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The winner will be named in a season finale that starts at 8 p.m. Wednesday on Fox. Phillip was the favorite going in, and the last song certified his likely win. But here's a warning: The winner won't be named until late, and the show is scheduled to run...

A recap of the 'American Idol' Season 11 finals, in which Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez face off for the win....

The original song set apart the two finalists Tuesday on "American Idol": Rocker Phillip Phillips had more kick than pop singer Jessica Sanchez. In the first round, series creator Simon Fuller picked the songs. He chose Whitney Houston’s “I...

When asked about a 20 percent ratings decline this season, Lythgoe pointed to "The X Factor" and "The Voice." "I still can't believe we're No. 1," Lythgoe said. "The public does get bored with singing shows."...

"American Idol" executive producer Nigel Lythgoe doesn't believe reports that Jennifer Lopez will depart the Fox singing contest after this season. "It would mean a great deal if she left," he told reporters in a conference call Friday. "It would mean...

With a little help from T Bone Burnett, Lisa Marie Presley gets back to bluesy-country basics in ‘Storm & Grace’ and breaks free from outside expectations....

Great Britain’s most munificent philanthropist of the moment is artist David Hockney, who landed at the top of the nation's annual Giving List by donating more than twice what he’s worth to his own art foundation. Hockney accomplished this...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dick Clark, the ever-youthful television host and tireless entrepreneur who helped bring rock 'n' roll into the mainstream on "American Bandstand," and later produced and hosted a vast range of programming from game shows to the...

"Idol" creator Simon Fuller said: "Ryan has been with 'American Idol' from the very first day. I can't imagine the show without him. He is the consummate host and an exemplary professional."...

Turns out David Beckham isn't the only Galaxy player leaving L.A. after the team's recent MLS Cup victory. Juninho, who had a successful two-year run playing beside Beckham in the central midfield, has signed a three-year deal to return to......

Hollywood's complicated movie awards season didn't get any clearer Tuesday morning as the Producers Guild of America announced its 10 nominees for the Darryl F. Zanuck producer of the year award in theatrical motion pictures....

David Beckham to return to Galaxy for two seasons...