• 'American Idol' Contestants React to Quentin Alexander's Outburst

    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: Qaasim Exits

    Last week's big moment on American Idol came when the youngest contestant, Daniel Seavey, lost the Twitter Fan Save to Rayvon Owen. Things are starting to get serious considering the fact that Seavey had been a fan favorite since his first audition. Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez and Harry Connick Jr. gave what advice they could tonight, April 8, but it didn't matter for one unlucky singer.

  • Scott Borchetta: 'American Idol' Judges May Regret Saving Qaasim Middleton

    The judges on American Idol - Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr. - used their one "save" of the season to keep the eccentric performer Qaasim Middleton in the competition last week. Mentor Scott Borchetta told Taste of Country that the panel may end up regretting that decision. The Big Machine label head was not putting down Middleton's talent, though. He just thought it was a little early in the show to use the save.

  • 'American Idol' Season 14 Recap & Review: The Top 12 is Revealed

    After a strong showing in Detroit, the American Idol crew returned to Hollywood to determine who would make Season 14's Top 12. Jennifer Lopez, Harry Connick Jr. and Keith Urban were back in the mix as they would be choosing the final two contestants to advance. The competition is heating up, ladies and gents.

  • 'American Idol' Season 14 Recap & Review: Top Eight Ladies

    The American Idol crew was in Detroit for the final night this episode to see which eight young ladies would be moving on in the competition. Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr. were treated to another batch of Motown tunes tonight, Mar. 5. We'll have to wait until next week's return to Hollywood to see what the contestants will be singing.

  • 'American Idol' Season 14 Recap & Review: Four Guys Go Home and the Top Eight Perform Motown Classics

    Tonight's, Mar. 4, episode of American Idol saw the departure of four gentlemen, bringing the male side down to eight. By the end of tomorrow's ep, there will be a total of 16 contestants who will battle for the top spot. Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr. had a few words of advice for the guys who made it through, but, for the most part, each contestant showed why they deserved a spot.

  • 'American Idol' Season 14 Recap & Review

    The guys brought the house down at The Fillmore in Detroit last night, Feb. 27, with an extremely competitive first round of live performances. Qaasim Middleton and Quentin Alexander were two standouts from the evening. The ladies displayed their talents tonight and brought just as much energy and precision to the show. Jennifer Lopez, Harry Connick Jr. and Keith Urban were again blown away by this American Idol class of singers.

  • 'American Idol' Season 14 Recap & Review

    American Idol traveled from Hollywood to Detroit in order to kick off the live performances. The gentlemen started the week at The Fillmore, serenading Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban, Harry Connick Jr., and an excited crowd of fans. The performances ranged from soulful to safe while America decided who would be the next contestants to exit the competition.

  • 'American Idol' Season 14 Recap & Review: The Top 24 is Revealed

    "Phenomenal singers are going home today," Jennifer Lopez said to open tonight's, Feb. 19, final American Idol judgement episode to decide the Top 24. She wasn't kidding either. The group of 23 remaining contestants was cut in half to round out next week's crew of live performers. Harry Connick Jr., Keith Urban and J. Lo have been shelling out some solid advice, but for some it was "better luck next time."

  • 'American Idol' Season 14 Recap & Review

    The final judgment is here. After a stressful and sleepless Hollywood round last week on American Idol, 48 contestants performed at The House of Blues in front of a live audience. Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban watched from a far, and this time around there was no immediate critique or praise. The judgment came later, and it was the most nerve-racking encounter with the judges yet.
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