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The Top 5 of Season 12 of 'American Idol' has been reduced to a Top 4 as Janelle Arthur was eliminated.

Angie Miller unleashed her inner diva on tonight’s episode of ‘American Idol’ (April 17), when she delivered her own version of Beyonce’s ‘Halo.’

Kree Harrison graced the stage of ‘American Idol’ tonight (April 17) with a heartfelt rendition of the Black Crowes’ ‘She Talks to Angels.’ She was a crowd favorite, as always, but her performance sparked some drama between judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj. But we weren't surprised — it was only a matter of time before the two panelists butted heads again.

Tonight’s episode of ‘American Idol’ (April 17) kicked off on a striking note – literally. Candice Glover blew away judges Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson and Nicki Minaj with her delivery of Paula Abdul’s ‘Straight Up.’

The ratings for Season 12 of 'American Idol' have been consistently down -- the worst since the first. Many critics believe the decline has to do with lackluster judges. One of those judges believes the blame lies on the doorstep of her peers. Yes, Nicki Minaj thinks the low ratings for 'Idol' are the fault of Keith Urban, Mariah Carey and sole remaining original judge Randy Jackson. Her Minajesty

Nicki Minaj has come under fire at 'American Idol' in the past few weeks because of her perceived harsh criticism, but the 'Freedom' rapper insists that it's all coming from a good place: one of love and honesty.

Kelly Clarkson is an American original, and not just because she was the Season 1 winner of 'American Idol.' The girl doesn't care about anything but belting out songs and as a result, she is super cute and without an ounce of pretense. She returned to the stage that launched her career on tonight's (April 11) results episode. She performed her new single, the rockin', uptempo 'People Like Us.' Sh

Scotty McCreery, the undeniably likeable country crooner who took the crown during Season 10 of 'American Idol,' was back on the show for tonight's (April 11) results episode. He performed the new song 'See You Tonight' with the panache of a seasoned vet, since that's what he is, even at 19! He can't drink legally, but boy, can he command a crowd's attention with his performance skill.

On tonight's (April 11) results episode of 'American Idol,' Lazaro Arbos was at risk of going home, since he turned in two not very good peformances last night, singing out of key and delivering what show mentor Jimmy Iovine called "an Ambien milkshake." Translation: It was boring and put him to sleep. The judges didn't use their sole save of the season on Arbos and he was thus eliminate

Burnell Taylor was eliminated on 'American Idol' tonight (April 4), after coming in the bottom of the voting, courtesy of America. Rock n' roll didn't work for him, as he sang Bon Jovi's 'You Give Love a Bad Name' last night (April 3) and it was his downfall.

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.

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