American Idol, American Idol Season Eight | featured news

American Idol finalist Danny Gokey says he hopes viewers aren't weary of hearing of his personal tragedy, the death of his wife.

Michael Slezak on how producers get their way on top 12 singers; Kate Ward on part 1 in New Orleans kitchen

Michael Sarver, Alexis Grace and Danny Gokey will be part of the top 12; one of the eliminated contestants could come back in the wild-card round.

An "American Idol" contestant with a lengthy entertainment resume has been disqualified after reaching the show's top 36. In its press released issued Wednesday night announcing the semifinalists, Fox TV said that Joanna Pacitti was "ineligible to continue." No reason was given by Fox.

'Idol' host said it was a shame that Pacitti had to be disqualified after she had made the show's first big cut.

The final episode in "American Idol's" Hollywood round just may be the show's dullest one ever -- and for this show, that's saying quite a lot.

In Salt Lake City, the show finds the nicest contestants on earth -- and some noteworthy singers for Hollywood week

As the contestants got weird, the judges got weirder. In the end what we were left with was probably the best episode of the season so far

Fox drama "Lie to Me" opened to pretty good numbers on Wednesday, taking advantage of its massive "American Idol" lead-in to finish roughly on par in its hour with ABC's season premiere of "Lost," which remains a ratings force despite erosion.

Doc Jensen on the season 5 premiere; Michael Slezak on a few hits -- but more misses -- in Kentucky ...