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'American Idol' Loses Randy Jackson

Damon Houx — Fri, 10 May 2013 00:15:18 +0000

There were rumors that there was going to be a big 'American Idol' shake-up, but before anything was made official Randy Jackson has given the show his walking papers. Jackson announced today that Season 12 will be his last on the hit show.

'Duck Dynasty' is Bigger Than 'American Idol' Now

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:38:37 +0000

We've gotten heavily invested in A&E's ongoing original series, with a second season of 'Bates Motel' already ordered, 'Longmire' season 2 soon to start and eventually Chloe Sevigny's 'Those Who Kill,' but it's the cable network's reality series 'Duck Dynasty' that really brings home the...well, duck. The ratings for the reality series third season finale drew A&E's highest ratings ever, nearly beating out 'American Idol,' while remaining cable's number 1 series behind 'The Walking Dead.' Read all about 'Duck Dynasty's' massive success inside!

Lubbock Concert Warmup? Bon Jovi is On 'American Idol' Tonight

Landon King — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:17:34 +0000

Bon Jovi and Season 11 winner Phillip Phillips will perform on tonight's episode of 'American Idol'. The show starts at 7:00 P.M. on Fox.

Stevie Nicks Says If She Were Mariah Carey, She Would Have Killed Nicki Minaj and Gone to Prison For It

Landon King — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:20:07 +0000

For some reason, Stevie Nicks has decided to weigh in on the blowout between 'American Idol' judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj. And it turns out she's Team Mariah. Hard.

Kathie Lee Gifford Says Aretha Franklin is Too Old To Judge 'American Idol', Aretha Disagrees

Landon King — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 14:36:59 +0000

One of the people who's thrown their name in to possibly be a new 'American Idol' judge is Aretha Franklin. On the last hour of the 'Today' show on Monday, Kathie Lee Gifford BASHED that idea.

Jennifer Lopez Leaves 'American Idol' [AUDIO]

Landon King — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 18:15:44 +0000

Looks like Randy Jackson is the last man standing...or sitting...at the 'AI' judges table.

Billy Joel's 'Movin' Out' Performed on American Idol by Phillip Phillips

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Wed, 23 May 2012 01:04:06 +0000

Here we go with another performance by our favorite convulsing crooner, Phillip “Phillip Phillip Phillip etc.” Phillips. The ‘Idol’ finalist got to choose one track he sang earlier in the season for this final ‘Idol’ performance episode, and he chose ‘Movin’ Out’ by the “Piano Man” himself, Billy Joel.

Bob Seger's 'We've Got Tonight' Performed on 'American Idol' by Phillip Phillips

Dan Weiss — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:50:10 +0000

Forget the final three, the ladies have spoken — Phillip “Phillip” Phillips will be your host this evening, your prom king, quarterback and master of the boudoir. Girls upfront love this guy, cheered for him a few too many times during the night’s final performance, and hell, he’s why they’re sitting upfront in the first place. Oh, he also sang ‘We’ve Got Tonight’ by Bob Seger.

Steven Tyler Witnesses a Surprising Elimination on 'American Idol'

Shauna Wright — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:57:20 +0000

Elimination night on ‘American Idol‘ means someone is dipped in acid with their bones displayed during next year’s auditions as a warning to those naive enough to want to endure the grueling process of being on this show.

Something like that, anyway. Let’s check in on Steven Tyler and the rest of the crew.

Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks' 'Stop Draggin' My Heart Around' Performed on 'American Idol'

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:55:16 +0000

Stevie Nicks, Tom Petty, each and every one of the Heartbreakers and classic rock fans in general got dragged through the mud tonight on ‘American Idol‘ as Phillip Phillips and Elise Testone sucked all the sultriness and texture from the classic duet ‘Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around.’

10 Billy Joel Songs Performed on 'American Idol'

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:50:34 +0000

10 different songs by Billy Joel were performed on ‘American Idol’ tonight (March 21) — one by each of the remaining contestants on the Steven Tyler-judged singing competition. Granted, we’re not the target audience for this program, and yes, some of these kids can sing, and sure, we’re sounding like a broken record running their [...]

Aerosmith's Steven Tyler Appears in New 'American Idol' Commercial

Dave Swanson — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:00:47 +0000

Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler is a busy man! Aside from trying to finish the band’s long-awaited new album and recovering from two broken teeth in a bathtub mishap, he is also getting in gear for another round of that American pastime of “yay or nay” known as ‘Americn Idol.’

Paul McDonald, Nikki Reed Engaged: Report

Landon King — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:38:25 +0000

'American Idol' contestant and 'Twilight' actress are getting married after only a few months of dating.

And Now: The Obligatory Video of a Crazed "Idol" Fan Freaking Out Over the Results [VIDEO]

Landon King — Fri, 27 May 2011 15:09:20 +0000

Every season, there are videos of crazy people reacting to the results on the “American Idol” finale. This year, we like one of a middle-aged woman who’s a creepy, die-hard Scotty McCreery fan. He’s 17, lady! Just sayin’. Before the results, the woman shouts, quote, “C’mon Scotty. I voted for you, had to be at [...]

Scotty McCreery's 'I Love You This Big' – Listen Now

Landon King — Thu, 26 May 2011 18:27:22 +0000

Hear the single from 'American Idol's' newest champion.

Steven Tyler Accepted the "American Idol" Gig Much to Roger Daltrey's Dismay

Landon King — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:43:59 +0000

In an interview in the new issue of "Rolling Stone", which comes out tomorrow, Steven Tyler admits that he accepted the "American Idol" gig, in part, to gain leverage over the other members of Aerosmith. He also reveals that the spot nearly went to Who lead singer Roger Daltrey. Read more on the next page!

Paul McDonald Won't Be The Next "Idol"

Rick Taylor — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 06:31:47 +0000

J. Lo said it best when she said, “You gotta stop singing to stay; you gotta start singing to win.”

It was a good piece of advice, but unfortunately for Paul McDonald, it came a little too late: Paul’s quirky style and unique soft voice have been eliminated from ‘American Idol,’ according to PopCrush.

Pia Toscano Eliminated From 'American Idol'

Rick Taylor — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 08:00:25 +0000

‘American Idol’ got its second shocking elimination of the season, only this time, the judges weren’t able to Pia Toscano.
In a major surprise, the 22-year-old beauty, who wowed America early on with such performances as ‘I’ll Stand By You,’ ‘All By Myself’ and this week’s ‘River Deep, Mountain High,’ leaves the competition tonight as season 10 wields down to just eight contestants.

"American Idol" Contestant Blows Away Viewers With Marvin Gaye Hit [VIDEO]

Landon King — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:34:59 +0000

Randy Jackson loved Jacob Lusk's performance of a classic Marvin Gaye song last night and may have called it the best performance in "Idol" history! See the performance and read more on the next page!

Bodog.com's Odds for the Top 24 to Win "American Idol" This Year

Landon King — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 19:14:03 +0000

Now that "American Idol" has trimmed this year's contestant pool to 24, Bodog.com has put out their odds on each one to win the whole thing. Obviously, we're still a long way from the finale and America hasn't even voted anyone out yet, so all the odds are still a little loose at this point. That being said, they gave Lauren Alaina the top line at 13-to-2 and they have Rachel Zevita, Ta-Tynisa Wilson, and Brett Loewenstern tied as the longshots at 40-to-1. See Bodog's complete ranking on the next page!