'American Idol': San Diego's a bust
'American Idol' is hungry like the Wolf
Wolf Hamlin, a luthier's son, has a blue-collar appeal that gets him to Hollywood.
Jane Carrey makes Hollywood on her own
Jane Carrey is a mom first and sometimes a waitress. When she's not doing either of those, she sings some. She's also Jim Carrey's daughter.
Kyle Crews: 'Best male voice we've heard yet'
Randy Jackson says the 19-year-old frat boy sounds nothing like he looks.
'Ellen' helps Ali Shields get in front of the judges
Ali Shields from Lodi, Calif., got to American Idol via an appearance on Ellen DeGeneres' show.
What show's Aubree Dieckmeyer auditioning for?
Aubree Dieckmeyer sure looks like a professional reality-show auditioner. She says she wants to be America's Next Top Model. Oops.
Meet Ashley Robles and Jayrah Gibson
Ashley Robles has a 5-year-old daughter who wants to be a back-up dancer for her mom. And Jayrah Gibson has no trouble finding his voice.
Football's done -- time for 'American Idol'
The San Diego auditions, thanks to Jennifer Diley, start with a bust.

