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Ryan Seacrest Confirms He Will Rejoin 'American Idol' On Abc
After several weeks of speculation and negotiations, Ryan Seacrest has finally confirmed that he will indeed be returning to host ‘American Idol’ when the show is revived on ABC later this year.42 year old Seacrest...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 July 2017
Kelly Clarkson Celebrates 14 Years Since Winning 'American Idol'
It’s hard to believe that it’s been 14 years since Kelly Clarkson was crowned the first ever winner of ‘American Idol’. Now a global superstar, Clarkson marked her career anniversary on Twitter, Sunday, saying she...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 05 September 2016
Kelly Clarkson Makes Emotional Return To 'American Idol'
Kelly Clarkson delivered an emotional performance as she returned to the place where it all began for her, as she appeared on ‘American Idol’ during its last ever season.33 year old Clarkson, who was the...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 26 February 2016
Carrie Underwood Describes 'American Idol' Experience As "The Most Horrifying Thing"
Country star Carrie Underwood has described her time on ‘American Idol’ as, “the most horrifying thing.” The 32 year old shot to fame after winning the fourth season of the reality series in 2005, but...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 25 October 2015
Constantine Maroulis Exits Los Angeles Musical
The former American Idol finalist signed on to lead the cast of Breaking Through at the Pasadena Playhouse, starting on 27 October (15), but on Monday (19Oct15), it was announced he had decided...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 21 October 2015
Carrie Underwood Used Diet Pills To Stay Slim
The singer reveals she had never been completely happy with her figure during her youth and when she started receiving compliments after losing a few pounds, she decided to keep it up....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 14 October 2015
Harry Connick, Jr. Lands Chat Show
The Independence Day star is currently a judge on American Idol, but he will appear in his own series after the reality show's final season wraps up next spring (16). Harry is...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 October 2015
Former American Idol Contestant Arrested
The aspiring singer was taken into custody in Yuma, Arizona on Wednesday night (23Sep15). He was subsequently booked for felony domestic violence, in addition to charges of aggravated harassment and failure to...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 24 September 2015
Assault Charges Dismissed Against Constantine Maroulis
The 39-year-old singer was arrested in August (15) amid allegations he kicked girlfriend Angelina Reed during an argument. After posting bail, he denied Reed's claims, insisting he was acting in self-defence, and...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 17 September 2015
Constantine Maroulis Arrested Over Alleged Restraining Order Violation
The 39-year-old singer, who became a Broadway sensation in the hit musical Rock of Ages, hit headlines last Wednesday (12Aug15) amid allegations he kicked Angelina Reed during an argument. He was taken...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 17 August 2015
Fantasia Barrino Weds
The former American Idol winner and her businessman beau wed in their native North Carolina, and the bride took to Instagram.com on Sunday (19Jul15) to share a shot of her new husband in...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 20 July 2015
Kimberly Caldwell To Be A First-time Mum
The former American Idol finalist and her U.S. soccer player husband Jordan Harvey are preparing to welcome a baby girl in October (15). Caldwell tells People magazine she already has a name...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 20 May 2015
Fox Announces Next Season Of 'American Idol' Will Be The Last
At one point it was the most popular reality in U.S. TV history, but ‘American Idol’ is coming to an end. Fox announced today that the upcoming fifteenth season would be the final one.At the...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 11 May 2015
American Idol Comes To An End
The reality show was launched in the U.S. in 2002 and rumours of its cancellation have been circulating during recent series due to dwindling ratings. Representatives at the Fox TV network...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 May 2015
Kellie Pickler Lands Reality Show
The Red High Heels singer made the announcement during the network's annual upfront media presentation on Thursday (02Apr15), but she admitted the 10-episode pickup was surprising since she only presented network bosses with...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 03 April 2015
Jason Aldean Recruited Duck Dynasty Reality Star To Officiate Wedding
The couple tied the knot in front of family and friends in Mexico last month (Mar15) and Aldean has since shared photos of the big day in this week's (begs30Mar15) edition of America's...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 02 April 2015
Keith Urban Embarrassed By Black-out Performance
The singer/songwriter and American Idol judge lit candles on his piano and blew them out dramatically one by one as he suggested fans should put down their cellphones for a moment and just...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 02 April 2015
Tv Talent Show Judge Savaged Nine-year-old Keith Urban
The Australian star, who is now a judge on U.S. reality show American Idol, was a contestant on TV competition Pot of Gold when he was nine and sang a country song....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 01 April 2015
Rocker Chris Daughtry Heading Back To Tv
The Daughtry frontman has been cast in the music-themed programme as a drug-addicted rock star called Keith Rhodes. In addition, he will also write original music for the show. Grey's Anatomy executive...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 26 March 2015
Boy George To Serve As Mentor On American Idol
The Culture Club frontman will join judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. and full-time mentor Scott Borchetta to help coach the remaining 11 contestants on Wednesday's (25Mar15) programme. The...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 25 March 2015
American Idol Wannabe Charged With Attempted Rape
A wannabe pop star who auditioned on American Idol in 2011 has been arrested and charged with attempted rape.Yoji Asano, who was rejected from the U.S. talent competition after a disastrous rendition of Miley Cyrus'...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 17 February 2015
"American Idol" Alum Phillip Phillips Breaks Conventions With Petition Against Oppresisve Contract
So Phillip Phillips, besides having the most tongue-twistery name since Benedict Cumberbatch is also having some legal issues with American Idol and 19 Entertainment – namely, he wants out. Phillips won a recording contract with...
By Victoria Pavlova in Music / Festivals on 30 January 2015
Carlos Santana's Nephew Auditions For American Idol
Carlos Santana's nephew has been tipped for success on reality show American Idol after wowing judges Jennifer Lopez, Harry Connick, Jr. and Keith Urban with his audition in New Orleans, Louisiana.Adam Lasher sported a cast...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 23 January 2015
Fox Orders Second Season Of 'Empire' After Two Episodes, 'Gotham' & 'Brooklyn Nine-nine' Renewed
Fox has ordered a second season of Empire after airing just two episodes. Comedy Brooklyn Nine-Nine and superhero drama Gotham have also been renewed. Fox announced the renewals on Saturday (17th January) at the Television...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 January 2015
Lakisha Jones Sentenced To Jail For Failure To Pay Bills
Former American Idol contestant Lakisha Jones has been found guilty of civil contempt for failing to pay her bills.The former finalist has been ordered to turn herself into the Genesee County Jail in Michigan by...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 09 January 2015
Phillip Phillips, 'American Idol' Winner, Is Engaged To His Girlfriend Of Five Years
Phillip Phillips is engaged! The 24-year-old American Idol winner announced his engagement to Hannah Blackwell on Friday (26th December).Phillip Phillips is engaged!Watch the Music Video for Phillip Phillips' 'Unpack Your Heart'.Phillips, who won the 11th...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 December 2014
American Idol Rejects Lose Discrimination Lawsuit
A group of former American Idol contestants have lost their discrimination lawsuit against producers of the reality Tv show.The 10 African-American singers - including Corey Clark, who alleged he briefly romanced then-judge Paula Abdul -...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 November 2014
Randy Jackson Finally Says Farewell To 'American Idol' Family
'American Idol''s last original judge Randy Jackson is finally stepping down from the show after an impressive 12 year stint as both a judge and a mentor. While there's been reports in previous years of...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 November 2014
Carrie Underwood Is "Really Excited" But Still Feels "Kind Of Weird" About Pregnancy
Carrie Underwood announced she was pregnant at the beginning of September but the former American Idol contestant still can't believe she's going to be a mum!Carrie Underwood explained how she was feeling about her pregnancy...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27 September 2014
Randy Jacksons Wife Reportedly Files For Divorce After 18 Years Of Marriage
Randy Jackson's wife has reportedly filed for divorce. Erika Jackson has filed the paperwork to end their 18 year relationship citing irreconcilable differences. Randy Jackson and his wife Erika are reportedly divorcing.Read More: On...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27 September 2014
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