Randy Jackson

The show is back that millions of people gather in front of the tv to watch each week through spring, American Idol. Idol is back for it's 11th season and was welcomed back by disappointing ratings this past Wednesday. The numbers were down nearly 27 percent from the opening show last year, it was the largest ratings drop for a premiere episode in the history of the Fox show.

During an appearance on Ryan Seacrest’s radio show on Wednesday, ‘American Idol’ producer Nigel Lythgoe confirmed judges Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler, and Randy Jackson would be back for season 11 of the show. “I am delighted to say that all three judges, along with the brilliant host of ‘American Idol’ are back for the next season,” he told Seacrest, who happens to be the aforementioned “brillian

"American Idol" took on Elton John last night. Casey Abrams delivered a solid performance after being "saved" from elimination last week by the judges. But the best performance of the night was a bit of a surprise!

Check out this list and see how many you remember! Songs from "American Idol" winners and finalists are to be released on a 10th anniversary compilation album.

The tenth season premiere of Fox's "American Idol" kicks off tonight with famed musicians Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez making their debuts as judges.  Long-time "Idol" judge Randy Jackson says he's looking forward to