American Idol Headlines
Check out many of the American Idol contestants CD's from Amazon here!
American Idol 9 Headlines
Welcome to American Idol Headlines. This site is strictly a fan site for Fox Network's American Idol. We will be collecting links to news articles, contestant information, and anything else you want to know about American Idol 9 and also all the past seasons of American Idol. We will be adding new information daily as we locate it on American Idol so keep checking back with us. If you have any ideas for articles, let us know and we'll try to include it on our list. Our email is headlines2009@yahoo.com. We check email often during the day so we will keep the latest information on American Idol posted.
American Idol 9 will begin on the Fox Network on January 12, 2009. The show typically shows a couple of weeks of the auditions that were done around the country during the summer and fall months. The Hollywood round is shown next where the number of contestants is reduced to 36 and the voting begins to get down to the top 12 contestants. At this point the contestants will perform each week and one contestant will be eliminated until we are left with 1 American Idol. American Idol winners from past seasons include Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks, Jordin Sparks, and the most recent winner, David Cook. The judges for American Idol are Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi, and the newest judge that was announced in September is Ellen DeGeneres. In August, 2009 Paula Abdul announced that she would not be returning as a judge for American Idol Season 9. On January 11, 2009 Simon Cowell announced this would be his last season as a judge on American Idol. The host for American Idol is Ryan Seacrest. The winner of American Idol 8 was Kris Allen and the runner-up was Adam Lambert.
Click Here to get the television schedule for American Idol 9
American Idol 9 Contestants Season 8 contestant information click here
Check out many of the American Idol contestants CD's from all seasons from Amazon here!
Click here to get information about Britain's Got Talent's Susan Boyle
Headlines about American Idol and American Idol 9
March 9
Digital Spy - Cowell backs Crystal Bowersox on 'Idol'
Zap2It - 'American Idol's' Kimberly Caldwell makes 'Mess of You' on 'Ellen'
Digital Spy - 'Idol' Delamor 'promises something big'
Zap2It - 'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell on 'The Tonight Show': 'Adam should've won'
Digital Spy - Cowell dismisses DeGeneres feud reports
March 8
Zap2It - 'American Idol': Andrew Garcia, Alex Lambert, Lee Dewyze video fan message
E!Online - Simon Cowell Getting Married "Within the Next 10 Years"
LA Times - Catching up with David Archuleta
Zap2It - 'American Idol': Scott MacIntyre's 'Heartstrings' release date, cover art
March 7
Digital Spy - 'Idol' Gokey reveals story behind song
March 5
LA Times - The day after: Week 2's eliminated four meet the press
MTV - 'American Idol' Castoff Haeley Vaughn Says Miley Cyrus Is An 'Icon'
E!Online - After American Idol: Haeley Vaughn Has Hopes of Being Hannah Montana
LA Times - Danny Gokey: 'Grateful to be back' on 'Idol' stage
MTV - Jermaine Sellers Says He Appeared 'Diva-Ish' On 'American Idol'
Zap2It - 'American Idol' Top 20: John Park, Jermaine Sellers, two more eliminated
MTV - Michelle Delamor 'Questioned' Singing Creed On 'American Idol'
People - First Listen: Idol’s Scott MacIntyre Pulls at ‘Heartstrings’
March 4
All Things Idol - Top 10 Girls: Crystal and Who Else?
Idolhead Ed - The girls get an extra day to practice. How did they do?
MediaFiends.com - All You've Got to Change is Everything You Are
People - American Idol: The Women Hit a High Note
E!Online - American Idol Down to 16 Somewhat Good Singers
Zap2It - 'American Idol': Who does Simon Cowell think didn't deserve compliments? Vote
Zap2It - 'American Idol' Top 10 women: Siobhan Magnus' 'Think' leaves us speechless
E!Online - All 10 American Idol Ladies Show Up: Results Vary
Zap2It - 'American Idol': Crystal Bowersox returns, judges 'See the Light'
Digital Spy - 'American Idol' Top 10 Girls Perform recap
LA Times - 'Idol' ditches individual Twitter and Facebook pages
LA Times - How is Ellen DeGeneres working out? Our TV critic weighs in
Zap2It - 'American Idol' quick and dirty: Haeley Vaughn can't 'Climb'
NY Post - One of these women is your next 'American Idol'
March 3
The Idol Guy - Top 10 Guys: Singing On Short Rest
MediaFiends.com - Top 10 Girls - errr - Guys: Idol Switcheroo
All Things Idol - What a Difference a Week Makes for Top 10 Guys
MediaFiends.com - He's Gumby Dammit
Idolhead Ed - The switcheroo. Can the boys do it on short notice?
Idolhead Ed - Mannies, Peddies and Onesies
LA Times - The 'Idol' girls try to go universal, but mostly miss
Zap2It - 'American Idol': Adam Lambert performs, backstage on 'The Tonight Show'
People - Idol: Lee DeWyze and Alex Lambert Step It Up
E!Online - Simon Cowell Cracks Engagement Jokes
LA Times - Hinder singer on Lee DeWyze: 'A front-runner with a great voice'
Orlando Sentinel - ‘American Idol’: Former UCF football player wows judges
Zap2It - 'American Idol' Top 10 men: Reactions from Chris Daughtry, Matt Giraud and more
Digital Spy - Exclusive: Lambert reacts to Jackson album criticism
E!Online - Ryan Seacrest as Dumbbell on American Idol
March 2
E!Online - American Idol Guys Just Don't Get It, Again
MTV - 'American Idol' Top 10 Men Step It Up
Zap2It - 'American Idol' first impressions: Michael Lynche improves, Tim Urban does not
MSNBC - ‘Idol’ guys are looking like a bunch of wimps
Access Hollywood - Three Men Heat Up The Competition On ‘American Idol’
AJC - American Idol top 10 men recap, rankings
LA Times - A rare 'Idol' re-shuffle, plus the latest on Crystal Bowersox
Access Hollywood - ‘American Idol’ Shuffles Schedule Due To Crystal Bowersox’s ‘Medical Issues’
E!Online - Idol Health Scare Postpones Ladies' Night, Top 10 Guys Go on Instead
Zap2It - Danny Gokey: 'American Idol' gave him 'a hunger, a drive, a passion'
Digital Spy - 'American Idol' stars react to elimination
Access Hollywood - Ryan Seacrest On Simon’s Reported Engagement: It’s ‘More Of A Commitment’
Zap2It - 'American Idol': Jason Castro performs at Jason Mesnick, Molly Malaney wedding
E!Online - Seacrest: Simon Cowell's "Committed," Not Engaged
March 1
Idolhead Ed - Monday morning bets and new odds 3/1/10
E!Online - Is Simon Cowell Engaged or Not?
CNN - Adam Lambert: The kids understand
TMZ - Simon Cowell's GF -- Clay Aiken's Breast Friend
E!Online - Elliott Yamin "Went Into Anderson Cooper 2.0 Mode" After Chile Earthquake
Zap2It - 'American Idol's' Katharine McPhee cast in NBC pilot
February 28
E!Online - Clay Aiken Takes Stand for Gay Rights..."And It's About Damn Time"
February 27
E!Online - American Idol's Elliott Yamin Tweets Through Chile Earthquake
February 26
Idolhead Ed- American Idol: The Week in Review
MediaFiends.com - Musical Criminal Mischief
All Things Idol - First Cuts: Idol Says Goodbye to Four
Idolhead Ed - Odds makers cash in first week
MediaFiends.com - Second Chances for Second Rate Singers
The Idol Guy - Top 24 Results: A Surprise, But Not Without Reason
Idolhead Ed - First mild shock of the season.
MTV - Howard Stern: 'I Won't Work With DeGeneres Or DioGuardi' On 'American Idol'
USA Today - 'Idol' finalist Ashley Rodriguez: 'Everything happens for a reason'
MTV - 'American Idol' In 60 Seconds: Top 24, Trouble In First Elimination Week
USA Today - 'Idol' finalist Janell Wheeler: 'I'm proud I went out the way I did'
Access Hollywood - Tyler Grady Explains Why He Called The ‘American Idol’ Judges Out
USA Today - 'Idol' finalist Joe Munoz: 'I wouldn't do anything different'
E!Online - After American Idol: Tyler Grady Keeps Talking, Much to His Own Detriment
Zap2It - 'American Idol': Tyler Grady, Joe Munoz wouldn't change a thing
MTV - Simon Cowell Engaged To Makeup Artist Mezhgan Hussainy
Zap2It - 'American Idol': Ashley Rodriguez, Janell Wheeler both happy for the experience
USA Today - 'Idol' finalist Tyler Grady: 'You have to stay true to yourself'
People - Idol’s Surprising Results: First Four Hopefuls Sent Home
LA Times - Season 9's first eliminations: What the...?
E!Online - Four Ousted on American Idol
MTV - Joe Munoz Doesn't Blame Screen Time For 'American Idol' Exit
MTV - Ashley Rodriguez Says 'American Idol' Judges Were 'Throwing Punches'
Zap2It - 'American Idol': Ashley Rodriguez, Joe Munoz, two others leave Top 24
E!Online - American Idol's Chikezie's All Too Easy Arrest
Zap2It - 'American Idol': Adam Lambert returns to the 'Idol' stage
February 25
The Idol Guy - Top 12 Guys: One Rough Ride
MediaFiends.com - Now with More Cheese
Idolhead Ed - We’ve heard 24. Could all 24 be in danger?
MediaFiends.com - An A-Bomb! From A-Rod! and Pitching A Wicked Game
Idolhead Ed - "I guess I'll go to the Mall."
All Things Idol - Gals and Guys Bring it On....Sort of
Idolhead Ed - A Sharp, a Flat, and thank god for Garcia
MediaFiends.com - It’s Gonna Be a Lo-o-o-ong Season
Idolhead Ed - And we thought the girls had problems…….
MTV - 'American Idol' Reveals New Exit Song: 'Leave Right Now'
People - American Idol: The Boys Are Back — and Nervous
LA Times - The 'American Idol' Judge Power Rankings: The Top 24
TMZ - Simon vs. Ellen - They Don't Idolize Each Other
MTV - Kris Allen Recalls 'Destruction' He Witnessed In Haiti
NY Post - 'Idol's 'Pants on the Ground' star lands Vegas gig
Zap2It - 'American Idol': Randy Jackson is the most well-liked judge?
LA Times - Trouble brewing for Didi Benami? Exploring the nebulous 'Kara Connection'
MTV - 'American Idol' Experts Ask: Is New Top 24 The Worst Yet?
E!Online - Top 12 American Idol Guys Start Proving Simon Right
TMZ - 'Pants on the Ground' -- Las Vegas Bound
MTV - Adam Lambert Picks His 'American Idol' Favorite: Todrick Hall
NY Post - If history's any indication, no one from season nine can win 'Idol'
LA Times - Ann Powers: The Boys take their chances
Zap2It - 'American Idol's' Kevin Covais: Casey James, Didi Benami early favorites
LA Times - 'Idol': Must be the season of the hippie hopeful
Zap2It - 'American Idol': The Top 12 men disappoint -- except Casey James and Lee Dewyze
February 24
The Idol Guy - Top 12 Girls: Could Have Been Better, Could Have Been A Lot Worse
MediaFiends.com - The Talent Becomes ‘Crystal’
Idolhead Ed - Top 12 girls give it a go…. and two will have to.
Idolhead Ed - Nowhere to go but Up
NY Daily News - 'American Idol' ladies night recap: Lilly Scott charms, Siobhan Magnus gets 'Wicked'
Media Life- DeGeneres on 'American Idol,' flat notes
MTV - 'American Idol' Finalists Net Big Bucks
People - Ladies First on Idol! The Top 12 Women Perform
LA Times - Getting to know Joe Muñoz: the hometown interview
MTV - Adam Lambert Says Susan Boyle's Album Made Him Laugh
Zap2It - 'American Idol': Lilly Scott is 'Fixing a Hole' in 'Idol'
LA Times - Perez Hilton explains his 'Idol' video pitch
Zap2It - 'American Idol' Top 12 men: Who's safe, who's not
MTV - Booted 'American Idol' Contestant Chris Golightly Blasted By Ex-Manager
Zap2It - 'American Idol': Haeley Vaughn is Vote for the Worst pick
February 23
Idolhead Ed - A Sharp, a Flat, and the Girls are Stacked (Top 12)
The Idol Guy - Preseason Roundup: Walk Off The Ledge, People
LA Times - Ann Powers: The girls work the quirkiness, and the smarts
Zap2It - 'American Idol' contestant Shelby Dressel sings 'More Than a Feeling' on 'Ellen'
LA Times - Golightly-gate continues: Former manager speaks out
MTV - 'American Idol' Top 12 Females Take Stage For First Performance Night
TMZ - 'American Idol' Reject Phonied Documents?
MSNBC - Quirky girls get thumbs-up from ‘Idol’ judges
Sun-Sentinel - Idol women fail to deliver greatness
Zap2It - Chris Golightly: Booted 'American Idol' finalist says he 'can catch up in one day'
MTV - Lilly Scott's 'Fixing A Hole': The Story Behind The Cover
Zap2It - 'American Idol' Top 12 women: Who's safe, who's not
MLive.com - West Michigan families say they were part of 'American Idol' Todrick Hall's alleged scam
LA Times - Jason Castro casts his vote for Lilly Scott
Toledo Free Press - Bowersox to appear on 'Idol' tonight
NY Times - ‘Idol’ Winners: Not Just Fame but Big Bucks
Toronto Sun - Simon, Ellen feuding off camera?
Miami Herald - Miami singer makes 'Idol' Top 24
February 22
Idolhead Ed - Odds change quickly the day before first sing off
Idolhead Ed - Andrew Garcia and Casey Jones: Will anyone else contend?
E!Online - Why Are the Kids Hating on American Idol Top 24 Contestant Todrick Hall?
Zap2It - 'American Idol': Top 24 song spoilers
Seattle PI - American Idol: 9 Things Simon Cowell Wants You to Know
Sun Sentinel - Miamian begins quest of Idol title Tuesday
Zap2It - 'American Idol': Allison Iraheta joins Kris Allen for first 'Idol' season 9 results show
Toledo Blade - Toledo area singer takes on 'Idol' pursuits
Chicago Tribune - 3 Chicago singers bring different styles to 'American Idol'
NY Times - On ‘Idol,’ Shifts in Power, Not Talent
Zap2It - 'American Idol' Kris Allen on Haiti: 'We saw a lot of hope'
LA Times - Disqualified contestant Chris Golightly shopping autobiography
Zap2It - 'American Idol': Disqualified Chris Golightly writing book, 'Orphan'
LA Times - Producer Steve Lillywhite speaks about his campaign to be 'Idol' judge
February 21
Idolhead Ed - May I have 8 girl favorites this season….please? Siobhan Magnus anyone?
Zap2It - 'American Idol': Todrick Hall in hot water for failed 'Oz' musical
Websites and Forums about American Idol 9
Fox Official Site for American Idol
IdolBlogLive.com
IdolHeadEd.com
MediaFiends - American Idol Forum
Pick a Homepage – American Idol
Reality
Shack
Reality TV Fans -
American Idol
Reality TV Tickets – American Idol
SirLinksalotShop – American Idol
TV Guide - American Idol 2010 Season 9
Headlines about American Idol Past Contestants - more to come!
For the other contestants from the top 36 of Season 8 click here
Check out our Big Brother 11 site- BigBrother11News.com
This site is strictly a fan site and is not affiliated with Fox Network or the producers of the American Idol show or the American Idol show.