The move draws disdain from the GOP, but the White House says that, in a new-media era, specialized programs are the best way to reach a variety of people. The host of American Idol will be fielding a last-minute appeal for votes from President Obama in the latest intermingling of pop culture and politics.

The ninth-season American Idol runner-up has gotten engaged to musician Brian Walker, People reported Friday. Bowersox and Walker plan to wed next month, according to her representative.

SAN FRANCISCOThousands of people are signing up at San Francisco's ATT Park to try out for Season 10 of American Idol.

Thousands of people are signing up at San Francisco's ATT Park to try out for Season 10 of American Idol.

'American Idol' season nine winner Lee DeWyze thinks people will be surprised by his new album, which debuts this fall.