American Idol

On Wednesday night's episode of 'American Idol,' the top eight performed Motown tracks, with mentorship provided by Smokey Robinson, a living legend who exemplifies that sound.

Love her or hate her, Nicki Minaj is regarded as arguably the best judge on 'American Idol' for season 12, giving insight beyond that of legendary multi-octave diva Mariah Carey. But that doesn't mean Minaj necessarily wants to do this ever again.

Paul Jolley was the latest contestant to be sent packing on season 12 of 'American Idol.'

Wednesday night was Beatles Night on the performance episode of 'American Idol.' The top nine of season 12 was asked to perform Beatles songs. Some soared, some faltered. Here's how things shook out.

The cutting has begun on season 12 'American Idol' as Curtis Finch, Jr., a terrific R&B singer with some serious gospel soul in his voice, was sent home Thursday, turning the top 10 into a top nine.

It's officially on like Donkey Kong for season 12 of 'American Idol' as the top 10 -- five guys, five girls -- took the stage Wednesday night to engage in the heat of the battle...of the belters, that is. They sang songs by former 'Idols' and more.

The top 10 for Season 12 of 'American Idol' was revealed on Thursday's episode, the first results show of the season. America has chosen the five men and five women that comprise the top 10. Here's who's moving on:

The top 10 for season 12 of 'American Idol' is up for grabs, with the 10 remaining women and the 10 remaining men competing for those slots on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The top 20 'American Idol' hopefuls for season 12 have been chosen and will compete for America's votes next week, with 10 male contestants battling it out for the final five spots on Thursday night.

What happens in Vegas isn't staying in Vegas, especially during the third round of Sudden Death eliminations on Season 12 of 'American Idol.' That's because of the 10 females who performed last night (Feb. 27), only five made it to the next round, while five were sent home, hence that whole not everything (or everyone) stays in Sin City stuff. So who is stays and who goes?