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LOS ANGELES – "American Idol" finalist Thia Megia could be gone with the wind come Thursday. The breathy 16-year-old high school student from Mountain House, Calif., didn't dazzle the Fox talent competition's judges Wednesday with her rendition of Vanessa Williams' "Colors of the Wind" from...

"American Idol" powered U.S. network Fox to another win last night with "Idol" pulling in a 7.5 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 21.9 million viewers overall at 8 p.m. That put the network way ahead of CBS comedies "The Big Bang Theory" (3.7, 12.4 million) and "$#*! My Dad Says" (2.6, 9.7...

Steven Tyler said Tuesday that his new gig as an "American Idol" judge doesn't mean the end of Aerosmith. The band's lead singer said he expects Aerosmith to begin writing songs later this month in preparation for their first new album in a decade. A concert tour has been booked for South...

Lythgoe wants Abdul back on 'Idol' LOS ANGELES, Returning executive producer Nigel Lythgoe says he would love to see former judge Paula Abdul back on TV's "American Idol." Abdul left the singing competition show at the end of Season 8 because she couldn't reach a deal with the "Idol"...

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There had been some expectation, at recently as last week, that Fox executives would have something major to announce on Monday about the immediate future of their 10-year-old franchise, American Idol, now...

'Idol' Nashville auditions draw 16,000 NASHVILLE, Nashville drew 16,000 "American Idol" hopefuls -- the second largest turnout in its history -- officials in charge of finding talent for the Fox TV show said. The throng of aspiring singers started queuing up at dawn downtown Saturday, The...

'Idol' contender age lowered to 15 LOS ANGELES, (UPI) -- Fox says it is lowering the minimum age requirement for "American Idol" contestants from 16 to 15, EW.com reported Tuesday. "A lot of young, talented people are now seeking careers and representation before they turn 16. Lowering the age...

Web site blames Ellen for 'Idol' slump HOLLYWOOD, (UPI) -- Christian Newswire is causing a stir with claims that freshman "American Idol" judge Ellen DeGeneres, who is gay, is responsible for the show's ratings slump. "At this moment in entertainment history, network television is on a...

CKX confirms Fuller 'Idol' offer LONDON, (UPI) -- An investor group led by "American Idol" creator Simon Fuller has made a buyout offer, "Idol" owner CKX confirms The British producer originally sold his 19 Entertainment TV production and talent management business to New York City's CKX for...

Bowersox, beau split before 'Idol' finale LOS ANGELES, (UPI) -- "American Idol" runner-up Chrystal Bowersox says she and her boyfriend parted ways before this week's finale. Bowersox said she and Tony Kusian mutually decided to break up hours before the final performance night Wednesday...

'Idol' DeWyze, Bowersox ink record deals LOS ANGELES, (UPI) -- "American Idol" finalists Lee DeWyze and Chrystal Bowersox have signed record deals for major-label debuts, officials said. The contracts were signed Thursday, the day after the "Idol" season finale in Los Angeles, MTV.com...

Abdul may return for 'Idol' finale LOS ANGELES, (UPI) -- Paula Abdul will return for the season finale of U.S. TV's "American Idol," sources tell People Magazine. The season nine finale is set to air Wednesday, and will include the last appearance by Simon Cowell before he leaves for "X...

Bowersox sets the 'Idol' record straight LOS ANGELES, (UPI) -- "American Idol" hopeful Crystal Bowersox says media reports of her wanting to quit the FOX TV talent competition were "blown out of proportion." Bowersox told reporters at a news conference on the "American Idol" stage Friday that...

NEW YORK – Carrie Underwood may have sold more albums than Kelly Clarkson, but the original "American Idol" winner is still the most successful, according to Billboard. Clarkson has sold 10.6 million albums, 15.9 million tracks and has had 4.2 million radio plays, according to Billboard.com...