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‘American Idols Live!’ 2009 Tour Ready To Rock The Nation

April 17, 2009

“American Idol” is hitting the road yet again and coming to a town near you!

The “American Idols Live!” 2009 Tour kicks off in Portland, OR on July 5, and will feature the top 10 contestants from “American Idol” season 8.

Megan Joy Talks Life After ‘American Idol’

April 07, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Blonde beauty Megan Joy was booted off “American Idol” last week, but just making the show was a huge triumph for the 22-year-old Utah-based mother.

Megan Joy Sent Home From ‘American Idol’

April 02, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Her unique style and stunning good looks made an impact on the “American Idol” judges and guest mentors on the show’s Season 8. But Megan Joy wasn’t able to rally enough votes from the public to save her from elimnation on Wednesday evening.

Kris Allen Steps Up To Challenge Adam Lambert’s Lead On ‘American Idol’

April 01, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Kris Allen emerged as a threat to Adam Lambert’s frontrunner status on Tuesday night’s “American Idol.”

The handsome 23-year-old from Arkansas, who performed the Bill Withers classic, “Ain’t Know Sunshine,” with a portable piano on the “Idol” stage, gave a moving rendition of the song that had judge and producer Randy Jackson almost ready to sign him up.

ROLL CALL: ‘The City’s’ Whitney Slams ‘Twilight’

March 31, 2009

By Jesse Spero

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Plus, find out what kind of villain hairstyle you need to take on Iron Man. “Star Trek” to trek again with a sequel. And, find out betting odds on tonight’s “Idol.”

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Adam Lambert Thrills Judges On ‘American Idol’ With Emotional Performance

March 26, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Adam Lambert showed his softer side on “American Idol,” earning a standing ovation for his smooth performance of “The Tracks of My Tears.”

Guest mentor Smokey Robinson, who originally performed the classic song with the Miracles, rose to his feet after watching the 26-year-old theater actor hit all the right notes during Wednesday’s Motown-themed installment of the “Fox” singing competition.

‘Idol’ Finalists Savor Group Prize: Concert Tour

March 25, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

The top 10 “American Idol” finalists say they already count themselves as winners: They’ve earned a place on the show’s nationwide concert tour.

Danny Gokey, Adam Lambert Hit ‘American Idol’s’ Big Stage, Impress Judges

March 11, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Fantasia Barrino may have thrown her weight behind Danny Gokey on Tuesday, predicting his win on “American Idol” Season 8, but a new leader of the pack emerged during the live show who had all the judges drooling.

Adam Lambert, the 27-year-old raven-haired wailer from Southern California took the show and the judges by storm when he performed Michael Jackson’s “Black or White” midway through the evening’s competition.