Twilight Star Nikki Reed Divorces American Idol’s Paul McDonald

By: Annaka Turner | May 30, 2014 at 12:00 PM EDT Add Your Comment »

Twilight star Nikki Reed has officially filed for divorce from former American Idol finalist Paul McDonald. The two announced they were splitting up back in March. In court papers for the divorce, Nikki Reed declared the marriage ended due to “irreconcilable differences” and asked that her soon-to-be ex-husband not receive [...]

American Idol Winner Caleb Johnson Album Out August 12: Pre-Order Now

By: Annaka Turner | May 30, 2014 at 10:00 AM EDT 3 Comments »

American Idol 2014 winner Caleb Johnson’s debut album is set to hit shelves on August 12. If it actually happens, it would be the fastest release of any American Idol winner’s album in the show’s history. Last year’s winner, Candice Glover, was supposed to have her album out almost as [...]

Caleb Johnson: ‘Retards’ Controversy Won’t Tarnish American Idol Win [VIDEO]

By: Annaka Turner | May 29, 2014 at 12:00 PM EDT 29 Comments »

Several weeks before the American Idol 2014 finale, future winner Caleb Johnson found himself in hot water with many fans after using the word “retards” to describe his online critics. He then went on to diss his fans by saying that didn’t “need 10,000 people telling me you should sing [...]

American Idol Parody Video: “Hollywood” by Abandon Paris

By: Annaka Turner | May 29, 2014 at 10:00 AM EDT Add Your Comment »

While we were wandering around looking for interesting tidbits on YouTube, we came across a very interesting little American Idol parody video we just had to share! Most of the American Idol parodies we’ve seen out there are kind of long, but we actually thought this one was quite well [...]

American Idol’s Phillip Phillips Shares His Favorite Things

By: Branden | May 29, 2014 at 9:15 AM EDT Add Your Comment »

American Idol 2014 might have just crowned its winner, but Phillip Phillips is still in the spotlight as he just released his second album, Behind The Light, and is preparing for my touring. iHeartRadio sat down with Phillip to ask him about some of his favorite things. Those kinds of [...]

Meat Loaf Congratulates American Idol Winner Caleb Johnson

By: Annaka Turner | May 28, 2014 at 12:00 PM EDT 4 Comments »

From the moment future American Idol winner Caleb Johnson first auditioned for season 13, he was already being compared to classic rock n’ roll idol Meat Loaf. There is no question the two do bear somewhat of a resemblance, especially when they are up on stage belting out hardcore rock. [...]

Jason Mraz Wants to Write With American Idol Finalist Alex Preston

By: Annaka Turner | May 28, 2014 at 10:00 AM EDT Add Your Comment »

American Idol Jason Mraz and Alex Preston

There is no doubt American Idol finalist Alex Preston considered singer-songwriter Jason Mraz as one of his musical icons. Jason knew of Alex even before he was on American Idol and they bonded when the Grammy-Award winner appeared on the show as a guest mentor. Jason said in a post-American [...]

North Carolina Rules When It Comes To American Idol Champions

By: Branden | May 28, 2014 at 9:15 AM EDT Add Your Comment »

There might be something in the water in North Carolina because American Idol 2014 champion Caleb Johnson‘s win makes that three for Tar Heel State. Caleb joins Season 3 winner Fantasia Barrino and Season 10 champion Scotty McCreery as Idol winners, making North Carolina the winningest state when it comes [...]

Jena Irene and Caleb Johnson Get Ready For Prom Night!

By: Annaka Turner | May 27, 2014 at 12:00 PM EDT 2 Comments »

American Idol 2014 runner-up Jena Irene Ascuitto may have waited until the very last minute to find a prom dress, but she already had her date lined up well in advance. Jena asked fellow American Idol finalists and new best friend Caleb Johnson to go with her to her senior [...]

American Idol Winner Caleb Johnson Doesn’t ‘Feel Like’ a Celebrity [VIDEO]

By: Annaka Turner | May 27, 2014 at 10:00 AM EDT Add Your Comment »

American Idol 2014 Jena Irene and Caleb Johnson

American Idol 2014 winner Caleb Johnson and runner-up Jena Irene don’t really feel like celebrities even though they are now household names to millions of the show’s viewers. The reality of how far they’ve come and how well-known they are now just still hasn’t quite sunk in. “We’ve been in [...]

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