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  • How Much Money Does Ryan Seacrest Make?

    American Idol host Ryan Seacrest possesses a pitch-perfect radio voice and a face made for television. In other words, our Kid Butterscotch has no shortage of media charms.

    The guy didn’t become the hardest working man in showbiz by not doing his job well, right? Host of not only American Idol, but a nationally syndicated KIIS-FM radio program, “On Air With Ryan...

  • American Idol 2013 Spotlight: Melinda Ademi's Tragic War Tale

    One of the keys to American Idol's success is the show's ability to paint the "rags to riches” story. Idol is meant to be a showcase for pop sensations of humble beginnings, whose shot at fame means more than just being a star but providing monetarily and emotionally for their families in dire need.

    We’ve always been big softies for a heart-warming tale to accompany a stellar...

  • Season 9 Winner Lee DeWyze Is Engaged!

    Sorry ladies, but your favorite bearded American Idol winner Lee DeWyze is officially off the market. According to People, Lee has popped the question to model/actress Jonna Walsh on July 16 at Disney World in Orlando.. The romantic proposal took place while the couple was sipping champagne and watching a fireworks show aboard a private yacht.

    Lee said, "Jonna is a Disney freak. They were...

  • Judas Priest Says the Band Owes James Durbin a Debt of Gratitude

    For American Idol fans, the name James Durbin is synonymous with heavy metal. He repped the genre at every opportunity during his run on Season 10 and delivered some of the most high-note-hitting, fist-pumping Idol performances in recent years. From the sound of it, the world of metal loves James right back. The rocker got a ringing endorsement from a member of the seminal metal band Judas...