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Blake Lewis (former contestant from American Idol) performing live at the Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood. California, USA - 08.10.09 Copyright 2009 WENN

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - "American Idol" is bringing back its "Idol Gives Back" charitable special on April 21 after a yearlong hiatus. The special, airing during the top-seven Wednesday results show, will benefit Children's Health Fund, Feeding America, Malaria No More, ...

FILE - In this Feb. 8, 2009 file photo, former "American Idol" contestant Justin Guarini arrives at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, file) Copyright 2009 AP News

First season 'American Idol' runner-up Justin Guarini weds Former "American Idol" runner-up Justin Guarini has tied the knot. Guarini's spokesman, Jeff Ballard, said the 30-year-old first-season "American Idol" runner-up married 27-year-old Reina Capodici at a private estate Saturday along the Delaware River ...

FILE - In this May 20, 2009 file photo, the rock band Kiss poses backstage after performing at the "American Idol" finale in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, file) Copyright 2009 AP News

DeGeneres: She'll be an honest and kind judge on `American Idol,' but Simon, watch out Ellen DeGeneres is known for being nice. But the new "American Idol" judge said she's ready to be honest with the show's contestants, good or bad. "I ...

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The stunning choice of comedian and chat show host Ellen DeGeneres as the new judge on TV show "American Idol" appeared set to revive interest in the top-rated talent show after three years of falling ratings. DeGeneres, one ...

Comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has been named as the new judge on hit television series "American Idol," replacing Paula Abdul for the upcoming season of the ratings giant. DeGeneres said she was "thrilled" to land the position, where she ...

Comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres was named as the new judge on hit television series "American Idol," replacing Paula Abdul for the upcoming season of the ratings giant. DeGeneres said she was "thrilled" to land the position, where she will ...

Paula Abdul trades stage for courtroom as judge in Lifetime's 'Drop Dead Diva' Paula Abdul is back in the judge's seat — but not on the "American Idol" stage. Abdul cameos in Lifetime's "Drop Dead Diva" as a gavel-banging, glammed-up version of ...