American Idol News

by Kylene Hamulak
 
Tonight, the finale of American Idol is about more than just making someone's dream come true. It's about special musical guests. It's about bringing back contestants you totally forgot existed. And, mostly, it's about saying goodbye to Randy Jackson.
 
Glad You Came: Our Top 10 open the show with a performance of "Glad You Came." Did anyone else forget there were boys on this season at one time? Things I

by Kylene Hamulak
 
I'm a big fan of the choices in this American Idol finale. Obviously, this year was billed as the year a woman would (finally) take back the Idol crown, and Kree and Candice have been two of my favorites since the beginning. As the show opens with video of a 10-year-old Kree on Rosie O'Donnell and Candice's perky first audition, I wish there was a way they could both win. Alas, there

 
by Gina Scarpa
 
Tomorrow night, either Candice Glover or Kree Harrison will be named the new American Idol. They'll embark on a nationwide tour, then head right into the studio to record their debut album - a dream come true for any contestant. As we await the final performances and results, RealityWanted caught up with Season 8 winner Kris Allen on tour at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, and talked life post-Idol, becoming a dad, his second album, and his loyal and devoted fans.

 
by Gina Scarpa
 
After last night's shocking elimination of Angie Miller, just before the season finale of American Idol, another departure was announced as well. After 12 years of auditioning and judging countless hopefuls, Randy Jackson has finally decided it's time to move on. Releasing a statement through his representative this week, he said (in true Randy form), "Yo! Yo! Yo! To put all of the speculation to the rest... I have decided to leave after this season." Jackson is the last original judge on

by Kylene Hamulak
 
Next week at this time, American Idol festivities will be revving up to crown this year's winner. Tonight? We'll spend an hour holding our collective breath, awaiting results on who the 2013 Top 2 American Idol contestants will be.
 
Perfect Trio: I'd like to say our Top 3 sounded great on Selena Gomez's "Who Says," but since audio issues made it difficult to hear them for a chunk of it, I'll just say they looked good on stage. Would've