Javier Colon's family and friends were so excited when he won the first season of "The Voice," they assured him that he was set for life — and famous.
Naomi Judd's new limited-run SiriusXM radio talk show has no safety net, and even the country star isn't sure that's a great idea.
From the moment he first stepped in front of the judges and unleashed a folksy take on Michael Jackson's "Thriller," guitar-playing crooner Phillip Phillips seemed preordained to win "American Idol," and not just because he's another white guy with a guitar, the all-too-familiar profile of the previous four "Idol" champions.
Phillip Phillips, a bluesy Georgia guitar man, was crowned the new "American Idol" on Wednesday after defeating teenager Jessica Sanchez in record viewer voting. He was the fifth male "Idol" winner in a row.
"American Idol" viewers could be in for a serious case of deja vu if Phillip Phillips wins on the Fox talent contest's 11th season finale next week.
Adam Lambert may not have won "American Idol," but he's one of the best vocalists to emerge from the show in at least five years, with a range as broad as the Appalachians and a tone that sounds like Freddie Mercury's Broadway-trained cousin after a night of heavy drinking.
It wasn't exactly advertised, but the first episode of "X Factor" to offer the public a chance to be heard brought in "around 10 million" votes, according to Simon Cowell.
In their own style, Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina are the newest duo on the country scene.
In their own style, Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina are the newest duo on the country scene.
