Kellie Pickler Returns to the American Idol StageTheInsider.com, CAKellie Pickler will return to the AMERICAN IDOL stage, to perform her hit single, “Best Days of Your Life,” which she co-wrote with pal Taylor Swift, on the results show Wednesday, April 8 (9:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. ... ... MORE

The Star-Ledger - NJ.com'Rock' fits this Jersey 'Idol' like a tight T-shirtThe Star-Ledger - NJ.com, NJby Linda Fowler/For The Star-Ledger MITSU YASUKAWA/THE STAR-LEDGERConstantine Mouralis, who grew up in Wyckoff, poses at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, where the former "American Idol" finalist is starring as an aspiring musician in Rock of Ages. ... ... MORE

AMERICAN IDOL EXIT: MEGAN JOYHollywood Outbreak, CABlessed with All-American looks, quirky attitude, distinct voice, and an eye catching array of tattoos, Megan Joy was one of this season’s standout personalities on American Idol. An early darling of the judges, Joy fell out of favor with several ...KARA’S HOPES FOR IDOL’S MEGAN JOY Hollywood Outbreakall 2 news articles ... MORE

American Idol: My '80s Wish List (and one for baby Allison)TheDay, CTAfter exhaustive Internet sleuthing, I have ferreted out the birth years of the eight remaining American Idol finalists. This might seem stalkerish to you, but it makes sense when I tell you that Tuesday's theme is “Song From The Year You Were Born,” ... ... MORE

The 'American Idol' ExperienceLouisville Courier-Journal, KYTalented tourists can audition daily for a chance to perform before a live audience and a panel of three judges in The American Idol Experience, the newest attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios. This Idol closely follows the successful formula that ... ... MORE

China DailyOne-trick pony can't corral an 'Idol' winTulsa World, OKBy Staff Reports A fitting exit this week for the "American Idol" contestant whose presence in the top nine was like a pesky grackle taking up residence in the chimney: Farewell, Megan Joy. Her stunningly good looks never made up for the fact that she ...Megan Joy: No 'American ... MORE

fox4kc.comWeek 12 of Ranking the Field: Best of "American Idol"Seattle Times, United StatesThis is my power ranking of the remaining contestants in Season 8 of "American Idol," and it will be updated every week. If you disagree with my ranking, by all means use the comments area to share your own. 1. (Last week: 1) Adam Lambert (Hollywood, ...American ... MORE

E! OnlineAmerican Idol: LaKisha Jones Is ExpectingReality TV Magazine, AZLaKisha Jones wowed everyone with her amazing voice on season 6 of American Idol. She came on to the show as a single mom with a dream of making her life better for her daughter. Although LaKisha may not have won the show, her life is taking a turn for ...LaKisha Jones expecting two: a baby and her ... MORE

Web 2.0 Expo: An “American Idol” for StartupsWall Street JournalBy Marisa Taylor During the “Launch Pad” session, five startups took a grilling from developers, journalists and venture capitalists, then faced a crowd vote at the Web 2.0 Expo’s version of “American Idol.” As attendees texted their votes, ... ... MORE

Seattle TimesSong predictions for next week's "American Idol" Top 8Seattle Times, United StatesNext week's theme, "Songs From the Year You Were Born," is without a doubt my favorite "American Idol" theme because of the fun you can have speculating on song choice. And in the process of looking through the charts, it's fun to either ... MORE

Slots GeekAmerican Idol: Kris Allen, So Hot Right NowBuddyTV, WAA talented dude, who happens to be handsome and one of the stars of American Idol 8, but a dude nonetheless. Witness his modest persona, his choice to wear a t-shirt and jeans on Tuesday when most everyone else was dressed up in outfits ranging from ...Adam Lambert Favored to Win American Idol Season 8 - ... MORE

CharlotteObserver.comKellie Pickler Returning to 'American Idol'Zap2it.comBy Andrea Reiher Via our friends at the LA Times, the guest performer next Wednesday night is the "American Idol" resident ditzy blonde. She'll be performing her new single "Best Days of Your Life." I'm sorry, but I'm not Pickler's biggest fan and I'll ... MORE

Us MagazineMiley Cyrus To Perform On 'American Idol'MTV.comBy Gil Kaufman From one "American Idol" to the next: After a string of visits from "Idol" winners past — as well as this week's head-spinning Lady Gaga performance — the "Idol" stage will be graced by none other than Miley Cyrus on April 15. ...American Idol 8: Miley Cyrus Will ... MORE

Megan Joy: No 'American Idol' romance for Matt Giraud and meNewsday, NYMegan Joy is talking now that she's been cut from "American Idol," and is denying rumors that she and Matt Giraud were romantically involved. “Not at all,” said the recently divorced single mother. “We’re just friends. He has a girlfriend, ... ... MORE

Access HollywoodAn American Idol come to Towson, David Cook Friday nightExaminer.comLast years "American Idol" winner David Cook is coming to Towson University on Friday April 3rd. Mr. Cook who recently went certified platinum for his debut self- titled recording will grace Towson University as part of his "The Declaration Tour" with ...‘American Idol’ ... MORE

HitFixPranks Are Good, ‘Idol’ Is BetterNew York Times, United StatesBut Fox led the night with “American Idol,” which had 23.7 million viewers at 9. ABC was in third place, with “Scrubs” (5 million), at 8; “Better Off Ted” (4.7 million), at 8:30; “Lost” (9.3 million), at 9; and the series finale of “Life on Mars” (5.9 ...Ratings: 'American ... MORE

ABC NewsFallen 'Idol' Corkrey 'Has No Beef With Simon'Tampa Tribune, FLBy WALT BELCHER wbelcher The latest ousted "American Idol" singer, Megan Joy Corkrey, says she has no regrets about her painful and weird exit from the show Wednesday night. And she's got no beef with prickly Simon Cowell, who was more than ready to ...American Idol puts the ... MORE

KGET 17‘American Idol’ champ David Cook talks about what’s happening nowMacon Telegraph, GABy Rachel Sullivan - Special to The Telegraph As the winner of season seven of the juggernaut reality series “American Idol,” Cook’s career has launched from playing locales in his hometown of Tulsa, Okla., to touring the world and selling out nearly ...David Cook rocks ... MORE

WWAY NewsChannel 3American Idol winner David Cook performs in WilmingtonWECT-TV6, NCWILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - The reigning American Idol champ, David Cook performed live in concert Thursday night at UNC-Wilmington's Trask Coliseum. His show followed Wednesday night's show by former Idol contestant Kellie Pickler. ...Festival under way as Cook concert nears ... MORE

NewsdayMegan Joy Stayed True to Herself on 'American Idol'Newsday, NYAsk Megan Joy, whose moment of truth on “American Idol” Wednesday night was telling the judges that she didn’t care what they thought of her performance of Bob Marley’s “Turn the Lights Down Low” on Tuesday’s show. It was no surprise when Simon Cowell ...April Fool: Megan Joy is gone ... MORE

The Southern LedgerArts, Briefly Pranks Are Good, ‘Idol’ Is BetterNew York Times, United StatesBut Fox led the night with “American Idol,” which had 23.7 million viewers at 9. ABC was in third place, with “Scrubs” (5 million), at 8; “Better Off Ted” (4.7 million), at 8:30; “Lost” (9.3 million), at 9; and the series finale of “Life on Mars” (5.9 ... MORE

Starpulse.comKellie Pickler, 'Idol's' most lovable ditz, returns WednesdayLos Angeles Times, CAThen, the night after the top 8 Cyndi Lauper it up, Season 5 finalist Kellie Pickler will return to the "American Idol" stage to serenade the contestants with her new ode to girl-power, “Best Days of Your Life.” Since her time on "Idol" three ... MORE

RediffMegan Joy flaps her way off 'American Idol'The Associated PressLOS ANGELES (AP) — Megan Joy says she was just being goofy and showing her love of birds when she flapped her way across the "American Idol" stage. "I love birds and bird noises," said Joy, who was eliminated from the TV show Wednesday. ...American Idol cuts: They mess with the ... MORE

ABC News'American Idol's' Megan Joy: 'I woke up with this feeling that I'd ...Los Angeles Times, CAThe morning after being eliminated, fallen "American Idol" singer Megan Joy still isn't making any apologies: not for herself or her brother. Instead, after being told by Simon Cowell that she wouldn't be saved no matter how her final song ... MORE

RTE.ieAmerican Idol: Simon Cowell Wants President Obama To Appear On The ...Reality TV Magazine, AZEveryone’s favorite American Idol judge, Simon Cowell, has mentioned some lofty plans for the show recently. In an interview with Absolute Radio, Cowell said that he hopes to get a visit from President Obama on an upcoming show. ...'Idol' ousts sassy single mom; Gokey ... MORE

E! OnlineAmerican Idol, Charts Go Gaga for LadyE! OnlineLast night's American Idol was owned by Lady Gaga . The NYC electro-popster electrified the stage last night with "Poker Face"—and then celebrated this morning with her second straight No. 1, becoming the first female artist in nearly a decade to land ... ... MORE

SheKnows.com'American Idol' Castoff Megan Joy: 'I Got No Beef With Simon'MTV.comHer voice, dance moves and bird noises definitely set her apart from the "American Idol" pack — or flock. But Simon Cowell, her onetime number-one fan, lost interest in the wild-card contestant along the way, refusing to even consider saving her ...'American Idol': ... MORE

HitFixRatings: 'American Idol' wins Wednesday, 'I Get That a Lot' takes ...Entertainment WeeklyFox's American Idol results show dominated Wednesday night as usual, but good news for NBC's Life, which aired in the same time slot as Idol: Total viewership was up 22 percent from last week. ABC's Better Off Ted also has reason to celebrate, ...TV Ratings: ... MORE

CTV.ca"Nervous" Miley Cyrus Performs on American IdolSeattle Post IntelligencerBy MATT MITOVICH As part of the big promotional push for Hannah Montana: The Movie, teen queen Miley Cyrus has pre-taped a performance for Fox's American Idol. Cyrus, 16, took to the Idol stage on Wednesday night — before the audience took their seats ...Miley Cyrus will appear on ... MORE

E! OnlineAmerican Idol's Lakisha Jones: Baby On Board & Bad RepresentationBlackvoicesMississippi's American Idol contestant Jasmine Murray, center, is honored Friday, March, 27, 2009, in the Senate Chamber at the Capitol in Jackson, Miss. State Sen. Terry Brown, left, Vicki Lambert, executive director of the Mississippi School for the ...Idol's LaKisha Jones ... MORE

MTV.comLady Gaga’s Best Looks: From ‘American Idol’ To Her Fame BallMTV.comAnd her performance of “Poker Face” on last night’s “American Idol” brought her unique style to even more viewers. She’s said herself that she’s as much a performance artist as a singer, and as her popularity grows, so does her onstage look. ... ... MORE

BBC NewsLady Gaga Shows Her Flashiest 'Poker Face' On 'American Idol'MTV.comBy Gil Kaufman "American Idol" has never seen anything like Lady Gaga. The show has had plenty of musical guests over the years, and yes, there was that frantic, flame-haired, foot stomping visit from past winner Fantasia that made Simon's jaw drop ...April Fool: Megan Joy is ... MORE

Examiner.comMake your own opportunities: from garage gigs to American IdolExaminer.comIf you've been watching American Idol, you may be thinking about how lucky those contestants are to be on the show. You may even hear some of them saying they didn't want to audition because they thought they'd be rejected, but their family or friends ...Relationship: Make ... MORE

HitFixTV Ratings: 'American Idol' helps FOX beat April fools on WednesdayHitFix, CAFOX moved into first at 9 pm with a 13.9/21 for the week's "American Idol" results show. CBS took second with a repeat of "Criminal Minds." ABC's "Lost" had a 5.5/8 for third, while NBC's "Life" had a 3.7/6 for fourth. The CW's ... MORE

Access HollywoodUPDATED: Miley Cyrus Tapes Performance For ‘American Idol’Access HollywoodMiley Cyrus is coming to “American Idol,” Access Hollywood has learned from sources close to the show. The 16-year-old superstar, who is gearing up for the release of “Hannah Montana The Movie,” pre-taped a performance of her hit song, “The Climb,” for ... ... MORE

'American Idol' resultsBaltimore Sun, United StatesTonight's American Idol opens with host Ryan Seacrest telling us that 36 million votes were cast. Craziness. In addition, we learn that Lady GaGa and David Cook will be singing, albeit not together. (But isn't that a disturbing thought? ... ... MORE

'American Idol': Megan Joy makes one strange exitSan Jose Mercury News,  USABy Ardua Harris In this photo released by FOX, Megan Joy Corkrey performs in front of the judges on American Idol, Tuesday, March 31, 2009 in Los Angeles. From her ludicrous facial expressions to her flapping "wings" and cawing, Megan Joy (Corkrey) ... ... MORE

Reality TV WorldMegan Joy departs 'American Idol,' 8 are leftThe Associated PressLOS ANGELES (AP) — The spotlight has been turned off of Megan Joy on "American Idol." The tattooed 23-year-old single mother from Sandy, Utah, who crooned Bob Marley's "Turn Your Lights Down Low," received the least number of viewer votes on the ...American Idol ... MORE

FOXNewsAmerican idolNew Statesman, UKAfter eight years of dangerous American nationalism, the sharp rupture with the Bush years is cause for celebration The president, we read, is “dashing and attractive”, “quick in thought and admirably articulate . . . eager to hear both sides of a ...Video: G20 leaders have arrived at the Excel Centre ITN NEWSA roundup of news, ... MORE

Reality TV World'American Idol' judges don't pretend to have JoyThe Associated PressLOS ANGELES (AP) — The spotlight has been turned off of Megan Joy on "American Idol." The tattooed 23-year-old single mother from Sandy, Utah, who crooned Bob Marley's "Turn Your Lights Down Low," received the least number of viewer votes on the ...American ... MORE