Last week American Idol Season 11 started. So far 3 episodes were aired. On episode 3 a surprise contestant appeared...Jim Carey's 25-year-old daughter, Jane Carey! [READ MORE] 
Today on Thanksgiving, in front of millions of audiences watching on TV and thousands at the stadium where Detroit Lions/Green Bay Packers played, Lauren Alaina, last year's American Idol runner up, sang the national anthem but messed up the lyrics. She actually went quiet for about 5 seconds and then picked up the remaining of the song. [READ MORE] 
Scotty McCreery, the 16 year old country singer, won this year's American Idol yesterday. At the finale Scotty was against Lauren Alaina, who is also 16. 29 million watched the finale, 122 million votes were received and several popular artists performed on the results show. [...] 
In a shocking episode of American Idol last week, the favorite "Pia Toscano" got eliminated. Pia who performed mostly slow songs, such as Celine Dion's songs, had amazed the judges and viewers with her voice and talent. Most people thought she was the top contender to win it all this year, but maybe that is why they did not vote for her. Judges were even shocked that she got eliminated. READ MORE 
Last week at the American Idol show two constants wee sent home, instead of one, due to judges saving one contestant the week before. Read who went home and see if America got it right. READ MORE 
Last night in the results show of American Idol, most viewers were shocked to hear that favorite Casey Abrams had received the lowest votes and was going to be eliminated unless the judges save him. It was a very important night for the contestants as there were only 11 remaining and the Top 10 move on and also will perform in the summer tour, which means opportunity for the contestants to make some money. READ MORE 
American Idol is a ratings juggernaut and a household name. The show has, over the years, produced many recording artists but strangely enough, the successful ones have not necessarily been the winners or the runner ups.
Chris Daughtry is perhaps the most famous of these having finished in fourth place in season five. Soon after dropping out of the show he went on to form a band called Daughtry of which he was lead vocalist. …