‘American Idol’s’ Crystal Bowersox: ‘It’s up for grabs, it’s not mine’

Crystal Bowersox has been practically crowned the “American Idol” winner already by judge Simon Cowell, but she tells Zap2it it’s still up in the air because now it’s up to the American people.
She also says that she’s feeling good, she’s healthy and she’s just grateful to be there.
When asked if she’ll ever lose the guitar [...]
‘Bones’: ‘American Idol’s’ Jordin Sparks no longer guesting

Bad news for Jordin Sparks fans who were dying to see their girl on “Bones” — it ain’t happening.
After fans inquired when the former “American Idol” champ’s episode would air, “Bones” creator Hart Hanson tweeted, “The Jordin Sparks deal did not make.”
Personally, we’re a little bummed out by this. Jordin seemed super excited when the [...]
‘American Idol’: Taylor Hicks tells the Idols to ‘believe in the music’

Check out “American Idol” winner Taylor Hicks performing a number off his new album “The Distance.”
Taylor talks to FOX 6 about touring with “Grease” as the Teen Angel and then gets to perform a song from his album “The Distance.”
He also has some advice for the “Idol” contestants: “If you have that vision and [...]
‘How I Met Your Mother’: Carrie Underwood’s on-screen debut

Carrie Underwood makes her acting debut on “How I Met Your Mother” next week, and if the first clips of her performance are any indication, she could carve out a decent second career for herself.
Granted, the role in the March 1 episode — called “Hooked,” for reasons that will soon become apparent — isn’t a [...]
‘American Idol’ kicks off ‘Idol Gives Back’ with Kris Allen in Haiti

“American Idol” winner Kris Allen is coming back — to work with “Idol Gives Back” and the relief effort in Haiti.
Allen will travel with the United Nations Foundation to Haiti to continue the awareness of the country’s great need after the devastating earthquake last month.
On the Feb. 25 results show of “American Idol,” Kris [...]
Super Bowl: Carrie Underwood, Queen Latifah get ‘Pants on the Ground’

“American Idol” winner Carrie Underwood and the awesome Queen Latifah know what’s up with “Pants on the Ground.” It’s “music with a message.”
Carrie Underwood has been tapped for the National Anthem and Queen Latifah is regaling us with “America the Beautiful” at Sunday’s big game.
At a pre-Super Bowl press conference, one wily journalist asked [...]
‘American Idol’ Carrie Underwood to be a movie star

“American Idol” winner Carrie Underwood is taking her acting career to the big screen.
The Grammy winner has landed a role in her first feature film, “Soul Surfer,” reports Variety.
It’s a smaller part though, just playing a church youth leader. The film centers on the real-life story of teen surfing champ Bethany Hamilton (AnnaSophia Robb), who [...]
‘American Idol’: Kris Allen sings National Anthem at NFC championship

The Vikings and Saints were treated to a soulful rendition of the National Anthem before their playoff game, courtesy of “American Idol” winner Kris Allen.
Kris is originally from Conway, Arkansas, which isn’t too far from Louisiana. The Saints make a natural NFL team for him to root for and sports love to ask fans of [...]
‘American Idol’: Carrie Underwood gives out phone number to contestants

“American Idol” winner Carrie Underwood remembers where she came from — and wants to help new Idols when she can.
As the cover girl for the latest issue of Self, Carrie Underwood tells the magazine:
I give out my phone number to the contestants freely. I also like to send a present for making the top 10. [...]
‘American Idol’ David Cook: ‘I’m a bit of wino’

David Cook + drywall = comedy gold.
After giving a great interview to Zap2it Thursday, the “American Idol” winner continued his media tour to promote his upcoming appearance on “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” with Walletpop.com.
In the interview via Skype, David discusses his involvement on the show and yes, talks about drywall again. That’s always good for [...]

