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Siobhan Magnus

Siobhan Magnus

Siobhan Magnus is a contestant on Season 9 of “American Idol.” She was one of thousands when she auditioned for American Idol in Boston, Massachusetts, but Siobhan Magnus is one of the few remaining. Siobhan Magnus began singing while in the fourth grade when she auditioned for the lead in the school play, Annie. She [...]

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Idol Winner Kris Allen

After shocking almost everyone — including himself — by winning the season 8 of American Idol last week, Kris Allen told reporters, “I’m not a man of many words.” We noticed! PEOPLE caught up with Idol’s dark horse from Conway, Ark., Saturday, and finally got him talking. Here’s what we learned:

'Idol' attack suspect cites revenge

American Idol judge Simon Cowell thought his ex-girlfriend was joking when she called him to reveal she’d been attacked on Tuesday night – but now accepts the incident was “terrible”. TV presenter Terri Seymour was covering the American Idol in Los Angeles when a woman attempted to choke her. Friends helped fight the attacker, Janice [...]

Kara strips – as American Idol gets champ

AMERICAN Idol judge Kara DioGuardi stripped down to her bikini at the show’s final last night – and the new champ was revealed. The celeb-filled audience was stunned when Kris Allen, 23 from Arkansas, was crowned the winner instead of favourite Adam Lambert, 27. The student looked shocked as host Ryan Seacrest delivered the news [...]

Kara DioGuardi co-writes 'American Idol' winner's single

Kara DioGuardi — the now and possibly future judge of “American Idol” — has co-written the winner’s first single.  The song, entitled “No Boundaries,” was written with Cathy Dennis and Mitch Allan. Before her season-long “Idol” tenure, DioGuardi was best known as a songwriter for such artists as Pink, Christina Aguilera and Kelly Clarkson. “No [...]

How Allen ascended from meek audition to 'Idol'

Not much has changed about Kris Allen since his mostly forgettable “American Idol” audition. Well, except for the winning-it-all part. When the 23-year-old college student from Conway, Ark., first auditioned with Leon Russell’s “A Song for You” in Louisville, Ky., he seemed nothing more than a boy-next-door “Idol” hopeful, lacking the instant juggernaut feel of [...]

Adam Lambert vs. Kris Allen: Who Will Be America's New 'Idol?'

They say it’s all about the singing. But there’s much more than just talent to talk about as Adam Lambert and Kris Allen step up to the stage for tonight’s season eight finale of “American Idol.” Tuesday night, Lambert showed off his vocal prowess by making good of Tears for Fears’ “Mad World” and Sam [...]

Idol Danny Gokey expected his elimination

He gained a following with his soulful singing and snazzy glasses, but ousted “American Idol” contestant Danny Gokey said on Thursday he foresaw his elimination from the competition’s top three. Gokey, who sported different pairs of stylish eyeglasses during his run on “Idol,” said he began the season with 15 pairs and ended with 50. [...]