NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) - Songbird Pia Toscano was eliminated from "American Idol" on Thursday, leaving the judges who had lavished praise on her in despair over the audience's decision.

Pia Toscano could easily follow footsteps of Daughtry, Jennifer Hudson. April 11, 2011— -- Winning isn't everything, and losing "American Idol" could turn out to be the best thing for Pia ...

It’s wedding bells for Pia Toscano. The American Idol finalist married professional dancer Jimmy R.O. Smith in front of friends and family in New York City on Saturday. “I married my best ...

SWAN SONG: New Yorker Pia Toscano belts out a number on "American Idol." Last night, she surprisingly got the fewest votes. Michael Becker/Fox New York lost the chance again last night for an ...

Maybe being booted off "American Idol" was a good thing for Pia Toscano. Remember how Jennifer Hudson shot to fame after her startling loss on the hit TV show? Toscano is reportedly being courted ...

The singer is releasing new music – and preparing for her wedding! Before Pia Toscano begins her next chapter, she’s looking back on her American Idol past. Watching the TV show that ...

By Shirley Halperin, Michele Amabile Angermiller Hers was the most shocking elimination of American Idol‘s tenth season, but a little over a year since the show wrapped for Pia Toscano ...

Stunning Queens songstress Pia Toscano has reportedly snapped up a ... songbird from white-linen tables festooned with black-and-silver Team Pia balloons at Roma View on Cross Bay Boulevard.

By THR Staff Pia Toscano Jake Whetter Idol Hangover - H 2012 Plus, special backstage interviews by THR’s “Idol” correspondent Didi Benami with this week’s Season 11 contestant and longtime ...

Like many couples, Pia Toscano and her now-husband ... Carmen stepped out in a black velvet tuxedo—a custom look from ...

Once the front-runner, Pia Toscano booted, shocking judges and crowd. April 8, 2011— -- Jennifer Lopez is in shock over Pia Toscano's "American Idol" elimination. "She was one of the most ...

The ‘American Idol’ voters have spoken, shockingly eliminating the incredibly talented (and widely perceived front-runner) Pia Toscano to turn the top 9 into the top 8, and I think it’s ...