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Jennifer Hudson Rumored To Join ‘American Idol’ As Judge

Jennifer Hudson may be returning to the show that launched her into the spotlight, that is if reports of her signing on as a judge for next season of American Idol are true.

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Candice Glover Crowned New ‘American Idol’ As Finale Ratings Hit All-Time Low

The first all-female AI finale in nine years crowned a winner, Candice Glover, but the Season 12 finale still didn’t rack up the numbers.

2013/05/17

Nicki Minaj, Shakira Latest In Singing Competition Judge Shakeups

Remember when singing competitions kept their judges a little longer than one or two-year stints? Perhaps American Idol set an unattainable precedent during its first seven years on the air, with zero changes to the […]

2013/05/17

Randy Jackson…Out! Not Returning To Idol

Randy Jackson will not be coming back to American Idol. He had this to say last night: ”To put all of the speculation to the rest, after 12 years of judging on American Idol I […]

2013/05/10

American Idol Plans To Fire All Four Judges?

It has just been reported that American Idol plans to fire all four judges and the executive producer as soon as the season finale airs next week.

2013/05/09

Judging The Judges: Star Power Alone Can’t Revive ‘American Idol’ Ratings

The early- to mid-2000s were a simpler time in music. Rock music was actually thing on popular radio. Production on hit singles was often stripped down nearly to its core rather than with bombastic synths […]

2013/03/29

Nicki Minaj Rolls In Late To ‘Idol’ Live Taping, Covers ELLE Sans Makeup

When Nicki Minaj didn’t appear to the set on time for the first live taping of American Idol Wednesday night (March 13), the cameras kept on rolling. Her absence had many wondering what could have […]

2013/03/15

Nicki Minaj LATE For American Idol

That’s right…last night’s live show started without her!! She actually tweeted she was stuck in traffic on the 405. But do the math…shouldn’t she have been on set hours before hand for hair, makeup & […]

2013/03/14

American Idol Reveals Top 40 Semifinalists Tonight! Will Chicago Contestants Make It?

The AMERICAN IDOL auditions have concluded and the judges’ semifinalists picks were revealed. After intense deliberations, Mariah, Randy, Nicki and Keith have chosen the Top 40 contestants, who will now head to Las Vegas to […]

2013/02/20

Ask American Idol Judges Questions In Chicago Tonight

You can see the American Idol judges live tonight and even ask Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban and Randy Jackson a question after an exclusive screening of the premiere episode of American Idol! The […]

2013/01/09

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