Casey Carlson

Both the Eurovision Song Contest and American Idol have been trending at the top of Google's rising search terms this week as internet users looked for more information about the winning contestants and the show finales. The final of the Eurovision Song ...  

Some people have called Phillip Phillips' Home the best American Idol coronation song ever, and the numbers the track put up last week bear it out. Home sold 278,000 copies last week, according to Nielsen Soundscan. That's more than 100,000 more downloads ...  

NEW YORK -- The "American Idol" finale was the most watched primetime show for the week of May 21 to May 27, according to Nielsen data out Wednesday. But while more than 21 million viewers tuned in to see Philip Phillips win season 11, viewing figures fell ...  

Nigel Lythgoe has fired back at Fox executive Kevin Reilly's comments about American Idol. Reilly told reporters last week that the ratings for the singing competition had "dropped more than anticipated" and declared that the show will undergo "some ...  

Jessica Sanchez, the “American Idol” runner-up with San Antonio ties, is working on her debut album with former Sony Music Entertainment executive Tommy Mottola, who now runs Casablanca Records, Fox News Latino reports. “I can't confirm anything yet ...  

Last night, Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez faced off in the final battle for the Season 11 "American Idol" title. And while it still seems like P-Squared will triumph this season--thanks in no small part to the far superior coronation song that ...  

052412_JessicaSanchez_ftrJessica may have finished in second place on ‘American Idol,’ but the big-voiced diva is already looking to the future — and her debut album! While on the show, Sanchez even drew comparisons to a younger Beyonce and Rihanna ...  

132 million votes, a full house at the Nokia Theatre, big name musical guests and a marriage proposal: This was your "American Idol" finale. The jam-packed two hour event featured a steady succession of music and sequined special guests before the Season ...  

Wednesday's American Idol finale was the least-watched finale in the show's history. The show averaged 21.5 million viewers and was down 27% and 32%, respectively, compared to last season's finale in viewers and advertiser-coveted young adults, according ...  

For a touch of comic relief, American Idol presented a video of Season 11 contestants singing the phonebook, in honor of Randy Jackson's infamous phrase, "You could sing the phonebook." In the skit, the contestants are dressed as a choir, holding yellow ...  

Jennifer Lopez is not a fallen idol just yet. The star, recently named the "World's Most Powerful Celebrity" by Forbes, took to Twitter last night to clear up reports that she is leaving "American Idol." “There is no truth to reports that say I am ...  

After Thursday's elimination episode of American Idol, judges Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson greeted reporters to share their thoughts on the final two as well as discuss the show's impact and what the panel might look like next year (was Jennifer Lopez's ...  

With Jennifer Lopez likely to be leaving American Idol, the replacement game has begun. Season ten fan favorite Pia Toscano thinks there's only one superstar who could fill J.Lo's place at the judges' table... Not that Toscano is happy to see Lopez go.  

Fox Entertainment president Kevin Reilly hinted at changes coming to American Idol, and they might be starting at the show’s parent company, CKx. According to sources, New York-based chief operating officer Kraig Fox is out. With the company since 2005 ...  

2011 debut album from the former American Idol contestant. Sixteen-year-old Lauren was the runner-up on Season 10 of American Idol. A record-breaking 122.4 million votes were cast for Lauren and winner Scotty McCreery, and 38.6 million viewers tuned in to ...  

Last night, Ryan Seacrest announced three of the audition stops for next season. Auditions will be held in Los Angeles, CA, on June 7, Newark, NJ, on June 23 and Chicago, IL, on July 12. Additional cities will be announced next week. Anybody planning on ...  

NEW YORK (Reuters) - He brought the "American Idol" judges to their feet, but Joshua Ledet couldn't win over fans and was sent home from the top-rated TV talent show on Thursday, leaving Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips to battle for the crown on next ...  

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jennifer Lopez and "American Idol" producers played a cat-and- mouse game on Friday over the singer's future on the TV talent show that revived her career and sent her to the top of a global celebrity power list. "American Idol ...  

Last night, "American Idol's" top three finalists competed for a spot in next week's big finale, and based on last night (and really based on the entire season), it seems like Phillip Phillips is a shoo-in for the final two. Now it's just a matter of ...  

In addition, children from various eras in Edina history are spotlighted, including children's author Nancy Carlson, Morningside pioneer Ella Grimes, early Country Club resident Ron Shirk, farm kid Frank Cardarelle, and hockey standout Casey Hankinson.  

In addition, children from various eras in Edina history are spotlighted, including children's author Nancy Carlson, Morningside pioneer Ella Grimes, early Country Club resident Ron Shirk, farm kid Frank Cardarelle, and hockey standout Casey Hankinson.  

FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The American Council for Technology-Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) announced that John Grant, Chris Brechler and Casey Carlson will join its Rocky Mountain Chapter Board of Directors. Mr. Grant will also serve as the ...  

She is survived by her husband, Don; two children, Kimberly (Francis) Prusansky and Brian Cherry both of Janesville; five grandchildren, Jessica (Casey) Carlson, Joshua Cherry, Cory Gwin, Jonathan (Jen) Prusansky and Elizabeth (Jake) Godfrey; seven great ...  

3b-Casey Moyer (B), Dave Stuart (C). HR-Dan Bullock (C). WP-Ed Baldensperger. LP-Glenn Morse. Nic-L-Inn 011 011 0 - 4 12 Betts 002 074 x - 13 11 2b-Rick Carlson (N), Sam Zembardo (N), Jeff Eaton (B), Rick Eaton (B), T.J. Latimer (B) 2. 3b-Casey Moyer (B ...  

American Idol contestant Phillip Phillips has ignored the orders of his personal doctor in order to compete in tonight's grand finale (May 22, 2012). Multiple sources tell TMZ.com that Phillips - who suffers from kidney problems - went back home to Georgia ...  

Call it the battle of the runners-up. With the surprising elimination of American Idol favourite Joshua Ledet last week, Wednesday's finale (CTV, Fox) comes down to 16-year-old mini-diva Jessica Sanchez and 21-year-old bluesy troubadour Phillip Phillips ...  

One-half of pop power couple Jason Derulo and Jordin Sparks may find him- or herself sleeping on the couch tomorrow night. After American Idol’s finale performance show on Wednesday, Derulo revealed that he is a Jessica Sanchez fan and Sparks, who won ...  

As Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez vie for the crown in Season 11 of "American Idol," their journey to stardom is only beginning. Along with the "American Idol" summer tour, multiple television appearances and an eventual recording contract, "Idol ...  

Bluesy 21-year-old crooner Phillip Phillips, of Leesburg, Ga., and 16-year-old balladeer Jessica Sanchez, of San Diego, will face off Tuesday night for the “American Idol” season 11 title and the show’s record-deal grand prize. The winner will be ...  

Phillip Phillips will hit the stage for the "American Idol" final on Tuesday night, but he insists that he wasn't advised by his doctor not to do the show and have surgery, as some reports suggested. "Nah, you can't believe everything," he laughed, in ...  

LOS ANGELES - Coming in second on "American Idol" still may be a path to stardom, but it no longer offers guaranteed paychecks worthy of the next pop idol or rock star. Wednesday night's "Idol' runner-up, Jessica Sanchez, doesn't have a definite shot at ...  

She's made it to the final four of AMERICAN IDOL and now talented young singing sensation, Jessica Sanchez, will grace the stage at the U.S. Capitol for PBS's NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT. The top-rated program has become an American tradition honoring ...  

Should 19 Recordings Inc. decide to give Sanchez an album deal, she could receive the same $175,000 advance that Lauren Alaina made after coming in second last season. Sanchez could also make at least $60,000 only recording an "EP" of between four and 10 ...  

American Idol winner Phillip Phillips will undergo kidney surgery on Tuesday, TMZ reports. Phillips, who has a congenital kidney stone problem, was ordered to have emergency surgery two weeks ago when he saw his doctor at home in Georgia, but he postponed ...  

For what appears to be the first time in American Idol history, the first runner-up is not being awarded a guaranteed album deal that comes with a $175,000 advance. The reworking of the prize package terms for Season 11 was discovered by the Associated ...  

Rankin County’s own Skylar Laine was back on home turf Thursday night.   The "American Idol" finalist performed to a packed house at Trustmark Park.   16 WAPT’s Meg Pace was live at the performance, and she found out there’s a good possibility that ...  

Hollie Cavanagh survived five weeks in the Bottom Three, watching as singers like Colton Dixon and Skylar Laine left before she did. But she just couldn't overcome Wednesday's stellar second-half performances from Phillip Phillips, Joshua Ledet and Jessica ...  

Hollie Cavanagh couldn’t make “American Idol” voters love her. The soaring 18-year-old vocalist from McKinney, Texas, was eliminated from the Fox singing competition Thursday after it was revealed she received the fewest viewer votes. The spritely ...  

I was assigned to cover the 11th season finale of “American Idol” at the Nokia theatre in downtown Los Angeles. The show culminates after months of nationwide eliminations and crowns a new winner in a two-hour televised show. The show features the last ...  

"American Idol," Fox TV's aging ratings powerhouse, will undergo a "creative reinvigoration" next season that will determine whether the show's almost nine- year run as the most-watched series comes to an end. "Right now, there's a battle for first place ...  

Jessica Sanchez, one of the three finalists of “American Idol,” gave a performance for hundreds of fans in her hometown of Chula Vista before the grand finale. Escorted by police, the 16-year-old Sanchez took part in a parade with marching bands and ...  

Voted off contestant Shannon Magrane on being voted off and representing 16 yr old girls. On her future she added, "This whole thing is just a learning experience and I'm not going to stop singing just because I got voted off American Idol. It's really ...  

"American Idol" is down to the final three contenders, and it's as difficult as ever to predict who will take home the "Idol" crown. Because the race to the finale has been so close all season, the Top 2 results might actually come down to which contestant ...  

Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet and Phillip Phillips were revealed as the Final 3 on Thursday night, and therefore 18-year-old Hollie Cavanagh was sent home. The youngster, who was born in Liverpool, but grew up in McKinney, Texas, didn't say any words when ...  

For a few weeks, it actually looked like Hollie was gaining momentum and becoming this season's Haley Reinhart. But after she "crashed and burned," according to tough-talking mentor Jimmy Iovine, during Wednesday's emotionally flatlined performance of ...  

American Idol host Ryan Seacrest has bought the home previously owned by the show's former judge Ellen Degeneres for over $40 million (£25 million). DeGeneres placed the sprawling Beverly Hills compound on the market for $49 million (£30 million), and ...  

This is it, y'all. There are only three finalists remaining on season 11 of American Idol. Not only did we get several performances from the top three this week, it was also hometown visit week! But first, Joshua got the party started with some Etta James ...  

One year ago, James Durbin was sailing along on "American Idol," riding a string of powerhouse performances to a (presumed) spot in the finals — until he was sent packing in a shocking elimination. And yes, he remembers it well. In fact, it's why he'll ...  

First, the American Idol finalists took on to California last night, covering singles by artists or bands that hailed from the Golden State. Then, for their next quartet of songs, Phillip Phillips, Hollie Cavanagh, Joshua Ledet and Jessica Sanchez took on ...  

Say what you want about Ryan Seacrest, but dude has impeccable timing. For a brief moment during American Idol‘s Season 11 Top 4 performance telecast, I feared the hardest-working host on TV was about to propose to girlfriend Julianne Hough (and merge ...  

Fantasia Barrino, American Idol season 3 winner, and her manager Brian Dickens, were recently exonerated from accusations that they took $15,000 from Harvest Family Church and failed to honor a scheduled appearance at the place of worship. In March ...  

She had a good run on American Idol, but 18-year-old Skylar Laine is happy to be going home. "I'm just relieved. There's no pressure anymore," Mississippi native Laine told Us Weekly post-show. "I'm sad, but I just want to go home to my family and my friends.  

Not only are the ratings for American Idol diminishing, but so, too, are the payments to the runners-up. According to the Associated Press, the producers of the talent contest have altered the agreement with contestants so that the runner-up no longer ...  

During the season, I provide live, blow-by-blow accounts of the show, with comments on and criticism of each performance. With more than 90 former Idol finalists, there's plenty going on during the off-season, as well -- from auditions and tours ...  

What does it mean when the best singer loses? It usually means you've been watching "American Idol." Joshua Ledet was voted off the reality singing competition Thursday, May 17, after earning more standing ovations per hour than any other singer ...  

Randy Jackson might be raking it in as one of the faces of American Idol since the show's inception more than 10 years ago, but the music maven hasn't exactly been Daddy Warbucks when it comes to paying his child support. The American Idol judge ...  

On Tuesday night, American Idol aired their last performance show of Season 11. It was an event somewhat shrouded by questions about Season 12: Will Jennifer Lopez be successful in her attempts to strong arm producers into upping her $20 million ...  

The City of Chula Vista will welcome home 16-year-old singing sensation and hometown resident, Jessica Sanchez on Saturday, May 12 with a celebration featuring a procession, rally and mini concert. The homecoming will be filmed by American Idol ...  

American Idol's Final Three performed three songs Wednesday night: one from the judges, one from resident mentor Jimmy Iovine, and their personal choice. Randy Jackson picked Etta James "I'd Rather Go Blind" for Joshua Ledet. He said he chose a ...  

We're down to the final four "American Idol" contenders, so close and yet so far (two whole weeks) away from discovering which Coke-swilling, Ford-driving hopeful will take the prize. This week, in addition to a pair of duets and a cringeworthy ...  

We lost track of how many standing ovations Joshua Ledet has had since the start of season 11 but it’s somewhere between 15 and 20. And Wednesday’s Top 3 performance show was no different. Starting with Etta James’ “I’d Rather Go Blind,” chosen ...  

It's getting very late in the "American Idol" season -- a time when irritation and annoyance begin to set in. We're down to only four singers, so why are the performance shows still a bloated two hours? Why are the stage props -- girls in sling ...  

Jessica Sanchez, 16, and Phillip Phillips, 21, have a 50/50 shot at being named the next American Idol, as fellow contender Joshua Ledet, 20, was eliminated Thursday. Despite being sent home in third place, Ledet doesn't regret his time on the ...  

The 3,200 relay also finished third behind Casey Grabow, Laura Carlson, Sarah Amoroso and Brigid Jensen. "Jensen had her usual excellent meet," LoPresti said, "anchoring a number of relay races at a very high level. "The sprint medley relay (1 ...  

LOS ANGELES — Jessica Sanchez wishes she could’ve changed one thing during the “American Idol” finale: her final song. The judges chastised “Change Nothing,” the potential future single the 16-year-old vocal powerhouse from San Diego unleashed ...  

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jessica Sanchez wishes she could've changed one thing about the "American Idol" finale: her final song. The judges completely dismissed "Change Nothing," the lukewarm potential future single that failed to fully showcase the ...  

It would make sense for Ryan Seacrest to propose on live television, and that's just what fans thought was happening on "American Idol" (Wed., 8 p.m. ET on Fox) when Julianne Hough was on to promote her new film "Rock of Ages." After showing a ...  

(CBS/AP) The "American Idol" matchup between Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez apparently didn't appeal to as many TV viewers as previous contests. The crowd that tuned in Wednesday night when bluesy guitar man Phillips won the "Idol" crown ...  

It would make sense for Ryan Seacrest to propose on live television, and that's just what fans thought was happening on "American Idol" (Wed., 8 p.m. ET on Fox) when Julianne Hough was on to promote her new film "Rock of Ages." After showing a ...  

As usual, expect lots of big names tonight and a Mantasia-Fantasia combo. No Miley Cyrus, though, for Hollie. But John Fogerty will join Phil Phillips! Note the show will not announce a winner until AFTER 10 p.m. DVRs are set for 10:07 p.m. No ...  

MACKINAC ISLAND, MI — American Idol finalist Matt Giraud entertained guests at MLive's Mackinac Policy Conference party Wednesday night with a set of piano favorites. Giraud, who was born in Dearborn and grew up in Ypsilanti, finished fifth in ...  

ATLANTA — Phillip Phillips is his own man. That is what’s admirable about the singer, the first “American Idol” winner from Georgia after 11 seasons of the still-popular Fox show. But that same quality also could give a future record label and ...  

Three contestants remain on Season 11 of American Idol: Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, and Phillip Phillips. For the Top 3 episode, the judges will choose songs for Jessica, Joshua, and Phillip, and they will return to their home towns as heroes.  

Throughout the season, American Idol finalist Phillip Phillips has quietly suffered from severe kidney problems. And now that the bluesy rocker has made it to the finale, his condition has gotten worse, to the point where his doctor wants him ...  

The battle for the American Idol title is between finalists Philip Philips and Jessica Sanchez. Joshue Ledet was the last finalist voted off as he received the lowest number of votes from the grand total of 90 million votes. Ledet performed a ...  

Alexis Hardy was fourth in the shot put (31-8½), Laura Carlson fifth in the pole vault (8-6) and Colleen Seefeldt sixth in the 300 hurdles (50.98). Gabriel finished seventh in the 400 (1:04.30) and Casey Grabow was seventh in the 400 (2:32.73 ...  

"American Idol" winner Phillip Phillips has given his parents the car he won on the show -- a 2013 Ford Fusion valued at $25,000. According to TMZ, the Idol says he's happy with his current set of wheels -- a 2001 Ford Ranger. Could Ford have ...  

LOS ANGELES, May 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ten of the most talented artists to ever hit the AMERICAN IDOL stage are about to hit a concert venue near you when they embark on the AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! tour this summer. Presenting sponsors CHIPS AHOY!  

But “The Big Bang Theory” was the favorite of the 18-to-49 age group that’s so crucial to advertisers. The CBS comedy offered its season finale. “American Idol” averaged 15.1 million viewers, then the audience dipped to 6.9 million for Kiefer ...  

Tomorrow, Phillip Phillips, Jessica Sanchez and Joshua Ledet will find out who's going to compete in the American Idol finale. And tonight, they had one more shot to get there. Wednesday's show was the annual triple threat, when the top three ...  

40 years ago (1972) Fred Casey, assistant county attorney ... 80 years ago (1932) Heroic efforts of Chester Carlson, Deerwood, were hailed as having saved the life of his neighbor, Lloyd Bordwell, who was trapped up to his neck in sand after ...  

NEW YORK — Nearly 22 million TV viewers seems like a lot — but for an “American Idol” season-ender, it’s a new low. The crowd that tuned in Wednesday night when bluesy guitar man Phillip Phillips won the “Idol” crown constituted the smallest ...  

Sanchez also spoke about her pop ballad, “Nothing Changes,” which the judges didn’t love. In fact, moments earlier, in-house mentor Jimmy Iovine called the song a “bomb." “I kind of agreed with them,” she told reporters. “We only had one day ...  

Jennifer Lopez, 42, shocked fans this week when she said she wasn’t sure she would stay on at American Idol. To some, it felt like a betrayal of all they held good, sacred, and true. Alas, E! News’ Mark Malkin says J-Lo already has decided t ...  

Jessica Sanchez made it to "American Idol's" top two. The 16-year-old's family in Cape Coral never doubted it. So Tuesday and Wednesday night at grandma Cely Cosio's house will be evenings to remember. Tonight, Cosio is already expecting the ...  

What seemed to be an "American Idol" inevitability finally happened Thursday night. Hollie Cavanagh was eliminated from the competition, leaving three contestants to vie for the crown. Cavanagh, a spunky 18-year-old from McKinney, Texas, had ...  

In a new interview with Rolling Stone magazine, Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry reveals that the band will be performing their new single on the May 23 American Idol finale. Once upon a time, Perry had nothing good to say about Idol: “It’s his ...  

What seemed to be an "American Idol" inevitability finally happened Thursday night. Hollie Cavanagh was eliminated from the competition, leaving three contestants to vie for the crown. Cavanagh, a spunky 18-year-old from McKinney, Texas, had ...  

This week "American Idol" said goodbye to Hollie Cavanagh — and a big hello to judge Jennifer Lopez, who dominated the show with a killer live performance, another gorgeous dress and a visit from her adorable twins, Max and Emme. To kick off ...  

Once again, a male singer rules on "American Idol." Phillip Phillips took the Season 11 crown, extending the male-dominated run to five straight seasons. (Jordin Sparks was the last female winner, in Season 6). So, what do fans think of the ...  

(EndPlay Staff Reports) - Just a week away from the season finale, fans were forced to bid goodbye to one of the three finalists in the running for the next "American Idol" on Thursday night. Heading into the elimination episode competitors ...  

Skylar Laine was the new casualty on American Idol. The Mississippi native learned that after 60 million votes she would not go on in the singing competition. Laine, 18, made it clear from the beginning of the season that she knew where her ...  

American Idol winner Phillip Phillips was in so much pain from his kidney troubles Wednesday night, he limped into the Nokia Theatre for the finale and sat uncomfortably through most of his victory party, according to MIX 104.1’s Erin O’Malley.  

LOS ANGELES (AP) — "American Idol" finalist Joshua Ledet won't be belting it out on this season's final showdown. The booming 20-year-old vocal powerhouse from Westlake, La., was revealed Thursday to have received the fewest viewer votes on ...  

We are down to just two in the race for the Idol crown -- Mr. Blue Jeans Phil Phillips and teen queen Jessica Sanchez. MTV.com reports that odds are slim that "teen diva" Sanchez, just 16 years old, will walk away the winner. We'll just see ...  

Anyone who watched the American Idol finale last night got the special treat of seeing original Dreamgirls star Jennifer Holliday and finalist Jessica Sanchez rip into the ubiquitous showstopper “And I Am Telling You…” like two wildebeasts ...  

I decided not to drive the three hours down to Leesburg on Saturday. Just a wee bit too long on a weekend for me. (Lauren Alaina’s hometown visit last year was less than two hours and a bit closer to our readership area. Leesburg? Not so much.  

In most years, the penultimate week of “American Idol” serves to finally eliminate the interloper, the singer who’s clearly at a disadvantage compared to the top two. Last year it was Haley Reinhart, whose exit paved the way for the Scotty ...  

Conner Allen, Alec Beljanski, Justina Bernard, Alexandra Berry, Casey Breslow, Anna Careghini ... Nicholas Carbohn, Christian Carlson, Elijah Carlson, Scott Carter, Nicole Caruso, Christopher Cepeda, Kenneth Chwal, Michael Circuit, Olivia ...  

Now who will go home tomorrow? Your guess is as good as mine. Just look at the poll to the left. No consensus! It seems like Phillip, even with a subpar third song, might pull it out because he has an impressive fan base that wants him there.  

NEW YORK (AP) -- Nearly 22 million TV viewers seems like a lot — but for an "American Idol" season-ender, it's a new low. The crowd that tuned in Wednesday night when bluesy guitar man Phillip Phillips won the "Idol" crown constituted the ...  

After tonight's elimination show one thing is certain: Jessica Sanchez will be back for the finale of "American Idol." One of the last three standing in the popular show, Sanchez has been a favorite throughout the majority of the competition.  

Tyler Carlson of Clarkston won the 2A title with a 147 (76-71 ... junior Elisa Sallee and senior Casey Torres. Fisher shot a 104 on Tuesday, five shots off the cut, while Sallee shot a 105. Torres shot a first-day round of 94, seven shots ...  

Phillip Phillips can’t touch Jessica Sanchez’s singing ability, but he proved once again on Tuesday that he can touch something more important: the audience. The 21-year-old pawn shop worker from Georgia widened what was likely an already ...  

Time was when TV talent shows set out to turn wannabes into stars. These days? Not so much. It's the celebrity judges who are raking in the cash and using TV contests not only as a way to re-launch a fading career, but to further boost a ...  

While the ratings for Fox’s “American Idol” have held steady in recent weeks as almost every other network program declined, that was not the case on Wednesday night as the singing competition hit some of its lowest numbers of the season ...  

Welcome back to another round of EW.com’s American Idol Power List — in which I attempt to predict how America will vote for the finalists of Tiny Teens and you disagree with me and post your own ranking, and it’s okay because none of us ...  

Brittany Martel and Kristyn Ryan; Kirsten Carlson and Jamie Corda. WP: Kirsten Carlson (2-0). LP: Brittany Martel (). 2B: (HK) Burger, Casey Jackson. 3B: (NWR) Morgan Gillette; (HK) Taylor Burger. Team records: Northwestern Regional 17-3 ...  

One-half of pop power couple Jason Derulo and Jordin Sparks may find him- or herself sleeping on the couch tomorrow night. “We have a bet,” he told reporters after the show. “If she wins, I have to cook her a nice meal.” Doesn’t sound so ...  

April 30: Artists Yandel of Wisin Y Yandel, Jennifer Lopez, Enrique Iglesias, and Atlantico Rum celebrate the upcoming Enrique Iglesias, Jennifer Lopez and Wisin y Yandel Tour at Boulevard in Hollywood, Calif.Getty Puerto Rican duo Wisin ...  

Who will the American Idol crown, Jessica Sanchez or Philip Phillips? It’s no secret that Philip is more of an artist and well Jessica of course, she’s a superstar diva in the making. Do both singers have what it takes to become a multi ...  

Last week, News Corp COO Chase Carey told Wall Street analysts that “our challenge for next year is to put some fresh energy in” Fox’s American Idol after “we probably didn’t do enough this year” in terms of changes. At this morning Fox ...  

It will be a fight to the finish. So this is it: The Furthest Foursome. The Antepenultimate Idol. But first -- the Judges’ Entrance. Steven Tyler, all in white, looks like some elderly pool boy. Jennifer Lopez is wearing a slinky. Randy ...  

The Philippines may soon have another international celebrity – besides the country’s famed idol, Manny Pacquiao – to call their own. As American Idol fever heats up in the U.S. hours before its finale, hopeful Filipinos miles away are ...  

“The Ellen DeGeneres Show” 4 p.m. Wednesday, NBC: Carrie Underwood performs; actress Anna Kendrick. (N) “American Idol” 8 p.m. Wednesday, Fox: Performance Show: The finalists perform for the judges. (N) “Randy Jackson Presents: America ...  

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Caption Scotty McCreery arrives at the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 1, 2012 Scotty McCreery knows what it’s like to be in “American Idol” finalists Jessica Sanchez and ...  

For viewers, Thursday night's episode of American Idol was filled with promise since both Coldplay and Carrie Underwood – American Idol royalty – were slated to perform. But for the contestants, Thursday brought a night filled not with ...  

On “American Idol,” contestants have always relied on numbers of votes from the public to stay on the show. And in the past decade of its existence as the No. 1 TV show in America, various methods and websites – with varying degrees of ...  

Skylar Laine may have been eliminated from American Idol 2012 on Thursday, but she’s already looking forward and has big plans for what she’d like to do and where she’d like to be when the summer tour ends. “I want to move to Nashville ...  

Having recommended songs for “American Idol” finalists Phillip Phillips and Joshua Ledet, it's time to finish off with the two girls left standing: Hollie Cavanaugh and Jessica Sanchez. In our opinion, this season of “Idol” should come ...  

Another year, another whirlwind of Mariah covers, shocking results, amazing performances, and exciting moments on American Idol. Igniting the reality competition ten seasons ago, Idol was an instant success and is the father (grandfather?  

“American Idol” will feature a contrast of styles in its final performance episode Tuesday night. One option is contemporary artist Phillip Phillips. The affable former pawn shop worker with a sneaky snarky side doesn’t offer the most ...  

LOS ANGELES — Coming in second on "American Idol" may still be a path to superstardom, but it no longer offers guaranteed paychecks worthy of the next pop idol or rock star. Wednesday night’s "Idol’ runner-up, Jessica Sanchez, doesn’t ...  

she had to make more than J Lo did for her first season on "American Idol." JLo raked in $12 mil for her first season on "American Idol." There are reports she made $20 mil for the season that just ended, but we hear it's less than that.  

LOS ANGELES — Hollie Cavanagh couldn’t make “American Idol” voters love her — at least not enough to push her forward in the Fox singing competition. The soaring 18-year-old vocalist from McKinney, Texas, was eliminated from the show ...  

LOS ANGELES — Coming in second on “American Idol” may still be a path to superstardom, but it no longer offers guaranteed paychecks worthy of the next pop idol or rock star. Last week’s runner-up, 16-year-old Jessica Sanchez, doesn’t ...  

There are things I think younger me would have been ranting about that I just can't summon outrage about these days. A Springsteen song on "Glee"? Whatever. I don't watch "Glee." I won't go searching for video of "Glee." Doesn't matter.  

“Duets,” ABC’s tardy attempt to fashion a musical competition show of its very own, debuted last week. Perhaps hoping no one would notice just how late it had arrived to the “American Idol”-knock off party if it behaved like it had ...  

LOS ANGELES — The three “American Idol” finalists, including Jessica Sanchez, whose grandmother lives in Cape Coral, earned nearly uniform votes of confidence from the show’s judges. But it’s the audience tally that will determine ...  

The “American Idol” finale is appointment television for me this year. As in, I will make an appointment to watch anything else on television OTHER than the “Idol” finale. To be clear, I have not turned my back on the series entirely.  

“Carlson runs a great meet and the facility is great too ... “If we just had a few more bodies we would have won that one.” Casey Lyons placed first in the 200 and 400, while Megan McLellan earned a pair of second place finishes ...  

Joshua Ledet woke up Thursday morning (a.k.a. American Idol elimination day) and something felt off. The “weird vibe” continued throughout the day and made the 20-year-old preacher’s son from Westlake, La. feel the end was near.  

This video will play in a new browser window. Make sure that pop-up blockers are disabled. Season 10's Pia Toscano interviews Season 11's Top 2, Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez, on the red carpet before the fnale.