Season 5 finalist Kevin Covais (aka Chicken Little?) makes a special appearance and his hip-hop debut this Saturday night. Kevin will be performing Baby Got Back? on an all-new episode of the new late night show, Talkshow with Spike Feresten?, Saturday at 12/11c, only on FOX!

Imagine a high school reunion where everyone can sing. And that was the American Idol Rewind launch party last night at the very hip Spider Club in Hollywood. American Idol Rewind? is a brand new show that will re-air Season One in a whole new way, including never-before-seen auditions and current interviews with some of the contestants. The Rewind party was a veritable Whos Who? in the American Idol world, attracting such former Idols as Kimberly Caldwell, Anthony Federov, Vonzell Solomon, Mikalah Gordon and many, many more! The success of many of the former Idols is astounding, with most of them having completed one or more albums and some landing TV roles and correspondent jobs. More than talking about their careers, though, they seemed concerned with getting inside and catching up with each other. Brian Dunkleman, co-host with Ryan Seacrest during that first season, walked the American Idol Blue carpet as well. Hes actually the voice for American Idol Rewind despite leaving the show after that initial year. The reunion continued inside, with the Idols dancing, chatting and taking pictures with one another, all the while paying tribute to Justin Guarini. Guarini, Season Ones runner up to pop superstar Kelly Clarkson, performed numerous songs, many of which were off his new album. With a big smile on his face, Justin performed while calling out old friends names throughout the concert. Undoubtedly, the American Idol alumni had a fantastic evening celebrating the launch of American Idol Rewind this coming weekend! Check out photos from Season 1!

Jon Peter Lewis, also known as 'JPL' by his enthusiastic fans, will release his eagerly anticipated debut album on November 7th, 2006. The long awaited record, "Stories From Hollywood," has been in the works for over a year and features all original songs. From the moment Jon stepped out onto the American Idol stage he was anything but typical. His unconventional performance of "A Little Less Conversation" captured the hearts of millions and easily ushered him in as a top ten finalist. Following Jon's successful run on Idol, he continued down an unconventional path by turning away offers from producers who wanted to create an image he wasn't comfortable with. Instead, Jon decided to step aside and take the time to develop his own music and unique style. "Looking back, it would have been a lot easier to jump into one of the offers handed to me, but it would have been a mistake to try and be somebody I wasn't. My heart just wasn't into being a ballad singer or creating a teenybopper image. I've always felt more comfortable with a rock edge to my music and I wanted to develop that sound. It's been a long and challenging road over the last two years, but well worth the wait." The mix of rock and soulful pop on the album is proving to be the perfect style for Jon's superb vocal range. Elton John has praised JPL for his exceptional voice, admiring his "great pitch and phrasing." Jon continues to be a frequent guest of radio and television, most recently embarking on a radio tour across the country. Jon, who also plays the guitar, is currently performing with his band and making final plans for a nationwide tour.

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are once again showing their love for American Idol's Lisa Tucker. Not only did she sing the National Anthem at their season opener versus the New York Yankees, but she's closing out the season for them on October 1st. Lisa Tucker will sing the seventh inning stretch number "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" as well as the National Anthem in the game against Oakland. This is nothing new for the Anaheim native considering she actually performed at a game when she was only ten years old! Watch Lisa's Exit Interview again!

If you're one of the many that fell in love with Season 3's Jon Peter Lewis and his signature dance moves on American Idol, you'd undoubtedly love to see him live. JPL's got a few shows lined up in the near future, so we wanted to make sure that you knew about them. He'll be in Idaho on October 13th and Utah on the 14th (details on these shows to follow, as well as a New York date to be added soon). The highlight, however, is sure to be the 18th of October, when JPL plays in the world-famous Viper Room in Hollywood (tickets can be purchased on the Viper Room's web site). Not many can entertain the way he can, so if you're in the vicinity, you won't want to miss him. Listen to JPL's latest singles!

Every music teachers dream is to get some new equipment here and there, or at least the ability to replace the lost or broken items. Youree Drive Middle Schools teacher, Krista Fanning, received money to do that and then some! American Idols Bo Bice teamed up with In Tune Monthly to surprise the Shreveport, Louisiana teacher with her $10,000 Ultimate Band Makeover prize that she won in a contest over hundreds of other entries. Its a major understatement to say that the dedicated teacher deserved it. She purchases supplies for her students out of her own salary and also gives free private lessons in her home. Fanning plans on maximizing the use of the newly made-over room by offering it to schools and music groups in the area. There was no word on whether Fanning is a Bo Bice fan, but were guessing thats a resounding Yes!?

The singles from American Idols Season 5s finalists are holding strong. Taylor Hickss single Do I Make You Proud?? is #3 in single sales and Katharine McPhees Over the Rainbow? is #4. The rest of the Top 12 Idols have something to cheer about as well, with the compilation Encores? CD reaching #17. Country fans are still showing their love for Carrie Underwoods work. Her single Before She Cheats? is at #15 in the Country realm, with the entire CD, Some Hearts?, coming it an impressive #4. The success of the earlier seasons Idols continues to impress. Ruben Studdard, winner of Season Two, has a new CD out and his single Change Me? has hit the R & B/Hip Hop charts this week at #49. Meanwhile, Season One winner, Kelly Clarkson, has established herself as one of the most talented pop singers today. Her single Because of You? comes in at a remarkable #6.

On Tuesday, September 19th, Season 4 finalist Constantine Maroulis will be performing at the world famour Viper Room on the Sunset strip. He'll be performing two shows -- the early show begins at 7p and the late show begins at 10p. You must be over 21 to enter and tickets are still available! Watch Constantine's last interview with americanidol.com or check out his Exit Interview from the spring of 2005.

NASHVILLE, TN " A self diagnosed shoe addict, 19 Recordings/BNA Records artist and American Idol finalist, Kellie Pickler strolls to radio with her debut single, Red High Heels.? And, as co-writer on the song, being able to talk about it is good therapy. The single is available beginning Wednesday, September 13th. Recording the album in between American Idols Live! Tour 2006, Kellie and producer Blake Chancey (Dixie Chicks) are putting the final touches on the music, which includes several songs that she co-wrote. With her debut album, Small Town Girl being released on Halloween, Kellie said, Well you could buy it and put it in your trick or treat bag. Its really good for you, its not like candy, it wont rot your teeth,? she laughed. On recording the album, one of her favorite memories came during the first session. This guy walks in the door and I looked over my shoulder and quickly took a second look. I was so excited when I realized who it wasit was Kenny Chesney! I couldnt believe that he was standing next to me! It was so weird because just last year I went to one of his concerts and after his show I remember going home and calling my friend and telling her that after seeing Kenny on the stage that night, I knew that that was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life,? Kellie recalls. With the Idols tour wrapping up on September 24, Kellie can devote her full attention to promoting the album, shooting her first music video and of course, shopping for shoes. Watch Kellie's Exit Interview again!

The White House last week announced that Clay Aiken will be one of 12 people that the President intends to appoint to the Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities. In other news, Clay's new album debuts on Tuesday, September 19th and is titled, "A Thousand Different Ways". The project, Aiken's first outing since 2004, combines 10 cover versions of well-known songs from the '70s, '80s and '90s with four brand-new songs. For Clay, the new album's title has multiple meanings. "This is an album of love songs," he explains, "but they are about all different kinds of love. Romantic love, Friendship, Unconditional love. There are a thousand different kinds of love; a thousand different ways to tell someone you love them. And, on top of that, since so many of these songs are covers, it's realistic to say that many of them have been or could be sung a thousand different ways."