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Mariah Carey Medleys, Jennifer Lopez Lives It Up With Pitbull on 'American Idol' Finale [Videos]

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:47:20 +0000

Too Much Diva Alert! Judge Mariah Carey took the stage on the finale of Season 12 of ‘American Idol‘ tonight (May 16), as did former judge Jennifer Lopez, who served during Seasons 10 and 11. Mimi elected to perform a medley of hits that included ‘Vision of Love,’ ‘Make It Happen,’ ‘Hero,’ ‘We Belong Together’ and [...]

Candice Glover Wins 'American Idol' Season 12

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:19:21 +0000

Candice Glover was named the winner of Season 12 of 'American Idol,' defeating Kree Harrison, who was voted the runner-up! Congrats, Candice. The world needs a belter like you to be Whitney Houston's heir apparent!

Nicki Minaj Responds to 'Idol' Exit Rumors, Randy Jackson Quits

Gina Vespa — Fri, 10 May 2013 02:24:14 +0000

Earlier today (May 9), we learned that ‘American Idol’ producers reportedly plan to replace judges Nicki Minaj, Randy Jackson, Mariah Carey and Keith Urban with a new set of panelists next season due to low ratings. Never one to bite her tongue, Minaj responded to the rumors and Jackson confirmed that he has, in fact, decided to call it quits.

'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.

'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.

Nicki Minaj Basically Blames Other Judges for Low 'American Idol' Ratings

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 01:33:48 +0000

The ratings for Season 12 of 'American Idol' have been consistently down -- the worst since the first. Many critics believe the decline has to do with lackluster judges. One of those judges believes the blame lies on the doorstep of her peers. Yes, Nicki Minaj thinks the low ratings for 'Idol' are the fault of Keith Urban, Mariah Carey and sole remaining original judge Randy Jackson.

Her Minajesty also thinks it is she who keeping the show afloat. Really? Really.

Nicki Minaj Storms Off 'American Idol' Set [Video]

Scott Shetler — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:05:00 +0000

The rumors of friction on the set of 'American Idol' were definitely true, as we saw last night. Nicki Minaj stormed off the set during the Charlotte auditions when the other three judges disregard her helpful advice for an auditioning contestant. Check out the video to see what set her off.

American Idol Debuts Tonight With New Panel Of Judges On Fox [VIDEO + POLL]

Lucky Larry — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:01:11 +0000

Unless you went to Dallas last week to see the premiere episode of season 12 of American Idol, you’ll get to see the new panel of judges as they make their debut on the new season tonight on Fox. Veteran judge Randy Jackson will be joined by newbies Mariah Carey, Keith Urban and Nicki Minaj [...]

Catch American Idol's Premiere Episode for Season 12 in Theaters Wednesday

Lucky Larry — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:01:46 +0000

American Idol is giving you the chance to see the premiere episode of Season 12 a week before its TV release date of Wednesday, January 16 by screening the first episode of the new season in select theaters nationwide. The 12th season of the reality singing competition features basically an entirely new judging panel that [...]

Official 'American Idol' Judges List Released: Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, Keith Urban + Nicki Minaj on Panel

Jessica Sager — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 15:16:00 +0000

Good news for ‘American Idol‘ fans! The official list of judges has finally been released. Who will grace the stage? Everyone you thought! Mariah Carey was the first judge officially announced (and the highest paid judge in reality TV history, pocketing a cool $18 million for one season), and now we know for sure that [...]

Randy Jackson Back as 'American Idol' Judge

Jessica Sager — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:30:46 +0000

It’s cool, dawg. Randy Jackson is back as an ‘American Idol‘ judge! Jackson is said to be returning for season 12. While he was earlier expected to take on a new mentoring role and exit the judges’ table, sources told The Hollywood Reporter that Jackson will stick with what he knows: being a relative moderate [...]

Randy Jackson Leaves American Idol [POLL]

Amy Austin — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:00:42 +0000

American Idol will be all-new,it seems, this year. Well, new in that the judges will all be new. According to TMZ, Randy Jackson has become the latest judge to leave the “American Idol” lineup. The singer/record producer was the last remaining member of the show’s original panel of judges after launching the first season with Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul in 2002.

Will Mariah Carey Replace Randy Jackson on 'American Idol'?

Shauna Wright — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 19:30:59 +0000

Now that Steven Tyler has officially bailed on ‘American Idol‘ and it’s looking more and more like Jennifer Lopez will follow suit, that’s two Chairs of Judgment that need to be filled. Or is it three?

Sources close to the show say Randy Jackson, the only original ‘Idol’ panelist left, is packing up his iffy fashion sense and hitting the door, too.

Jennifer Lopez Leaving American Idol Day After Steven Tyler Quits

Lucky Larry — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 17:04:57 +0000

The rumors and speculation that's been around for a week or so has come true. According to TMZ.com, Jennifer Lopez has called it quits and will not be returning to the American Idol judges table next season with Randy Jackson.

Who Else Is in the Running to Judge 'American Idol'?

Jessica Sager — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 19:30:34 +0000

We already know one of our fave ‘American Idol‘ alumni, Adam Lambert, is up for a judging stint to potentially replace Jennifer Lopez on the show. But who else is in talks for the gig? So far, a slew of divas — and one dude.

Who Should Be The Top 4 On American Idol [POLL]

Lucky Larry — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:03:07 +0000

Randy Jackson appeared on The Talk on CBS yesterday and during the interview he announced which of the 6 remaining Idol contestants he thinks should make the top 4. Randy feels that Phillip Phillips, Skylar Laine, Jessica Sanchez and Joshua Ledet should be in the top 4 on Idol. With Randy making this announcement it [...]

Adam Levine Calls Randy Jackson 'Irresponsible'

Jeff Giles — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:00:06 +0000

They’re competing for a similar demographic, so it only stands to reason that the ‘American Idol‘ judges might not be on the friendliest of terms with their counterparts on NBC’s upstart hit ‘The Voice.’ But it’s still a little surprising to watch the war of words that seems to be unfolding between Adam Levine and Randy Jackson.

American Idol Finds Talent In Houston [VIDEO]

Lucky Larry — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:03:59 +0000

Last night’s American Idol featured auditions from Houston which highlighted quite a bit of talent from the Lone Star State! Fifty-four people received the golden ticket to Hollywood including Kristine Osorio from Amarillo and Ramiro Garcia of Houston. This was Kristine’s first and final attempt to qualify to become the next American Idol. She is [...]

American Idol's Magic Cyclops Has 11,000 Air Guitars [VIDEO]

Lucky Larry — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:03:40 +0000

American Idol is known for some great talent, awful talent and some really strange talent, too! I happened to catch last night’s show that featured auditions from Aspen, Colo., and the last audition they featured fit in the category of Really Strange. This audition was so random, that you could tell was staged by Idol [...]

The Worst 'American Idol' Auditions Ever [VIDEOS]

Chase Colston — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:14:54 +0000

In honor of Season 11 of American Idol starting at 7 p.m. tonight on FOX, it’s time we look back on some of the best of the worst auditions in the heralded show’s history, including last year in Season 10. There’s nothing better about American Idol than the auditions — and they begin tonight and [...]