American Idol Season 9 | featured news

As the folks at “Idol” reminded us constantly, this week was a Big Deal because only the top 10 finalists make it onto the summer tour, and whoever gets sent home would come in 11th.

All eyes were on Miley Cyrus as she served as a guest mentor on 'American Idol' this week, despite claims that she wasn't qualified.

"American Idol" finalist Crystal Bowersox is on a roll....

Teen idol Miley Cyrus, aka Hannah Montana, 17, is going to give the "American Idol" singers a little advice. Cyrus...

After the wackiness of last week’s semifinal round that saw Lilly Scott among the surprising eliminations, it was a relief that there were no big shocks in this week’s “Idol” voting.

The "American Idol" season-nine top 12 made it to the big stage Tuesday night (March 16) to take on the songs of the Rolling Stones. And, in a wakeup call on the first night of mixed-gender competition, the women served notice that they really are the ones to beat this year as Siobhan Magnus drew more raves and Crystal Bowersox had yet another solid performance.

Teen power won out on "American Idol" as Katie Stevens claimed a place in the top 12 while a more experienced singer got the ax....

"American Idol" judge Kara DioGuardi (dee-oh-GWAHR'-dee) may still be drying her tears after a moving performance by contestant Michael "Big Mike" Lynche....

Move over, Frank Sinatra -- there's a new man in Sin City and he goes by the name of Gen. Larry Platt. The genius behind "Pants on the Ground" performed at JET nightclub at the Mirage Hotel last night -- and judging by the bevy of women who surrounded the General ...

Even before Ellen DeGeneres took her seat on "American Idol," the roar began. Cries of "What does she know about music" and "Bring back Paula Abdul" lit up blogs and message boards. Then the next shoe dropped -- anchor judge Simon Cowell announced that the ninth season would be his last.