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Were American Idol Contestants Booted Because Of The Color Of Their Skin?
American Idol is at the centre of a racism lawsuit after it was claimed black contestants were booted from the hit talent show as a direct result of discrimination. TMZ.com obtained a letter filed with...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 January 2013
American Idol Accused Of Racism By Former Contestants
American Idol’s troubles with accusations of racism are far from over. Earlier this week, a letter was obtained by the tabloid TMZ, in which New York attorney James Freeman is asking permission from the EEOC...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 January 2013
American Idol Racist? Potential Lawsuit With 9 Former Contestants Thinks So
There have only been 9 contestants in American Idol to have been disqualified publicly, and all of them have been black. Lawyer James H. Freeman suspected something was up during season 11 when Jermaine Jones...
By Lorna Greville in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 January 2013
Jennifer Hudson: 'American Idol Should Go Out On Top'
Former American Idol star Jennifer Hudson has urged show producers to quit while they're ahead and end the Tv singing contest before the ratings drop.The Oscar-winner fears the series that helped make her a star...
By WENN on 23 January 2013
Why Have American Idol Ratings Dropped?
Few television programmes manage to make it to a twelfth season successfully; writing gets stale, possible plot lines for characters become exhausted, and viewers get bored. So, for American Idol to make it to this...
By Lorna Greville in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 17 January 2013
Mariah Carey Gives The Lowdown On Her American Idol Favourites
An endorsement from Mariah Carey in the singing game is like a Stephen Hawking putting in a good word for you in physics: it's big. So when the Carey lists her favourite American Idol auditions,...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 17 January 2013
Katharine Mcphee Pretended Not To Know About Fashion On American Idol
Actress/singer Katharine Mcphee played down her fashion sense while competing on U.S. reality show American Idol in order to earn more votes.The clever star rose to fame as a contestant on the fifth season of...
By WENN on 11 January 2013
Kelly Clarkson Quashes Gay Rumours, Calls Them Insulting
If anyone needed any evidence that Kelly Clarkson wasn't gay (and we can't for a second think why they'd care), then this should do it. Kelly Clarkson says she's not gay. And she thinks the...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 04 January 2013
Randy Jackson Launches Guitar Range
Producer and American Idol judge Randy Jackson is releasing his own range of specially-designed guitars just in time for Christmas.The musician will take on a different kind of Tv work later this month (Dec12) when...
By WENN on 04 December 2012
Nikki Reed: 'I Was Destined To Meet And Marry Mcdonald'
Twilight star Nikki Reed is convinced she was destined to meet, fall in love with and marry one-time American Idol hopeful Paul Mcdonald following their chance meeting at a film premiere.The actress admits she had...
By WENN on 26 November 2012
Nicki Minaj Scared? Unlikely But True.
Nicki Minaj scared is not a phrase we've heard uttered before, it seems strange. The rapper is famous for her fearless nature and harsh judging on American Idol, but she's admitted that it frightens her,...
By Jack de Aguilar in Music / Festivals on 20 November 2012
Nicki Minaj Opens Up About Mariah Carey Feud
Nicki Minaj has used her reality Tv show to air her side of her infamous feud with fellow American Idol judge Mariah Carey in October (12).The stars were filming an audition for the programme when...
By WENN on 12 November 2012
Steven Tyler Wore Fake Beard To Disney World
Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler used to wear a fake beard to Disney World so his fans wouldn't recognise him.The 'Lover Alot' singer's 23-year-old daughter Chelsea - who Steven had with his second wife, clothing designer...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 October 2012
Khloe Kardashian's Excitement At X Factor Job
Khloe Kardashian started screaming when she found out she landed the 'X Factor' hosting job.The reality TV star will co-present the live finals with Mario Lopez and she and her sisters couldn't contain their excitement...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 October 2012
Khloe Kardashian Is Taking Tips From Seacrest
Khloe Kardashian is getting presenting tips from Ryan Seacrest.The 28-year-old star has landed the role of co-host on 'The X Factor' USA alongside Mario Lopez and has turned to the 'American Idol' presenter - who...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 October 2012
Nicki Minaj And Mariah Carey Feud "Nothing New"
Last night (October 5th) the producers at American Idol released a statement insisting that all is peachy between new judges Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey, after reports of tension between the two have begun to...
By Joe Wilde on 06 October 2012
Carrie Underwood Almost Left American Idol Over On-set Accident
Country singer Carrie Underwood was nearly forced to drop out of U.S. Tv talent competition American Idol days before the finale after bursting her ear drum in rehearsals.The Before He Cheats hitmaker and her fellow...
By World Entertainment News Network on 01 October 2012
Nicki Minaj Considering ‘Kardashian’ Style Reality Show?
Nicki Minaj’s American Idol journey may have only just begun, though it looks like the NY Queens rapper may be getting the taste for reality television. During an interview with Perez Hilton, the multi-talented MC...
By Michael West on 27 September 2012
Nicki Minaj Was ‘Inspired’ By American Idol
Nicki Minaj has been reminiscing about her early impressions of American Idol, now that she’s a bona fide member of the panel, reports MTV. "I remember watching 'American Idol' in the first season and feeling...
By Michael West on 19 September 2012
Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj Feud Played Down By Ryan Seacrest
Ryan Seacrest, speaking to NBC’s Today Show, dampened the rumours that Mariah Carey and Nicky Minaj were embattled in a ‘diva-off’ whilst they both perform judging roles on American Idol.“There are not too many dull...
By Michael West on 19 September 2012
Inspired By Idol: Nicki Minaj Explains Why She Became An American Idol Judge
Nicki Minaj has confounded many of her fans with her decision to become an American Idol judge. Minaj insists that she’s a fan of the show, though and in a press conference yesterday (September 16,...
By Hayley Avron on 18 September 2012
Nicki Minaj And Mariah Carey's American Idol Experience Gets Off To A Rocky Start
The press predicted it when reports surfaced weeks ago about two of the most combustible personalities in pop past and present working together as American Idol judges, and true enough Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj...
By Contributor on 18 September 2012
No Love Lost: Mariah Carey And Nicki Minaj Feuding On American Idol, Already
Well that didn’t take long now did it? As expected, Mariah Carey and Nicki MInaj wasted no time going in going head-to-head during the first day of shooting on American Idol on Sunday (September 16,...
By Jack de Aguilar on 17 September 2012
American Idol: Tension Already Between Nicki Minaj And Mariah Carey
Well, that didn't take long now, did it? We knew that Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey wouldn't be able to hide their disdain for each other for too long. TMZ have reported that the two...
By Hayley Avron on 17 September 2012
American Idol Judges Announced At Last! Can Nicki And Mariah Get Along?
Finally, the full line-up for the American Idol judging panel has been announced. It's been such a long time coming and has received so much media coverage, that you'd be forgiven for thinking that the...
By Lew Irwin on 17 September 2012
Jennifer Lopez Bans Staff From Speaking To Her
Jennifer Lopez has banned her staff from speaking to her.The former 'American Idol' judge is currently building a huge new mansion in San Fernando, California but those working on the home have reportedly been warned...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 September 2012
Khloe Kardashian Preparing For X Factor Role With Self-help Books
Khloe Kardashian is reading self-help books to prepare for her hosting role on the US 'X Factor'.Although the reality star's job as presenter for the pop star search show hasn't officially been confirmed, Khloe wants...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 September 2012
Simon Cowell: 'I Suggested Mariah Try Out For American Idol'
TV and music mogul Simon Cowell has dealt American Idol's new judge Mariah Carey a bitchy blow, revealing she originally asked him for a spot on his new U.S. TV talent show X Factor -...
By WENN on 12 September 2012
Julianne Hough 'Reluctant' To Date Seacrest
Julianne Hough was ''reluctant'' to date Ryan Seacrest.The 24-year-old beauty - who met the 'American Idol' host in 2007 - admits she was so nervous about their first date she barraged him with questions rather...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 September 2012
Enrique Iglesias Offered American Idol Job
Enrique Iglesias has been offered a judging role on 'American Idol'. The 'Hero' singer has reportedly been given the chance to join Mariah Carey - the only person confirmed to appear on the new panel...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 September 2012
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