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Jennifer Lopez was a big part of ‘American Idol’s’ resurgence last season, but she hasn’t committed to another run on the show, so producers are reportedly looking for a replacement — and rumors are pointing to Shania Twain. With more than 60 million albums’ worth of worldwide sales to her name, Twain certainly knows a thing or two about what it takes to achieve commercial success — and just as Lo

Sure, they’re technically still kids, but one can’t help but say “aww!” at the newly released baby photos of ‘American Idol’ stars Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina. The photos, released by ‘American Idol’s’ website, show the season 10 winner and runner-up looking so-adorable-it-hurts as they pose for the cameras. In Scotty’s case, we see him with his older sister, while Lauren poses in a cute fri

Though she didn't win 'American Idol' season, 16-year-old runner-up Lauren Alaina is apparently used to rejection. The Rossville, GA, native revealed Thursday on 'The Tonight Show With Jay Leno' that she had previously tried out twice for 'America's Got Talent,' and was shown the door both times.

Former 'American Idol' judge Kara DioGuardi dropped a bomb on Wednesday's episode of 'Lopez Tonight,' in which she revealed she accidentally ate pot brownies from Paula Abdul's fridge. DioGuardi, whose new Bravo reality-competition series, 'Platinum Hit,' premieres May 30, said she was feeling hungry at the time of the incident, and so Abdul's maid "found some brownies in the freezer and put

After a record-setting 122.4 million votes, it was country crooner Scotty McCreery who was named the winner of 'American Idol' season 10. The 17-year-old from Garner, NC, beat out 16-year-old Lauren Alaina to become the youngest 'American Idol' winner ever. He's also the fourth-consecutive male to win the reality-competition series, following David Cook, Kris Allen and Lee DeWyze. (The last female

Though she put on an impeccable show Wednesday night, America ultimately decided they didn't want to see Haley Reinhart in the next week's finals. The 20-year-old Wheeling, IL, native was booted from 'American Idol' late Thursday night, leaving Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina to battle it out for the season 10 crown.

'American Idol' season 10 is officially down to the final three. Over 72 million votes were cast this week, making it the highest top-four vote ever in the history of the show. Unfortunately, even record-breaking numbers weren't enough to save James Durbin. The 22-year-old rocker was sent packing Thursday night, marking yet another surprise in an already surprise-heavy season.

Though negotiations reportedly went down to the wire, Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul stepped out in full force Sunday for the first round of 'X Factor' auditions in Los Angeles. "This show would never have been the same without Paula and I can't believe I am saying this - I have missed her a lot, and I am thrilled she's on the show," Cowell said in a statement, confirming a deal with his

On Wednesday night, Jennifer Lopez said, “It’s getting down to the wire and it’s time to bring out the big guns.” That statement will become more relevant as each week goes by. We’re now down to the top 6, as ‘American Idol’s’ wild card pick, Stefano Langone — who made it very far in the competition after nearly being eliminated a handful of times — was eliminated from competition on Thursday. Rea

In a recent radio interview, former 'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell confirmed that Grammy-winning superstar Mariah Carey will be involved with FOX's 'The X Factor.' But wait -- does this mean she'll be a judge? In a word, no. Cowell told radio personality Jackie Brown that Carey won't be on the judges' panel, due to her pregnancy, but she'll still be part of the show in some capacity.

Lo said it best when she said, “You gotta stop singing to stay; you gotta start singing to win.” It was a good piece of advice, but unfortunately for Paul McDonald, it came a little too late: Paul’s quirky style and unique soft voice have been eliminated from ‘American Idol,’ according to PopCrush...

'American Idol' got its second shocking elimination of the season, only this time, the judges weren't able to savePia Toscano. In a major surprise, the 22-year-old beauty, who wowed America early on with such performances as 'I'll Stand By You,' 'All By Myself' and this week's 'River Deep, Mountain High,' leaves the competition tonight as season 10 wields down to just eight contestants.