Jordin Sparks

The big voice overwhelmed the beatbox Wednesday night as Jordin Sparks was crowned the newest and youngest "American Idol." Sparks, 17, of Glendale, Ariz., prevailed over Blake Lewis, 25, of Bothell, Wash., after a triumphant performance Tuesday that wowed the show's judges and the view...

Fans were stunned that Melinda Doolittle was ousted from "American Idol" Wednesday, but she seems to be taking it in stride. It happens, Doolittle said today during a phone interview. "I was probably getting a little of the older voters ... They may not have spent a full two hours voting for me, w...

In one of "American Idol's" all-time upsets, Melinda Doolittle, 29, anointed Tuesday night by judge Simon Cowell as his favorite and widely regarded as the best singer and leading candidate to win all season, was eliminated Wednesday night. That leaves Jordin Sparks, 17, to compete aga...

At some point, "American Idol" producers must have shaken their heads, wondering how they passed over Jordin Sparks, whose soulful singing and girl-next-door likableness have gained fans week after week. Last summer, the Glendale, Ariz., native tried out for the Fox hit in Los Angeles a...