Anthony Fedorov, who finished 4th on the 4th season of American Idol stars as Link Larkin in Hairspray musical...

Few "American Idol" stars have distinguished themselves as songwriters, though several have been co-writers on a few of their album tracks.

His latest music video he directed himself was for American Idol star, Brooke White's song "Free".

PHOTOS: Where are your favorite Idol stars today?

There's nothing from Billy Joel or Clay Aiken, the "American Idol" star, for example.

The Grand Finale was held at the Sydney Opera House, featuring fireworks, an outdoor concert with many past Idol stars and other Australian musicians.

Idol star and mom Jennifer Lopez talks about kids' health and her work with Boys and Girls Clubs of America.

Mr. Ennis said he worries that there could be a logjam of "Idol" stars trying to land, for example, spots on the same late-night talk shows.

While Ms. Simpson has slid smoothly into the teen-pop pantheon, "American Idol" stars have often seemed a bit adrift on the pop charts.

Debut single from the American Idol star!