5/21/12: In just a few days, America will decide who will take home the Idol crown. Season eleven of American Idol is almost a wrap as Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez are preparing for the biggest week of their lives
5/21/12: In just a few days, America will decide who will take home the Idol crown. Season eleven of American Idol is almost a wrap as Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez are preparing for the biggest week of their lives.
5/18/12: We're on Idol rewind this morning as America has chosen the top two contestants -- Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips. Joshua Ledet was sent home.
5/18/12: We're on Idol rewind this morning as America has chosen the top two contestants -- Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips. Joshua Ledet was sent home.
5/16/12: Out of tens of thousands who audition, American Idol is down to its bottom three and for Jessica, Phillip and Joshua, the finish line is close, depending on who you ask.
5/16/12: Out of tens of thousands who audition, American Idol is down to its bottom three and for Jessica, Phillip and Joshua, the finish line is close, depending on who you ask.
5/15/12: American Idol contestant, Phillip Phillips is already getting a taste of what fame is like. Thousands gathered to see and hear him during his hometown celebration over the weekend.
5/15/12: American Idol contestant, Phillip Phillips is already getting a taste of what fame is like. Thousands gathered to see and hear him during his hometown celebration over the weekend.
5/14/12: The top 3 American Idol contestants visit their hometowns to find many fans anticipating their return.
5/14/12: The top 3 American Idol contestants visit their hometowns to find many fans anticipating their return.
It was one of the most painful cuts of the season, as America decided which three contestants would get the chance to go home as a hero and who was leaving the competition on American Idol.
It was one of the most painful cuts of the season, as America decided which three contestants would get the chance to go home as a hero and who was leaving the competition on American Idol.
5/10/12: It was a fight to the finish last night as the top 2 guys and top 2 girls vied for the coveted, last three spots in the American Idol competition.
5/10/12: It was a fight to the finish last night as the top 2 guys and top 2 girls vied for the coveted, last three spots in the American Idol competition.
5/9/12: The creators and producers are pulling out all the stops for the big finale later this month.
5/9/12: The creators and producers are pulling out all the stops for the big finale later this month.
5/8/12: The top four contestants on American Idol are set to take the stage tomorrow night. And with just four voices left in the competition, it seems as though it's anyone's race to win.
5/8/12: The top four contestants on American Idol are set to take the stage tomorrow night. And with just four voices left in the competition, it seems as though it's anyone's race to win.
5/7/12: Yahoo!'s music editor says a high amount of online searches for an "American Idol" contestant doesn't mean they're the fan favorite.
5/7/12: Yahoo!'s music editor says a high amount of online searches for an "American Idol" contestant doesn't mean they're the fan favorite.
5/4/12: Guest performers Carrie Underwood and Coldplay took the American Idol stage last night and Skylar Laine went home.
5/4/12: Guest performers Carrie Underwood and Coldplay took the American Idol stage last night and Skylar Laine went home.
5/3/12: It's getting down to the wire as the competition gets tougher and tougher --the top 5 took on the songs from the 60's and the UK in an attempt to win America's vote.
5/3/12: It's getting down to the wire as the competition gets tougher and tougher --the top 5 took on the songs from the 60's and the UK in an attempt to win America's vote.
5/2/12: Want to know which "American Idol" contestant is the messiest? Well, just take a look inside their rooms.
5/2/12: Want to know which "American Idol" contestant is the messiest? Well, just take a look inside their rooms.
5/1/12: Surviving the hot seat as a contestant on "American Idol" is one thing... surviving the pressures of fame and success in life after "Idol" proves even more difficult for some…
5/1/12: Surviving the hot seat as a contestant on "American Idol" is one thing... surviving the pressures of fame and success in life after "Idol" proves even more difficult for some…
4/27/12: The top six is now the top five, with the finale less than a month away. A look at guest performances and who was sent home last night on American Idol.
4/27/12: The top six is now the top five, with the finale less than a month away. A look at guest performances and who was sent home last night on American Idol.
4/26/12: A recap of last night's episode of American Idol with Dispatch Magazine's Robbie Kanner.
4/26/12: A recap of last night's episode of American Idol with Dispatch Magazine's Robbie Kanner.
4/25/12: A look at what it takes to prepare for an episode of American Idol. Colton Dixon reacts to his elimination.
4/25/12: A look at what it takes to prepare for an episode of American Idol. Colton Dixon reacts to his elimination.
4/24/12: Ryan Seacrest signs on to two more years with American Idol. Colton Dixon speaks out about his experience and elimination.
4/24/12: Ryan Seacrest signs on to two more years with American Idol. Colton Dixon speaks out about his experience and elimination.
4/20/12: After 53-million votes were counted, the most of the season so far, a contestant who's never been in the top three, was sent home. Tribute is also paid to Dick Clark.
4/20/12: After 53-million votes were counted, the most of the season so far, a contestant who's never been in the top three, was sent home. Tribute is also paid to Dick Clark.
4/19/12: Robbie Kanner with Dispatch Magazine is in to recap last night's episode of American Idol.
4/19/12: Robbie Kanner with Dispatch Magazine is in to recap last night's episode of American Idol.
4/18/12: A fan favorite is back in the running to be the next American Idol after the judges saved her from elimination.
4/18/12: A fan favorite is back in the running to be the next American Idol after the judges saved her from elimination.
4/13/12: The American Idol judges use their one save to keep Jessica Sanchez on the show. Guest performances by Jennifer Hudson and James Durbin.
4/13/12: The American Idol judges use their one save to keep Jessica Sanchez on the show. Guest performances by Jennifer Hudson and James Durbin.
4/12/12: A look at the highlights from last nights American Idol. Then reviews and opinions with Robbie Kanner from Dispatch Magazine.
4/12/12: A look at the highlights from last nights American Idol. Then reviews and opinions with Robbie Kanner from Dispatch Magazine.
4/11/12: American Idol is coming down to the wire with only seven contestants remaining in the singing competition.
4/11/12: American Idol is coming down to the wire with only seven contestants remaining in the singing competition.
4/10/12: The latest American Idol contestant to be eliminated was DeAndre Brackensick. Finishing at number eight in the singing competition, the 17 year- old--wild haired, wild card pick is now speaking out.
4/10/12: The latest American Idol contestant to be eliminated was DeAndre Brackensick. Finishing at number eight in the singing competition, the 17 year- old--wild haired, wild card pick is now speaking out.
4/6/12: A look at Jennifer Lopez's new music video and then we see who was voted off the show this week and reactions. Plus, a look at special guest performances.
4/6/12: A look at Jennifer Lopez's new music video and then we see who was voted off the show this week and reactions. Plus, a look at special guest performances.
4/5/12: Hitting the newsstands Friday morning is a special edition of People Magazine.
4/5/12: Hitting the newsstands Friday morning is a special edition of People Magazine.
4/5/12: A look at last night's episode of American Idol where contestant took on the 80's. Robbie Kanner from Dispatch Magazine gives his opinions.
4/5/12: A look at last night's episode of American Idol where contestant took on the 80's. Robbie Kanner from Dispatch Magazine gives his opinions.
4/4/12: We're down to the "great eight"! American Idol hopefuls get tips from the pros as they continue to belt it out for the title.
4/4/12: We're down to the "great eight"! American Idol hopefuls get tips from the pros as they continue to belt it out for the title.
3/30/12: A look inside the American Idol mansion and who was voted off the show last night.
3/30/12: A look inside the American Idol mansion and who was voted off the show last night.
Robbie Kanner with Dispatch Magazine joins us to talk about American Idol's top 9 contestants and he gives his predictions.
Robbie Kanner with Dispatch Magazine joins us to talk about American Idol's top 9 contestants and he gives his predictions.
3/28/12: We're down to the top 9 contestants on American Idol, and tonight, fashion icon Tommy Hilfiger returns to lend some style tips to the contestants.
3/28/12: We're down to the top 9 contestants on American Idol, and tonight, fashion icon Tommy Hilfiger returns to lend some style tips to the contestants.
3/23/12: A look at last night's group performances on American Idol. Erika Van Pelt was voted off.
3/23/12: A look at last night's group performances on American Idol. Erika Van Pelt was voted off.
3/22/12: Last night's show aimed to put the country in a "New York State of Mind" by featuring the songs of Billy Joel.
3/22/12: Last night's show aimed to put the country in a "New York State of Mind" by featuring the songs of Billy Joel.
Daughtry hits the road, Shannon Magrane talks about her experience, and a look at tonight's top 10 episode.
Daughtry hits the road, Shannon Magrane talks about her experience, and a look at tonight's top 10 episode.
3/16/12: A look at last night's episode of American Idol. Shannon Magrane was eliminated.
3/16/12: A look at last night's episode of American Idol. Shannon Magrane was eliminated.
3/15/12: Last night on American Idol in spite of contestant Jermaine Jones' being disqualified based on pending warrants as well as prior arrests, It was Joshua Ledet that stole the show
3/15/12: Last night on American Idol in spite of contestant Jermaine Jones' being disqualified based on pending warrants as well as prior arrests, It was Joshua Ledet that stole the show when he sang Michael Bolton's version of "When A Man Love's a Woman",a song from the year he was born.
3/14/12: A preview of what to expect on tonight's American Idol.
3/14/12: A preview of what to expect on tonight's American Idol.
3/9/12: A big night last night as it was this season's first elimination.
3/9/12: A big night last night as it was this season's first elimination.
The 13 finalists honored the late Whitney Houston, and superstar Stevie Wonder. The girls singing Whitney really stole the show.
3/8/12: The 13 finalists honored the late Whitney Houston, and superstar Stevie Wonder. The girls singing Whitney really stole the show.
3/7/12: The final 13 contestants take on Stevie Wonder and the late Whitney Houston in their battle for the title tonight.
3/7/12: The final 13 contestants take on Stevie Wonder and the late Whitney Houston in their battle for the title tonight.
3/6/12: American Idol's top thirteen are getting adjusted to their newfound fame and celebrity lifestyle.
3/6/12: American Idol's top thirteen are getting adjusted to their newfound fame and celebrity lifestyle.
3/1/12: A major elimination looms tonight for American Idol contestants.
3/1/12: A major elimination looms tonight for American Idol contestants.
2/29/12: Male contestants performed live on American Idol for the first time last night and the ladies will take the stage tonight.
2/29/12: Male contestants performed live on American Idol for the first time last night and the ladies will take the stage tonight.
The top thirteen guys face the nation, live, for a chance to capture America's vote.
The top thirteen guys face the nation, live, for a chance to capture America's vote.
American Idol contestants, hoping that what happens in Vegas--gets them to Hollywood. It's tears of joy and sadness for the singers
American Idol contestants, hoping that what happens in Vegas--gets them to Hollywood. It's tears of joy and sadness for the singers
"American Idol" hosts Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson dish on who's moving on to the next level after Hollywood week ... and who's not.
"American Idol" hosts Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson dish on who's moving on to the next level after Hollywood week ... and who's not.
With the group auditions set to help narrow down this year's Idol finalists and the pressure mounting for many to pick the perfect song, we asked some well-known folks, what song they would choose if they auditioned.
With the group auditions set to help narrow down this year's Idol finalists and the pressure mounting for many to pick the perfect song, we asked some well-known folks, what song they would choose if they auditioned in front of the Idol judges.
American Idol's Golden Ticket Winners are headed to Hollywood and many now feel the competition heating up.
American Idol's Golden Ticket Winners are headed to Hollywood and many now feel the competition heating up.
"American Idol" touches down in "the show me state" -- and that's just what hopeful contestants aimed to do!
"American Idol" touches down in "the show me state" -- and that's just what hopeful contestants aimed to do!
It's the great Northwest's turn to impress the American Idol judges, and for Steven Tyler, getting in the Portland state of mind, required a pre-audition, site seeing trip.
It's the great Northwest's turn to impress the American Idol judges, and for Steven Tyler, getting in the Portland state of mind, required a pre-audition, site seeing trip.
Texas is the fourth stop in American Idol's search to find the next singing sensation, with the judges ready to see what the Gulf Coast city of Galveston had to offer.
Texas is the fourth stop in American Idol's search to find the next singing sensation, with the judges ready to see what the Gulf Coast city of Galveston had to offer.
The American Idol judges head to the upscale ski town of Aspen, CO in search of the nation's next big star.
The American Idol judges head to the upscale ski town of Aspen, CO in search of the nation's next big star.
Jim Carrey's daughter, Jane Carrey, auditioned in front of the judges on American Idol.
Jim Carrey's daughter, Jane Carrey, auditioned in front of the judges on American Idol.
American Idol auditions are underway and contestants lucky enough to score a golden ticket get their chance to compete in Hollywood.
American Idol auditions are underway and contestants lucky enough to score a golden ticket get their chance to compete in Hollywood.
Exclusive interviews with the American Idol judges and a look at this years' auditions.
Exclusive interviews with the American Idol judges and a look at this years' auditions.
American Idol auditions are underway, and the judges are already impressed with contestants from the Peach State.
American Idol auditions are underway, and the judges are already impressed with contestants from the Peach State.
It was all smiles from judges Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson as they get ready to kick off the 11th season of 'American Idol.'
It was all smiles from judges Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson as they get ready to kick off the 11th season of 'American Idol.'