Howard Stern "American Idol" Judge? Shock Jock Stern Courted To Replace Simon Cowell
Producers of American Idol are courting no-holds-barred radio shock jock Howard Stern to become Reality TV’s next Mr. Nasty. Idol informants claim FOX bosses are eager to bring Stern on board to replace Simon Cowell as the acid-tongue pundit on the show’s judges panel. Cowell will bid farewell to Idol in May as he prepares to launch an American adaptation of his UK ratings juggernaut The X Factor . Stern, on the hand, is the highest-paid radio personality in the country and...

Howard Stern To Replace Simon Cowell On American Idol
According to PageSix , American Idol producers are desperate to hire radio star Howard Stern to replace Simon Cowell , who will be embracing a new project ( the American X-Factor ), on the next season of the show. A source connected to “Idol” said , “It’s one of the few shows that could compete with Stern’s $100 million-a-year Sirius contract, and ‘Idol’ bosses think he’d be even nastier than Simon. “They know he would be great TV...

American Idol producers want Howard Stern to replace Simon Cowell
NEW YORK - American Idol producers are planning to rope in "shock-jock" Howard Stern to replace Simon Cowell when the latter leaves the talent hunt at the end of this season, it has emerged.

American Idol producers want Howard Stern to replace Simon Cowell
New York, Feb 5 - American Idol producers are planning to rope in “shock-jock” Howard Stern to replace Simon Cowell when the latter leaves the talent hunt at the end of this season, it has emerged. According to a source, producers of show feel Stern, America’s highest-paid radio personality, would be best on the show after the tough talking Cowell. They are believed to have approached Stern after he repeatedly mentioned on-air that his exclusive Sirius XM...

American Idol Producers Want Howard Stern to Replace Simon Cowell
According to PageSix, American Idol producers are keen to sign on Howard Stern to replace Simon Cowell, who is leaving the show after this season. An insider revealed that the highest paid radio personality is their top choice for Cowell's replacement. Fox is said to have approached Stern after he kept mentioning on-air that his exclusive deal with Sirius XM Radio expires next January and that he's open to other offers. Cowell has been paid $50 million per year as a judge on America Idol. An...

American Idol - Howard Stern Replacing Simon Cowell?!
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Howard Stern to replace Simon Cowell on American Idol?
(HMG) – While the strongest rumors have X Factor and American Idol both wanting Tommy Mottola as a judge, there is a new intriguing ‘dark horse.’

Howard Stern to Replace Simon Cowell on American Idol?
Sirius radio personality Howard Stern is rumored to be in talks with American Idol producers to take over for Simon Cowell, Page Six reports : "An insider said that producers of the hit Fox show say Stern, America's highest-paid radio personality, is their top choice to take over from Cowell, who leaves at the end of this season. They approached the King of All Media after he repeatedly mentioned on-air that his exclusive Sirius XM Radio deal expires next January and he was...

Howard Stern to Replace Simon Cowell on American Idol?
There have been loads of rumors about who will replace Simon Cowell when he departs his judge’s seat on American Idol after this season… but Howard Stern? I’m not sure I’m believing this, but PageSix is reporting that Fox is courting Howard Stern to take over for Simon. A source tells PageSix that Howard Stern is their top choice for American Idol judge, and that Stern has been approached with an Idol offer since his Sirius XM Radio deal expires next January. Stern...

"Idol" Execs Want To Replace Simon With Howard
“American Idol” producers are determined that the show must go on after Simon Cowell jumps ship, and so they’re on the hunt for someone with a acid tongue to replace him. Their number one pic is apparently Howard Stern , who is known for telling it like it is with the help of expletives and a serious dose of attitude. Howard is also a big “Idol” fan, and he always dissects the show and its contestants on his radio show. Says a source, “It’s one of...

'Idol' producers want Howard Stern to replace Cowell
"American Idol" producers are eager to hire Howard Stern to replace Simon Cowell as the show's tough-talking judge, sources tell Page Six. An insider said that producers of the hit Fox show say Stern, America's highest-paid radio personality, is their top choice to take over from Cowell, who leaves at the end of this season. They approached the King of All Media after he repeatedly mentioned on-air that his exclusive Sirius XM Radio deal expires next January and he was open to other...

Stern Rumored to Replace Cowell on Idol
(New York Post) " American Idol producers are eager to hire Howard Stern to replace Simon Cowell as the show's tough-talking judge, the New York Post reported Friday. An insider said that producers of the hit Fox show say Stern, America's highest-paid radio personality, is their top choice to take over from Cowell, who leaves at the end of this season. They approached Stern after he repeatedly mentioned on-air that his exclusive Sirius XM Radio deal expires next January and he was open to...

Howard Stern To 'American Idol?' Producers Want Him
nypost.com : "American Idol" producers are eager to hire Howard Stern to replace Simon Cowell as the show's tough-talking judge, sources tell Page Six. An insider said that producers of the hit Fox show say Stern, America's highest-paid radio personality, is their top choice to take over from Cowell, who leaves at the end of this season. They approached the King of All Media after he repeatedly mentioned on-air that his exclusive Sirius XM Radio deal expires next January and he was ope Read...

Howard Stern tapped take Simon Cowell job on American Idol?
According to the NY Post , An insider said that producers of the hit Fox show say Howard Stern, who is America's highest-paid radio personality, is their top choice to take over from Simon Cowell, who leaves American Idol at the end of the season.. A source said, "It's one of the few shows that could compete with Stern's $100 million-a-year Sirius contract, and 'Idol' bosses think he'd be even nastier than Simon. It would be interesting to see Howard Stern..but then again, how about a Brit to...

Howard Stern to Take Over American Idol From Simon?!
If you thought Simon Cowell was cranky, get a load of who's supposedly being considered for his replacement! Producers' first pick to fill the seat that will be vacant at the conclusion of the current season could be none other than Howard Stern , reports the New York Post . (Which is owned by Rupert Murdoch . Who happens to own Fox. Which makes us pay more attention than we would to a typical Post piece.) "It's one of the few shows that could compete with Stern's $100 million-a-year...

American Idol: was that necessary?
Last night’s episode of “American Idol” was kind of a waste of our time. They do the early auditions in seven cities and then throw in an eighth episode for fluff before Hollywood week begins. Anyway, what they did last night was show some more of the really good and really bad auditions that they did not show over the course of this past month. And while it really was not necessary, they aired it, so we’re gonna write about it. They began by recapping Larry...

Will Howard Stern Replace Simon Cowell On American Idol?
An insider said that producers of the hit Fox show say Stern, America’s highest-paid radio personality, is their top choice to take over from Cowell, who leaves at the end of this season. They approached the King of All Media after he repeatedly mentioned on-air that his exclusive Sirius XM Radio deal expires next January and he was open to other offers. Cowell was paid $50 million a year. A source connected to “Idol” said, “It’s one of the few shows that could...

Howard Stern: The New Simon Cowell?
An item in today’s New York Post is claiming that the producers of ‘American Idol’ are looking to replace sharp-tongued, soon-to-be-departing judge Simon Cowell with none other than Howard Stern . While Stern and Cowell definitely have strong, entertaininly expressed opinions in common, this story seems a little far-fetched. Would the strenuously family-friendly ‘Idol’ really make room for the notoriously blue Stern? “I was approached by a major TV network...

Howard Stern To Replace Simon Cowell On 'Idol'?
Shock jock Howard Stern is the latest big name rumored to be in the running to take over from Simon Cowell on American Idol. Cowell has headed the talent show's panel since its inception in 2002, but announced last month he will leave the program

Howard Stern To Replace Simon Cowell?
I’m sorry, but the lastest rumored replacement for Simon Cowell on Idol? Howard Stern? Seriously? The New York Post says so! Via Page6 “American Idol” producers are eager to hire Howard Stern to replace Simon Cowell as the show’s tough-talking judge, sources tell Page Six. An insider said that producers of the hit Fox show say Stern, America’s highest-paid radio personality, is their top choice to take over from Cowell, who leaves at the end of this season. They...

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IDOL 411: 'Big Mike' spared by 'American Idol'?
Big Mike, the personal trainer whom Kara described as a "singing teddy bear" in Wednesday night's final auditions episode, was reportedly booted after his father revealed to his local Florida paper that Michael had made the top 24. But the fact that FOX decided to include Big Mike in Wednesday's episode strongly suggests that Lynche, who had his first baby on the way at the time of his try-out, will perform before Ellen DeGeneres in Hollywood next week. Good call, "Idol." As Ruben Studdard can...

American Idol - Nicci Nix Is A Fake & Phony - Reality Show Diva (VIDEOS)
Nicci Nix auditioned on American Idol this week claiming to be arriving from a 14 hour flight from Italy.

'American Idol' news and links for Thursday, Feb. 4
The chatter continues about Ellen DeGeneres and Simon Cowell not working well together . • Here's a good list of names and photos of all 172 contestants going to Hollywood . • Have you ever noticed that Randy Jackson has a new pair of eyeglasses on every show? I'm betting he's wearing them from his own eyewear line . • Good article about why a 16-year-old contestant we saw last night, Aaron Kelly will be the next American Idol. I thought they had a good point...

Calling on "American Idol" freaks: We want YOU
Yes, we’re again sending out a call throughout the EAST BAY as we solicit applications for our third annual Readers Judges Panel. In the immortal words of Randy Jackson, “It’s time to do your thing, dawg, and make it your own.” What we crave is six die-hard “Idol” fans to write snappy reviews of the “Idol” performances for our Newspapers and online sites. As a judge, you will be asked to watch America’s No. 1 show every week - beginning...