American Idol

Scotty McCreery, the undeniably likeable country crooner who took the crown during Season 10 of 'American Idol,' was back on the show for tonight's (April 11) results episode. He performed the new song 'See You Tonight' with the panache of a seasoned vet, since that's what he is, even at 19! He can't drink legally, but boy, can he command a crowd's attention with his performance skill.

On tonight's (April 11) results episode of 'American Idol,' Lazaro Arbos was at risk of going home, since he turned in two not very good peformances last night, singing out of key and delivering what show mentor Jimmy Iovine called "an Ambien milkshake." Translation: It was boring and put him to sleep. The judges didn't use their sole save of the season on Arbos and he was thus eliminate

Burnell Taylor was eliminated on 'American Idol' tonight (April 4), after coming in the bottom of the voting, courtesy of America. Rock n' roll didn't work for him, as he sang Bon Jovi's 'You Give Love a Bad Name' last night (April 3) and it was his downfall.

On Wednesday night's episode of 'American Idol,' the top eight performed Motown tracks, with mentorship provided by Smokey Robinson, a living legend who exemplifies that sound.

Aspiring stars Kree Harrison and Janelle Arthur sang a duet of Madonna's hit 'Like a Prayer' on 'American Idol' on Wednesday night (March 27), turning in a performance that earned a split reaction from the judging panel.

Love her or hate her, Nicki Minaj is regarded as arguably the best judge on 'American Idol' for season 12, giving insight beyond that of legendary multi-octave diva Mariah Carey. But that doesn't mean Minaj necessarily wants to do this ever again.

Paul Jolley was the latest contestant to be sent packing on season 12 of 'American Idol.'

Wednesday night was Beatles Night on the performance episode of 'American Idol.' The top nine of season 12 was asked to perform Beatles songs. Some soared, some faltered. Here's how things shook out.

The cutting has begun on season 12 'American Idol' as Curtis Finch, Jr., a terrific R&B singer with some serious gospel soul in his voice, was sent home Thursday, turning the top 10 into a top nine.

It's officially on like Donkey Kong for season 12 of 'American Idol' as the top 10 -- five guys, five girls -- took the stage Wednesday night to engage in the heat of the battle...of the belters, that is. They sang songs by former 'Idols' and more.

The top 10 for Season 12 of 'American Idol' was revealed on Thursday's episode, the first results show of the season. America has chosen the five men and five women that comprise the top 10. Here's who's moving on:

The top 10 for season 12 of 'American Idol' is up for grabs, with the 10 remaining women and the 10 remaining men competing for those slots on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The top 20 'American Idol' hopefuls for season 12 have been chosen and will compete for America's votes next week, with 10 male contestants battling it out for the final five spots on Thursday night.

What happens in Vegas isn't staying in Vegas, especially during the third round of Sudden Death eliminations on Season 12 of 'American Idol.' That's because of the 10 females who performed last night (Feb. 27), only five made it to the next round, while five were sent home, hence that whole not everything (or everyone) stays in Sin City stuff. So who is stays and who goes?

In perhaps an effort to refresh the show, 'American Idol' has not only installed a new panel of judges, but producers have tinkered with the formula and added a 'Sudden Death' round where the contestants perform for a limited number of slots.

Sheryl Phillips, the mother of 'American Idol' season 11 winner Phillip Phillips, who scored one of the biggest hits in the show's history with 'Home,' was arrested for DUI on Thursday, Feb. 14.