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  • 'American Idol' Alum Caleb Johnson Leaving Interscope Records

    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.
  • Steven Tyler Solo Country Single 'Love Is Your Name' to Premiere on 'American Idol' Season 14 Finale

    American Idol's season 14 finale will be getting a visit from one of the show's former judges. Last night during the top 4 reveal episode, rocker turned country singer Steven Tyler declared that he will be joining (likely final) contestant Jax for a performance of his new country single "Love Is Your Name."
  • 'American Idol' Season 14 Recap & Review: Nick Fradiani Breaks Out & Tyanna Jones Goes Home

    American Idol season 14 continues to trim itself down - this week the top five was slimmed down to four as the remaining contestants tackled songs from the judges' hometowns and "soul songs" (which were more like free choice ballads and midtempo jams).
  • 'American Idol' Going Back to Dolby Theatre from Nokia for Finale Episode; Is Shrinking Audience to Blame?

    American Idol has announced more changes, as its finale will shift back to the Dolby Theatre—home of the first seven final episodes—from the Nokia Theatre in downtown Los Angeles...the venue where Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Jordin Sparks sang their last 'Idol' performances.
  • 'American Idol' Season 14 Recap & Review: Top 5 Tour Established as Quentin Alexander is Sent Packing After Controversial Statement

    Was this the first time that American Idol went into an episode with what seemed to be a very clear agenda? Because, man, someone did NOT want Quentin Alexander to go on the top five tour. Tonight (April 22), the top five of season 14 were established, and well, it went down pretty predictably, even with the arena rock anthems thrown into the mix.
  • 'American Idol's Joey Cook on Quentin Alexander: 'What He Did was Beautiful'

    Quentin Alexander was upset to see Rayvon Owen and Joey Cook in the bottom two of American Idol's competition this week. He voiced his concerns, calling the situation "wack," before Harry Connick Jr. responded to the whole mess. Alexander apologized, but Cook thought the whole gesture was a heroic deed.
  • 'American Idol' Contestants React to Quentin Alexander's Outburst [WATCH]

    There were a few tense moments last night, April 15, on American Idol involving Quentin Alexander. The contestant was unhappy to see Joey Cook and Rayvon Owen have to go up against one another in the final minutes of the show, so he shared his thoughts. Judge Harry Connick Jr. didn't take kindly to the remarks, which were later clarified by Alexander during the show. Billboard caught up with a few of the contestants afterwards to get their take on what happened.
  • 'American Idol' Season 14 Recap & Review: Quentin Alexander Speaks Out & Rayvon Owen is Saved Again for Top 6

    Man oh man, this episode of American Idol. Tonight (April 15), the top seven performed and were slimmed down to the top six - but it could not have been that simple. There were so-so performances, so much drama from Quentin Alexander and Harry Connick Jr. (that you'll be talking about for days) and, somehow, Rayvon Owen got the Twitter save for the third week in a row.
  • 'American Idol' Live Tour Dates: Road Shows Set for Nashville, Baltimore, Chicago

    'American Idol' will take its top five finalists on the road this summer, as is tradition, following the conclusion of its 14th season. The live tour kicks off in Clearwater, Florida, July 7 and wraps a month later in Riverside, California. Nashville, Baltimore and Chicago will be included on the trek, 'Billboard' notes.
  • 'American Idol': Iggy Azalea, Jennifer Hudson Get Funky With "Trouble" Performance

    'American Idol' contestants and fans were treated to a couple performances last night, April 8, by some big-name recording artists. Florida Georgia Line and Jason Derulo doubled as this week's mentors/musical guests, with each act performing their newest singles. Iggy Azalea and 'Idol' alumna Jennifer Hudson also stopped by to show off their recent collaboration "Trouble."
  • Kelly Clarkson Performs "Heartbeat Song" From New Album 'Piece by Piece,' "At Last" on 'American Idol'

    It was all about Kelly Clarkson last night, April 1, on 'American Idol.' All the contestants sang tunes from the singer's catalog, including hits like "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)," "Breakaway" and "Since U Been Gone." Clarkson also took the stage herself to perform "Heartbeat Song" from her new album 'Piece by Piece' and the Etta James classic "At Last."
  • 'American Idol' Caleb Johnson Announces Tour Dates: 'Testify' Singer Will Hit the Road in May

    Last year's American Idol champ, Caleb Johnson, is hitting the road in May for a brief tour. The singer is making stops in Atlanta, Birmingham and Nashville through the end of the month. As Billboard notes, Johnson does not have gigs scheduled for May 12 or 13 when the finale of Season 14 of American Idol will premiere, so we'll most likely see the singer on the show.
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