A judge has granted preliminary approval to a nearly $500,000 settlement of a lawsuit brought by two former “American Idol” ...

Canaan James Hill gave "the greatest performance" Lionel Richie has ever seen, and a handful of contestants were eliminated before the Top 24.

On the three-hour season finale of "American Idol," the remaining three contestants John Foster, Breanna Nix and Jamal ...

Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest talk to the 'American Idol' judges. Part 1. Bryan, meantime, showed off his pet turkey to the "Live" hosts. "I love that the turkey is in the house," Kelly Ripa said.

The extended American Idol family is in mourning today at the shocking loss of the series’ longtime music supervisor, Robin ...

The Sunday, May 4, episode of American Idol was ladies’ night, which meant that the remaining top 10 contestants hit the stage to perform songs by iconic women in music. Fittingly, they were ...

5. Just Sam Born Samantha Diaz, Just Sam grew up in foster care and was raised by their grandmother in Harlem. Before “American Idol,” they sang in New York City subways to make ends meet.

"American Idol" heads to Disney's Hawaiian resort, Aulani, for the showcase round this Sunday. The top 40 contestants will perform solo performances in front of a live audience and the judges.

After that emotional performance, an Idol alum took the stage. Lauren Daigle, who made it to the Hollywood round as an 'Idol' contestant in 2012, performed the uplifting "Look Up Child." ...