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The 'American Idol Live! 2012' Tour hits the Cajundome on July 30th and is SOLD OUT!  CJ and Debbie Ray have tickets for you to win next week on the KTDY morning show.

Ratings for ‘American Idol‘ may have been down this season, but fans of winner Phillip Phillips helped the 21-year-old score one of the biggest digital sales weeks of any contestant in the show’s history. Phillips sold 278,000 copies of ‘Home’ last week, helping the coronation song land at No. 2 on the Digital Songs chart and No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.

I will go so far in my profession of television love to admit that one might call certain reality shows my guilty pleasure.

‘American Idol‘ winner Phillip Phillips will be relishing in his victory from a hospital bed following the Memorial Day weekend. The ‘Home’ singer is scheduled to undergo surgery this Tuesday.

Phillip Phillips was voted the winner of ‘American Idol,’ grabbing the Season 11 crown with a record-breaking 132 million votes. That’s a lot of ladies voting, since we all know he had a way with the women — as in, he made ‘em melt. Jessica Sanchez was the runner up.

On tonight’s season finale of ‘American Idol,’ judge Steven Tyler performed with his band Aerosmith. The longtime and much loved rockers debuted their brand-new single, ‘Legendary Child.’ The song is a rager, and Tyler, best known on the show for his clever, from left field one-liners, was in full on rock star mode once he got in front of that crowd.

Romance was in the air on the ‘American Idol‘ Season 11 finale tonight (May 23), when Season 5 contestant Ace Young got down on one knee to propose to Season 3 runner-up Diana DeGarmo.

On tonight’s (May 22) pentultimate episode of Season 11 of ‘American Idol,’ Phillip Phillips won the coin toss, so he chose to perform after the lovely diva Jessica Sanchez. Phillips had to perform three songs: one selected by producer Simon Fuller, a repeat of a song from earlier in the season and his own single.

On tonight’s (May 22) pentultimate episode of ‘American Idol,’ the lovely teen Jessica Sanchez sang three songs. One was selected by producer Simon Fuller, one was a repeat of a during-the-season-performance song and one was her own single. Since her nemesis Phillip Phillips won the coin toss, she went first, as he elected go second. One thing is for sure: her voice is huge and beautiful. Read Mor

In his latest facebook post, Joshua Ledet says he will be performing on the American Idol Finale, which will be a two night affair, on Tuesday May 22 and Wednesday May 23. He said he has a  "...special treat for you all!" Can't wait to hear what it is...

Phillip Phillips got great news on last night’s (May 17) ‘American Idol.’ He is a finalist, going up against Jessica Sanchez next week for the title from Season 11. However, the artsy and uber talented singer / guitarist, beloved by the ladies, is also faced with some bad news, too. His doctor is urging him to get emergency surgery. But Phillips is bravely (and riskily) putting it off until after

Look what I just saw on facebook! It says: I signed a HUGE DEAL(: so I guess you'll be hearing a lot more from me real real soon (: We'll let you know more as we get details! The post you see here was removed from Joshua's facebook a few hours after it was published.

People magazine is reporting that Joshua Ledet felt "relieved" upon being eliminated from American Idol. We're all just sick about it here, but it's good to know that he is at peace with it. He's had only good things to say about his competition,too. You're a class act, Joshua! We are anxious to see and hear what the future holds for you!

On tonight’s (May 17) results episode of ‘American Idol‘, which determined the Top 2 for Season 11, Joshua Ledet was eliminated and sent home. It’s the end of the road for Ledet on ‘Idol,’ but don’t fret for him. He will likely be scooped up to an Interscope record deal courtesy of show mentor Jimmy Iovine as soon as he gets backstage and has a second to breathe.

Lisa Marie Presley is music royalty, being the daughter of the King, Elvis Presley, after all. She performed on tonight’s (May 17) elimination episode of ‘American Idol,’ delivering her new single ‘You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet’ from the just-released ‘Storm & Grace’ album. So what is Lisa Marie like live and onstage?

Did you get the Marine Alert on your television last night during Joshua Ledet's performance of 'Imagine?' Me, too! Here it is... without interruption!  

Louisiana's Joshua Ledet brought it on home to Westlake over the weekend as one of only three remaining contestants on 'American Idol.'  He made a whirlwind tour of Lake Charles on Saturday in a parade, a concert at Burton Coliseum and an appearance at Contraband Days.

Joshua Ledet is as grounded as he is talented. In a new interview, the ‘American Idol‘ star reveals how ‘Idol’ operates, who he’d most like to collaborate with as well as what songs and artists intimidate him the most.

Jennifer Lopez is excited to hit the road with Enrique Iglesias (and beau Casper Smart!), but there’s one caveat: will it be too much to tour and keep her stint as an ‘American Idol‘ judge?

It wasn't a surprise, but it was a nail-biter, nonetheless... Westlake, Louisiana's Joshua Ledet made it to the Top Three on American Idol! That means he gets to make the legendary home visit to say thanks to his hometown and to let his fans congratulate him on his success! If you'd like to be among the thousands of well-wishers expected on Saturday, May 12, here’s what you need to know: