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Nicki Minaj and Country Star Keith Urban Finalizing 'American Idol' Deals

Jessica Sager — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 09:00:42 +0000

Looks like the rumors of Nicki Minaj joining ‘American Idol‘ may be true. The Hollywood Reporter says that Minaj and country crooner Keith Urban are close to finalizing their contracts for the show!

Jordin Sparks Thinks Mariah Carey Would Be Great for 'Idol'

Alexandra Capotorto — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:00:26 +0000

It was announced a month ago that Mariah Carey would become a judge on ‘American Idol‘ for its upcoming season, filling one of the seats left vacant by former judges Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez. People may still be recovering from the shock of the announcement, but ‘Idol’ winner Jordin Sparks thinks Carey will be a great fit.

Kanye West in Talks to Judge 'American Idol'

Scott Shetler — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:00:17 +0000

Every time the judging panel for Season 12 of ‘American Idol‘ starts to come into focus, a new rumor comes along to shake things up. The latest piece of gossip? Hip-hop king Kanye West is in talks to join Mariah Carey on the show, according to sources at TMZ.

'Survivor' Season 25 Learning 'The Facts of Life' from Blair Warner

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 11:00:37 +0000

Well, this is an odd play for ~~the Trade Federation~~ CBS. Soon what could be considered the forerunner of modern reality TV, ‘Survivor‘ will reach a landmark 25 seasons as the series next travels to the Philippines to test the mettle of its 18 contestants. But what special guests can count themselves among the contestants? Will ‘The Facts of Life’ be enough to teach sitcom star Lisa Whelchel to survive? Who else will compete?

Alanis Morissette Hints at 'American Idol' Talks

Jessica Sager — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 07:00:14 +0000

She’s got one hand in her pocket and another in Fremantle Media’s pocket, apparently. Alanis Morissette has announced that she may be in the running to be a new ‘American Idol‘ judge. The angst-turned-zen rock queen revealed in a radio interview that she’s in talks to sign on to the struggling juggernaut. “I’m in [...]

Nick Jonas Confirms 'American Idol' Judging Talks

Jessica Sager — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:00:11 +0000

The rumors are true! Nick Jonas confirmed that he’s in negotiations to be the next ‘American Idol‘ judge. Whispers spread like wildfire that Jonas and rapper-producer Pharrell Williams were in serious talks to join the somewhat struggling ratings juggernaut. The show was left without two out of its three judges when Jennifer Lopez and Steven [...]

Steven Tyler on 'American Idol': 'Not My Cup of Tea'

Shauna Wright — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 16:00:43 +0000

Flamboyant singer Steven Tyler announced his exit from the judging panel of ‘American Idol‘ a few weeks ago, and now the Aerosmith frontman has gone on the record (so to speak) about what working on the show was really like.

Kelly Clarkson Loves Mariah Carey for 'American Idol,' Covers Britney Spears

Alexandra Capotorto — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:00:24 +0000

‘American Idol‘ winner Kelly Clarkson hasn’t been shy when it comes to commenting on the show that catapulted her into stardom. Since Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez announced their exits from the show, Clarkson has been vocal as to whom she’d like to see fill the judges seats. And now that Mariah Carey has secured one of the vacant seats, Clarkson has sounded off.

Demi Lovato Reveals What Makes Her the Toughest 'X Factor' Judge

Jessica Sager — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:00:01 +0000

While her fellow judge Simon Cowell describes Demi Lovato as a “catty brat,” the ‘X Factor‘ panelist admits that some of the title is earned — but not necessarily in a bad way.

'American Idol' to Change Audition Process for Season 12

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 23:00:13 +0000

Season 12 of ‘American Idol‘ will see some big changes, and we’re not just talking about the addition of super diva Mariah Carey to the judge’s panel. There will be three new ways for hopefuls to audition this season, which kicks off in early 2013.