Latest American Idol News - Page 19
Victoria Beckham Too 'Nice' For American Idol'
Victoria Beckham's stint judging 'American Idol' didn't go too well. According to an insider, the former Spice Girl turned fashion designer tried too hard to be 'nice' as a celebrity guest judge on the singing...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 August 2009
Lopez Denies Abdul Take-over Bid
JENNIFER LOPEZ has denied she is set to take over from PAULA ABDUL as a judge on AMERICAN IDOL - branding herself "just a fan" of the hit U.S. talent show.Rumours recently began circulating that...
By WENN on 26 July 2009
Gaga Snubs Idol Job
LADY GAGA has vowed never to sit alongside SIMON COWELL on his AMERICAN IDOL judging panel, because it isn't her job to tell wannabe singers if they have what it takes.The Just Dance pop sensation...
By WENN on 15 July 2009
Rich Tv Star Simon Cowell
Simon Cowell is set to become the highest-paid TV star in history.The music mogul is in talks with US TV network FOX to receive a staggering £100 million-a-year deal to appear on hit talent show...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 July 2009
Will Cowell Earn More Than Fox?
If Simon Cowell leaves American Idol this year as he has contemplated doing in interviews, he could be walking away from an offered salary of $108-144 million, according to Britain's Guardian newspaper. The figure represents...
By Lew Irwin on 01 July 2009
Jordin Sparks Scared Of Kelly Knockout
Jordin Sparks thinks Kelly Clarkson would beat her in a fight.The 'Battlefield singer' - who won US TV talent show 'American Idol' in 2007, with Kelly triumphing in 2002 - admits she would have no...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 June 2009
Rock Dating Idol Star Pickler?
Rocker KID ROCK is secretly dating AMERICAN IDOL star KELLIE PICKLER, according to U.S. tabloid reports.The hitmaker showed up at the recent CMT Video Awards in Nashville, Tennessee with ex-girlfriend Sheryl Crow - but he...
By WENN on 26 June 2009
Ex-evanescence Stars Served Legal Papers Over New Band Name
Three founding members of goth-rock group EVANESCENCE have been dealt a blow after forming a new band with ex-AMERICAN IDOL star CARLY SMITHSON - they've nabbed another band's name.Ben Moody announced plans for his new...
By WENN on 24 June 2009
Leona Lewis' Two-year Tour
Leona Lewis is planning a two-year tour.The 'Bleeding Love' singer wants to hit the road for her first ever solo tour as soon as she finishes recording her second album in Los Angeles.She said: "I'll...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 June 2009
Lambert Brushes Off Queen Rumours
AMERICAN IDOL loser ADAM LAMBERT has dismissed rumours he is set to front rock legends QUEEN.The group's guitarist Brian May gave 2009 runner-up Lambert a boost by praising his abilities after performing with the singer...
By WENN on 01 June 2009
Randy Jackson Launching Bag Line
Randy Jackson is set to launch a range of handbags.The 'American Idol' judge - who rarely ventures away from his signature style of shirts, trousers and glasses - reportedly held a business meeting at the...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 May 2009
Underwood Limping After Running Fall
Country star CARRIE UNDERWOOD will be limping through her performance at the AMERICAN IDOL finale on Wednesday night (19May09) after injuring her leg in a fall. The former Idol winner returned to the show to perform...
By WENN on 20 May 2009
Columbia Records Signs Glee Deal
Columbia Records is set to be the official music partner of Twentieth Century Fox's new musical comedy series GLEE.Under the terms of the deal, Columbia will release music from the show on iTunes and other...
By Contributor on 18 May 2009
American Idol Judge Fooled By Baron Cohen Character
Paula Abdul fell for a stunt played by comedian Sacha Baron Cohen as part of his new film Bruno, she has admitted.The American Idol judge revealed she was told she had won an Artist of...
By Contributor on 01 May 2009
Neil Hopes For Crue-themed Night At Idol
MOTLEY CRUE singer VINCE NEIL is vying to get his rock band featured on reality TV show AMERICAN IDOL - after meeting the singing competition's former winner CARRIE UNDERWOOD. Neil admits he initially dismissed the series...
By WENN on 21 April 2009
Cowell Urges Jackson To Consider Idol Performance
AMERICAN IDOL's tough judge SIMON COWELL has urged MICHAEL JACKSON to consider an appearance on the TV talent show ahead of his comeback gigs in London this summer (09) - insisting he'd be foolish not...
By WENN on 18 March 2009
Holden Explains Kelly Brook's Britain's Got Talent Exit
Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden has spoken publicly about the sacking of her former colleague Kelly Brook from the ITV1 show.The model and actress was cut from the talent show judging panel after only...
By Contributor on 13 February 2009
Persson Blasts Tv Talent Shows
Nina Persson has criticised pop talent shows such as American Idol and The X-Factor, claiming that they cheapen good music.The former CARDIGANS singer - who enjoyed chart success with songs such as My Favourite Game...
By Contributor on 06 February 2009
Cowell Denies 'Slave Labour' Claims
AMERICAN IDOL host SIMON COWELL has denied contestants on his reality TV shows are rewarded with poorly paid contracts - insisting all finalists go on to earn thousands of dollars as a result of his...
By WENN on 31 January 2009
Chasez Helps Idol Archuleta
Former 'N SYNC star J.C. CHASEZ has given AMERICAN IDOL runner-up DAVID ARCHULETA a big boost by quietly recording a track for the newcomer's debut album. The Bye, Bye, Bye singer performs backing vocals on...
By WENN on 26 November 2008
American Idol Teen Paris Bennett Pregnant
Former AMERICAN IDOL contender PARIS BENNETT is expecting her first child, her representative has confirmed. The 19-year-old, who competed in the fifth season of the TV singing competition, will throw a baby shower in August...
By WENN on 01 July 2008
Randy Jackson Eyewear A Huge Hit
AMERICAN IDOL judge RANDY JACKSON can add a new hit to his long list of successes - his own line of eyewear for large-headed men is flying off store shelves. Jackson, known for his trademark...
By WENN on 23 April 2008
Abdul: 'Dylan Wore Disguise To Two American Idol Tapings'
Legendary rocker BOB DYLAN twice tried to sneak into tapings of AMERICAN IDOL in disguise, according to the talent show's co-judge PAULA ABDUL. The Hurricane singer donned a fake beard in a bid to try...
By WENN on 13 March 2008
Disneyworld To Open Idol Attraction
TV talent show phenomenon AMERICAN IDOL is to be turned into an attraction at Florida's DisneyWorld theme park. Fans of the programme will be able to 'audition' by performing in video kiosks and those selected...
By WENN on 08 February 2008
Idol Star Aiken Caught Up In Church Gay Controversy
AMERICAN IDOL star CLAY AIKEN is caught up in another gay controversy after parishioners at a church where he is set to perform a Christmas (07) concert demanded assurances the singer isn't a homosexual. Aiken's...
By WENN on 06 October 2007
Oprah Dominates Tv Rich-list
US daytime institution Oprah Winfrey has been named the world's top-earning television celebrity.The Forbes TV 20 gives the chat show host a fortune of $260 million (£128 million) between June 2006 and June 2007.In second...
By Contributor on 28 September 2007
Jackson Lined Up For The X Factor
AMERICAN IDOL judge RANDY JACKSON has been lined up to appear on British TV talent show THE X FACTOR. The music mogul is set to replace axed panel member LOUIS WALSH, whose departure from the...
By WENN on 24 March 2007
Foxx Wanted Fantasia For Dreamgirls Role
AMERICAN IDOL winner FANTASIA BARRINO desperately tried to win the role of EFFIE WHITE in DREAMGIRLS and even had co-star JAMIE FOXX backing her, before eventually losing out to JENNIFER HUDSON. Foxx, who plays record...
By WENN on 24 January 2007
Cowell Slams UK Chart Star Mika
Acerbic AMERICAN IDOL judge SIMON COWELL has slammed new UK pop sensation MIKA - after he told the hotly-tipped star "not to bother" with a career in music. The singer, born MIKA PENNIMAN, has been...
By WENN on 20 January 2007
Abdul Snubbed On Ebay Auction
Singer PAULA ABDUL's foray into the world of eBay has ended without success - after an auction to win a day with the AMERICAN IDOL judge received no bids. Fox TV executives had hoped for...
By WENN on 15 October 2006
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