In 2005 Constantine Maroulis electrified America during season four of American Idol with his captivating delivery of Queen's classic "Bohemian Rhapsody." The Brooklyn-born, New Jersey-bred rocker will thrill his fans once again with the highly anticipated release of Constantine – his solo album, out August 7th, 2007 (Sixth Place Records / Sony RED). Constantine debuted “Everybody Loves,” the first song off the album, on "The Bold & The Beautiful" on Wednesday, May 15th 2007. Since his departure from American Idol, Constantine has been hard at work, starring on Broadway in “The Wedding Singer” as well as in the critically acclaimed off-Broadway revival of “Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris.” In between, he devoted considerable time and effort into finding the right band, assembling a talented group of musicians that meshed into a cohesive and rockin’ ensemble. Constantine co-wrote several songs on the record. Constantine recently became a featured star on "The Bold and The Beautiful," which ranks as the Number Two most watched soap in the world. Constantine’s role, which was created especially for him, is based in part on his real life. Throughout his thirteen-week stint, the show will be incorporating music from Constantine. This extraordinary cross-promotion will bring Constantine’s music and personality to millions of viewers worldwide, an unprecedented opportunity for a young artist. The album reflects Constantine’s commitment to an unprocessed, live feel and organic edge. As a result, Constantine was recorded in intimate studios in New York City, including co-producer Marc Copely's living room. “The album was cut live with my own band,” Constantine explains. “No programming, minimal overdubs. We’ve been playing these songs on the road and chose the tunes that got the best feedback from our audiences.” The songs on the album showcase the singer’s vocal versatility and the strong arrangements of the Maroulis band. “Everybody Loves" is the kind of song that is custom made for summer, with a sing-along chorus listeners will find themselves unable to get out of their heads. “Girl Like You” bursts out of the speakers with a thunderous stomp-and-clap intro that will recall Queen's “We Will Rock You,” albeit set to the beat of the new millennium. “Child (You're the Revolution)” shows the hard rock side of Constantine that audiences identified with him during "Idol." His snarling vocal and the band’s metallic attack makes the tune a potential youth anthem. Other tracks allow Constantine to show off his persuasive vocal power and true artistry. The diversity of Constantine, the album, shows off the restless creative spirit of Constantine the singer and serves notice that he’s a musical force to be reckoned with.

Elliott Yamin is scheduled to welcome home Navy Troops from the U.S.S. Boxer (LHD4) on June 15th at their North Island Naval Base in San Diego, California. Elliott will have the opportunity to thank the Navy personnel for their service to this country after just returning from Iraq where they have served a double extended deployment. During this day, Elliott will have lunch with the troops and will also participate in a meet-and-greet with military personnel and their families. He will also sign copies of his debut self-titled CD Elliott Yamin and photos. “Visiting The North Island Naval base will be a unique and wonderful opportunity,” stated Elliott. “I have so much admiration for men and women that service this country and the courage and strength that they possess. I look forward to being able to spend some time with them all and hear some of their stories while I visit the base.” Elliott Yamin is currently on his first solo U.S. tour in support of his debut self-titled CD, which was released on March 20, 2007. Elliott Yamin entered the Billboard charts at #3, making him the highest new artist debut on an independent label in soundscan history. The CD also debuted at #1 on the Billboard Independent charts (where it remains) and #2 on the Billboard R&B charts. His CD is now #13 on media base and #13 on the BDS charts. Elliott’s impending success shined well before the season of American Idol finished (in a historically close race behind Taylor Hicks and Katherine McPhee) when early in the competition, the ever-prickly Simon Cowell deemed him “potentially the best male vocalist in the history of ‘American Idol.’” And after the release of his debut album, Elliott Yamin, few could believe this accomplished vocalist was once too embarrassed to sing out in his middle-school choir class. Perhaps even more compelling than Elliott’s status as an out-of-nowhere vocal powerhouse is the fact that he came to “AI” with no vocal training and no real performance experience. It is his role as the underdog, who as a child had to cope with near-deafness in his right ear and at 16 was faced with Type 1 diabetes. Since then, Elliott has learned how to live with his diabetes and has for five years worn an insulin pump, which takes most of the guesswork out of self-treatment. But his vivid memories of those difficult early years have inspired him to visit children and teens at the American Diabetes Association’s summer camp in Pittsburgh. Elliott is now a spokesperson for the American Diabetes Association and participates in a number of charity organizations throughout the country. For more on his work with Diabetes and his post-"Idol" career, watch our exclusive interview! Download singles from Elliott's first album here!

Season 4’s Anthony Fedorov is currently performing the lead role in Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones’ The Fantasticks. Anthony took five from his busy schedule to share with Idol fans what it’s like to begin acting as a Broadway star: Congratulations, Anthony! You’ve gone from being a Top 4 finalist on the most successful TV show to being the star on the longest running musical, The Fantasticks. How you feeling? It’s a challenge. I’m really enjoying myself because I’ve never done acting before. It’s all coming out of the blue. Exciting, but scary too. Fortunately, it’s a tremendous cast who’s been doing it for a very long time so they can guide me through the whole thing. You’ve had a few challenges to get to this point - childhood medical issues, not arriving in this country until you were 9. How have these shaped you? Every experience I’ve had throughout my life has made me stronger. The fact that doctors told me I’d never speak - - what was once my curse is now my blessing. I mean, with my story and everything that happened, I really have a chance to motivate people. It’s a great thing when you can inspire people to reach for their dreams. Speaking of which, what advice do you have for folks aspiring to be the next Idol? My biggest advice to those doing the show in the future: Stay true to yourself. I know, it’s cliché, but I mean it - - stick with what got you there in the first place. American Idol is so big, you start to play head games with yourself. Stay true to yourself, don’t overthink it because it will catch up with you in the end. How does performing for The Fantasticks’ off-Broadway audiences compare to your 30-million TV audiences? It’s a different kind of experience, performing before a live audience. This might sound strange but it’s a whole lot harder to perform in front of 200 people than 30,000 people. There’s no way to cheat, you have to connect – You have no microphones. That’s what makes it special, you really have a chance to interact with your audience. What does being the national spokesperson for the Sarcoma Foundation of America mean to you? As you know, my brother passed away from Sarcoma seven months ago. When that happened, I found a second calling. Today, I’ll do everything I can to spread the word about Sarcoma cancer. People don’t realize that 20% of cancers young kids get are Sarcomas. I strongly encourage people to go visit www.curesarcoma.org and to educate themselves. What’s next for you? I’m working on my record as we speak. When I’m not doing the play, I’m working on a record. Simon Cowell told me the only thing that can make you successful is the right songs. So that’s what I’ve been doing, working on my right songs. You’ve performed a variety of genres and you have a lot of different styles of your own. So what are your right songs? Well, I see myself as a male version of Celine Dion, with a little Josh Groban. Powerful, hip ballads, some upbeat. I promise, you’ll like it! Fedorov stars in The Fantasticks in New York City.

Season 4’s Anthony Fedorov is currently performing the lead role in Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones’ The Fantasticks. Anthony took five from his busy schedule to share with Idol fans what it’s like to begin acting as a Broadway star: Congratulations, Anthony! You’ve gone from being a Top 4 finalist on the most successful TV show to being the star on the longest running musical, The Fantasticks. How you feeling? It’s a challenge. I’m really enjoying myself because I’ve never done acting before. It’s all coming out of the blue. Exciting, but scary too. Fortunately, it’s a tremendous cast who’s been doing it for a very long time so they can guide me through the whole thing. You’ve had a few challenges to get to this point - childhood medical issues, not arriving in this country until you were 9. How have these shaped you? Every experience I’ve had throughout my life has made me stronger. The fact that doctors told me I’d never speak - - what was once my curse is now my blessing. I mean, with my story and everything that happened, I really have a chance to motivate people. It’s a great thing when you can inspire people to reach for their dreams. Speaking of which, what advice do you have for folks aspiring to be the next Idol? My biggest advice to those doing the show in the future: Stay true to yourself. I know, it’s cliché, but I mean it - - stick with what got you there in the first place. American Idol is so big, you start to play head games with yourself. Stay true to yourself, don’t overthink it because it will catch up with you in the end. How does performing for The Fantasticks’ off-Broadway audiences compare to your 30-million TV audiences? It’s a different kind of experience, performing before a live audience. This might sound strange but it’s a whole lot harder to perform in front of 200 people than 30,000 people. There’s no way to cheat, you have to connect – You have no microphones. That’s what makes it special, you really have a chance to interact with your audience. What does being the national spokesperson for the Sarcoma Foundation of America mean to you? As you know, my brother passed away from Sarcoma seven months ago. When that happened, I found a second calling. Today, I’ll do everything I can to spread the word about Sarcoma cancer. People don’t realize that 20% of cancers young kids get are Sarcomas. I strongly encourage people to go visit www.curesarcoma.org and to educate themselves. What’s next for you? I’m working on my record as we speak. When I’m not doing the play, I’m working on a record. Simon Cowell told me the only thing that can make you successful is the right songs. So that’s what I’ve been doing, working on my right songs. You’ve performed a variety of genres and you have a lot of different styles of your own. So what are your right songs? Well, I see myself as a male version of Celine Dion, with a little Josh Groban. Powerful, hip ballads, some upbeat. I promise, you’ll like it! Fedorov stars in The Fantasticks in New York City.

Bucky Covington's honors are piling up as his debut single "A Different World" cracked the Top 15 on the country radio charts, reaching a weekly audience of over 17 million listeners. Fans lucky enough to be in Nashville, TN will enjoy the distinct privilege of celebrating with a grateful Bucky as he performs at both Riverfront Park and LP Park. "Country music fans are the best," said an appreciative Covington, "and I can’t wait to see everyone this week and shake their hands and tell them thank you for all their continued support." To hear some Bucky music, visit his myspace page and to revisit Bucky the Idol, check him out here.

In the June 11th edition of PEOPLE Magazine, 2007 American Idol Jordin Sparks confides that through her experience, she has gone from feeling embarrassed about her size to loving her body. In an article titled “I Like My Curves!,” she says, “I learned that I’m not ever going to be a size 2. I would look so weird as a size 2.” Jordin’s transformation was similarly noted by her mother, "It was huge to see her confidence level grow." Jordin, who once wore baggy clothes and intentionally hunched over to hide her tall frame and size 12 body now beams with confidence. "She’s standing taller now," boasts her mother. Don’t miss the full article now on newsstands.

Melinda Doolittle stopped by the FOX affiliate in New York to share her thoughts on the season, the finale and how she really feels about Jordin and Blake.  Don't miss her inside story.  Watch it now.