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'American Idol' will crown its final winner this week -- but who released the best coronation song? We ranked and reviewed all 14 tracks ahead of this week's finale. -
'American Idol' Alum Caleb Johnson Leaving Interscope Records for Second Album
The most recent winner of American Idol (at least until Season 14 wraps up soon), Caleb Johnson, has announced plans for a new album and, more interestingly, a new record label. The performer made it clear during an interview with Billboard that he would be cutting ties with Interscope after releasing his debut Testify, the record required as part of the winning the television vocal competition. He didn't exactly mince words when describing his time at the major label. -
Phillip Phillips Wants Out of 'American Idol,' 19 Entertainment Contract: "Raging Fire" Singer Claims Oppression
Phillip Phillips went from just a dude with the same name twice to a major player in the pop music world overnight when he won season 11 of American Idol with his coronation single "Home." But now -- less than three years after winning the show over Jessica Sanchez -- Phillips wants out of his Idol contract, calling his deal with 19 Entertainment "oppressive" in a new lawsuit. -
Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson Top 'American Idol' Highest Earners List for 2015
There's no denying that American Idol has been able to make some major stars throughout its 13 seasons. From Carrie Underwood to Kelly Clarkson to Adam Lambert, the reality competition has been a major launching pad for the U.S. music scene in the last decade. And now, following the premiere of American Idol's 14th season, Forbes has released its annual list of the top-earning alums from the long-running program. -
Phillip Phillips Gets Engaged to Longtime Girlfriend Hannah Blackwell on Christmas
Phillip Phillips got engaged to longtime girlfriend Hannah Blackwell on Christmas. The American Idol champion popped the question over the holiday and Blackwell said "yes." The pair took to social media to share their excitement with fans. -
Coldplay Have Highest-Selling Debut of 2014 with 'Ghost Stories'
Anyone worried about the continuing degrading of album sales can breathe easy this week. Two huge releases didn't quite compete for the top spot, but they did set a Billboard total sales mark for 2014. -
'American Idol' Season 13 Recap: Top 11 Won't Include Emily Piriz
For two weeks in a row, American Idol has sent home one of its female contestants. After a "Home" themed live show last night (March 5) full of largely so-so performances, Latina Emily Piriz was sent back to Florida. -
Dylanology: Coen Brothers' 'Inside Llewyn Davis' Revives Interest in Dave Van Ronk, the Real Mayor of MacDougal Street
Yesterday, Classicalite published my piece on the importance of staying relevant in our ever-changing world. As such thinking is wont to do, it met with a bit of criticism. Occasionally, yes, music and culture that begins outside the mainstream wedges a foot in the popular door--only to rip the damn thing off its hinges. -
Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson Highest Paid 'Idol' Alums During 2013
On the verge of another American Idol competition (Season 13 begins tonight), it doesn't hurt to go back and see how the previous contestants are holding up. Forbes has done all of the legwork already, ranking the Top 10 (11, when you consider ties) highest earning Idol alumni of 2013. Carrie Underwood is out front, and out front by a lot.
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