Elimination has ignited a firestorm of controversy, as fans revolt over the decision

And what it is this pro-James, anti-Haley bias the judges have?

"Born This Way" singer will teach the remaining "Idol" aspirants about the art of freaky showmanship

Oh, and did we mention: Steven Tyler has a new book, Jennifer Lopez has a hit single and a new video, Randy has ... a bake sale in Tarzana?

And Sheryl Crow replaces will.i.am for the mentoring

The budding media mogul is planning a musical competition series with a rival network. Does this spell the beginning of the end for his current gig?

The dire warning from "Idol" host Ryan Seacrest: "A lot of fans are going to be disappointed with tonight's results"

Simon Cowell was a teddy bear compared to how the "Inglourious Basterds" star would handle his judging duties

When Searcrest didn’t mention “surprises” or tell us to “be sure to stick around till the end of the show,” making an educated guess wasn’t a difficult task

Wednesday was a banner night for Abrams, whose cover of Maroon 5 also made Steven Tyler curse