Fantasia

This year's "American Idol" audition rounds presented a veritable baby boom of young parents aiming for their shot at stardom, often with a newborn or adorable moppet on their hip or clutching too-cute-for-words crayon pictures for the judges. Read More

Most people know Fantasia Barrino as the golden-voiced winner of "American Idol's" third season back in 2004 – a woman whose performance of "Summertime" stunned judges and audiences alike. Read More

On Tuesday night (February 9), we find out what kind of chemistry — if any — talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres has with the rest of the "American Idol" judging panel as the comedian makes her debut as the fourth judge during the start of Hollywood Week. In the early going, DeGeneres reportedly clashed at times with lead judge Simon Cowell, who is departing at the end of the current season, a move that has set off rampant speculation about who might fill his opinionated shoes next season. Read More

And until now, Stern has said very little about the numerous reports saying that he was being pursued by Fox to replace Simon. Read More

"First of all, I would have straightened out that Adam Lambert ," he said. Read More

On Monday (February 8), Howard Stern not only confirmed reports that Fox is interested in hiring him to replace departing "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell , but that the interest is mutual. Read More

Ayla Brown made it to the finals on "American Idol," but her dad won the prize. Read More

There are many rumors floating around about "American Idol" season three winner Fantasia, but there is one that really, really bugs her. Read More

Singer Fantasia Barrino threw her big brother out of her house after he demolished her poolhouse to build himself a recording studio – without permission. Read More

CBS Evening News Anchor Katie Couric recently sat down with talk show host, comedian and new "American Idol" judge Ellen DeGeneres. Read More