American Idol

Bluesy guitar man Phillip Phillips is the new "American Idol," defeating teenage songbird Jessica Sanchez.

The ratings for TV talent competition shows are through the roof.  For lots of you, including myself, the shows are must see events.  If you think TV talent competition is fairly recent, think again.  Take our poll and tell us the talent competition shows you watch.

Elise Testone won't be winning it all on "American Idol."

A police official in a New Jersey town where a disqualified "American Idol" contestant is the target of two arrest warrants says the case wasn't big enough to merit going after him.

"American Idol's" Jermaine Jones was booted from the show, for allegedly concealing an arrest record and outstanding warrants according to a report issued by TMZ.

If the roles were reversed and someone was judging Aerosmith's lead singer and American Idol judge Steven Tyler on his performance during the 'Star Spangled Banner' to kickoff the AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium, Tyler would not be punching his ticket to Hollywood right now.

Is 'Iron' Mike Tyson the next American Idol? Check out Tyson singing on a Brazilian television show.

Check out the former American Idol contestant Lauren Alaina, as she gets tripped  up on the words to the National Anthem on Thanksgiving Day. What are are some of the top National Anthem flubs of all time? Leave your comments below.