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Jordin Sparks Wants to Crown This Year's American Idol Winner Herself

Aaron on Air — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:17:23 +0000

The finale of American Idol season 12 begins Wednesday night, as Kree Harrison and Candice Glover face off for the Idol crown. Each woman will perform three songs: the song that will be her first single, a song chosen by Idol creator Simon Fuller and a song she previously sang this season. But no matter who wins, Jordin Sparks the last woman to win American Idol says she wants [...]

'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.

Report: Jennifer Lopez Being "Chased" by Fox to Return to American Idol

Aaron on Air — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:30:14 +0000

Jennifer Lopez will perform on the American Idol finale next week to debut her new single. But if Fox has anything to say about it, she’ll come back next year as a judge. Despite denials, an insider said that the show’s executives are “chasing” J-Lo to return to the show. “Fox is chasing her. They want her back,” dishes [...]

Jennifer Lopez: "I Don't Have Much to Say" About American Idol Rumors[VIDEO]

Aaron on Air — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:23:12 +0000

If Jennifer Lopez has any interest in returning to American Idol as a judge, she’s keeping it to herself for now. The Hollywood Reporter claimed last week that Idol producers contemplated shaking up the judges’ panel in mid-season by replacing Mariah Carey with J-Lo. When asked about the report by TV’s Extra recently, Jennifer said, “Um, you know, I don’t have much to say about that [...]

Phillip Phillips Launches First Headlining Tour, Still Not Sick of Playing "Home"

Aaron on Air — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:56:54 +0000

After wrapping up his stint as the opening act on Matchbox Twenty’s current tour, Phillip Phillips is ready to strike out on the road with his very first headlining tour, which gets under way Tuesday in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The show will mostly find the American Idol champ performing at colleges, and Phillip says it was his idea [...]

Phillip Phillips Reflects on Matchbox Twenty Tour, Talks New Single & Video

Aaron on Air — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:56:32 +0000

Phillip Phillips recently wrapped up a stint opening for Matchbox Twenty, whose song he covered on American Idol last season. He’s now gearing up for his own headlining tour of colleges, which starts later this month, but he says his experience on the road with Rob Thomas and the guys was a blast, and earned him many new fans. “It’s been [...]

Mariah Carey: "I Really Want the Fans to Love This Record"

Aaron on Air — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:49:54 +0000

It seems like Mariah Carey’s been working on her new album for years, but she’s not quite ready to declare that it’s finished just yet. “I could say, ‘Let’s stop now.’ But that’s not who I am, and that’s not what I want this record to be,” she tells Billboard. “I really want the fans to love [...]

Nicki Minaj's On-Set Meltdown During the Charlotte Auditions For A.I.[VIDEO]

Aaron on Air — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:04:50 +0000

(NOTE LANGUAGE) It was the meltdown seen around the world. Nicki Minaj’s rant on the set of American Idol made headlines this past summer, and Wednesday night’s Idol broadcast from the Charlotte, North Carolina, auditions revealed what got Nicki so upset. It all started as the judges were listening to Idol hopeful Summer Cunningham try out with Bill Withers’ “Lean On Me.” The judges all liked [...]

American Idol Exec. Producer's Say Phillip's "Still Got to Prove Himself"

Aaron on Air — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:27:41 +0000

American Idol may have faced stiff competition in recent years from The Voice and, to a lesser extent, The X Factor, but one thing the show can brag about, at least at this point, is that it alone has managed to produce actual hit-making, chart-topping artists. In a conference call with reporters Wednesday, Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe explained why he thinks that [...]

Phillip Phillips "Honestly Didn't Think People Would Like" Him on American Idol

Aaron on Air — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 19:30:00 +0000

When season 11 of American Idol premiered a year ago, Phillip Phillips was immediately considered an early frontrunner for the title, which of course, he ended up capturing in May. But he claims that when he first appeared on Idol, he really didn’t think he’d be popular at all. Speaking to Billboard magazine, Phillip says, “I honestly didn’t think people would like [...]

Mariah Carey Tells Barbara Walters She Felt "Unsafe" on American Idol Set After Alleged Nicki Minaj Threat

Aaron on Air — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 19:24:12 +0000

Last year, Barbara Walters revealed that Mariah Carey told her Nicki Minaj had threatened her on the set of American Idol, where both stars are judges. It was a charge Nicki denied, but now, Mariah herself has made that claim, in a new ABC interview. Clips of the interview, which will air on ABC’s Nightline Monday night, were shown on Monday’s edition of ABC’s Good Morning [...]

American Idol Finalist Danny Gokey in Concert Free at FBC Moores Lane Sunday [VIDEO]

Wes Spicher — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:44:31 +0000

American Idol finalist Danny Gokey will be performing at First Baptist Church on Moores Lane in Texarkana Sunday in ‘Fear Not’ a Christmas worship experience. The concert will take place at 6pm at FBC in Texarkana and the performance is free to attend. Check out the accompanying video and map for more details.

American Idol Star Casey James Live at Shooters Saturday Night [VIDEO]

Wes Spicher — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:45:55 +0000

American Idol contestant Casey James, will be featured in the Taste of Country Show this Saturday night at Shooters! Doors open at 7 p.m. with JB and the Moonshine Band taking the stage Casey will be taking the stage at 9 p.m. Tickets are still available. Get ticket information here! Or go to TicketFly to [...]

Keith Urban Having Fun Behind The Scenes of 'American Idol' [VIDEO]

Jeff Easterling — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 05:54:45 +0000

Keith Urban seems to be having a pretty good time goofing around behind the scenes of “American Idol” with Ryan Seacrest. Keith recently posted this video from backstage at A.I. auditions in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Everybody Panic, AMC Is Getting Its Own Version of 'American Idol'

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 20:00:44 +0000

For all its massive success in recent years, AMC is still somewhat in its infancy when it comes to original programming. And for every runaway hit like 'Breaking Bad,' 'Mad Men' and 'The Walking Dead,' there's a few missteps like 'The Killing,' or even recent forays into reality TV with unique efforts like 'Small Town Security.' But if you're going to emulate the major networks, might as well go for the big guns, right? So let's see if 'Road Show,' AMC's first reality competiton can bring the heat!

Carey, Minaj, Urban and Jackson Are Confirmed As American Idol Judges

Aaron on Air — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 03:46:40 +0000

After weeks of rumors, Fox has finally announced the new judging panel for American Idol, and it’s no surprise: all the names we’ve heard mentioned have turned out to be true. Your new judges are Mariah Carey already announced weeks ago plus rapper Nicki Minaj, country superstar Keith Urban and original judge Randy Jackson. They’ll meet prospective contestants today, Sunday, [...]

'American Idol' Has Nicki Minaj Reportedly Joining as Judge

Aaron on Air — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:47:13 +0000

After weeks of speculation on who would take a seat next to diva-of-all-divas Mariah Carey on the revamped ‘American Idol‘ judges panel, it looks as though reigning rap royalty Nicki Minaj will be joining the show. Whoa. Mariah and Nicki? On one panel? That’s enough diva in one room to make the earth stop spinning on its axis.

Who Should Be Judges on 'American Idol'? [SURVEY]

Mimi — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 16:46:57 +0000

Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez are out, Randy Jackson is still hanging on for now anyway. Many names have been mentioned for replacements: Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Marj. Bliges, Aretha Franklin, Charlie Sheen, Bon Jovi, Bono and the list continues to grow. What about Robin Williams or Hank Azaria?

Who would you like to see on the judges panel?

Miley, Nicki, Katy, Fergie, will.i.am Being Considered as New American Idol Judges?

Aaron on Air — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 23:21:12 +0000

It could be a big case of musical chairs for the American Idol judges’ panel when the show returns next year. Rumor has it that current star Jennifer Lopez may be leaving, and while formerAmerican Idol runner-up Adam Lambert has denied he’s been in talks to serve as a judge, he admits to The Hollywood Reporter that he’d “be [...]

Former 'American Idol' Contestant Jermaine Jones Could Have Stayed On The Show

Wes Spicher — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:12:36 +0000

As reported earlier, Jermaine Jones was shown the door by American Idol execs for lying about his criminal past. Now it looks like Jermaine could’ve stayed…if he wasn’t a HUGE liar! The truth would have set you free, Jermaine! Producer Nigel Lythgoe stated that they had no choice but to let Jones go. The biggest red flag was [...]