American Idol

‘American Idol’ Contestant Jovany Barreto Plays Man in the Mirror

Andy Towle April 28, 2011

American Idol contestant Jovany Barreto has been very busy tuning up recently with a mirror and an iPhone. And honestly, who wouldn't be with a … [Read more...] about ‘American Idol’ Contestant Jovany Barreto Plays Man in the Mirror

Andy Towle April 25, 2011

In a preview from her upcoming HBO special, Lady Gaga breaks down under pressure in her dressing room, upset that people want to destroy her.Says … [Read more...] about Watch: Lady Gaga ‘Will Not Be Destroyed’ in HBO Concert Preview; ‘Judas’ Video to Premiere on ‘American Idol’

Steve Pep April 10, 2011

Madonna's jacket announces that she is "The Queen." What a deal: Ben Cohen auctions the shirt off his back for $325. Comedy Central … [Read more...] about News: Ben Cohen, UFOs, Montenegro, Malcolm X

Andy Towle April 6, 2011

Back in January, Randy Rainbow auditioned for American Idol. Now he brings his "breath of fresh air" performance style to the main … [Read more...] about Watch: Randy Rainbow Returns to American Idol

Andy Towle March 25, 2011

BISCOTTI: Goes great with what? MILDRED PIERCE: Kate Winslet speaks to the ladies of The View about the Todd Haynes remake. AMERICAN IDOL HOMOPHOBIA?: … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #858

Andy Towle March 24, 2011

A shining moment from last night's American Idol, AFTER THE JUMP... … [Read more...] about Watch: All Jacob Lusk Needs to Get By

Andy Towle March 23, 2011

Lawyers for American Idol have reportedly filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by former contestant Ian Benardo, the third Benardo has brought … [Read more...] about ‘American Idol’ Files Motion to Dismiss Anti-Gay Harassment Suit

Norman Brannon February 15, 2011

NORMAN BRANNON Norman Brannon is a pop critic, musician, and author based in New York City. He presents a weekly music update here on Towleroad and … [Read more...] about MUSIC NEWS: PJ Harvey, Bright Eyes, Rihanna, Radiohead, Arthur Russell, The Sounds, Teena Marie, Oh Land, Adele, Green Day

Andy Towle January 26, 2011

J Lo, Steven Tyler, and Randy Jackson call Randy Rainbow's rendition of "Liza with a Z" a "breath of fresh air", AFTER THE … [Read more...] about Watch: Randy Rainbow Auditions for ‘American Idol’

Andy Towle January 2, 2011

Finally! The truth, after all these years.From this morning's Sunday Morning interview with Julie Chen.Watch, AFTER THE JUMP... … [Read more...] about Paula Abdul: I Have a Brain and I Have Never Been Drunk in My Life