‘American Idol’ contest over for Matt Giraud, but he expects to make a mark on trivia games

June 19th, 2009 Archuleta's dad enters plea in prostitution caseMIDVALE, Utah — The father of last year's "American Idol" runner-up David Archuleta (ar-choo-LET'-ah) has pleaded no contest to patronizing a prostitute in a Salt Lake City suburb. If the 47-year-old James Jeffrey Archuleta avoids repeating the crime by the end of this month, the charge will be removed from his record.

May 8th, 2009 'Idol' contestant Matt Giraud back home in Mich.KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Hundreds of people have turned out in Kalamazoo, Mich., to welcome home former "American Idol" contestant Matt Giraud (jir-AHD') at a public party.

April 30th, 2009 Matt Giraud thrown off of 'American Idol'LOS ANGELES — There was no saving Matt Giraud this time on "American Idol." The 23-year-old dueling piano player from Kalamazoo, Mich., was rescued by the show's judges two weeks ago. But on Wednesday it was revealed that he received the fewest viewer votes on the Fox singing competition — just beneath this season's most formidable front-runner.

April 30th, 2009 Another finalist thrown from 'American Idol'LOS ANGELES — There was no saving Matt Giraud this time on "American Idol." The 23-year-old dueling piano player from Kalamazoo, Mich., was rescued by the show's judges two weeks ago. But on Wednesday it was revealed that he received the fewest viewer votes on the Fox singing competition — just beneath this season's most formidable front-runner.

April 30th, 2009 Matt Giraud can't be saved on 'American Idol'LOS ANGELES — There was no saving Matt Giraud this time on "American Idol." The 23-year-old dueling piano player from Kalamazoo, Mich., was rescued by the show's judges two weeks ago. But on Wednesday it was revealed that he received the fewest viewer votes on the Fox singing competition — just beneath this season's most formidable front-runner.

April 30th, 2009 'Idol's' Giraud passes on Timberlake comparisonsLOS ANGELES — "American Idol" finalist Matt Giraud said he appreciates being compared to Justin Timberlake but intends to follow his own musical path. "A white guy with soul, that's just how it works.

April 29th, 2009 Abdul compares Adam Lambert to Michael PhelpsNEW YORK — Paula Abdul stopped just short of declaring Adam Lambert the future winner of "American Idol." Instead, she compared him to a certain Olympic swimmer. The "Idol" judge praised yet another Lambert performance Tuesday night, telling the 27-year-old actor that each week "it's like watching the Olympics and you're our Michael Phelps." Lambert was the final performer on the "Rat Pack"-themed show.

April 28th, 2009 LONDON - Britain's Got Talent's singing sensation Susan Boyle has become so popular in the US, that it is now being rumoured she will be making a guest appearance on American Idol. Ryan Seacrest, 34, was asked on the Twitter website if Boyle, 48, whose performance has been watched 118 million times, would be making an appearance on the American Idol show.

April 23rd, 2009 'American Idol' finalist rolled off competitionLOS ANGELES — "American Idol" finalist Lil Rounds was swiftly dismissed first on Wednesday's double elimination episode. The 24-year-old mother of three from Memphis belted out Chaka Khan's "I'm Every Woman," then was revealed to be the first of two singers who received the least number of viewer votes on the popular Fox singing competition.

April 23rd, 2009 2 'American Idol' finalists rolled off competitionLOS ANGELES — "American Idol" finalists Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai aren't closer to becoming household names. Both singers were dismissed Wednesday after it was revealed they received the fewest number of viewer votes on the popular Fox singing competition.

April 23rd, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Indian American singer Anoop Desai finally bowed out of 'American Idol' after making waves on the Fox TV singing competition for several weeks. 'I'm so really disappointed,' Desai said after his ouster Wednesday as he and another finalist, Lil Rounds, received the fewest number of viewer votes.

April 23rd, 2009 Rounds, Desai sent home on "Idol"LOS ANGELES — Lil Rounds has some comfort in being kicked off "American Idol": Her husband got her a puppy. Rounds and Anoop Desai were eliminated this week during "Disco Week." The double elimination was because the judges used their save to keep Matt Giraud last week.

April 23rd, 2009 'Idol' finalists Lil Rounds, Anoop Desai are outLOS ANGELES — "American Idol" finalists Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai aren't closer to becoming household names. Both singers were dismissed Wednesday after it was revealed they received the fewest number of viewer votes on the popular Fox singing competition.

April 22nd, 2009 'Idol' finalists sing to stay alive on Disco NightNEW YORK — "American Idol" is boogeying toward another elimination. Tuesday night's worrisome theme was "disco," and a number of finalists impressed the judges with groovy versions of '70s classics.

April 20th, 2009 'Idol' documentary to air on Gospel Music ChannelLOS ANGELES — The Gospel Music Channel will shine the spotlight on "American Idol." Filmmaker David Lewis' "From Idol to Inspiration" will premiere Thursday before the Gospel Music Association's 40th annual Dove Awards telecast. The one-hour documentary explores the effect of the Fox network singing competition on Christian music.