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!

Miley Cyrus To Make Surprise 'American Idol' Appearance Tonight

Miley Cyrus will make a surprise appearance on tonight's episode of "American Idol," which will feature performances from the top 6 contestants.

Lauren Alaina, who performed the pop star's single "The Climb" on an episode earlier this month, will be mentored by Cyrus as well as Interscope head Jimmy Iovine, according to E! News. "Today has been ...

Paul McDonald Voted Off 'American Idol,' Top 7 Remain

On lastnights (Apr. 14) "American Idol," Nashville-based rock singer-songwriter Paul McDonald became the first male contestant eliminated from show's tenth season since fan voting began last month.
McDonald, who fronts the band the Grand Magnolias, made a grand ...

Pia Toscano Lands Record Deal 24 Hours After Being Booted Off 'American Idol'

Well, it's certainly been a roller coaster of a week for Pia Toscano! The American Idol contestant went from being a frontrunner on the show to getting booted off Thursday, and then Friday she landed a record deal!
The singer, who had never been in the bottom 3 before being forced ...

Pia Toscano Voted Off 'American Idol' in Shock Elimination

American Idol" favorite Pia Toscano was voted off the competition Thursday night (April 7), in a shocking elimination episode that left her fellow contestants distraught and the judges vocally expressing their ...

Jennifer Lopez Says Steven Tyler, Randy Jackson and Ryan Seacrest Are 'Like Brothers'

Emotionally trying situations create deep bonds that can bring together seemingly disparate personalities. Just look at war veterans or families who have suffered together through a major tragedy. Or look at American Idol.

It seems that the emotional roller coaster of judging the singing contest and ratings juggernaut has brought Jennifer Lopez closer to her cohorts than she ever thought possible. She told ...

'Idol' Castoffs Thia and Naima Talk Eliminations, Final Performances

OOOOHHHH No!!!!!
Two more ladies fell in "American Idol's" 10th season last night (Mar. 31), as Thia Megia and Naima Adedapo were both eliminated at the end of last night's episode. Their farewells came after Wednesday night's Elton John-themed performance episode, and while Thia delivered a heartfelt rendition of "Daniel" and Naima put a reggae spin on "I'm Still Standing," the performances were not enough to sway the voters. Paul McDonald, who joined the pair in the bottom three, survived to sing another week.

'American Idol' Motown Night Recap: Plenty of Gambles, Few Stumbles

It’s Motown Night for the top 11 and the last chance for to secure a spot on the Idol Summer tour. The top ten divide is typically a pressure cooker night, and the Motown theme really cements that point. Even Rodney Jerkins acknowledges that his “chops” come from that seminal sound. To add to the nerves,

Naima Adedapo May Be the Next American Idol.

I got a feeling that this woman could actually have some 9ja in her!
Naima Adedapo (born October 5, 1984) is an American singer from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Adedapo is currently a Top 13 finalist on the tenth season of American Idol. Adedapo was born in Maywood, Illinois and her family moved to Milwaukee, Wisoncsin when she was ten. Adedapo is the daughter of Milwaukee area jazz singer Adekola Adedapo. Adedapo is married and has two daughters, age one and three, and three stepdaughters. She was formerly a maintenance worker at Summerfest. Adedapo is a dancer with Ko-Thi, an Afri-centric dance company, and sings with her husband in R.A.S. Movement, a reggae and world beat band. so how did she get on American Idol??? Adedapo auditioned for the tenth season of American Idol in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was not one the five female vote getters in the semi-final round to advance to the Top 13. She was one of the six selected to sing for a wild card and advanced to the Top 13.
Wishing Naima and all the other contestants the best. American Idol ROCKS!!!!!