March 12: 'Idol' in the news

There never seems to be a lack of 'Idol' news these days. Here are some of the more interesting tidbits.

• Chris Medina 'What Are Words' cracks Billboard Hot 100
• Eliminated 'Idol' finalists to visit 'Regis and Kelly'
• 'American Idol' Alum Anthony Fedorov in Tokyo: 'It's Pretty Crazy Out Here'
• 'American Idol' finalist Casey James lands dream job opening for Sugarland
• Simon Cowell says 'Idol' is better without him
• Adam Lambert rocks American Idol; Kris Allen nowhere to be found
• Country Singer Carrie Underwood Celebrates Her 28th Birthday
• Country singer Pickler to headline NCAA festival
• Bowersox "rooting" for 'Idol' Casey Abrams
• Catching up with former American Idol contestant George Huff