TV Recap: American Idol - Top 10 Results
Tonight is about the results and I wouldn’t be surprised to see Michael Sarver, Megan Joy and Scott MacIntyre. It’s nothing personal against these three. Megan’s gorgeous, Scott has a great sense of humor (loved his comments on those hideous pink pants someone dressed him in last night) and Michael is absolutely charming but vocally, these three continue to fall further and further behind as the rest of the group pushes onward and upward. This gap seems to emerge each season as the divi

Megan Joy Corkrey Might Win "American Idol"
Assuming she can play her hotness cards correctly, I really think Megan Joy can pull off an upset and win "American Idol" this season. She just needs to show off the rack a little more & the votes will come pouring. Plus, she kills it with her unique vocals, so that only helps her chances! Here's Megan singing "For Once in My Life" by Stevie Wonder last night:

Michael Sarver - Final American Idol Concert Manchester, NH 9... on Twitpic: PHOTO
Michael Sarver - Final American Idol Concert Manchester, NH 9/15/2009

Alexis Grace Eliminated From 'American Idol'
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Pint-sized Memphis crooner Alexis Grace was kicked off "American Idol" on Wednesday night, one place shy of the Top 10 tour group. The mother of one was placed in the bottom three, alongside country-loving Michael Sarver and teenager Allison Iraheta, but it was Alexis who received the worst news of all. VIEW THE PHOTOS: 'American Idol' Season 8 Top 13 And things went from bad to worse when the judges decided not to use their new veto power to override the public...

Alexis Grace Sent Packing From American Idol
More than 31 million votes were counted after Tuesday night's country performances and the results announced Wednesday on American Idol , with Alexis Grace, considered an early favorite by many, at the bottom of the heap. The judges, again, had a chance to reverse this fate, but as was the case a week ago , decided her encore performance wasn't good enough and bid her adieu. The other singers with Alexis in the bottom two were Michael Sarver (not a shock there) and while Allison...

Michael Sarver - Final American Idol Concert in Manchester, N... on Twitpic: PHOTO
Michael Sarver - Final American Idol Concert in Manchester, NH 9/25/2009

'American Idol' Finalists Savor Group Prize: Concert Tour
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The top 10 " American Idol " finalists say they already count themselves as winners: They've earned a place on the show's nationwide concert tour. For Adam Lambert, the summer tour means the chance to buy a condo. Danny Gokey sees it as a financial boon as well. Michael Sarver fervently echoes that and looks forward to his version of a rock-star perq — ice cream, and lots of it. "I have a major problem with ice cream. I should probably go to Ice Cream...

Megan Joy - Final American Idol Concert in Manchester, NH 9/2... on Twitpic: PHOTO
Megan Joy - Final American Idol Concert in Manchester, NH 9/25/2009

Lil Rounds & Megan Joy - Final American Idol Concert Manchest... on Twitpic: PHOTO
Lil Rounds & Megan Joy - Final American Idol Concert Manchester, NH 9/15/2009

Megan Joy - Final American Idol Concert Manchester, NH 9/15/2009 on Twitpic: PHOTO
Megan Joy - Final American Idol Concert Manchester, NH 9/15/2009

American Idol 8: Idol Thoughts - Motown Week's Failed Potential and an Appraisal of the Front-Runners
American Idol disappoints me sometimes.  Really a lot.  They are the biggest moneymaker on television.  They have the means to purchase the rights to any song they want.  And, yet, it's not difficult to figure out that the list of Motown songs given to the Top 10 wasn't terribly expansive.  Were there even twenty possible song choices on the list?  Look at the breakdown: two Marvin Gaye songs, two Smokey Robinson songs, and three Temptations songs were performed...

Live Blog: ‘American Idol’ Motown Week
Live blog of tonight’s ‘Motown’ week on American Idol. R&B legend Smokey Robinson is the mentor for Motown week. Smokey has written over 4,000 songs and is most famous for ‘Tears of the Clown.’ He Motown founder Barry Gordy told him early on, “We’re not going to make black music. We are going to [...]

'American Idol''s Top 10 Sing Motown
"American Idol"'s top 10 flew to the Motor City (Detroit) to get their groove on for this week's theme: the Motown song book. Then back in Los Angeles, they were mentored by no one less than Motown-great and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner Smokey Robinson. Matt Giraud launched the night playing piano and singing to Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On." Randy Jackson enthused, " Yo, man. You set this off on a tone. I know there are some other boys that are the frontrunners, but that run you...

American Idol Celebrates Motown Week with Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson in Attendance
Motown Week gave the Idol's a chance to perform a new genre of songs with the help of Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson. Check out my Idol recap and Idol predictions.

‘Idol’ adds extra finalist spot, saves Anoop
When does 12 equal 13? Apparently, the answer is “When 'American Idol' selects its finalists.” Thursday’s wild-card round was supposed to send three singers on to complete the traditional group of 12 finalists. But a last-minute curveball delivered by Simon Cowell offered up extra-special news for one of the audience favorites. Lucky 13: Anoop Desai suffered the unkindest cut in his semifinal heat, falling about 20,000 votes short of Michael Sarver for the final spot. It looked for a...

Michael Sarver on The Today Show
Fresh after his exit last week from American Idol, Michael Sarver, is making the rounds. Check him out from the Today Show!

Idol Headlines For 03/21/09
‘Idolatry’: ‘American Idol’ has a new name…’America Hates Talent’Last call for the Rage and Shame Express! Alexis Grace got booted from American Idol this week — missing a spot on this summer’s Idols Live! tour — while Scott MacIntyre and Michael Sarver keep chugging along, ready to commit acts of mediocrity against the Motown songbook come Wednesday night. It’s enough to make an Idoloonie consider hiding out in a Utah ski lodge...

Melissa Gilbert on the red carpet; Nicole Kidman joins Woody Allen movie
Haven't seen Melissa Gilbert in a while. Here she is at last night's Beverly Hills premiere of American Identity . ... Adam Lambert blew the judges away on American Idol last night and it looks like our Idol Chatterers agree. They think Megan Joy will be sent home tonight. ... Former Idol- ER Chris Sligh will be guest blogging the show for us. ... Meanwhile, our favorite moment: Simon Cowell drawing a mustache on Paula Abdul with crayons she had given him because he's like a...

THE MIRACLES GET A HOLLYWOOD STAR: Smokey Robinson says it's about time.
*Smokey Robinson now has two stars representing him on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Eminem, Page to induct at Hall Of Fame
According to The AP , Eminem has been chosen to induct Run DMC, while Led Zeppelin's Page will induct Jeff Beck and Flea will do the honours for Metallica. Other selected presenters include The Rolling Stones's Ron Wood, who will induct Bobby Womack, and Smokey Robinson, who will induct Little Anthony & The Imperials. The inductees, who were announced in January, were chosen by the 600 voters of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation and were only eligible for inclusion 25 years after...

Motown Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Sound That Changed America
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- As an irresistible force of social and cultural change, Berry Gordy's legendary Motown Records made its mark not just on the music industry, but society at large, with a sound that that has become one of the most significant musical accomplishments and stunning success stories of the 20th century. Diana Ross & The Supremes, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson & The J

Idol: Adam’s Acoustic Comeback!
The top 10 finalists mined the mammoth Motown catalog of hits Wednesday, with Smokey Robinson serving as a very gentle celebrity mentor. Going in, everyone may have expected Lil Rounds to triumph — “This is your week,” Kara told her — but several other singers ended up supreme. Adam Lambert dropped his flamboyance to sing a [...]

Alexis Grace Eliminated From 'American Idol'
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Pint-sized Memphis crooner Alexis Grace was kicked off "American Idol" on Wednesday night, one place shy of the Top 10 tour group. The mother of one was placed in the bottom three, alongside country-loving Michael Sarver and teenager Allison Iraheta, but it was Alexis who received the worst news of all. VIEW THE PHOTOS: 'American Idol' Season 8 Top 13 And things went from bad to worse when the judges decided not to use their new veto power to override the public...

American Idol: What Is Next For Alexis Grace
After being eliminated from American Idol this week, Alexis Grace says she is going back to Memphis. In a teleconference on Thursday she also told reporters what she has planned for her future. “I’m going to go back home and spend some time with my family first. And then I’m going to get to work and start talking about recording some music and trying to get it out there and just continue singing,” Alexis Grace said. When asked about choosing the country song, Jolene...

Alexis Grace Visits ‘Good Day LA’ After ‘Idol’ Boot
Alexis Grace didn’t get enough votes to stick around for another week on ‘American Idol’. She made it to the final eleven, one short of a chance to go on the Idols Live tour. Grace talked about her experiences on the show with ‘Good Day LA’ co-hosts Steve, Dorothy, and Jillian. Alexis said she only got a couple hours of sleep since she was packing and she said she and Meghan Joy were close since they both had children. Watch the interview, aired Thursday (March 19),...

Idol Headlines For 03/21/09
‘Idolatry’: ‘American Idol’ has a new name…’America Hates Talent’Last call for the Rage and Shame Express! Alexis Grace got booted from American Idol this week — missing a spot on this summer’s Idols Live! tour — while Scott MacIntyre and Michael Sarver keep chugging along, ready to commit acts of mediocrity against the Motown songbook come Wednesday night. It’s enough to make an Idoloonie consider hiding out in a Utah ski lodge...

American Idol singers: don’t bug us
finalist Megan Joy Corkrey probably thought the flu bug that caused her to be so drained during last week’s competition would begin to dissipate by now. Apparently, not so. According to The Detroit Free Press , two of the 10 finalists — Corkrey and Michael Sarver — did not join the group to meet with Motown legends Barry Gordy and Smokey Robinson on Thursday, but stayed in Los Angeles with the flu.

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Michael Sarver - Final American Idol Concert in Manchester, NH 9/25/2009

TV Recap: American Idol - Top 10 Results
Tonight is about the results and I wouldn’t be surprised to see Michael Sarver, Megan Joy and Scott MacIntyre. It’s nothing personal against these three. Megan’s gorgeous, Scott has a great sense of humor (loved his comments on those hideous pink pants someone dressed him in last night) and Michael is absolutely charming but vocally, these three continue to fall further and further behind as the rest of the group pushes onward and upward. This gap seems to emerge each season as the divi

Michael Sarver - Final American Idol Concert Manchester, NH 9... on Twitpic: PHOTO
Michael Sarver - Final American Idol Concert Manchester, NH 9/15/2009

'American Idol' Finalists Savor Group Prize: Concert Tour
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The top 10 " American Idol " finalists say they already count themselves as winners: They've earned a place on the show's nationwide concert tour. For Adam Lambert, the summer tour means the chance to buy a condo. Danny Gokey sees it as a financial boon as well. Michael Sarver fervently echoes that and looks forward to his version of a rock-star perq — ice cream, and lots of it. "I have a major problem with ice cream. I should probably go to Ice Cream...

American Idol: Allison Iraheta sang “Papa Was a Rolling Stone”…How Did She End Up In The Bottom Three?
I just LOVE Allison Iraheta. She has knocked the ball out of the park week after week and I was flabbergasted last week when she found herself in the bottom three acts along with Alexis Grace. On last night’s AI show, Iraheta sang “Papa Was a Rolling Stone” and she showcased her astounding vocals once again. [...]

Even MORE from the American Idol Experience Gala - VIDEO
Here’s a roundup of even more media stuff from Thursday’s American Idol Experience celebration. Orlando Attractions Magazine has a ton of videos and photos posted on their blog HERE. Their videos of the Carrie Underwood/David Cook performances from the evening Gala are outstanding. I posted them after the jump. Also, there are interviews with: Sanjaya Malakar, Jason Castro, Diana DeGarmo, Chris Sligh, Carly Smithson, Bucky Covington, Ace Young and Justin Guarini.The Orlando...

Michael Sarver on The Today Show
Fresh after his exit last week from American Idol, Michael Sarver, is making the rounds. Check him out from the Today Show!

American Idol Experience
After the motorcade and the actual opening of the American Idol Experience attraction, we were treated to an after-party.  For the most part, I was pleasantly surprised by how approachable and friendly the former American Idol contestants were.  The party was held outdoors near the Tower of Terror and Rock’n’Roller Coaster and the first thing you could see were these blue glowing cocktails.  It was a really cool effect since it had gotten dark.  We sat down...

American Idol: Paula Abdul Ready To Find Love And Settle Down
American Idol host, Paula Abdul is looking for love. She is finally over her last relationship which ended last summer

American Idol: Semi-finals, week two (results)
Last night, I blew off primetime to go with a friend to a screening of "I Love You, Man" -- only the company massively over-issued passes, so my friend Steve and I were told "better luck next time" when we were eight spots from the front. Instead, we saw "Taken" (aka the greatest Father's Day movie ever), and I'll be slowly working my way through Thursday night's TV as the day goes along. First up is the "American Idol" results show, which of course I can watch in under five minutes....

Special preview of Glee to follow American Idol May 19
Glee, the new one-hour musical comedy series coming to FOX, will get a special preview following American Idol on May 19 at 9 to 10 p.m. ET/PT, with the show then premiering later on in the fall for 12 more episodes. According to The Hollywood Reporter, FOX chairman Peter Liguori said Glee deserves an “ambitious and [...]

AMERICAN IDOL iPhone/iPod Application Available Now
Good news for all of you American Idol fans, iTunes has just introduced a new application for iPhone and iPod Touch called “American Idol Season 8 Exclusive“, The official app for American Idol Season 8! Click on this iTunes Link to get the application This new iPhone/iPod application will allow you to enjoy cool videos [...]This is a post from Daemon's TV. American Idol iPhone/iPod Application Available Now

Katharine McPhee: I Wouldn't Be Surprised If Simon Ditched American Idol, Too: PHOTO
Katharine McPhee wasn't exactly shocked to learn that Paula Abdul was leaving American Idol . "It doesn't surprise me, because it wouldn't surprise me if Simon Cowell was leaving the show," McPhee told me at last night's benefit concert for the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank and Feeding America . "They've all been on the show for so many years…Do what you've got to do," she said. "People try to figure out the real stories and I'm like, 'Who cares? She wants to go.' " In fact,...

Katharine McPhee: I Wouldn't Be Surprised If Simon Ditched American Idol, Too: PHOTO
Katharine McPhee wasn't exactly shocked to learn that Paula Abdul was leaving American Idol . "It doesn't surprise me, because it wouldn't surprise me if Simon Cowell was leaving the show," McPhee told me at last night's benefit concert for the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank and Feeding America . "They've all been on the show for so many years…Do what you've got to do," she said. "People try to figure out the real stories and I'm like, 'Who cares? She wants to go.' " In fact,...

‘Idol’ adds extra finalist spot, saves Anoop
When does 12 equal 13? Apparently, the answer is “When 'American Idol' selects its finalists.” Thursday’s wild-card round was supposed to send three singers on to complete the traditional group of 12 finalists. But a last-minute curveball delivered by Simon Cowell offered up extra-special news for one of the audience favorites. Lucky 13: Anoop Desai suffered the unkindest cut in his semifinal heat, falling about 20,000 votes short of Michael Sarver for the final spot. It looked for a...

Alexis' elimination crushes absurd final four theory; Fox may renew Paula's contract
One of the more interesting effects of Alexis Grace's departure from American Idol 8 was that it immediately debunked a rumor that was getting a lot of traction (although of course conspiracy theorists who buy it would say that Alexis' boot just proves that it was true).On Tuesday, an absurd gossip report in the New York Daily News that insisted that the final four had already been selected. An alleged American Idol staff member, according to yet another anonymous person, "told group of people...

Adam Lambert Thanks His Fans, Sports Facial Hair
For the last few weeks, Adam Lambert has been a man on a mission. In late August, he posted a video online and asked fans to donate to DonorsChoose.org, a charity that supports public schools by providing them with equipment and supplies. Now, the American Idol runner-up - whose debut CD is already number-one on Amazon - has created another video, this one thanking fans for all their donations. Below, he says: “I am unbelievably moved by the generosity and resolve of my fans, who have...

Adam Lambert 'I'm No Puppet'
Adam Lambert insists he is no "puppet", and he is having a big input into the creation of his debut album. After rising to fame as the runner-up on American Idol, the 27-year-old California singer is quick to set the record straight and prove he isn't a manufactured pop star. "I think there's a little bit of a misconception out in the public that people that come out of American Idol are puppetted and kind of controlled," Adam told E! News. "That hasn't been my experience one bit. They've been...

Adam Lambert's Heartfelt Message For Fans
Adam Lambert, who was sporting a facial hair, recorded a video to make a heartfelt message to his fans and thanked them for supporting the charity DonorsChoose. His fans collectively donated $229,000 as a support to public school classrooms, which is a part of the challenge Adam launched with education charity. The “American Idol” alum was unbelievably moved by the generosity of his fans, who donated to help students in the US. Although he was on tour, Adam frequently checked the...

Adam Lambert Thanks Fans for Donating to DonorsChoose.Org (Video): PHOTO
Thanking his generous fans in a video message, the Season 8 American Idol runner up Adam Lambert (with goatee) is causing still more excitement in the days preceding the release of his debut album. Fans have indeed made headlines with their more than $229,000 in donations to DonorsChoose.Org. He has rallied his fan base around a worthy cause. The charity facilitates a direct connection between donors and specific requests from public schools around the country. Teachers post their classroom...

American Idol 8: Top 36, Final 12 - Live Thoughts
Like stink on a hobo, the week of reckoning is upon us.  By Thursday night, American Idol's Top 36 will be whittled down to an easily digestible dozen.  We already know half the Top 12's entrants (Danny Gokey, Alexis Grace, Michael Sarver, Allison Iraheta, Kris Allen and the now infamous Adam Lambert), and after tonight's American Idol performance episode, the voting populous will be charged with selecting three more members of that esteemed Top 12.  For tonight, it's hard to...

American Idol: Danny Gokey, Allison Iraheta, Adam Lambert & Alexis Grace
Why American Idol's Danny Gokey, Allison Iraheta, Adam Lambert & Alexis Grace will be around to climb to the top.

POLL: Did Alexis Grace Get Idol’s Unlucky No. 36?
Alexis Grace gave a powerhouse performance of Michael Jackson ’s “Dirty Diana” on Tuesday’s Idol , prompting judge Kara DioGuardi to rave, “You’re a naughty girl — and I liked it!” But will the viewers’ support come across loud and clear? Two Idols will be sent packing Wednesday night, and Grace — as the final contestant to take the stage — may face a unique challenge.

POLL: Did Alexis Grace Get Idol's Unlucky No. 36?
Alexis Grace gave a powerhouse performance of Michael Jackson ’s “Dirty Diana” on Tuesday’s Idol , prompting judge Kara DioGuardi to rave, “You’re a naughty girl — and I liked it!” But will the viewers’ support come across loud and clear? Two Idols will be sent packing Wednesday night, and Grace — as the final contestant to take the stage — may face a unique challenge.

Alexis Grace voted off American Idol
Although the judges do have the opportunity to save one person from going home, they didn’t use it on this week’s ‘Idol’ cast-off, Alexis Grace. I can’t really say that I’m surprised by this. Her version of ‘Jolene’ was pretty lame. Check out the audio from Alexis’ performance after the break! If you liked this song, but not this performer, you should check out Mindy Smith’s version of Jolene! It is...

Image counts for 'AI' singers; a widower's burden
LOS ANGELES – Image counts on "American Idol," and the first three finalists know it. Michael Sarver, 27, an oil-rig worker from Jasper, Texas, said that being a "hardworking American" is part of his appeal, "especially in the economy and the day that we live." "It's a chance to see someone rise from the ashes. Not that my life is bad, but things are tough," said Sarver, citing oil industry layoffs and hiring freezes. Sarver joined Danny Gokey and Alexis Grace, selected by viewers this...

AMERICAN IDOL 3/17/09 RECAP
Michael Sarver was up first with a decent performance of Garth Brook's, "Ain't Goin Down Til the Sun Comes Up".  The judges were not that crazy about it.  They found it fun, but missed him singing the big notes.  Simon hated it.  He didn't understand a word Michael sang! Allison Iraheta sang Patty Loveless', "Blame It On Your Heart" with her usual fine vocal chops.  The judges take was that she did a fine job, with Simon not as...

“American Idol” Boots Alexis Grace, Welcomes Back Carrie Underwood
Now that American Idol judges can “save” one contestant that would have otherwise been booted, the show’s producers can speed through 90 percent of the results and draw out the agonizing “will they or won’t they save the contestant?” debate with sadistic slowness. We were reminded of the suspense from the moment the show started last night (”In my hand, I have the results that may shock you,” Ryan Seacrest warned) and until Alexis Grace opened...

American Idol Results Shocker: Alexis Grace voted off
American Idol, the popular reality show, ended in a bit of a shocker this week. Anticipation and anxiety filled the air when the results were being announced. It was a sad revelation that a sensational singing talent, Alexis Grace, had to make an exit from the show. Alexis was voted off by the audience leaving only 10 contestants behind for the competition.

Danny Gokey Or Alexis Grace To Win American Idol 2009?
Sources are suggesting what many already suspected and rumours are rife that American Idol bosses have already chosen their final four contestants. Considering there are still 11 singers left on the show, that’s not good news for those people that aren’t Danny Gokey, Lil Rounds, Adam Lambert and Alexis Grace. The New York Daily News reports that [...]

American Idol 8: Top 36, First 12 - Live Results (Page 2/2)
Michael Sarver and Anoop Desai are summoned.

First 'Idol' finalists put their best faces forward
LOS ANGELES -- Image counts on "American Idol," and the first three finalists know it. Michael Sarver, 27, an oil-rig worker from Jasper, Texas, said that being a "hardworking American" is part of his appeal, "especially in the economy and the day that we live."

Another Epic
OMG OMG OMG What is Adam Lambert squirting in front of Anoop Desai???? OMG Watch the video here: ...

American Idol Final Four: It's Fixed
Some might agree, others might disagree but I have always believed that American Idol is fixed, and now, some chick at FOX has revealed to the New York Daily News that, yes, indeedy, it is fixed, y'all.Apparently, the final four have already been decided: Danny Gokey, Lil Rounds, Adam Lambert, and Alexis Grace

Adam Lambert, Kris Allen, Allison Iraheta LPs Won't Be 'Cookie-Cutter,' Producer Insists
Kevin Rudolf is working with "American Idol" alumni Kris Allen, Adam Lambert and Allison Iraheta, and he promises their debuts won't be "cookie-cutter."

Idol Headlines for 09/05/09
Allison Iraheta: The ultimate interview, Part Three Iraheta2 In the third part of this four-part interview, “American Idol” finalist Allison Iraheta talks about her experience on the show. Read Part One here. Read Part Two here. LA Times The Tweet Beat Spencer Pratt, Adam Lambert, Diddy And More In The Tweet Beat Let MTV News’ Jim Cantiello take you on a wild ride around the Twitterverse. MTV More Idol Headlines after the JUMP… Adam Lambert Songwriter Says Debut Mixes...

Allison Iraheta
Via @Allison4Realzzz...

Three More American Idol Finalists
Three more finalists were revealed to be moving on to the final round of American Idol in the forms of 16-year old Allison Iraheta, 23-year old Kris Allen and 26-year old Adam Lambert. The trio received the most number of votes this week. The judges were pretty satisfied with Adam’s take on The Rolling Stones’ classic ‘Satisfaction’ but they had a mixed reaction to Kris’ performance of Michael Jackson’s ‘Man in the Mirror’. I had no doubt that Allison was going to make it because...

Cowell says Beatles quip was just that; he's a fan
The Beatles once got in trouble over a flip comment about Jesus. Now Simon Cowell has ruffled feathers with a quip about The Beatles. Cowell says that he really was joking when he claimed the legendary group wouldn't have made the cut on " American Idol " or " Britain's Got Talent ." After drawing fire for the remark, the producer and TV Talent-show judge said Friday he's repeatedly referred to The Beatles as the group he wished he could have signed. Cowell was on CBS ' "The Early Show"...

Ellen DeGeneres New American Idol Judge: PHOTO
It's official! Ellen DeGeneres has joined American Idol as a fourth judge. Ellen announced the big news during a taping of her talk show today, saying "I have a big announcement to make. No one knows this ... I am going to be the new judge on 'American Idol.'" Fox has confirmed that Ellen, 51, will be replacing Paula Abdul as the fourth judge on American Idol this season. Ellen DeGeneres has joined American Idol as a fourth judge. DeGeneres will sit alongside Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara...

Ellen will be a great addition to -American Idol'
Have you heard? Ellen is the new Paula. Yup, it’s true. Ellen DeGeneres has been officially named the fourth judge for “American Idol,” joining Simon Cowell, Kara DioSomething and Randy Jackson.

Simon Cowell wants Jacko to appear on American Idol
Washington, Mar 18 (ANI): American Idol judge Simon Cowell has requested Michael Jackson to think about coming on the talent show before he goes for his comeback tour in London this summer (09). The tough judge has even told the Thriller hitmaker that hed be foolish not to perform on the hit programme. Jackson has announced a [...]

Simon Cowell - Cowells Shame After Credit Card Declined
Multi-millionaire music mogul Simon Cowell was left red-faced when he went to pick up the bill in a swanky London restaurant - after his credit card was rejected due...

Pop culture sings an `American Idol' tune
LOS ANGELES – In 2001, Simon Cowell figured a singing contest snapped up by British TV would be an easy sell in America. Instead, network responses ranged from lukewarm to hostile. "I was thrown out in one pitch meeting. After 30 seconds, the guy told me to get out," recalled Cowell, making the rounds with entertainment mogul Simon Fuller. "The main thing we were being told was music doesn't work on TV in prime-time. We tried to explain that there's lot more than music on the show." So...

Ellen DeGeneres, American Idol's New Judge?!
Ellen DeGeneres is replacing Paula Abdul as the fourth judge alongside Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi and the infamous Simon Cowell in the ninth season of the hit TV show American Idol.

American Idol 8: Top 36, Final 12 - Live Thoughts
Like stink on a hobo, the week of reckoning is upon us.  By Thursday night, American Idol's Top 36 will be whittled down to an easily digestible dozen.  We already know half the Top 12's entrants (Danny Gokey, Alexis Grace, Michael Sarver, Allison Iraheta, Kris Allen and the now infamous Adam Lambert), and after tonight's American Idol performance episode, the voting populous will be charged with selecting three more members of that esteemed Top 12.  For tonight, it's hard to...

American Idol: Danny Gokey, Allison Iraheta, Adam Lambert & Alexis Grace
Why American Idol's Danny Gokey, Allison Iraheta, Adam Lambert & Alexis Grace will be around to climb to the top.

American Idol Season 8 Episode 15
American Idol 8 Episode 14 proved pretty lackluster, but there were some bright spots. Tonight, three more people will make the top 12. Allison, Jesse, and Matt are up first. Randy thinks it’s a girl who will advance, hopefully Allison. Unsurprisingly, Allison Iraheta advances to the next round. Originally posted at: dingoRUE American Idol Season 8 Episode [...]

Three More American Idol Finalists
Three more finalists were revealed to be moving on to the final round of American Idol in the forms of 16-year old Allison Iraheta, 23-year old Kris Allen and 26-year old Adam Lambert. The trio received the most number of votes this week. The judges were pretty satisfied with Adam’s take on The Rolling Stones’ classic ‘Satisfaction’ but they had a mixed reaction to Kris’ performance of Michael Jackson’s ‘Man in the Mirror’. I had no doubt that Allison was going to make it because...

Latest from Kristin - Various Shows
Tiffany in Connecticut: Are we going to see major makeovers with the American Idol contestants now that we're in the top 13?Yes. In fact, American Idol stylist Miles Siggins tells us that there will be "two major makeovers." Anoop Desai and Michael Sarver. "You should've seen how long it took us to persuade Anoop to wear that Polo shirt last Thursday," Miles tells us. "It was very adventurous for him. And Michael needs some help too. I'm going to help them look the best they can." Oil rigger...

First 'Idol' finalists put their best faces forward
LOS ANGELES -- Image counts on "American Idol," and the first three finalists know it. Michael Sarver, 27, an oil-rig worker from Jasper, Texas, said that being a "hardworking American" is part of his appeal, "especially in the economy and the day that we live."

Image counts for 'AI' singers; a widower's burden
LOS ANGELES – Image counts on "American Idol," and the first three finalists know it. Michael Sarver, 27, an oil-rig worker from Jasper, Texas, said that being a "hardworking American" is part of his appeal, "especially in the economy and the day that we live." "It's a chance to see someone rise from the ashes. Not that my life is bad, but things are tough," said Sarver, citing oil industry layoffs and hiring freezes. Sarver joined Danny Gokey and Alexis Grace, selected by viewers this...

Another Epic
OMG OMG OMG What is Adam Lambert squirting in front of Anoop Desai???? OMG Watch the video here: ...

Allison Iraheta
Via @Allison4Realzzz...

Idol Headlines for 09/05/09
Allison Iraheta: The ultimate interview, Part Three Iraheta2 In the third part of this four-part interview, “American Idol” finalist Allison Iraheta talks about her experience on the show. Read Part One here. Read Part Two here. LA Times The Tweet Beat Spencer Pratt, Adam Lambert, Diddy And More In The Tweet Beat Let MTV News’ Jim Cantiello take you on a wild ride around the Twitterverse. MTV More Idol Headlines after the JUMP… Adam Lambert Songwriter Says Debut Mixes...