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Former American Idol Luke Menard Diagnosed with Hodgins Lymphoma

(FROM CBS) - Former American Idol contestant Luke Menard has been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, according to a rep for the singer’s a capella group Chapter 6.
News of the 29-year-old’s illness was first reported by VoteForTheWorst.com.
The Leukemia & Lymphona Society website says that Hodgkin Lymphoma may be treated with radiation therapy or a combination of [...]

Simon Cowell Slams Fantasia’s ‘American Idol’ Performance

There has been much discussion (we love it!) on Celebritique about Fantasia’s performance on American Idol last week.  We said it was horrible, but many fans have come to her defense.
American Idol judge Simon Cowell has revealed what he was thinking when the camera caught him making a face as former “Idol” winner Fantasia Barrino [...]

Carrie Underwood Voted Top American Idol

This comes as no surprise to us, but country star Carrie Underwood has topped a new poll as the most popular American Idol star ever.
The singer beat Kelly Clarkson in the new AOL Television hitlist poll, picking up 54% of the votes from 1.3 million fans who took part.
Kelly Clarkson placed a distant second with [...]

Carrie Underwood, Jonas Brothers To Perform At Idol Finale

Fresh from winning her second consecutive Top Female Vocalist at the Academy of Country music Awards, American Idol winner Carrie Underwood will return to the Idol stage during tomorrow night’s May 21 season finale show.
Carrie Underwood will be performing her hit song “Last Name.”
The Jonas Brothers will also hit the American Idol stage on the [...]

Simon Cowell Pays Jay Leno A Visit On The Tonight Show (video)

Simon Cowell made a visit to The Tonight Show with Jay Leno this evening to promote tomorrow night’s American Idol Season Finale.
Click HERE to watch video of the interview.

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American Idol Tickets On Sale Now!

Tickets to this season’s American Idol Tour are on sale throughout the weekend ending May 19th.
As announced by Ryan Seacrest on Wednesday evening’s American Idol, tickets for this summer’s American Idol Live tour go on sale this morning, May 17.
The reality show’s top ten finalists will tour the country, singing songs that they sang on [...]

Taylor Hicks To Join Broadway’s ‘Grease’

When was the last time you heard the name Taylor Hicks?!?
Looks like the season 5 American Idol winner has finally found himself some work after having a mediocre at best music career.
The “American Idol” alum will join the Broadway cast of “Grease” on June 6, playing Teen Angel in the revival of the popular musical.
“It’s [...]

Syesha Mercado Eliminated From American Idol (5/14)

The American Idol finale will come down to the two men who have carried the burden of being favorites for the entire show now: David Cook and David Archuleta.
Syesha Mercado, was eliminated tonight, which was of no surprise to everybody that watches the show.
Syesha has nothing to hang her head about as she made it [...]

Simon Cowell Promotes David Cook

American Idol judge Simon Cowell is on the campaign trail to make David Cook the next winner of American Idol.
He does make money of these winners you know..
Simon tells Blender Magazine, “I think he’s done more to deserve it over the eleven weeks. He’s taken more risks, he’s done things with certain songs that have [...]

American Idol’s Stoner, Jason Castro, Denying It

American Idols Bob Marley wannabe and resident stoner wants no part of the pot head label.
Jason told OK! Magazine, “I think that, especially with things like Idol, people like to stereotype so easily. Just because a guy is really easy going… People have always said that [about me]. When I was younger I was [...]