For the most part, I understand how the judges made their decisions. Amanda was a no-brainer. Although she’s not always my ...

As "American Idol" wrapped auditions this week ... ovation and quite the compliment from Luke Bryan: It's probably the best 16-year-old voice we’ve heard in this competition," he said.

Here are the top moments from Episode 7. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Carnie Wilson defends Lola: Daughter received 'cruel' comments from 'American Idol' fans Were we ...

"American Idol" delivered a bloodbath Monday night as ... Jesus," which he'd written for his late grandmother, who was his best friend. As he sang about how she "gave me wings to fly," his mom ...

Wilson Phillips singer Carnie Wilson is defending her teen daughter, Lola Bonfiglio, from the internet's negativity over Lola's "American Idol" experience. "We're human, and the internet is so cruel.

As we all know, "American Idol" has its contestants put their own ... and these were the more memorable moments. What's happening in Hollywood: Sign up for USA TODAY's Entertainment newsletter.

The cream is starting to rise to the top on "American Idol." Need a break ... "He's one of the best singers I've ever seen." The recent high school grad had the judges fired up after his cover ...