Brooke White
If you aren't feeling the new American Idol voting system, you've got a friend in Season 7 finalist Brooke White. She tells TVGuide.com she's certain she wouldn't have strummed her way all the way to the top 5 last year if this year's rules were in play, and also gives us the lowdown on her new album and health campaign — plus her thoughts on Season 8.
TVGuide.com: Have you been watching this season at all?
Brooke White: You know what, I ...
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Danny Gokey, American Idol
Top 12 finalist Danny Gokey may be an early fan favorite, but no amount of American Idol success can undo the tragedy that befell him when his wife, Sophie, died at the age of 27, during surgery to address a congenital heart condition.
Such an unimaginable sadness is inescapable for Danny, even as he is thrust to the fore on America's most popular television program. How will he strike a balance between the plain facts about who is he versus any appearance of "playing the sympathy card"? Read his take, after the jump.
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Michael Sarver, Alexis Grace and Danny Gokey
Three wannabes took a huge step toward American Idolatry this week when the Fox competition named the first of this season's Top 12 finalists. Make the jump to get a glimpse of each contender, as revealed in a conference call with reporters the day after getting their nods
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As soon as American Idol starts inching close to crowning a new American Idol, you're going to have to stay up a bit later to find out who remains in (and out of) the running.
As of March 11, the day after the reality series kicks off its finals, the Wednesday results shows will air ...
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Joanna Pacitti
American Idol just named its Top 36 Wednesday, but you won't get to vote for one of them.
Joanna Pacitti, who has been hotly debated on Idol fansites because of her former record deal with A&M Records, has been booted from the competition, according to a Fox press release. "It has been determined that Joanna Pacitti is ineligible to continue in the competition," the statement read. No further explanation was offered.
In addition to chatter about Pacitti's previous recording career ...
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Paula Abdul
Paula Abdul wasn't shy about making a splash with her not-subtle yellow and gold-plated gown during Sunday's Grammy red carpet. The American Idol judge stopped by to chat with TV Guide's Lisa Rinna and Joey Fatone to chat about the new season's "colorful people" — especially Bikini Girl and her adoring male fans. Abdul also said she definitely wants to do Dancing with the Stars at some point, and how she often peeks in during routines. (Note: If you're curious who actually will be Dancing in Season 8, click here for the newly-revealed cast list)
Watch the video after the jump.
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Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson is continuing her triumphant comeback by hitting the road this spring.
Kicking off April 2 in Philadelphia, the Oscar and Grammy winner will co-headline a five-week nationwide wide tour with singer Robin Thicke. "I am so grateful — my first Grammy and my first tour. It doesn't ...
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Katrina Darrell, aka "Bikini Girl"
Zigging where Season 6's scantily clad Antonella Barba (most unfortunately) zagged, American Idol's freshly booted Katrina "Bikini Girl" Darrell is not hastily writing off the chance to bare all for the pages of a certain men's magazine.
"Of course, Playboy has called," the 20-year-old California girl told Access Hollywood.
But did they ring her at a good time? Read on for her answer!
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David Archuleta
The NFL just can't get enough of American Idol alums.
A week after Jennifer Hudson delivered a stirring rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl XLIII, Idol's Season 7 runner-up David Archuleta will perform the national anthem at the NFL Pro Bowl, according to People.
"[It'll] be my first time in Hawaii! Woot woot!" Archuleta wrote on his MySpace blog. "That means more sunshine."
Archie also wrote ...
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Kelly Clarkson
Sorry, ladies: Kelly Clarkson is not gay and she never will be.
"I get that all the time. People are like, 'Are you secretly a lesbian? Because I'd really love it,'" Clarkson tells PopEater.com. "Lesbians tell it to me all the time. I'm like, 'I'm glad ...
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