May 19, 2013

Nicki Minaj Accuses Ex ‘Idol’ Judge Steven Tyler of Racism

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*Nicki Minaj is in the headlines again over her “American Idol” hustle. But this time, her ire isn’t directed toward fellow judge Mariah Carey. She’s going in on former judge Steven Tyler, who made a choice assumption when asked by MTV News for his opinion on the new crop of judges. “I know that they’ve [...]




Nicki Minaj Reportedly Confirmed for ‘American Idol’

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*Us Weekly cites two sources who have exclusively confirmed that rapper/singer Nicki Minaj has signed a deal to join the judging panel of “American Idol.” [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] The 29-year-old entertainer has been in talks to judge the Fox TV competition and a deal has reportedly been in the works for weeks. Fox Broadcasting has [...]




‘American Idol’ Trying to Woo Diddy?

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*The New York Post’s Page Six is reporting that “American Idol” is seriously courting Sean “Diddy” Combs in hopes he will join the judging panel. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] “We hear producers at the Fox show have reached out to the Bad Boy Records founder and rap mogul,” the column reports. “Idol” has a [...]




Snoop Wants to Judge ‘American Idol’

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*Snoop Dogg, who is now Snoop Lion, has thrown his rasta hat into the ring of celebs looking to fill the final judging slot on “American Idol.” [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] During an interview this week, Snoop reportedly said, “I’ll do ‘American Idol,’” according to TMZ. He would join Mariah Carey, who signed a [...]




Aretha Franklin to ‘American Idol’: ‘Yes I am Interested!’

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*A little while ago, singing diva Aretha Franklin expressed that she was a bit hurt that she, among other legends, have not been asked to judge any of the popular singing shows. Now that Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler have declared the end of their judging careers on “American Idol,” the queen of soul revived [...]




Jennifer Lopez Confirms ‘American Idol’ Exit

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*Jennifer Lopez has made it official. Following the “hardest business conversation she’s ever had,” the entertainer confirms she is leaving “American Idol” after two seasons. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] “I honestly feel like the time has come that I have to get back to doing the other things that I do, that I put [...]




Randy Leaving ‘Idol’, Too?; Mariah Carey in Talks to Replace

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*With Steven Tyler gone and Jennifer Lopez all but gone from “American Idol,” there are now reports that fellow judge Randy Jackson is also ready to leave the judge’s table as well – but not the show. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] Us magazine reports that Jackson is considering a lateral move from judge to [...]




Beyonce Joins New Animated Film ‘Epic’

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*Beyonce, rapper Pitbull and rocker Steven Tyler are among the all-star cast of 20th Century Fox’s new animated film “Epic,” helmed by “Ice Age” director Chris Wedge. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] The storyline will follow a teenage girl as she is transported into another universe, which she then has to save in order to [...]




Video: Oprah Meditates, Firewalks, Praises God in ‘Next Chapter’

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*Details and the premiere date of Oprah Winfrey’s anticipated original primetime series “Oprah’s Next Chapter” have been announced – and she is literally praying, walking over hot coals and sleeping with chef Paula Deen to get people to watch. The debut episode will feature Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler from his home in New Hampshire as a [...]




Randy Jackson: ‘American Idol Can Never Be Matched’

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*The new Season 11 promo for “American Idol” had its premiere during Game 4 of the World Series Sunday night, and although the first episode is still three months away, the trash talk is already beginning. Rival singing competitions “The Sing Off” and “The Voice” have not quite reached the ratings of “American Idol,” and [...]




Jay-Z Joins Minaj, Keys, Peas, Mars, J.Lo in IHeartRadio Music Fest Lineup

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*Jay-Z is joining the lineup of Clear Channel’s first-ever iHeartRadio Music Festival, hosted by Ryan Seacrest and featuring such performers as Nicki Minaj, Alicia Keys, the Black Eyed Peas, Bruno Mars and Jennifer Lopez. The rapper will perform without Kanye West, his collaborator on their new album, “Watch the Throne.” He’ll close out opening night [...]




Chaka Khan Collaborating with Akon and Steven Tyler

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*Chaka Khan is busier than ever. The legendary artist is currently working on a duets album, including a Led Zeppelin cover alongside Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler. “We literally just clicked,” Khan tells Billboard.com of Tyler. “We were at Elton John’s party and we got to talking and we both wanted to sing together. We said, [...]




Video: Stevie Wonder Surprises Steven Tyler on ‘Idol’

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*Among the multiple surprises on Thursday’s “American Idol” broadcast – not the least of which was Casey Abrams being voted off, then, saved by the judges – was the unannounced appearance of Stevie Wonder – apropos considering this was Motown week on the show. During the opening group number, the contestants – all dressed in [...]




Video: Jennifer Lopez Breaks Down on ‘Idol’

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*Here’s the clip of Jennifer Lopez’s breakdown that’s been a hot topic on the morning shows today. The “American Idol” judge got emotional after having to eliminate a contestant who had previously tugged at the nation’s heartstrings. Texan singer Chris Medina had previously brought his brain-injured fiancée to meet Lopez and fellow judges Randy Jackson [...]




‘American Idol’ Premiere Drops Double Digits in Ratings

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*The Jennifer Lopez era of “American Idol” has started off with a ratings plummet, compared to last year’s season opener. Numbers for Wednesday night’s tenth season premiere fell 13 percent among total viewers and 18 percent in the ad-coveted demographic of 18-49-year olds, according to preliminary data from Nielsen. The much-hyped two-hour opener, featuring new [...]