Michael mcdonald

BRET MICHAELS made his return to performing after a triple health crisis at the AMERICAN IDOL live finale in Los Angeles on Wednesday night (26May10) when he joined talent show finalist CASEY JAMES for a rendition of POISON's EVERY ROSE HAS ITS THORN.

LOS ANGELES - It took leaving "American Idol" for Simon Cowell to show his softer side.

LOS ANGELES - Lee DeWyze, a paint store clerk who overcame his shyness to impress "American Idol" judges and viewers with his spirit and soulful voice, triumphed Wednesday over bluesy musician Crystal Bowersox in the contest's ninth season.