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

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 [...]

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 - Cowell Addresses Goodspeed Suicide
Acknowledging that the suicide of former American Idol contestant Paula Goodspeed hit him “like an express train” and that “it upset me a lot,” AI judge Simon Cowell said he … American Idol - Cowell Addresses Goodspeed Suicide From: Contact Music

Katy Perry Will Guest Judge on American Idol: PHOTO
American Idol execs have lined up another Guest Judge. Wow…Paula’s seat is barely cold and producers are quickly filling it! We learned yesterday that Posh Spice, AKA Victoria Beckham will grace the Idol stage with a one show appearance. Now, producers have confirmed that Katy Perry will also make an appearance on the reality smash! I wonder who else they have in mind? In other Idol news, Denver Auditions begin today (August 7)….should be interesting for the Crew &...

‘American Idol’’s Group 3 Goes for the Gold
Who will be joining Alexis, Adam, Allison, Kris, Danny and Michael in "American Idol"’s Top 12? The third group of 12 competed Tuesday night for their shot at becoming the next singing sensation by performing songs from Billboard’s Hot 100. Von Smith kicked off the night with Marvin Gaye’s "You’re All I Need to Get [...]

“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: It’s A Fix!
Here at FemaleFirst, we’re always eager to get to the bottom of a greasy rumour, so when we heard that American Idol 2009 was actually all a fix, we were determined to get to the bottom of it!Indeed the New York Daily News might claim that the shows judges, Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi, have already chosen their...

Is American Idol fixed? Rumors abound the final four are already known
There’s some really horrible news floating around the Internet at the moment that states that Fox reality show American Idol is actually fixed and the final four have already been chosen. Now, it’s probably not that far from the truth at times that producers of shows will try and steer viewers in one particular way with their votes. Yes, it’s not that unlikely that - at times - if things don’t go their way they’ll fix the votes a little, no matter how underhanded...

American Idol Elimination Time!
I actually missed Idol last night! Why? Because my sister bribed me with a bottle of whiskey, to write a paper comparing Star Wars Episode III to Macbeth for my nephew's 11th grade English class. I wonder what the teacher will think of my drunken, third-grade level of writing? Anyway I got too wrapped up in the paper and totally forgot about the show last night. While I do enjoy watching the results show, its not that big of a deal if you miss one. You do have to sit through a lot of bull just...

Adam Lambert's "Ring of Fire" on American Idol Burns Up the Internet
American Idol's country week produced some pretty decent music this time around, but the internet is abuzz with the performances of Anoop Desai, Kris Allen, and Adam Lambert. Why?

American Idol will change "the entire theme and concept of the show" tonight
Significant change is coming to American Idol, as Ryan Seacrest promised last night that something unveiled during the results show tonight will change "the entire theme and concept of the show," and that Simon Cowell said, "it involves us, so I'm not sure whether public are going to like this."Those comments suggest the judges will begin playing a role during the finals, probably by selecting which of the bottom two actually go home. Simon started the show by saying, "I have some not...

"American Idol" to give "Glee" an unconventional boost
The two "American Idol" finalists will perform May 19. Fox will follow that closely-watched program by premiering "Glee," a new musical-comedy from "nip/tuck" creator Ryan Murphy.And you won't see "Glee" again until the fall. Yes, it's mighty unusual scheduling, but...

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.

Adam Lambert astonishes `American Idol' judges
LOS ANGELES - If the "American Idol" judges have their way, it won't be curtains for Adam Lambert anytime soon. The 26-year-old theater actor from Los Angeles seamlessly impressed the panel _ and eclipsed his 12 co-finalists _ with an energized rendition of the tune "Black or White" during Tuesday's Michael Jackson-themed performance show.

American Idol's Jim Verraros to Marry boyfriend Bill Brennan: PHOTO
Season one "American Idol" contestant Jim Verraros and his boyfriend Bill Brennanis will wed this weekend in Illinois. Despite the fact that Illinois does not recognize same-sex marriages, Jim and Bill will tie the knot in the state. "We just want to bring awareness to the issue," says Jim, "We decided to do it to draw attention to the fact. Hopefully things will change in the near future." Jim and Bill met back in 2005 through Myspace. The wedding will take place this Sunday in Oak Brook, IL....

American Idol top 10: hot and not
For American Idol fans and followers, a certain dynamic seems to play out: Tuesday night for cheers, Wednesday night for jeers and all else following for pundits of television’s most popular reality show to assess the aftermath.

"American Idol" puts Fox on top Tuesday; "NCIS" boosts CBS
"American Idol" was the big winner Tuesday night. But CBS had to be happy with "NCIS" and "The Mentalist." And "The Big Loser" was a big winner for NBC with young adults. Fox averaged 21.5 million viewers with a two-hour...

DeGeneres promises she'll be honest but kind judge on 'American Idol'
Los Angeles - Ellen DeGeneres is known for being nice. But the new "American Idol" judge said that she's ready to be honest with the show's contestants, good or bad. "I think it's going to be hard, but as my career has grown. ... I've learned how to be tougher and learned how to say no," DeGeneres said Thursday, a day after her addition to the show was announced. "I think I can do it and I think I can do it in a respectful way." Any bluntness will be reserved for fellow judge Simon Cowell,...

Did American Idol Miss the Boat by Picking Ellen Degeneres to Judge?
Ellen is in the House, or at least the studio, for American Idol season nine. Did Fox make the right choice, choosing Ellen DeGeneres as the next American Idol judge? If Ellen bombs or bails for any reason, here's our short list, in alphabetical order.

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.

Just How Positive Are The Celebrities About Ellen DeGeneres Joining American Idol?: PHOTO
While the nation is divided over whether they approve of Ellen DeGeneres joining American Idol next season, we can find solace in the fact that the celebrities are amazingly unanimous in their support for the talk show host's foray into...

Ellen DeGeneres American Idol New Judge and Paula Abdul Replacement: PHOTO
Ellen DeGeneres American Idol New Judge and Paula Abdul Replacement Ellen DeGeneres American Idol ’s new fourth judge and stepping in as the Paula Abdul replacement ? WTH? FOX announced that Ellen DeGeneres, the mega-talented comedian and talk-show host with twenty plus years as a music industry producer big-wig …errrrr, sorry about that…will be the new 4th judge on American Idol. Ellen DeGeneres is an amazing comedian, one of the funniest comedy acts around, but an American...

Ellen DeGeneres : Ellen DeGeneres to take Paula Abdul's seat on American Idol
American stand-up comedian and TV host Ellen DeGeneres will be taking Paula Abdul’s place as the fourth judge on American Idol. People magazine quoted Fox television as stating: “DeGeneres will sit alongside Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi and offer her own unique perspective to the contestants throughout the competition.” DeGeneres appears on the popular talent hunt show after the audition saw a string of celeb guest judges including Shania Twain, Victoria...

PAULA ABDUL WISHES ELLEN 'BEST OF LUCK': Former 'American Idol' judge tweets good will toward her replacement.
      *Paula Abdul has finally commented on the announcement of Ellen DeGeneres as her replacement on "American Idol."       Using Twitter, the former judge alongside Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara KioGuardi wrote, "I think Ellen will b a gr8 judge on Idol. She is wildly funny, talented and I wish her the best of luck!”        DioGuardi, who was added as a fourth judge last season, said she was...