Latest American Idol News - Page 18
Jennifer Hudson Plans Honeymoon
Jennifer Hudson is planning her honeymoon.The singer-and-actress and fiance David Otunga - who have a seven-month-old son David Jr - have almost finished finalising details for their upcoming wedding and are now focusing on arranging...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 March 2010
Mary J. Blige Rocks Out
Mary J. Blige will include two all-star covers of Led Zeppelin songs on her next album. The soul singer will reissue her album 'Stronger With Each Tear' including the two tracks - originally by the...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 March 2010
Seinfeld's Marriage Ref Debuts With Strong Ratings
It may have received nothing but disparaging reviews after a preview outing during the Winter Olympics' finale a week ago, but the Jerry Seinfeld-produced The Marriage Ref got off to a solid start in the...
By Lew Irwin on 08 March 2010
American Idol Contestant Hospitalised
AMERICAN IDOL producers were left scrambling to stage the singing contest on Tuesday (02Mar10) after one contestant was hospitalised.Crystal Bowersox, who is reportedly a diabetic, checked into a Los Angeles hospital on Tuesday (02Mar10) -...
By WENN on 03 March 2010
Simon Cowell Plans English Wedding
Simon Cowell's mother wants to pick his wedding venue. The music mogul - who got engaged to make-up artist Mezhgan Hussainy last month - has reportedly agreed to Julie Cowell's desire for him to tie...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 March 2010
Olympics Lift Nbc To No. 1
Thanks to the Winter Olympics, NBC found itself in the rare position of standing on the victor's platform in the weekly ratings race. Friday's coverage of the opening ceremonies was the most-watched program of the...
By Lew Irwin on 18 February 2010
Kids Choice Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus has been nominated for four Kids Choice Awards.The 'Hannah Montana' star has topped the list of nominees for the forthcoming ceremony - which takes place on March 27 - after receiving nods for...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 February 2010
Parents' Group Urges Idol Bosses To Avoid Stern
Executives at a parents' rights group in the U.S. are urging AMERICAN IDOL bosses not to hire HOWARD STERN to replace SIMON COWELL - insisting the shock jock is too controversial for the family-friendly TV...
By WENN on 13 February 2010
Stern Linked To Idol Job
Shock jock HOWARD STERN is the latest big name rumoured to be in the running to take over from SIMON COWELL on AMERICAN IDOL.Cowell has headed the U.S. talent show's panel since its inception in...
By WENN on 05 February 2010
Lady Gaga Has X Factor
Lady Gaga is wanted as a judge on the US version of 'The X Factor'.The 'Bad Romance' singer impressed producer-and-judge Simon Cowell when she performed in a giant bathtub on the UK version of the...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 January 2010
Perry: 'I Want Idol Job'
KATY PERRY had so much fun as a bitchy guest judge on AMERICAN IDOL she would quit her music career to take the job full-time.The I Kissed A Girl hitmaker filmed her stint as a...
By WENN on 28 January 2010
Paula Abdul's Million Dollar Deal
Paula Abdul has been offered a $1 million deal to appear on 'Dancing With The Stars'.The 47-year-old singer and choreographer has reportedly been offered the huge sum as a Development Deal by network ABC. If...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 January 2010
Lythgoe Laughs Off Hall Dating Rumours
AMERICAN IDOL producer NIGEL LYTHGOE has laughed off rumours he is dating MICK JAGGER's ex-wife JERRY HALL, insisting he has only "kissed" the model.Hall, who divorced Jagger in 1999 and has four children with the...
By WENN on 19 January 2010
Beckham 'Offered American Idol Stylist Role'
VICTORIA BECKHAM will be returning to AMERICAN IDOL as a guest stylist, according to U.K. reports.The former Spice Girl joined the judging panel on the hit U.S. talent show last year (09) after Simon Cowell...
By WENN on 18 January 2010
Jackson Blames Assistant For Grammy Twitter Error
AMERICAN IDOL judge RANDY JACKSON has distanced himself from a series of online messages which allegedly asked the public to help with his Grammy Awards ballot - blaming an assistant for the controversial posts.Followers of...
By WENN on 06 January 2010
Simon Cowell's Animated Ambition
Simon Cowell wants to create a cartoon series.The music mogul - who earned an estimated $75 million last year - is a big fan of animated show 'The Simpsons' but admits he is jealous of...
By Bang Showbiz on 31 December 2009
Cowell Quitting American Idol In 2010
SIMON COWELL will leave AMERICAN IDOL in 2010, according to his brother.The music mogul has become a TV sensation in the U.S. since taking his seat on the judging panel in 2002, and he's since...
By WENN on 23 December 2009
Carrie Underwood Engaged
Carrie Underwood has got engaged.The 'American Idol' winner - who has kept her year-long relationship with Ottawa Senators hockey player Mike Fisher largely under wraps - is set to marry, her publicist has revealed.The 26-year-old...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 December 2009
Top-rated Tv Shows Of 2009 Named
Nielsen today (Friday) released its annual list of top-rated TV series, with Fox's American Idol once again taking the top-two positions. Two new shows also made the list, CBS's NCIS Los Angeles at No. 6,...
By Lew Irwin on 11 December 2009
Lambert's Dad Wanted Public Apology For Racy Amas Show
ADAM LAMBERT's father urged the AMERICAN IDOL star to publicly apologise for his provocative performance at the American Music Awards last month (Nov09) after the media slammed his saucy on-stage antics.The openly gay star stunned...
By WENN on 02 December 2009
Lambert Blasts Simmons Over 'Coming Out' Confession
AMERICAN IDOL star ADAM LAMBERT has fired back at criticism he received from GENE SIMMONS, calling the KISS star "obnoxious" and "a d**k".Simmons criticised Lambert for 'coming out' as a gay man shortly after Idol...
By WENN on 15 November 2009
Simon Cowell Joked At Party
Simon Cowell had a giant image of his face projected onto the building where he held his 50th birthday party.The 'American Idol' judged celebrated reaching the landmark age with a £1 million bash at stately...
By Bang Showbiz on 04 October 2009
Dioguardi 'Ecstatic' Over Degeneres Appointment
AMERICAN IDOL judge KARA DIOGUARDI has reached out to her newly appointed fellow judge ELLEN DEGENERES - because she knows how "hellish" it is to be the show's "new kid".DeGeneres was announced as the surprise...
By WENN on 11 September 2009
Abdul Set For Vegas Revue?
Former AMERICAN IDOL judge PAULA ABDUL has reportedly stepped up talks to bring a revue-style stage show to Sin City.The former Los Angeles Lakers cheerleader was rumoured last year (08) to be in negotiations with...
By WENN on 27 August 2009
Britney Spears 'Trespasser' Found Guilty
A woman found acting suspiciously at Britney Spears' home has been found guilty of misdemeanour peeking.Miranda Tozier-Robbins was cleared of trespassing yesterday (20.08.09) after she was arrested in April dressed in military fatigues looking into...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 August 2009
Shania Twain's 'Special' Promise To Fans
Shania Twain is planning a "big surprise" for her fans.The country music star posted a video on her website, promising to reveal the "special gift" on her 44th birthday next week.In the clip - which...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 August 2009
Returning American Idol Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson is set to return to 'American Idol'.The 'My Life Would Suck Without You' singer - who won the first series of the US TV talent show in 2002 - will appear as a...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 August 2009
Twain Gets Idol
Country queen SHANIA TWAIN has joined the growing cast of celebrity guest judges on AMERICAN IDOL following PAULA ABDUL's departure from the show.The reclusive star will join the judging panel when the show hits Chicago,...
By WENN on 18 August 2009
Permanent Idol Victoria Beckham
Victoria Beckham is set to be offered £3 million to become a permanent judge on 'American Idol'.The former Spice Girl has impressed bosses with her two guest appearances on the judging panel for the US...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 August 2009
Abdul Offered Spot On Dancing With The Stars
TV offers have continued to pour in for PAULA ABDUL following her controversial departure from AMERICAN IDOL - network bosses have asked her to judge or participate in DANCING WITH THE STARS.The 47 year old...
By WENN on 10 August 2009
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