“Idol” producers have reportedly chosen not to renew DioGuardi’s contract and will return to a “three-judge format,” with Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler replacing DioGuardi on the panel.

New Michael Jackson music is in the works, Jessica Simpson is in talks to judge “Idol,” Rihanna talks “Love the Way You Lie” and more. 

As they gear up for American Idol's tenth season next year, producers are prepping big changes to boost declining ratings and the loss of longtime judge Simon Cowell. The show is reportedly close to a deal to bring back producer Nigel Lythgoe (who left in 2008) in an executive producer …

The 10th season of “American Idol” is underway in Nashville, and despite the long lines and big dreams of wannabe contestants, there’s no denying that something’s missing.

Music from “Lost” and “Saturday Night Live” also earned Emmy nods, while “American Idol” and “The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert” scored big in the technical categories.

The summer tour starring “American Idol” finalists is being cut short.

The Season 9 Top 10 Idols are ready to hit the road together.

“American Idol” producers on Monday lowered the age limit for contestants to 15, but there was still no word on a new judge to replace Simon Cowell as auditions were announced for next month.

The crowning of Lee DeWyze as the ninth season “American Idol” champ drew 24.2 million total viewers Wednesday night, down 15.9% from the 28.8 million that watched Kris Allen take the title in 2009, according to numbers provided by Nielsen Media Research.

It took leaving “American Idol” for Simon Cowell to show his softer side.

There’s no way the cameras can capture everything that goes on during an “American Idol” taping. Luckily, we were on the inside.

Who will win ‘American idol’? Our resident expert makes the call.

‘American Idol’ Ratings Are At Their Lowest Since 2004, And Simon Cowell Is Moving On. As The Season-Nine Finale Approaches, Can TV’s Talent Show Behemoth Stay Dominant And Turn Its Winners Into Stars Again?

Little is known on these shores about the Euro dance-pop sensation, Agnes, aside from the fact that her single “Release Me” is an absolutely storming summer-smash. But that’s about to change with this episode of “The 5.”

In this chat, Agnes talks about winning the 2005 season of “Swedish Idol” at the young age of 17; she talks about the release of “Release Me;” the opportunities its success has provided for her, and shooting two different versions of the “Release Me” video. She also hips us to her predilection for gold and her proficiency on the violin.

Check out the interview, and the “Release Me” video, both below.

Michael Lynche couldn’t be saved by the “American Idol” judges this time. The burly R&B crooner known as Big Mike was eliminated from “Idol” on Wednesday night (May12), leaving Crystal Bowersox, Lee DeWyze and Casey James in the top three.

Perez Hilton signee Travis Garland will give his “Believe” single a national debut on “American Idol” next week.

With Jamie Foxx as their mentor, the “American Idol” top 4 tackled songs from the movies tonight, and it was Crystal and Lee’s ballad that stole the show. Here’s how the whole gang fared.

The Top 6 perform Shania’s catalogue in a twist on country night.

This year’s “Idol Gives Back” television special raised almost $45 million for children’s, hunger and health charities in the United States and Africa, organizers said on Friday.

Even after getting voted off “American Idol” this week, Tim Urban is keeping it positive.