Taylor Hicks

Former Season 5 winner Taylor Hicks knows what it is like to ride the ups and downs of winning American Idol. In a press interview before the Season 12 finale, Taylor said his best advice for Candice Glover and Kree Harrison is to “enjoy the wave” while it lasts, and be prepared to catch the next one after it crashes.

WP: Is it nostalgic being back here at American Idol?
I always...

Nine past American Idol contestants are planning to sue the show, alleging they were publicly disqualified from from Idol based on dubious criminal backgrounds, solely because they are black.

But several Idol alumni responded in defense of the show, including Season 6's Melinda Doolittle, who told TMZ, "It is shocking to see such allegations. In my experience on the show, the 'Idol' team......

There’s been plenty of talk of American Idol alums coming onto the show for Season 12 in a judging capacity. But show execs are reportedly now thinking outside of the judging box when it comes to some of their old friends.

According to Radar Online, previous contestants — including Taylor Hicks, Carrie Underwood, Adam Lambert, and Clay Aiken — have all been contacted by......

American Idol season five winner Taylor Hicks was watching the show's big, shaken-up 10th season premiere last night and had a bold opinion to share with me.

"We have found a new American Idol, and his name is Steven Tyler," Taylor tells PopEater. "I enjoy the judges this year, especially Steven, who is the breath of fresh air the show needed. Now all we have to do is find the contest that...