Many believe Melinda Doolittle should've been named American Idol. But third place isn't shabby and the voice on this rising star means...
How to be an American Idol
Wanna become the next Carrie Underwood? The latest Kelly Clarkson?
The chance to do so begins this Monday, as auditions for American Idol Season Seven kick off in San Diego. Before the latest batch of hopeful give their pipes a run-through, USA Today asked seven of last year's finalists to offer a few tips...
Melinda Doolittle Gives Back in Africa
With current depressing stories such as the killing spree of Chris Benoit and well, the life of Britney Spears, we're happy to focus on this positive piece of celebrity news:
Melinda Doolittle, this year's third-place finisher on American Idol, landed in Zambia Thursday for a four-day charitable excursion to help distribute bed nets provided through donations raised during the April 24-25 Idol Gives Back telethon.