full Story

Scotty McCreery sounds off on news of Jennifer Lopez's impending departure as judge of 'American Idol,' asserting that whatever happens, the pop diva will 'be fine.' Do you think he's right? It's no secret that Jennifer Lopez is unsure of whether she will return to American Idol as a judge next year. It's also no secret that we would miss her greatly, should she decide not to return. But what does reigning champ, Scotty McCreery, have to say about it? HollywoodLife.com got to talk to the 18...Read Full Story

American Idol finalists Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez *Tonight’s “American Idol” season 11 finale will feature all-star musical tributes to the late Donna Summer and Robin Gibb. Helping the contestants translate Summer’s classic songbook (the disco queen appeared on the season 7 finale) will be a group performance with ’70s icons Gloria Gaynor, Thelma Houston and Gladys Knight joined by Nelly Furtado, Sheila E., Jennifer Holliday and, of course, the Season 11 girls (later in the show...Read Full Story

While some former American Idol contestants are quick to distance themselves from the competition that made them a household name, the Season 10 alums have no problem admitting they’re watching this season at the edge of their seats.   Wetpaint Entertainment caught up with Jacob Lusk at the Race to Erase MS Event in Los Angeles, to find out who he’s rooting for, and what’s next in his own career. Wetpaint Entertainment: Who are you rooting for on Idol? Jacob Lusk: You... Related Content...Read Full Story