“American Idol” paid a visit to Portland, Oregon – the show’s first visit to the Northwest since season six, and was rewarded with some heart-breaking stories and unlikely potential stars.

By Radar Staff Former American Idol finalist Danny Gokey has found love again. Gokey, 31, is engaged to his girlfriend, Leyicet Peralta – 3 years after his wife died. The Milwaukee, WI. native – who gained fame on season 8 of Fox’s hit singing competition – made the announcement on the website for Sophia’s Heart , a charity he established in memory of his late wife who died after a routine heart ...

Chuck B. Beagle is an energetic, inquisitive canine who has managed to capture the heart of not only his owner but, for the second consecutive year, those of readers throughout The Times and Democrat Region as well.

Goal: Win over producers with a sweet serenade and get a chance to stand before Randy Jackson , Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez to showcase your talents. Next , make it to Hollywood and survive multiple grueling rounds of different song renditions and win over America's heart. Finally, have Ryan Seacrest announce you as the winner of American Idol Season 11, get a lucrative recording ...

Are you a singer (or “singer”) between the ages of 15 and 28 whose one dream on this Earth is to get the chance to sing Heart’s “Alone” in front of Steven Tyler? Then you’re in luck, because Fox has announced the final audition city for the upcoming 11th season of American Idol. Get out