Candice Glover was named the nation's favorite singer on "American Idol" Thursday night, after singing with Aretha Franklin and Chicago native and "Idol" alum Jennifer Hudson. She never, ever gave up on her dream.
Candice Glover was named the nation's favorite singer on "American Idol" Thursday night, after singing with Aretha Franklin and Chicago native and "Idol" alum Jennifer Hudson. She never, ever gave up on her dream.
American Idol will soon name the nation's newest, favorite singer. The last two hopefuls gave their finale performances Wednesday night, and their fate depends on the vote. Bill Zwecker reports.
American Idol will soon name the nation's newest, favorite singer. The last two hopefuls gave their finale performances Wednesday night, and their fate depends on the vote. Bill Zwecker reports.
Entertainment reporter Bill Zwecker dishes on ‘American Idol's' Amber Holcomb being sent home, plus a rave review for ‘Iron Man 3' and the latest with the Jackson trial and Lindsay Lohan.
Entertainment reporter Bill Zwecker dishes on ‘American Idol's' Amber Holcomb being sent home, plus a rave review for ‘Iron Man 3' and the latest with the Jackson trial and Lindsay Lohan.
`American Idol` is down to the final 4 candidates: Candice Glover, Angie Miller, Kree Harrison and Amber Holcomb. Top contender Candice Glover talks about Wednesday night's performance.
`American Idol` is down to the final 4 candidates: Candice Glover, Angie Miller, Kree Harrison and Amber Holcomb. Top contender Candice Glover talks about Wednesday night's performance which got her a standing ovation.
Scotty McCreery stopped by FOX 32's studio before he went to Aurora to play his sold-out show. McCreery is the youngest man to win "American Idol," and was very excited to be back in Chicago.
Scotty McCreery stopped by FOX 32's studio before he went to Aurora to play his sold-out show. McCreery is the youngest man to win "American Idol," and was very excited to be back in Chicago.
Chicago's Devin Velez made the Top 10 on "American Idol" last night! FOX 32 helped spread the "Idol" spirit Friday, as the show's microphone stopped by Chicago's landmarks on its "Idol Across America" tour.
Chicago's Devin Velez made the Top 10 on "American Idol" last night! FOX 32 helped spread the "Idol" spirit Friday, as the show's microphone stopped by Chicago's landmarks on its "Idol Across America" tour.
"Drama" was the operative word to describe the girl's auditions in Hollywood week and a lot of it was provided by our town's very unusual Kez Ban, who auditioned first in Chicago.
"Drama" was the operative word to describe the girl's auditions in Hollywood week and a lot of it was provided by our town's very unusual Kez Ban, who auditioned first in Chicago.
Thursday was the night that truly tested the boys who survived the Hollywood group auditions. Fortunately, three of those making it through to next week were from Chicago.
Thursday was the night that truly tested the boys who survived the Hollywood group auditions. Fortunately, three of those making it through to next week were from Chicago.
Entertainment reporter Bill Zwecker takes a look at some truly horrible singers and some potential stars from Oklahoma City's "American Idol" auditions.
Entertainment reporter Bill Zwecker takes a look at some truly horrible singers and some potential stars from Oklahoma City's "American Idol" auditions.
Thursday, January 17 2013 11:10 PM EST2013-01-18 04:10:48 GMT
It was a heated night on "American Idol" as the judges squabbled and contestants auditioned -- hoping for that all important golden ticket to Hollywood.
It was a heated night on "American Idol" as the judges squabbled and contestants auditioned -- hoping for that all important golden ticket to Hollywood.
Season 4 "American Idol" finalist Anthony Federov joined Good Day Chicago to weigh in on Season 12's New York contestants, as well as give his take on the new judges. He'll be back when the live auditions begin!
Season 4 "American Idol" finalist Anthony Federov joined Good Day Chicago to weigh in on Season 12's New York contestants, as well as give his take on the new judges. He'll be back when the live auditions begin!
Friday, January 11 2013 9:03 AM EST2013-01-11 14:03:26 GMT
FOX 32 entertainment reporter Bill Zwecker asked Ryan and Randy Jackson - plus new judges Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey and Keith Urban - about all the hoopla over the "feud" between Nicki and Mariah.
FOX 32 entertainment reporter Bill Zwecker asked Ryan and Randy Jackson - plus new judges Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey and Keith Urban - about all the hoopla over the "feud" between Nicki and Mariah.
For the past two days, American Idol judges Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, Randy Jackson and Keith Urban have been in Chicago, narrowing the field of contestants for the new season.
For the past two days, American Idol judges Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, Randy Jackson and Keith Urban have been in Chicago, narrowing the field of contestants for the new season.
The new "American Idol" judges just arrived at the Adler Planetarium for the next round of auditions in Chicago. FOX entertainment reporter Bill Zwecker reports from museum campus.
The new "American Idol" judges just arrived at the Adler Planetarium for the next round of auditions in Chicago. FOX entertainment reporter Bill Zwecker reports from museum campus.
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