American Idol star Clay Aiken struggled for most of his life to accept his sexuality because he was convinced it was just a "phase."

Syesha Mercado and Chikezie Eze stood next to each other on stage, clutching what was left of their possible time on "American Idol." Both veterans of the bottom three, Syesha managed to dodge another bullet, sending Chikezie packing his bags.

The stakes are high and the competition fierce with all-new, all-star episodes of "Don't Forget The Lyrics!" airing Thursdays (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Recording artists Boyz II Men, Bret Michaels, Kevin Cronin and Kimberley Locke compete for charity, and Gloria Gaynor and Kenny Loggins make surprise guest appearances on the show.

Former American Idol favorite Kimberley Locke is set to become the new face of diet company Jenny Craig. The singer has already lost 30 pounds on the plan and hopes to lose another 10 before her stint as a celebrity spokeswoman begins.

In the name of charity, American Idol finalist Kimberley Locke and the Clothes Off Our Back Foundation have partnered to auction off clothing and accessories worn by America's favorite Idol contestants and participants. The "Kimberley Locke & Idol Friends" online charity auction will begin Monday, May 21 at clothesoffourback.org.

Thankful and happy are the most descriptive adjectives representing the heart, soul and spirit of a woman known to the world as Kimberley Locke. Once a small town girl with big time dreams, the Gallatin, Tennessee native has evolved into a talented singer,

Idol Camp, the world's first performing arts camp based on the hit television series American Idol, today announced the first names of an all-star line-up of American Idol alumni tapped to appear at the summer camp this year.