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Blake Lewis Dropped by Record Label
Earlier this year, "The Insider" reported that former "American Idol" winners Taylor Hicks and Ruben Studdard had been dropped by their record... more
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Idol Takes Back
The big American Idol fundraiser last week raised $70 million, so clearly it was a success. This week, generosity has left the building and two... more
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Countdown: American Idol
Tick, tock, tick. It’ s the big countdown. With just four singers left in the competition, it’ s anyone’ s race, but we’ re willing to bet the farm... more
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Lambert-Allen matchup may be a wacky 'Idol' finale
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The final "American Idol" performance episode could be the weirdest concert ever televised. In one corner, there's... more
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The view from the 'Idol' audience
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Here's what one writer was seeing from his vantage point inside the Nokia Theatre at the "American Idol" final performance.... more
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A docudrama examines the evangelical movement
NEW YORK (AP) — Praise the Lord and pass the tape recorder. "This Beautiful City" is a lively docudrama — complete with countrified musical... more
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Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 19-25
Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 19-25: July 19: Country singer Sue Thompson is 83. Country singer George Hamilton IV is 72. Actor Dennis... more
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Celebrity Birthdays
Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 20-26: July 20: Rockabilly singer Sleepy LaBeef is 73. Actress Diana Rigg ("The Avengers") is 70.... more
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Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 26-Aug. 1
Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 26-Aug. 1: July 26: Actress Marjorie Lord ("Make Room For Daddy") is 91. Movie director Blake Edwards is... more
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Blake Lewis Lands Record Deal
Blake Lewis American Idol runner up Blake Lewis has signed a record deal with Arista Records in conjunction with 19Recordings, the USA Today... more