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'American Idol' Recap: Angie Miller Eliminated, Candice Glover + Kree Harrison to Compete for the Crown

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:00:04 +0000

On tonight's (May 9) episode of 'American Idol,' Candice Glover, Kree Harrison and Angie Miller learned their fates. Miller was eliminated, meaning that Glover and Harrison will compete in the finals, hoping to win the Season 12 crown.

'American Idol' May Cut All Four Judges to Reinvent Itself

Damon Houx — Thu, 09 May 2013 01:22:53 +0000

'American Idol' used to be the hottest show on television, but after 13 years, it's starting to show its age. The show's ratings have slipped from regularly having 30 million viewers to now somewhere around 11 million. And though the show has had some different judges over the course of its run, it's now looking to ditch all four current judges to have a fresh face for season 13.

'American Idol' Recap: None of the Top 4 Girls Eliminated, Drake Shows Up + More

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:00:32 +0000

On tonight's episode (April 25) of 'American Idol,' no one was eliminated from the Top 4, which is comprised of all girls. And no, the judges didn't spend the sole season save, either. The show has built an extra week into production schedule to account for the usage of the save, but since the judges never applied it this season, the producers sorta did.

Did 'American Idol' Producers Try Replacing Mariah Carey With Jennifer Lopez?

Jessica Sager — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:00:42 +0000

Just when you thought the bulk of 'American Idol' panel drama was done, a major bombshell has been revealed about the judges: Producers tried wooing Jennifer Lopez back to replace Mariah Carey in the middle of this season. Yikes!

'American Idol' Top 10 Recap: The Hopefuls Perform Songs by Former Contestants + More

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:43:48 +0000

It’s officially on like Donkey Kong for season 12 of ‘American Idol‘ as the top 10 — five guys, five girls — took the stage Wednesday night to engage in the heat of the battle…of the belters, that is. They sang songs by former ‘Idols’ and more. Here’s how thing shook out during the performances. [...]

Dude Looks Like A Lady!

Heather Davis — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:12:29 +0000

The American Idol judges had a lot of good and bad contestants in Oklahoma, but one in particular was umm... Interesting. Meet Pepper!

Nicki Minaj Talks Nicknames + 'American Idol' Feuds and Performs on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'

Jessica Sager — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:24:56 +0000

Nicki Minaj took over 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' last night (Jan. 25), not in the Matt Damon way, but in the simultaneous musical guest and major interview guest way. Not only was the Harajuku Barbie supremely entertaining, but she also revealed just how the 'American Idol' panel works together.

Hint: She doesn't think Mariah Carey is a big fan of hers.

American Idol Getting Sued By Contestants

Rob Banks — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:14:22 +0000

Maybe they really just weren’t that good. There are nine former American Idol contestants who are suing the TV show because they claim that they were kicked off the show for racist reasons. All nine of them claim that they were publicly kicked off or disqualified by producers of American Idol in an attempt to [...]

American Idol- Round #4

Heather Davis — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:03:52 +0000

American Idol auditions were in Baton Rouge last night and there were a LOT of good tryouts! Like Charlie Askew:

Then there was the bad:

Chris "Mushroom" Barthel-

and the rest of the "True BAD"

American Idol- Round 3

Heather Davis — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:05:26 +0000

Oh Charlotte, not only was it explosive when it came to the judges but it was a plethera of badness. I'll start with the good first: Seretha Guinn

Then there was the not so good: Joel Nemoyer

and just for good measure, another bad one: Brad Harris

The judges had a little bit of a drama meltdown last night:

On the lighter side, here are some of the fun nicknames Nicki Minaj has handed out this season:

American Idol- Round #2

Heather Davis — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:45:38 +0000

Oh, so many bad performers last night, it was hard to pick just one so I picked 2! The best for me though was a guy who not only had a beautiful voice and an amazing story.

The Best- Lazaro Arbos

Another good one from NC: Kez Ban

The Worst: Angela Curry-

The Worst #2- Kevin Nabity

American Idol- Round #1

Heather Davis — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:06:50 +0000

I love The Voice, but with such a interesting lineup of judges last night on Idol, I had to watch. Here are the contestants I thought were the best and worst. The Best: Sarah from Hammonton, N.J. The Worst: Albert from Queens, N.Y., who killed “Phantom of the Opera!”

'American Idol' Recap: I Love You, New York!

Alexandra Capotorto — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:38:03 +0000

Welcome to the thousandth season of 'American Idol' everyone! Okay we kid, it's only the 12th season, but let's do some math: we're 25, show's been on 12 years = it started when we were just mere 13-year-olds arguing with our friends over who the hottest member of the Backstreet Boys was.

Idol — To Watch Or Not To Watch (POLL)

Laura Daniels — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 11:43:57 +0000

Tonight, Season 846 of American Idol debuts. Ok, it’s Season 12. But to THIS morning show host, it seems like a lot more. Anyhoo…. I’m trying to determine how much YOU want me to cover Idol this season. Vote here: Also, feel free to make comments below and let me know what you’d like to [...]

American Idol: Mariah Carey & Nicki Minaj Forced to Say Something Nice About Each Other

Rob Banks — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:10:46 +0000

American Idol is gearing up to air season 12 in a two night debut starting next Wednesday, January 16th and there’s already drama. A little too much diva in one space at one time and now Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey were forced to say something nice to each other. Talk about awkward. The women [...]

Winner of 'The X Factor' Season 2

Rob Banks — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 11:52:57 +0000

Last night, the X factor crowned a brand new winner as country singer Tate Stevens took home the title. But, really….was he the best on the show? L.A. Reid, who mentored Stevens throughout the show is leaving after this season to return to his duties as head at Epic Records, is going out on top, with 37-year-old team [...]

Steven Tyler Responds to Nicki Minaj's Racist Accusations

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:40:01 +0000

Not a single, solitary episode of 'American Idol' Season 12 has aired yet and it's already rife with plenty of Nicki Minaj-generated controversy. Forget Mariah-gate. That's so last month.

Steven Tyler has already offered a response to Minaj's pointed accusations that he's a racist (due to comments he made about her judging ability). The former and current 'American Idol' judge had a bit of a spat in the press, with Tyler chalking it up to a big ol' misunderstanding.

Nigel Lythgoe: Mariah Carey-Nicki Minaj Shouting Match Genuine [VIDEO]

Mike Riley — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:15:11 +0000

Nigel Lythgoe is my absolute favorite judge on any of the talent competition TV shows. I don't know his background, but he seems to know what he's talking about on So You Think You Can Dance. Lythgoe produces both that show and American Idol, and seems to know what he's talking about in that role as well.

Nicki & Mariah — Can't We All Just Get Along? [VIDEO]

Loraine O'Donnell — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:08:40 +0000

Here we go again. Two “Divas” slinging expletives at each other…classy right? NOT SO MUCH. But gee….haven’t we seen this before? Sure have…try THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF….. I for one and SICK TO DEATH of women lowering themselves for publicity purposes…that’s right…publicity- because I don’t think ANY of it is real. The REAL housewives are about [...]

Carrie Underwood Blown Away By Tour Success

Pete Hausmann — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 22:26:34 +0000

Carrie Underwood is on the road, bringing her Blown Away tour to more than 50 cities across North America by the end of 2012. But in spite of her superstar status, which includes performing to a sold-out crowd at London’s famed Albert Hall this past June, Carrie is still amazed by her own success. Carrie [...]