American Idol

Minaj mouths off again

It seems never a week goes by when Nicki Minaj isn’t mouthing off about someone. This week it was the turn of Steven Tyler, who Minaj has taken offence at over a supposedly racist comment made by the Aerosmith singer. According to Minaj, Steven Tyler’s comment that she was unable to spot talent and that...

Has American Idol run its course?

The next season of “American Idol” is season 12 and although the show has been extremely successful in launching the careers of stars such as Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jordin Sparks, Scott McCreery and more, maybe it’s run its course and it’s time to say bye? The new trailer for the next season shows the...
By Angela Share

Glee Idol – Jessica Sanchez joins Glee

Remember “American Idol” season 11 runner-up Jessica Sanchez? Well looks like you’ll get to see a lot more of her soon, as she’s just snagged a role in “Glee” as a recurring character. Sanchez was the fans favorite for some time in “American Idol” season 11 and only lost out to the lovely Phillip Phillips....
By Angela Share

Nicki Minaj rips into Mariah Carey on Idol – Video

I used to think Nicki Minaj was okay, but after seeing the TMZ video of her cursing out Mariah Carey at the “American Idol” auditions, I now kind of think she’s a bit of a tool with zero class. Minaj hurled expletives at Carey as poor Kieth Urban sat in-between the feuding pair at the...
By Angela Share

Mariah Carey signs on as American Idol judge

It’s official, Mariah Carey has signed on for season 12 of “American Idol”. With Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez both officially out, that still leaves one judging slot. The reaction to Carey signing on is pretty split, some saying they’re going to enjoy her bringing the crazy to the show, and some saying it was...
By Angela Share

It’s official Steven Tyler leaving American Idol

Steven Tyler has decided to return to his true love “Aerosmith”, leaving mistress “American Idol” in the dust. Here’s what Tyler had to say in his official statement: “After some long…hard…thoughts…I’ve decided it’s time for me to let go of my mistress American Idol before she boils my rabbit. I strayed from my first love,...
By Angela Share

Randy Jackson sells sibling singing show to MTV

Good lord, how many singing competitions do we need? Apparently “American Idol” judge Randy Jackson thinks we need another, given he’s just sold a show based on singing siblings (think “Hanson”, “Jonas Brothers”, “Beach Boys” etc) to MTV. The show will specifically look for family based bands and groups. Personally I don’t think we need...
By Angela Share

American Idol finishes on all time low

Seems like the light is slowly going out for “American Idol” with this seasons finale finishing lower in the ratings than any other season of the show, 30% lower in fact. That’s not to say the ratings were atrocious, but it’s not ideal. How do you feel about “American Idol”, do you feel it’s still...
By Angela Share

American Idol return, ratings fall but still smashes the opposition

It seems that “American Idol” can do no wrong, even with a fairly dramatic drop in the ratings from last season premiere and this (down 27% from last years opening episode), it still managed a 21.6 million viewership. Other ratings for the night saw “Criminal Minds” hit screens with a 12.8 million share, whilst “Modern...
By Angela Share

New American Idol promo is with us

Just another promo for the upcoming season of “American Idol”, featuring the smug faced judges and of course Ryan ‘I have more money than God’ Seacrest, as they stroll the streets of the Universal back-lot (by the looks of things). If you’re a fan of the show, you don’t have long to wait, with “American...
By Angela Share

American Idol season 11 promo video

  This first promo for the upcoming season of “American Idol” features the judges walking in the burbs, well actually it looks like the studio tour of Universal Studios, let’s face it, these judges don’t walk around the block, not even if that’s where Jenny claims to be from. The promo is a feel good...
By Angela Share

American Idol winner Scotty McCreery music video

  Scotty McCreery was a real long shot to win “American Idol” this season gone, but he did it and with style. The young country singer has just debuted his first music video for single “I Love You This Big” and I figured you “American Idol” fans might want to know, if you don’t already....
By Angela Share

Tyler and Jackson confirmed for American Idol, still no Lopez

Jennifer Lopez is playing very coy regarding her return to “American Idol” as her two co-judges Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson both confirm their return. Lopez is reported as being a fence sitter, meaning she can’t work out one way or the other whether to go back, or as they say in Hollwoodland, ‘holding out...
By Angela Share

Ray Chew takes over as American Idol music director

  As Rickey Minor left for NBC’s “Tonight Show” some wondered who would step into the coveted spot as music director at “American Idol”. Up steps Ray Chew, from “The Singing Bee” and “It’s Showtime at the Apollo” to take the job! Don’t let his work on “The Singing Bee” put you off, this is...
By Angela Share

American Idol judges reveal set for Sept 22

  Wow they’re really milking the “Who will be the new Amercian Idols judges” for all it’s worth aren’t they? The new judges will be announced September 22 in a special event hosted by Ryan Seacrest. The rumors have been flying for months now as to who will replace Simon Cowell, Ellen DeGeneres and of...
By Angela Share