America Idol Finalist Danny Gokey Gets Remarried

Danny Gokey married wife

Former American Idol finalist Danny Gokey and model Leyicet Peralta tied the knot in Florida over the weekend.

The couple released this statement to People:

“We are so thankful to have found each other and now be able to spend the rest of our lives together. We pray our gratitude grows more every day because there is so much for us to do now.” Continue reading

VIDEO: Jim Carrey’s Daughter Auditions For American Idol

Jim Carrey's daughter Jane auditions for American Idol

Jim Carrey‘s 24 year-old daughter, Jane Carrey, auditioned on last night’s episode of American Idol.

Jennifer Lopez who used to work on In Living Color with Jim Carrey in the ’90’s realized who was standing in front of her and said, “I used to work with Jim. Oh my God! I remember you when you were little!” Continue reading

American Idol Season 11: No More Nice Judges; ‘Tough Love’ Awaiting Contestants

After The Voice and The X Factor each had a successful first season, are you still ready for some American Idol?

The Idol judges think you are.

The “original” talent show kicks off its 11th season January 17 and the judges want to warn us all: There will be no more “nice” judges. Continue reading

David Archuleta Leaves Music Behind For Mormon Missionary Work

A tearful David Archuleta announced last night that he is leaving the music business behind, at least temporarily, to go serve a higher purpose in life.

The former American Idol season 7 runner-up told his fans in Utah that he will soon be starting his obligatory two-year missionary work for the Mormon church. He said: Continue reading

Fantasia Barrino Gives Birth To Son, Dallas Xavier

Fantasia Barrino is a new mother!

The former American Idol champ gave birth to a son named Dallas Xavier Barrino Tuesday in North Carolina. Xavier weighed 7 lbs., 9 oz. and is 21 inches long.

“I feel so blessed that my son Dallas Xavier was born healthy, and is a wonderful new addition to our family,” the 27-year old told People. “I thank all my fans for their well wishes and continued support.”

Scotty McCreery Named New Artist Of The Year

Last season’s American Idol winner Scotty McCreery received another honor Monday night as the American Country Awards named him the New Artist of the Year.

McCreery was humble in his acceptance speech, saying, “I want to thank my Lord and savior Jesus Christ, he’s the one that got me here … and a big birthday shout out to my mom. It’s her birthday today.”
Congrats Scotty. Couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy!

VIDEO: Idol Champ Scotty McCreery Has A Lip-Sync Malfunction

It was a bad day for American Idol season 10 contestants on Thanksgiving Day 2011.

First, runner-up Lauren Alaina flubbed the National Anthem at the start of the Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers football game. 
Then, reigning Idol champ Scotty McCreery, forgot to start singing a lip-sync song in time at the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

McCreery’s song, The Trouble With Girls, started. But McCreery’s lips did not. But, admittedly, he did recover rather quickly as he jumped in to where he was supposed to be soon after the flub. 
Watch Scotty’s only bad TV moment below: