Alicia Keys, the Black Eyed Peas, Mary J. Blige, Joss Stone, and more chipped in to help raise money and awareness for HIV/AIDS on Wednesday’s “Idol Gives Back” telethon. Mary rocked out to Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” with an all-star band including Travis Barker, Randy Jackson, and Orianthi. Alicia performed “Un-thinkable” and “Empire State of Mind (Part II).”
While “American Idol” will be giving back next week, Alicia Keys will be giving out her advice to the remaining seven “Idol” hopefuls on Tuesday night’s show. Keys will mentor the contestants on “inspirational” songs, in keeping with the week’s charitable theme.
The Commander-In-Chief and his wife will be making an appearance on an upcoming episode of Fox’s “American Idol.” Barack and Michelle Obama filmed their appearance on the show on Wednesday for the show’s annual “Idol Gives Back” episode.
Rihanna hit the “American Idol” stage last night as a special guest performer. The singer rocked out with a single off Rated R, “Rockstar 101.″
Attorney Leron Rogers of the Hewitt & Rogers law firm has filed a lawsuit against Larry Platt, whose song “Pants on the Ground” made him an overnight celebrity after he performed it as an “American Idol” audition.
Law enforcement sources have told TMZ that Chikezie Eze from American Idol was arrested at Neiman Marcus for identity theft. Click here for details.
Throughout this legislative session, the Capitol has welcomed soldiers, Boy Scouts and police officers to come speak before the House or the Senate. On the 19th day, they honored General Larry Platt, the civil rights warrior-turned “American Idol” star for his socially conscious tune, “Pants on the Ground.”
Civil rights veteran General Larry Platt dropped by Majic 107.5 / 97.5 last week. Platt talked about a variety of topics, including the sudden fame he has experienced since performing his song "Pants On The Ground" on "American Idol."
Haeley Vaughn is an ambition young girl who has set her eyes on being the first African American Pop Country Mainstream singer, and she has gotten herself off to a good start. Check out her American Idol audition that had Simone Cowell enamored with her.
Jamie Foxx would like to take over Simon Cowell's judging gig on American Idol, but the singer and actor is just too busy! "I would love to do it but I don't think I would be able to do it," he said at his star-studded pre-Grammy party.
As we previously reported, Simon Cowell announced at the Television Critics Association press tour that this would be his last season on “American Idol.” And one big name has come up as the fiery Brit’s replacement: Jamie Foxx.
The popularity of "Pants on the Ground" singer Larry Platt continued to soar Friday morning, as Internet users flocked to videos of the Atlanta man's anthem against the sagging of trousers. Thursday night, "Late Night" host Jimmy Fallon imitated Neil Young singing a bluesy version of "Pants," and Platt has been booked as a guest on Monday's ABC show, "The View."
