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'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.

Where Are They Now? American Idol's William Hung.

Craig Russell — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:00:27 +0000

Tonight is the premiere of the 12th season of American Idol. Clarkston, Pickler, Cook, Bice, Underwood, Sparks, Bowersox, these are all household names thanks to the most popular TV show in the US. And there are some names that are a little less famous, but none the less, still known due to Idol. One is [...]

American Idol Judge Jennifer Lopez "May Or May Not" Return Next Year

Mark Roberts — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:18:13 +0000

The AP out of London is reporting this morning that Jennifer Lopez may come back for a second year as a judge on "American Idol." Or she may not.

Jennifer is quoted as saying "You know, this is the question of the hour. I don't know, I don't know,"

Joe Perry Says No Idol Gig For Aerosmith

Mark Roberts — Tue, 17 May 2011 11:12:41 +0000

According to RTT News, Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry says that Aerosmith will not be playing live on the American Idol finale next week.

In a post on his official Facebook page, Perry says they were never formally asked to play the show. He went on to say, "Brad has gig that night with "Hendrix Experience". Its not logistically possible".

Will Aerosmith Perform On American Idol??

Mark Roberts — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:05:34 +0000

Earlier this week the producers of American Idol said that Steven Tyler would perform live with his band Aerosmith later this season on American Idol. But now Steven Tyler is admitting that he never asked his band mates to perform. BostonHerald.com reports that when asked about the rumored TV appearance, Tyler said, quote, “I want [...]

SURVIVOR-WHAT'S WITH THE "REDEMPTION?"

Mark Roberts — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:37:51 +0000

There’s a twist this season. It’s the first time that players who are voted off get a chance to return to the competition. The booted contestant will be exiled to an island, where they’ll wait for a head-to-head battle with the next eliminated contestant. The winner of that match gets back in. It will be [...]

Steven Tyler On American Idol-Thumbs Up Or Down

Mark Roberts — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:47:38 +0000

Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez debuted on the New American Idol Wednesday Night on Fox TV. Everyone wondered how Steven Tyler would do as a judge. Some said that Tyler was lowering himself to be on Idol. But after watching last night I think this will be the best year ever for American Idol. Tyler [...]

New Aerosmith CD On The Way?

Craig Russell — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 20:42:39 +0000

That's what Steven Tyler says, now that he's on American Idol, we wants to prove he can multi task...

Read him HERE