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From Zayn's departure from One Direction to Madge's messy on-stage kiss with Drake, these are the moments that had our jaws dropping in 2015 so far.

It looks like Ryan Seacrest will soon be the only original member of 'American Idol' left on the show. The Hollywood Reporter is saying that former judge Randy Jackson has announced that he is officially leaving 'Idol' for good.

As had been rumored for a while, Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj have both publicly confirmed that they are leaving 'American Idol' after this season, following the announcement that Randy Jackson was also retiring. This leaves Keith Urban as the last judge standing, though perhaps not for long.

'American Idol' may not be the ratings juggernaut it once was, but that doesn't mean its fans are any less passionate.

Mariah Carey might not be the only one out of a job at 'American Idol.' If one report is to be believed, the show plans on doing some serious housecleaning during which all four judges will be axed in an attempt to quell the program's bleeding ratings.

When Candice Glover's performed 'Somewhere,' from 'West Side Story,' -- a song chosen by the 'American Idol' production team -- she stole the show and received a well-deserved standing ovation.

Candice Glover can do no wrong. Both of her performances last night were incredible. Her first song choice, Bruno Mars' 'When I Was Your Man,' proved that she's even capable of crossing gender boundaries. "I love you on any kind of song,' Mariah Carey told the singing star.

Last night's episode was the first major elimination to help us get closer to finding out who will become the next ‘American Idol.’ Taking a little idea from it’s rival singing competition  'The X Factor,' the show gave each contestant a placement from first to 10th place. The first to be named was Candice Glover and joining her in the top three were Kree Harrison, (who received a key to the city

It's officially on like Donkey Kong for season 12 of 'American Idol' as the top 10 -- five guys, five girls -- took the stage Wednesday night to engage in the heat of the battle...of the belters, that is. They sang songs by former 'Idols' and more.

In perhaps an effort to refresh the show, 'American Idol' has not only installed a new panel of judges, but producers have tinkered with the formula and added a 'Sudden Death' round where the contestants perform for a limited number of slots.

Isabel Gonzalez just about charmed the pants off of the ‘American Idol’ judges during Wednesday night's audition episode (Jan. 23). At only 16, she has a rich and powerful voice is undeniably easy on the ears. Where on earth did this talented singer come from?

Last night was the Charolette NC episode of American Idol. Manhattan MT 17 year old, Ashton Carrier auditioned there and was given a Golden Ticket to Hollywood.  Her name may sound familiar.  She has won last year's Fox 28 Idol Giveaway. Ashton is not alone in repping the Gallatin Valley, as the ABC/Fox Montana News report below shows, Alex Delaney has also auditioned for American Idol... Read Mor