NEW YORK (AP) -- Simon Cowell once told Jason Castro that his face would save him from elimination. Not this time. The dreadlocked heartthrob was voted off "American Idol" Wednesday as the show narrowed the competition to three finalists: David Cook, David Archuleta and Syesha Mercado.

NEW YORK (AP) -- Diamond wasn't Brooke White's best friend on "American Idol" Wednesday night. The tearful 24-year-old folkster from Mesa, Ariz., was eliminated as the Fox show trimmed the competition to the top four finalists.

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Carly Smithson lost another chance to be a superstar. Smithson, the 24-year-old Irish bartender from San Diego, was the latest cast-off on "American Idol" as the field was narrowed to five finalists during Wednesday's results show.

ATLANTA (FOX 5) – Ever wonder how the millions of calls viewers make for their favorite contestants get through? FOX's Brett Larson has the answer at AT&T's New Jersey call center.

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- "American Idol" said g'day to Michael Johns. The Australian-born singer was eliminated Thursday from Fox's popular singing competition as the contest was narrowed down to the top seven finalists following Wednesday's "Idol Gives Back" charity event.

Do you think you have what it takes to write a song for American Idol? Well, the search is on for the next American Idol songwriter. Click here to enter. Even if you can't write the tune, you can vote for the winner.

NEW YORK (AP) -- A juicy backstory wasn't enough to keep David Hernandez on "American Idol." The 24-year-old ex-stripper from Glendale, Ariz., was dismissed Wednesday, leaving 11 aspiring singers to vie for the "Idol" title and a record contract.

ATLANTA (FOX 5) -- Idol contestants from seasons past are talking about their experiences. It's all part of a reunion show that will air on the FOX Reality Channel, starting March 13.

ATLANTA (FOX 5) – Days after being voted off "American Idol", Douglasville's Alexandrea Lushington thanked her church family for their support.

Four more aspiring singers failed to convince viewers that they have what it takes to win "American Idol."

ATLANTA (FOX 5) -- The people behind the scenes say picking the right song for the right contestant is an arduous task and given the time constraints they're under not every song comes across a hit.

ATLANTA (FOX 5) – Most of the students and staff at Douglas County High School were watching American Idol Wednesday night as classmate Alexandra Lushington took the stage.

We all know 'Idol's' are everywhere -- in movies, on Broadway, in concert. Well now they're in paperback.

Michael Johns spent some time around Atlanta nightspots, getting ready for his shot at stardom.

Wednesday, the women got the chance to sing their hearts out.

He says the ones who exceed on "Idol" are the ones who really know who they are.

Former Atlantan Carly Smithson is among Idol's Top 24

American Idol hopeful Alexandrea Lushington Makes it to 24

Thousands of American Idol hopefuls at the Georgia Dome had their chance to show off their singing talent.

After weeks of waiting, dozens of "American Idol" hopefuls finally had their chance to perform for Paula, Randy and Simon.