Birmingham's "American Idol" veteran performs two-hour set at sold-out theater Full story »

Alabama native set for meet-and-greet at charity event  Full story »

Registration Tuesday-Wednesday; auditions on Thursday Full story »

Soul singer from Hoover to present "Seven Mile Breakdown" on results episode Full story »

Birmingham's Ruben Studdard will return to the "American Idol" stage on Thursday to perform his new single, "Together," a publicist for the series has announced. Studdard, 30, came to national prominence as an "Idol" contender in 2003, winning the title on the second season of the Fox TV reality show. He'll appear on the results episode, which airs locally... Full story »

Showstoppers Promotions has canceled Diana DeGarmo's April 4 appearances in Birmingham. The "American Idol" singer had been scheduled to lead two audition workshops and perform a concert at the Virginia Samford Theatre. Organizer Steve Pennington said "illness within the Showstoppers Promotions' family" was to blame. Refunds for those who bought tickets are available at the Virginia Samford box office,... Full story »

By the time you read this, two of the 13 finalists on "American Idol" will have been snatched from the spotlight. I bet they've already returned to their hometowns and started picking up the pieces of their former lives as, well, nobodies. If that sounds harsh, you probably don't watch much reality TV. "Idol," in particular, is ruthless about... Full story »

"This time last year, I didn't have a deal," says Taylor Hicks. "I think it's a pretty good comeback story." The comeback involves a couple of things, but at the moment it's mainly about "The Distance," the album that Hicks releases this week. It is his first studio album since the self-titled release that followed his May 2006 victory... Full story »

If you heard the click of red high heels on Monday at Pinson Elementary School -- or maybe a live rendition of the country song -- you weren't imagining things. Singer Kellie Pickler was in the house, serenading a contest winner and her guests. According to spokeswoman for Pickler, the singer performed five songs at the school, courtesy of... Full story »

If you've seen Taylor Hicks in "Grease," you'll know that his Teen Angel character plummets down from the heavens in a giant ice-cream cone. The Hoover native, 32, also has earned fame for his flamboyant dance moves, Ray Charles dip and shout-outs to fans in the Soul Patrol. But Hicks has a serious side. He harbors earnest notions about... Full story »

Call me crazy, but I'm still watching "American Idol." The eighth season of Fox's ultra-cheesy reality series debuted Tuesday night, and like millions of other folks, I made sure to tune in. Look, I understand your reasons, "Idol" haters, but anything that dominates pop culture is a must-see for me. That's why I read Stephenie Meyer's "Twilight" saga, why I... Full story »

"American Idol," 7 p.m. today and Wednesday, FOX 6 You could, of course, just flip on the television, flop on the couch and settle into the season premiere of "American Idol." The popular reality show and vocal contest -- which, lest we forget, has produced two winners and two runners-up from the Birmingham area -- will launch its 2009... Full story »

Well, it was fun while it lasted. Stephanie Britt, a model from the Huntsville area, tells Chris Welch of The Huntsville Times that she's not involved with "American Idol." Spoiler reports on the Internet listed a contestant named Stephanie Britt, from Huntsville, as one of the top 50 singers chosen for the Fox TV series this season. Britt's name later... Full story »

Take a deep breath, "American Idol" fans. If spoiler reports on the Internet are true, a model from Huntsville has made it to the top 50 for the TV show's eighth season. She's a leggy beauty named Stephanie Britt, and her Web site is provocative, with a chat room, lingerie photos, bikini shots and other skin-baring pix. According to her... Full story »