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Janet Jackson became an 'American Idol' for the night when she took the stage during the show's finale Wednesday (May 26). The superstar surprised viewers, appearing as the Top 12 contestants began a rendition of her song 'Again.' Dressed in a long black and red dress and rocking her new chic buzz cut, the 44-year-old launched into the song 'Nothing' off the soundtrack to 'Why Did I Get Married To

Following a recent performance on 'American Idol,' Usher has ironically revealed that he believes televised talent shows of its kind are hindering the music business. In a recent interview, the R&B star noted reality television has launched the careers of a lot of talented musicians who catapulted into fame, but says some have been cast aside due to their lack of knowledge of the music busines

Alicia Keys will appear on 'American Idol' on Tuesday night, April 20, as the latest mentor to the seven remaining contestants. She will follow in the footsteps of former 'Idol' contestant Adam Lambert, who appeared to on the most recent episode, and Usher, who appeared on March 30, to offer his critiques...

On Tuesday, April 6, Rihanna announced that Nicki Minaj and pop singer Ke$ha would join her on the North American leg of her 'Last Girl On Earth' tour, but tonight (April 7), RiRi will take the stage on 'American Idol' to perform her new single...

Snoop Dogg appeared on CNN's 'Larry King Live' last Friday (March 26) where he dished about everything from his music to Obama and Tiger Woods. But during his sit down with King, Snoop also admitted that he would not be opposed to joining the judge's panel on 'American Idol...

Apart from all his ventures, like vodka and a clothing line, Diddy still makes music from time to time. The Dirty Money frontman's 'Last Train to Paris' is finally coming June 22 and that means the promo machine is about to step up to, well, Diddy levels...

Fonzworth Bentley wants you to know that he is still a rapper, and in a completely unpretentious move, put together for his new song, "Fireside Chat," based on president FDR's celebrated talks. "The piece was basically a fireside chat to African-Americans, but it was to also hip hop...

Patti LaBelle weighed in on the notoriously harsh American Idol judges. "Some of the judges, I don't think they're even qualified to judge," said the revered singer. "The comments that were made, they could make you, like, want to kill yourself...

50 Cent appeared on Tyra Banks recently to promote his new album, perfume and what have you, and he told that wonderful woman that he likes to walk around with 25k on his person at all times. Why? "I like to have cash on me, because it feels like I have money...

R&B diva Mary J. Blige will lend her expertise to a bunch of 'American Idol' hopefuls during Season 9 auditions in Atlanta, Ga. The multiple Grammy winner is one of several guest judges stepping in for ousted 'Idol' judge Paula Abdul on the show's upcoming season. Al...