As previously mentioned, an aspiring X Factor contestant who didn't make it through the first round of auditions alleged that he was "bullied" into admitting that he was gay on the show. Don Philip, who sang with Britney Spears on her debut album, said he was "set up" to reveal his homosexuality onstage based on a pre-audition reveal and had subsequent thoughts of suicide.

Looks like the next season of American Idol just might feature a full panel of judges famous for something other than being judges on American Idol.

American Idol couldn't lure Katy Perry with $20 million, and now Mariah Carey knows she's worth less than Katy.

Nick "The Youngest One, Who Has Diabetes" Jonas appears to be employing the Power of Positive Thinking to transform himself into an American Idol judge.

It's been, uh, hours since the announcement that Mariah Carey is joining American Idol, and TMZ is already digging up dirt on her last Idol appearance.

It is a beautiful day for gay men and all people who love ridiculousness. TVbytheNumbers reports: "Fox entertainment chief Kevin Reilly announced at the network's TCA session that Mariah Carey has officially signed on to judge the upcoming season of American Idol." Mariah Carey being forced to say many words on live-ish television is only a good thing for pop culture. You know how she gets.

Are you ready to meet your new American Idol judge?

As late as last night, negotiations were still ongoing for Jennifer Lopez to remain at American Idol, but following judge Steven Tyler's announcement that he was departing the talent show to refocus on Aerosmith, Lopez this morning made her exit plans public.

The inspiration for Walt Disney World's Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, Steven Tyler, announced Thursday he's leaving his post as a judge on American Idol.

American Idol crowned its winner last night, blahblahblahwhocare...Did you see the faces Jennifer Holliday was making as she sang her signature song, Dreamgirls' "And I Am Not Telling You I'm Not Going," with eventual first-runner-up Jessica Sanchez? The diva sounded great but looked like she was biting through air sinew. Was she always this facey? A cursory YouTube check suggests yes. Well, Jennifer Holliday, welcome to the era of animated gifs. Enjoy your stay.

This young man, Leesburg, Georgia native Phillip Phillips, has just been crowned the new winner of American Idol, Season 11.

Are you sitting down?

The ratings are in for America Idol's two-part premiere this week and the numbers aren't good. It's average ratings among 18-44 year-olds (the only people the universe cares about) dropped 44% from two years ago. Yeah, that's almost half.

The two night premiere of Season 11 of American Idol just wrapped up. As usual, the judges made some pretty interesting faces while all those people sang. Here is a compilation of the weirdest ones.

Yes, our beloved football friends may yet live. Also today: good news for an American Horror Story, bad news for an American idol, and James Bond has a new title.

Last night Fox unveiled its latest brilliant, innovative idea: A vote-based singing competition judged by Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell. Who are the TV wizards who come up with these ideas??

A year after Simon Cowell abandoned ship on American Idol to produce an American version of his other popular televised singing competition, he returned to Fox tonight—and reunited with a no-doubt hysterical Paula Abdul—as The X Factor made its stateside debut.

We don't mean to be rude, but: who is this guy on The X Factor "world premiere screening" red carpet? And what has he done with Simon Cowell?

This former American Idol hates his complexion. This supposedly sober famous father was drinking again, and a race car driver and a pro wrestler are having an affair. Wow, that last one is really going to rock a certain segment of the population.

You thought you were done with Carrie B. and her shoe-loving ways, but you are not. Also today: J.Lo is officially in, ABC is maybe out, Sarah Silverman is in-demand, and Katy Perry is the best at being the worst.