Jennifer Hudson joining Katharine McPhee on ‘Smash’ set

What’s better than having one former Idol contestant on a hit TV show? Having two, of course. Especially when the show is about a Broadway musical and calls for the newcomer to flash her considerable vocal skills. I’m talking about “Smash,” of course, the show that has...

Carrie, Kelly and Jordin at the Billboard Music Awards

Three of the four females ever to win the American Idol title took the stage at the Billboard Music Awards Sunday night. Kelly Clarkson looked lovely in red singing her new single, “Dark Side.” Carrie Underwood had the wind machines cranked up full gear again as she performed the title...

Jordin Sparks to perform Whitney tribute tonight

Add Jordin Sparks to the list of former American Idol winners performing at the Billboard Music Awards tonight (8 p.m., ABC). Jordin and John Legend will perform a tribue to Whitney Houston, who will be honored posthumously with the Billboard Millennium Award. Jennifer Hudson performed a tribute to...

Five Idol reasons to watch the Billboard Music Awards

American Idol fans will have at least five reasons to watch the Billboard Music Awards this weekend. That’s because two former Idol champs — Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood — are among an all-star cast of performers slated to sing on the show. And that’s because three...

Finally, 2 former Idols featured on a Thursday results show

I’ve been lobbying for weeks about how Idol should feature past contestants in every results show performance slot. Tonight, it finally happens. We’ll hear from Jennifer Hudson, who will perform her new single “Think Like a Man” with Rick Ross and Ne-Yo. The song moves up one...

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