Former American Idol Contestant Running For Congress

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Former "American Idol" runner-up Clay Aiken is running for Congress in North Carolina.

Aiken said Wednesday he'll seek the Democratic nomination for the seat currently held by Rep. Renee Ellmers.

Randy Jackson leaving 'American Idol'

LOS ANGELES - Randy Jackson out. The 56-year-old "American Idol" judge says he won't be returning to the Fox talent competition after serving 12 seasons on the show's judging panel.

Steven Tyler Apologizes To Nicki Minaj, But Insists He's Not Racist

Former "American Idol" judge Steven Tyler responded to Nicki Minaj after the controversial rapper and new "Idol" judge said Tyler's criticism of her judging was "racist."

New ‘Idol’ Feud Alert! Steven Tyler Vs. Nicki Minaj

First Nicki Minaj was feuding with her "American Idol" Season 12 co-star, Mariah Carey. Now she's feuding with a former "Idol" judge, Steven Tyler. Will these "Idol" threats, so to speak, ever end?

'AMERICAN IDOL' Randy Jackson OUT AS JUDGE

The dawg days are over at "American Idol" ... TMZ has learned Randy Jackson is officially LEAVING the judge's table ... but will still remain a part of the show as a "mentor."

KATY PERRY $20 Mil 'Idol' Offer REJECTED

"American Idol" desperately wanted Katy Perry to fill one of its vacant judge's seats, so much so,  they offered her $20 MILLION ... but she she still turned it down ... TMZ has learned.

Steven Tyler Quitting 'American Idol'

Steven Tyler will NOT return to the judge's table on "American Idol" ... and has compared the show to a deranged bunny killer. 

'IDOL' WINNER PHILLIP PHILLIPS BIG SURGERY IMMINENT

Newly-crowned "American Idol" champ Phillip Phillips will finally undergo urgent kidney surgery next week, TMZ has learned.

'AMERICAN IDOL' FINALIST Targeted By Male Strippers

He won't be the next "American Idol" ... but recent cast-off Joshua Ledet has already gotten an offer to appear in a real-life stage production ... with a bunch of naked men. 

'AMERICAN IDOL' FINALIST I Wanna Honna Donna

Erika Van Pelt -- the 10th place finisher on this season's "American Idol" -- saysDonna Summer gave her a huge leg up in her music career ... and now she wants to honor the Disco Queen's memory on the upcoming "A.I." concert tour.

“Idol’s” Gentle Giant Jermaine Jones Reportedly Disqualified

Only a couple weeks ago, Jermaine Jones, the "gentle giant" of "American Idol," was brought back to the show as a 25th surprise bonus contestant, after the judges supposedly had a last-minute change of heart. Jermaine managed to survive the semifinals and even make the top 12 via public vote, but now TMZ is reportingthat he will be disqualified this week, for allegedly concealing his violent criminal past.

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No Radio Play For Carrie Underwood in Ottawa

As many of you may know NHL player Mike Fisher is married to the smoking hot and American Idol country singer Carrie Underwood. Although Mike has a following of fans he is not on his wife's level and often referred to as Mr. Underwood (i.e.: Nick Cannon aka Mr. Carey), So hearing that makes you think his wife has a lot of pull which she does. Recently Mike was traded from the Ottawa Senators to the Nashville Predators. Did I mention Carrie is a country music artist? So you see where I am going with this. Apparently she was not very happy with their work schedules and thought if he played for the home team in Nashville they would see each other more.

Now I have no concrete proof that Carrie made this deal happen but trading him from Ottawa which he was beloved to Nashville where she spends most of her time does sound a bit fishy, no pun intended.

The backlash to all this is now a Ottawa radio station has removed ALL of Carrie's music from their rotation and systems in protest to the trade. I told you the guy was beloved in Ottawa. So now the problem for her is she is not getting radio play in Ottawa which I couldn't tell you what number market they are but I don't think it will effect her much, but now Mike is being looked at as a bit of a softy and could soon fall into the shadows of his wife forever.-Mix Masta B