Steven Tyler Quits 'American Idol'

Steven Tyler is leaving "American Idol" after a two-season run as judge, Fox announced yesterday (July 12). "After some long, hard thoughts, I've decided it's time for me to let go of my mistress 'American Idol' before she boils my rabbit," Tyler, who judged seasons 10 and 11 of the reality show, said in a statement. "I strayed from ...

John Mayer Earns Third No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 [Billboard]

John Mayer's "Born and Raised" album debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with 219,000 copies sold in its first week, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
It's the singer/songwriter's third No. 1 set, following 2009's "Battle Studies" and 2003's "Heavier Things." "Battle Studies" bowed with ...

Adam Lambert Snags First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart

For the first time, one "American Idol" replaces another at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart as Adam Lambert's "Trespassing" debuts atop the list with 77,000 sold according to Nielsen SoundScan. His arrival bumps last week's leader, Carrie Underwood's "Blown Away," down to No. 3 (54,000; down 55%).  It's Lambert's first No. 1 album and is his second ...

Can Adam Lambert land a No. 1 Next week?

Good News! Adam Lambert is vying for his first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart next week.
Bad News: His "Trespassing" set may only sell around ...

Record Spin: Adam Lambert's Trespassing

Trespassing is the album that fans of the former American Idol runner-up have been wanting from him. More cohesive and personal than 2010's For Your Entertainment, it finds Lambert drawn to

FORBES' HIGHEST IDOL EARNERS

The Idols have been busy doing different things from being banned for guy on guy stage action to attempted suicide. They have also done a slew of great things like have a whole family loose as much as one TON of weight and the neumerous helpfull causes that they all pledge to (while siome were totally invisible!)so who earned what? thats why u got me with the answers here!