While many golden tickets to Hollywood were passed out, the judges also had to crush the dreams of some aspiring artists. The ...

The 39-year-old had seven songs make it to the Hot 100 but never broke the top 10 — at the time, this was unheard of for "American Idol" contestants. His highest-charting album was 2009's "Kris ...

"American Idol" contestants told Business Insider the worst parts of competing on the reality show. They said Hollywood Week can be brutal, and it's hard to avoid online bullying after competing.

For exclusive news and updates, subscribe to our American Idol Newsletter ... Hedges were cut before the Top 24, which ended ...

Talented teens took center stage, with a 17-year-old aspiring preacher earning the judges' final platinum ticket as auditions concluded in Episode 4.

That’s just the nature of the “Idol” beast. We can, however, say for sure when two of those four hopefuls can be seen auditioning. The first two Arizona contestants to appear on “American ...

American Idol ... the contestants stay in mansions, but for most seasons, the production puts them up in modest apartments with multiple roommates. However, once a contestant reaches the Top ...

She eventually made it to the top five before being eliminated. Season 20 proved that talent does run in the family, as two “nepo” contestants ... 10. Gianna Isabella, daughter of Brenda K. Starr, was ...

Season 20 proved that talent does run in the family, as two “nepo” contestants ... season 10. Gianna Isabella, daughter of Brenda K. Starr, was a top contender on season 15 of Idol ...

"American Idol ... you could not walk more than 10 feet without getting stopped or people wanting pictures and wanting to talk to you," she told BI. One runner-up said he feels like 'Idol' doesn't ...