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*On the heels of Randy Jackson’s announcement that he’s leaving “American Idol” after 12 seasons — and amid rumors that producers are firing the remaining three panelists — Us Weekly is reporting that Nicki Minaj is about to announce her exit as well. “It’s safe to say she isn’t coming back to Idol,” an insider [...]
*Fox Entertainment President Kevin Reilly took questions about the status of “American Idol” during a conference call this morning. According to TV Guide, he confirmed that Randy Jackson will be exiting the show after the current season wraps this week, but would not comment on the statuses of the other three judges — Mariah Carey, [...]
*”American Idol” is fixin’ to kick its entire judging panel to the curb and start fresh next season with four new celebs replacing Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban, according to a new report. Even longtime executive producer Nigel Lythgoe will get the pink slip, according to the Wrap, citing an unidentified [...]
*Candice Glover’s rendition of The Cure’s “Lovesong,” famously remade by Adele, caused a sustained and emotional reaction from the judges and audience on “American Idol” last night that hasn’t been seen since Fantasia’s “Summertime.” Each of the final six contestants had to perform twice – a Hal David/Burt Bacharach-penned tune for the first song (Candice [...]
*Love her or hate her as an “American Idol” judge – and there seems to be no in-between – Nicki Minaj appears to have an open invitation to return next year, despite all of her drama. Asked whether the rapper/singer was welcome back for another round, “Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe — addressing a TMZ videographer [...]
*“American Idol” has at least two contestants who can really sang – Candice Glover, who belted a Kim Burrell-style version of John Legend’s “Ordinary People” on Tuesday [scroll down to watch], and St. Louis gospel singer Curtis Finch Jr., whose rendition of R. Kelly’s “I Believe I Can Fly” last night had all four judges [...]
*Randy Jackson called the audition the best he’s seen so far this season. Mariah Carey wiped away tears and joined Randy and Keith Urban in a standing ovation – all for Hurricane Katrina survivor Burnell Taylor. The 19-year-old unemployed New Orleans native – who lost everything during the storm and moved with his family to Baton [...]
*Well, tonight’s the night. “American Idol” begins its 12th season at 8 p.m. amid anticipation fomented for months by reported bickering between new judges Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey. Ever since the leaked video of Minaj yelling at Mariah during an audition taping in October and subsequent reports that they don’t get along, the two [...]
*“American Idol” producers were hit right off the bat with questions about the authenticity of an alleged feud between judges Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey during a TCA panel Tuesday in Pasadena. The two divas join returning judge Randy Jackson and newcomer Keith Urban for the show’s 12th season, which begins next Wednesday amid reports [...]
*Nicki Minaj is taking her “American Idol’ gig very seriously. The rapper/singer, who last month released “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded – The Re-Up,” has been on the road with her fellow judges Mariah Carey, Keith Urban and Randy Jackson filming audition rounds for season 12, which premieres Jan. 16 on FOX. The artist told us [...]
*”The show that started it all is starting our best season yet,” touts Ryan Seacrest in a new promo for “American Idol.” He appears with judges Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban and Randy Jackson in the clip, tweeted out by Seacrest on Thursday. Season 12 of will debut over two nights in early 2013: [...]
*WE tv and Fox have announced the season premiere dates for their respective reality shows “Mary Mary” and “American Idol.” Season 2 of “Mary Mary,” featuring Erica and Tina Campbell of the Grammy award-winning gospel duo, will premiere on Thursday, Dec. 6 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. [Watch a sneak peek below.] This season, the sisters [...]
*It was all love between Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj when the “American Idol” judging panel sat down recently to discuss the upcoming season — despite reports that the two ladies have been snippy with each other since day one of filming. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] Asked this week on “The View” how the [...]
*Almost immediately after Nicki Minaj joined Mariah Carey on the “American Idol” judges’ panel, TMZ was reporting that the two were “at each other’s throats” during their first day on the job. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] “Nicki and Mariah, two very different, strong, powerful successful women on the panel — there are not too [...]
*Following months of hearsay that Randy Jackson, the lone remaining original “American Idol” judge, may move to a mentor role on the show next season, in a last-minute move, Fox has made a deal with him to return to the judging table, reports Deadline.com. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] According to sources close to the [...]
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