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Aaron Kelly performs on Wednesday (Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)
Michael 'Big Mike' Lynche shined, while Aaron Kelly gets an 'unsatisfactory' grade on this week's 'Idol' report card.
Who surprised us, who disappointed us and who's in danger of going home? (more)...
Posted By: Eric Ditzian  Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:48:55 GMT - Permalink
Crystal Bowersox on Tuesday (Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)
Katie Stevens and Paige Miles appear to be headed home.
The first grade in this week's "American Idol" women's report card goes to the producers for lopping 60 minutes off the show's running time. (more)...
Posted By: Eric Ditzian, with additional reporting by Gil Kaufman  Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:42:30 GMT - Permalink
Crystal Bowersox last week (Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)
Paige Miles and Didi Benami need to step it up, while Crystal Bowersox and Lilly Scott should keep doing their thing.
Here's what we do (and don't) want to see from these "Idol" hopefuls, starting with those who need the most work. (more)...
Posted By: Gil Kaufman  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:39:21 GMT - Permalink
Simon Cowell appears on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (Photo: NBC)
'American Idol' judge brings his fiancée onstage during lengthy 'Tonight Show' interview.
"I tell you who I like, I like this girl Crystal," Cowell said. (more)...
Posted By: Kyle Anderson  Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:44:10 GMT - Permalink
D'Angelo (Photo: MTV)
Singer reportedly offered undercover police woman $40 for sex.
A rep for the singer had not responded to MTV News' requests for comment at press time. (more)...
Posted By: MTV News staff, with additional reporting by Jayson Rodriguez  Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:31:00 GMT - Permalink
Haeley Vaughn on "American Idol" on Thursday (Photo: Fox)
Danny Gokey performs his debut country single during results show.
Inexplicably, Tim Urban, the cute boy who has proven two weeks running that he is the luckiest guy on the stage, was given a pass. (more)...
Posted By: Gil Kaufman  Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:54:30 GMT - Permalink
Crystal Bowersox on "American Idol" on Wednesday (Photo: Fox)
Top 10 women are hit and miss, with Lilly Scott and Katelyn Epperly also scoring praise from the judges.
"American Idol" needed a shakeup, and on Wednesday night, Crystal Bowersox provided just the kick season nine has been missing. (more)...
Posted By: Gil Kaufman  Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:10:31 GMT - Permalink
T.I. (Photo: Grand Hustle)
Record company announced imprisoned rapper's song will premiere next week.
T.I. recently made his first public appearance since he began his stint in federal prison. (more)...
Posted By: Jayson Rodriguez  Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:47:39 GMT - Permalink
Crystal Bowersox (Photo: FOX)
Executive producer Ken Warwick says only one girl will be eliminated Thursday if Bowersox is a no-show.
Spokespeople for "Idol" had not given an update on Bowersox's condition at press time. (more)...
Posted By: Gil Kaufman  Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:26:54 GMT - Permalink
Michael Lynche performs on "American Idol" (Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)
Michael Lynche, Alex Lambert lead the pack in a week that showed much-needed improvement.
The evening was still pocked with "How is this dude still around?" confusion, but overall the men stepped up in their second week of live shows. (more)...
Posted By: Eric Ditzian  Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:28:08 GMT - Permalink
Jessica Simpson and Oprah Winfrey (Photo: George Burns/Harpo Productions)
'I guess it could have been a lot worse,' singer tells Oprah about Mayer's 'sexual napalm' comment.
"I tried to read the article, and I was so disappointed in him," she says on the show. (more)...
Posted By: Jocelyn Vena  Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:36:18 GMT - Permalink
Lee Dewyze (Photo: Fox)
Lee Dewyze and Alex Lambert make an impression, while Jermaine Sellers and John Park still don't get it.
The top 10 women were supposed to perform, but due to an undisclosed illness for Crystal Bowersox, the men had to step it up and take the stage. (more)...
Posted By: Gil Kaufman  Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:24:21 GMT - Permalink
Taylor Swift (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
Swift is up for the big prize, Entertainer of the Year, at the ACM Awards in April.
Taylor Swift has a few more nominations to add to her résumé. (more)...
Posted By: Jocelyn Vena  Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:02:00 GMT - Permalink
Michael Jackson (Photo: Sony)
Children and Family Services called in after Jermaine Jackson's son obtains stun gun in home where Michael Jackson's children live.
According to TMZ, DCFS workers first arrived on Monday night after a tip that 13-year-old Jaafar was playing with a stun gun at the home. (more)...
Posted By: Gil Kaufman  Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:45:00 GMT - Permalink
Lil Wayne (Photo: Louis Lanzano/Getty Images)
A fire broke out at the New York courthouse where Wayne was to be sentenced.
It looks like Lil Wayne will get at least one more day of freedom before beginning his yearlong prison sentence for gun charges. (more)...
Posted By: Gil Kaufman  Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:56:36 GMT - Permalink
Jessica Simpson (Photo: Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
'I don't want people to know how I am in bed!' Simpson says in interview airing Wednesday.
He also discussed personal aspects of his relationship with Jennifer Aniston. (more)...
Posted By: Jocelyn Vena  Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:22:14 GMT - Permalink
Thom Yorke (Photo: Nick Pickles/WireImage)
Atoms for Peace feature members of Red Hot Chili Peppers and R.E.M.
In October Yorke assembled the members of Atoms for Peace for a two-night concert event at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. (more)...
Posted By: Josh Wigler  Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:21:55 GMT - Permalink
Tyler Grady on "American Idol" Thursday (Photo: Fox)
Kris Allen and Allison Iraheta also stop by results show.
After one of the roughest first rounds in "American Idol" memory, voters appeared to get it right with the initial four eliminations of season nine. (more)...
Posted By Gil Kaufman  Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:36:21 GMT - Permalink
Howard Stern (Photo: MTV News)
Radio host says he'll bring his 'own people' on board.
Rumors about controversial radio host Howard Stern joining the "American Idol" judges' table have been swirling for awhile. (more)...
Posted By: Jocelyn Vena  Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:13:35 GMT - Permalink
Tim Urban (Photo: FOX)
Season-nine semifinalists' rocky live debut has 'Idol' experts and fans concerned.
You are bound to have a handful of singers proving they were lucky to have gotten there in the first place. (more)...
Posted By: Gil Kaufman  Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:52:23 GMT - Permalink
Lady Gaga in the April issue of Cosmopolitan (Photo: Kenneth Willardt)
'I had a boyfriend who told me I'd never succeed,' she says in the April issue of Cosmopolitan.
While Lady Gaga might seem like an overnight success, she's faced roadblocks along the way. (more)...
Posted By: Jocelyn Vena  Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:43:50 GMT - Permalink
The "American Idol" top 12 men (Photo: Patrick Ecclestein/FOX)
Casey James gets our only 'excellent' grade, and the rest have some serious studying to do!
Call it a case of nervousness on the first day of class, a failure to study hard or a bunch of students in over their heads. (more)...
Posted By: Eric Ditzian  Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:24:26 GMT - Permalink
Casey James on "American Idol" Wednesday (Photo: Fox)
Casey James emerges as one of only standouts during the boys' first performance night.
It was starting to feel like Simon Cowell's prediction that a female would win this year's "American Idol" was a bit premature. (more)...
Posted By: Gil Kaufman  Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:15:39 GMT - Permalink
Justin Bieber (Photo: Getty Images)
The pop star tweets, posts acoustic video of next single off upcoming My World 2.0.
Justin Bieber took to his Twitter to announce the second single off the March 23 album. (more)...
Posted By: Jocelyn Vena  Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:48:25 GMT - Permalink
Lilly Scott (Photo: FOX)
Lilly, Michelle and Crystal go to the head of the class, but Haeley, Lacey and others are in danger.
The top 12 "American Idol" women have arrived. (more)...
Posted By: Eric Ditzian  Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:34:00 GMT - Permalink
Nicki Minaj (Photo: MTV News)
'I'd love to put an album out this year, but I don't believe in rushing things,' Young Money MC says.
Nicki Minaj's latest string of guest appearances have garnered her plenty of attention. (more)...
Posted By: Shaheem Reid  Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:48:38 GMT - Permalink
Chris Golightly
Singer was under contract, but his 'promises were just empty rhetoric,' former manager says.
"Idol" producers booted Golightly because of a previous contract he'd signed, rendering him ineligible to continue in the competition. (more)...
Posted By: Eric Ditzian  Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:11:35 GMT - Permalink
Kris Allen wins "American Idol" season 8 (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
New York Times finds that Kris Allen has banked $650,000 since winning last year.
Winning is great, but even if you don't make it to May, you could bank some serious cash by just making it to the top five. (more)...
Posted By: Gil Kaufman  Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:48:44 GMT - Permalink
Janelle Wheeler (Photo: FOX)
Crystal Bowersox and Didi Benami have an edge, while Michelle Belamor and Paige Miles need to make up for a lack of screen time.
On Tuesday night (February 23), the women kick off this next phase of "Idol" season nine. (more)...
Posted By: Eric Ditzian  Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:18:09 GMT - Permalink
Lady Gaga on the cover of Q magazine (Photo: Q/Q4music.com)
'I consider myself quite the lady,' Lady Gaga says in interview with magazine.
Gaga talks all about arguably the most infamous rumor of the many that have followed her around: that she is a hermaphrodite. (more)...
Posted By: Jocelyn Vena  Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:37:33 GMT - Permalink
Crystal Bowersox (Photo: FOX)
New AOL poll finds that fans are digging Ellen DeGeneres but miss Paula Abdul.
Tuesday night's (February 23) two-hour performance show by the top 12 girls will feature dreadlocked mom Bowersox. (more)...
Posted By: Gil Kaufman  Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:21:50 GMT - Permalink
Jennifer Lopez (Photo: MTV News)
With the release of her new album up in the air, the singer/actress is set to host 'Saturday Night Live' this weekend.
Unnamed Lopez "insiders" said the album was "by no means done" and that she had only finished a few songs for it. (more)...
Posted By: Gil Kaufman  Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:13:10 GMT - Permalink
Fans in Paris gather to meet Justin Bieber (Photo: Francois G. Durand/WireImage)
'Paris is crazy!' Canadian pop star tweets after meet-and-greet.
Justin Bieber is apparently huge in France. (more)...
Posted By: Jocelyn Vena  Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:03:17 GMT - Permalink
Justin Bieber (Photo: Getty Images)
The pop star has been booked to perform on the comedy show's April 10 episode.
The demands of Justin Bieber's fanbase have been answered by the producers of "Saturday Night Live. (more)...
Posted By: Jocelyn Vena  Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:28:26 GMT - Permalink
Lady Gaga in her video for "Telephone" (Photo: Interscope Records)
'It's gonna be so crazy,' B tells Tyra Banks of the stars' second video together.
Though Lady Gaga and Beyoncé's "Telephone" video still doesn't have an official premiere date, info about the clip is slowly but surely, making its way to the fans. (more)...
Posted By: Jocelyn Vena  Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:14:38 GMT - Permalink
Travis Barker (Photo: Jordan Strauss/WireImage)
'I'm not a socialite out begging for that kind of attention,' Blink-182 drummer tweets.
Travis Barker took to his Twitter account to defend himself on Sunday after a run-in with the paparazzi that ended with a scuffle and accusations of slashed tires. (more)...
Posted By: Gil Kaufman  Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:48:54 GMT - Permalink
Jay-Z and Beyoncé (Photo: Evan Agostini/Getty Images)
Jay cracks jokes on BBC show about his wife stealing her most famous moves from him.
"I actually created that dance [from 'Single Ladies']," he deadpanned. (more)...
Posted By: Jocelyn Vena  Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:26:37 GMT - Permalink
Smashing Pumpkin's Billy Corgan (Photo: MTV News)
Smashing Pumpkins frontman doesn't say whether he's dating Simpson, but they collaborated on TV-show theme song.
Recently, tabloids and gossip blogs have been speculating on whether Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan and pop star Jessica Simpson are an item. (more)...
Posted By: Jocelyn Vena  Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:22:04 GMT - Permalink
Angela Martin on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" on Friday (Photo: Warner Bros.)
DeGeneres surprises Martin by promising her a Kara DioGuardi song, aims for label deal.
Martin made it to the Hollywood round of the show, but wasn't selected to continue on to the final competition. (more)...
Posted By: Hillary Crosley  Sat, 20 Feb 2010 03:12:41 GMT - Permalink
Justin Timberlake (Photo: MTV News)
'I find that when [inspiration] comes up ... it comes up like a freight train,' singer says of ideas for new music.
He hasn't put out a solo album since 2006's FutureSex/LoveSounds, but he said he isn't going to force the tunes out. (more)...
Posted By: Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Tim Kash  Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:47:57 GMT - Permalink
Akon and Lady Gaga (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
'She was definitely a blessing. She came at the right moment,' singer/producer says of signing the superstar to a record deal.
Lady Gaga was initially signed to Def Jam Records, where she was dropped several months later. (more)...
Posted By: Hillary Crosley  Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:53:38 GMT - Permalink
Lil Wayne (Photo: Universal Motown)
Rapper's sentencing was delayed due to need for dental surgery.
If reports are to be believed, the dental surgery that delayed Lil Wayne's sentencing on weapons charges was indeed serious business. (more)...
Posted By: Gil Kaufman  Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:33:05 GMT - Permalink
Chris Golightly (Photo: FOX)
By the time he was released from another contract, his replacement had already been notified, according to online reports.
Lawrence Franklin, Golightly's manager, said the singer was still under contract with his label. (more)...
Posted By: Melinda Green  Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:35:40 GMT - Permalink
LMFAO's Sky Blu and Red Foo (Photo: Steven Lawton/FilmMagic)
Party rocker says the former Massachusetts governor started the scuffle.
When news first broke that Romney had gotten in a fight on a plane, the identity of the other man wasn't revealed. (more)...
Posted By: Gil Kaufman  Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:19:08 GMT - Permalink
Facebook/Fox Television/Twitter/MTV News (Photo: Facebook/Fox/Twitter)
Unlike past years, semifinalists can now use social-media sites during the season.
Up until this year, when an "American Idol" hopeful made it to Hollywood and beyond, he or she had to maintain a strict radio silence. (more)...
Posted By: Gil Kaufman  Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:11:00 GMT - Permalink
Chris Golightly
From Frenchie Davis and Corey Clark to Joanna Pacitti, several hopefuls have been yanked from the 'Idol' stage.
Golightly joins a long list of "Idol" finalists who've been asked to leave the show before their time for various reasons. (more)...
Posted By: MTV News Staff  Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:50:26 GMT - Permalink
Beyoncé (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images)
RIAA list tallies top gold and platinum sellers between 2000 and 2009.
\The big winner, though, was Beyoncé, who topped all lists with the most total gold and platinum certifications at 64. (more)...
Posted By: Gil Kaufman  Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:43:46 GMT - Permalink
Chris Golightly (Photo: FOX)
Singer replaced with Tim Urban, reportedly due to confusion over previous boy-band contract.
"It has been determined that Chris Golightly is ineligible to continue in the competition," read a statement from Fox. (more)...
Posted By: Gil Kaufman  Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:48:59 GMT - Permalink
Lady Gaga performs at the Brit Awards (Photo: Jon Furniss/ Getty Images)
Singer planned to do 'something that I felt was a true representation of the future.'
Along with her memorable performance, Gaga also won awards in all three of her nominated categories. (more)...
Posted By: James Dinh  Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:36:29 GMT - Permalink
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