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'American Idol' fans were stunned yesterday, Aug. 2, when it was announced that Season 7 finalist Michael Johns had tragically passed away on Aug. 1 at the age of 35. TMZ has since learned more details regarding the circumstances that led to the tragedy.

What do Ryan Seacrest, a fearless intern and Central Minnesota have in common? Watch the video and find out!

Want to join the ranks of Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Philip Phillips and other 'Idol' alums? Well, your chance to audition for 'American Idol's 14th (!) season is just around the corner!

Fans of American Idol can see this seasons Top 10 live in concert when 'American Idol Live!' comes to the Mystic Showroom at 8 pm on Saturday, August 9th.

Season 13 contestants Jena Irene and Caleb Johnson proved their friendship extends beyond the competition when he escorted her to the North Farmington High School prom!

The latest season of 'American Idol' ended in an expected dramatic pause as host Ryan Seacrest waited for the anticipation to build before reading out the results. And the winner is... Caleb Johnson!

On May 5, Scotty McCreery and four friends were victims of a home invasion and armed robbery as he was visiting a friend's apartment in Raleigh, North Carolina. In an interview with USA Today, McCreery provides more details on what happened during the ordeal.

Auditions are coming to Minneapolis on June 18th. Do you have what it takes to become the next American Idol?

I can only imagine how life on the road, constantly, could drive a person insane. So, maybe some of these demand aren't so crazy.

Alabama native C.J. Harris plays music for a living, hence his mostly successful audition tonight (Jan. 29) on 'American Idol.'

Proud father Casey Thrasher came on 'American Idol' to make a better life for his family (including two babies, ages 2 years old and 6 months) after a series of dead end jobs. Much like his personal motto "believe," Thrasher chose to sing Brooks & Dunn's 'Believe.'

15-year-old Bria Anai instantly popped out to 'American Idol' judges because of her sparkly pink lips that she matched to her bright pink pants. But she stayed on their minds thanks to her performance of Adele's 'One and Only.'