Simon Cowell 'torn' over Cheryl and Nicole

2011-05-27 13:27:35

Simon Cowell has always been "torn" between Cheryl Cole and Nicole Scherzinger.

4th judge cleared path for McCreery 'Idol' payout

2011-05-27 10:58:49

Scotty McCreery can thank a fourth judge for clearing his path to becoming the latest "American Idol" — one who didn't have to critique his singing.

'Idol' winner could wind up on NC hometown's map

2011-05-27 10:58:18

Scotty McCreery put the North Carolina town of Garner on the map. Now, the town is thinking of putting the places where the latest "American Idol" went to school, worked and prayed on a map as well

Scotty tops iTunes, 'American Idol' ratings surge

2011-05-27 10:09:24

"American Idol" champion Scotty McCreery hit No.1 on the iTunes single charts, as Fox reported a 21 percent surge in viewers for the all country music finale of the singing contest.

Comedians mark Oprah's final show with punch lines

2011-05-26 13:37:35

While many reacted to the final episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" with tears and emotion, comedians found punch lines.

'American Idol' crowns a winner

2011-05-26 13:19:41

Scotty McCreery won the "American Idol" battle of the fresh-faced country crooners Wednesday, pulling more of a record 122 million-plus viewer votes than competitor Lauren Alaina.

The 10th season finale of "American Idol" in Los Angeles

2011-05-26 12:24:14

"American Idol" finalists Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina pose as they arrive for the show's 10th season finale in Los Angeles May 25, 2011.

Oprah Winfrey bows out with simplicity, gratitude

2011-05-26 11:12:56

Oprah Winfrey kicked off her last-ever original episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" by telling a studio audience that the broadcast would be a simple, celebrity-free affair focused on what her audience has meant to her.

'Idol' finale kicks off with Beyonce, Judas Priest

2011-05-26 10:57:10

Lauren Alaina may have won the hearts of "American Idol" judges with her final performances, but TV viewers were more interested in "Dancing With the Stars," according to early ratings figures for the two big rival shows.

Hines Ward scores 'Dancing With the Stars' win

2011-05-26 10:47:57

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward danced his way to victory on Tuesday to win the 12th season of the hit celebrity TV competition, "Dancing With the Stars.

Madonna pays tribute to Oprah Winfrey

2011-05-25 14:25:19

Madonna and Beyonce Knowles appeared on Oprah Winfrey's first farewell TV show yesterday (23.05.11).

Lauren and Scotty bring country to 'American Idol' finale

2011-05-25 12:25:39

Teens Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery sing on Tuesday for the 2011 "American Idol" title in the TV show's youngest-ever, and first all-country music finale.