Regular readers in the Idol Chatter community will know that I’m not enamored with American Idol’s audition episodes, especially as a method of establishing the show’s early front runners. In a piece running in Tuesday’s USA TODAY, I explain why I don’t think they tell us much about those who might be successful on the show. In general, I think they’re much better at telling us who’s not going …

After the American Idols Live tour ended last year, Anoop Desai moved to Los Angeles and waited.

The American Idol franchise would appear in no danger of losing its share of the music marketplace.

‘American Idol’ finalist and Milwaukee native Danny Gokey will sing the national anthem at the Packers-Seahawks game Sunday.

American Idol finalist and Milwaukee native Danny Gokey will sing the national anthem at the Packers-Seahawks game today.

“American Idol” finalist and Milwaukee native Danny Gokey will sing the national anthem at the Packers-Seahawks game Sunday. Click on the headline to read the full report.

Associated Press - December 26, 2009 11:05 AM ET GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - “American Idol” finalist and Milwaukee native Danny Gokey will sing the national anthem at the Packers-Seahawks game…

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Adam Lambert is MTV News’ #3 Man of the Year after bursting on the scene with “American Idol,” and he continues to surprise us.

Adam Lambert is MTV News’ #3 Man of the Year after bursting on the scene with “American Idol,” and he continues to surprise us.