With a median age of 51.2 during season 12, “It’s become your grandparents’ ‘American Idol,’” says media analyst Brad Adgate. read more
Why didn’t the rapper-turned-judge perform on the season 12 finale? “I wasn’t allowed,” she said. read more
The country superstar also dismisses the idea of joining the judges’ panel himself: “I don’t think I’d be diplomatic enough.” read more
“I don’t want to put myself in a box now — whatever it is, it will be Kree,” says the season 12 finalist of her forthcoming, as-yet-unscheduled album. read more
The Top 3 finalist talked THR’s special “Idol” correspondent — and season 10 alum — Casey Abrams on her elimination night. read more
The season-12 finalist was one of the talk-show host’s “Most Talented Kids” in the ’90s. read more
The “American Idol” judge dances for the hottest new act in R&B. read more
“I’m going to give it my all just so I’ll have no regrets,” says the season 12 finalist of next week’s finale. read more
The alumni parade continues as winners for seasons seven and nine schedule their returns. Also, is season four’s Constantine Maroulis making a cameo? read more
The season three lineup also includes show creator Simon Cowell and judge Demi Lovato. read more
