Howard Stern Admits He's in Talks to Judge Idol

Howard Stern on Replacing Simon Cowell: There's Not a Better Job on the Planet!
Radio show host Howard Stern is thought to be the top choice to take over Simon Cowell's slot as a judge on 'American Idol' as he leaves the show next year. And Howard's looking forward to it. "There's not a better job on the planet than judging that f—ing karaoke contest," says the 56-year old jock on his Sirius radio show. "It would be the best thing that happened to me. What a cush job-$100 million for four months. Who wouldn't take that?" But of course, Howard...

Howard Stern to American Idol: Pay Up and I'll Judge!
Fox may want to invest in a quick-triggered bleep button. Rumors that Howard Stern is considering taking Simon Cowell 's soon-to-be-vacant seat on American Idol are true! The shock jock confirmed the buzz yesterday on his Sirius radio show. "There's not a better job on the planet than judging that facacta karaoke contest," he said. "It might be possible, we'll see. They'd have to pay me a ton of dough because I already make a ton of dough." Given that Stern's $500 million contract with...

Local Fox anchor doesn't want Howard Stern on 'Idol'
At least one FOX employee doesn't think it would be a good idea to have Howard Stern replace Simon Cowell on FOX's American Idol .

Howard Stern wants $100 million to replace Simon Cowell on American Idol
Shock-jock Howard Stern has said that he would love to replace Simon Cowell as a judge on American Idol – but only if he gets a $100 million. During his Sirius XM show on Monday, Stern told his listeners: “There’s not a better job on the planet than judging a f*****g karaoke contest.” Stern, who devotes a section of his show to dissecting American Idol, said that the deciding factor in taking on the job will be how much money is on the table. “They’d have to...

Ellen "Not In Favor" Of Howard Stern On 'Idol'
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Howard Stern American Idol?
--> Will Howard Stern replace Simon Cowell on American Idol? Howard Stern, the controversial radio host, just might be replacing Simon on American Idol. Stern himself has confirmed the news. Stern, whose $500 million, 5 … Read More

Is Howard Stern the Next Simon Cowell?
The radio host on rumors that he'll be the new "American Idol" judge.

Howard Stern Would Replace Simon Cowell for $100 Million
Rumors have been circulating for the last week or so, suggesting American Idol producers' top choice to replace head judge Simon Cowell is none other than shock jock Howard Stern. As a regular listener of Stern's morning program, Howard initially dismissed the potential of this story, stating concerns over the travel aspects required for the show.  Stern currently broadcasts from Manhattan and has repeatedly stated his aversion to traveling cross country, even for promotional...

The Daily Beast Debunks the Howard Stern Rumors
Richard Rushfield of the Daily Beast repeats what Entertainment Weekly reported a few days ago –that nobody from Idol has, in fact, approached Howard Stern to take Simon Cowell’s place on the American Idol judges panel: Read it HERE . Howard Stern will not be replacing Simon Cowell, according to American Idol insiders. This week the Idol nation buzzed with the possibility, first mentioned in The New York Post. The rumor was propelled by Stern on his radio show yesterday...

POLL: Should Howard Stern Replace Simon Cowell?
Howard revealed Fox is interested in hiring him to replace Simon, but what do you think…. Should Howard Stern Replace Simon Cowell on 'American Idol'?

Sherri Shepherd Questions Howard Stern as 'Idol' Replacement (VIDEO)
Sherri Shepherd questioned Howard Stern as a potential choice for Simon Cowell's replacement on 'American Idol,' and wondered whether the shock jock is as relevant as he used to be after moving from terrestrial to satellite radio on 'The View' (weekdays, syndicated). "I think if you got Howard Stern on here now ... the legitimacy of 'American Idol' really, really goes down," Shepherd said. "I don't know if he's as relevant as he used to be." An informal poll of the studio audience...

'American Idol': Is Howard Stern right for the show? 'The View' asks if he's still relevant
On “The View,” Whoopi Goldberg asked those in support of Stern to stand. I counted six people, plus Joy Behar. Hundreds stood up to say they didn’t want Stern on America’s most popular series. Stern told his listeners on Monday that he is talking to the “Idol” producers and said he’d do the show for $100 million.

Today In 'Idol': Ellen DeGeneres Joins The Judges Table-Is Howard Stern Next?
:: Hollywood Week begins tonight, as does Ellen DeGeneres’ stint as an Idol judge! While Simon inevitably will make all the contestants cry with his critiques, we’re counting on Ellen to make ‘em laugh. [ People ] :: While Howard Stern himself clearly enjoys fueling the rumors that he may replace Simon Cowell, Richard Rushfield at The Daily Beast reports that it's all just the shock jock playing games in the ongoing talks over renewing his contract at Sirius XM radio....

No 'Idol' for Stern
Feb. 9, 2010, 3:48 PM EST A source familiar with

Donny Osmond Reacts to Stern on 'American Idol': 'I Don't Think So Baby!'
"The Insider" guest panelist Donny Osmond is video-blogging on one of TV's hottest topics: Who should replace Simon Cowell on " American Idol ." When asked about Howard Stern , the latest person rumored to be in talks with the show, Donny says "I don't think so, baby!" Watch the video to find out why he's unsure about the shock jock taking over.

No Idol for Stern
American Idol insiders tells Richard Rushfield that despite the media rumors this week, Howard Stern is not in the running to replace Simon Cowell as a judge on the show.

'Idol' Doesn't Have Bleep Button Big Enough for Stern
While we were shocked when Simon Cowell announced his 'American Idol' departure, we were not prepared for Howard Stern to throw his hat in the ring to be considered for Cowell's old gig. At first, we thought Stern might be joking about his 'Idol' interest, but after bringing it up on his show two days in a row, it's time to consider the pros and cons of a Stern/'Idol' pairing. Entertainment Weekly Senior Writer and resident 'Idol' expert Michael Slezak likens Stern on 'Idol' to combining...

Donny Osmond Reacts to Stern on 'American Idol': 'I Don't Think So Baby!'
"The Insider" guest panelist Donny Osmond is video-blogging on one of TV's hottest topics: Who should replace Simon Cowell on " American Idol ." When asked about Howard Stern , the latest person rumored to be in talks with the show, Donny says "I don't think so, baby!" Watch the video to find out why he's unsure about the shock jock taking over.

Howard Stern Admits He's in Talks to Judge Idol
Jim Spellman/WireImage.com; Neil Mockford/FilmMagic Us Magazine Howard Stern admitted Monday that he's in talks to replace Simon Cowell as a judge on American Idol. "There's not a better job on the planet than judging that f---ing karaoke contest," the shock jock, 56, announced on his Sirius radio show (via TheWrap.com ). See which Idols are married or engaged "It would be the best thing that happened to me," he continued. "What a cush job -- $100 million for four months. Who wouldn't take...

TV Tidbits: Shock jock Stern to replace Simon Cowell?
In case you missed it - the week in TV buzz: Howard Stern replacing Simon Cowell on American Idol? So much for family-friendly TV. The radio shock jock confirmed he's in talks to join the judging panel of TV's biggest show when Cowell leaves after this season. "They'd have to pay me a ton of dough because I already make a ton of dough," Stern said on his Sirius radio show. "A $100 million to judge a karaoke contest? Yeah, I would do that show for $100 million." Stern added he would quit his...

American Idol, Howard Stern, Simon Cowell: Howard Stern In Talks To Replace Simon Cowell On American Idol
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Howard Stern in Talks to Become 'American Idol' Judge
How Stern is reportedly in talks to become a host on “American Idol.”

Howard Stern Talks About American Idol Judge Gig (Radio Show Audio)
Listen to Howard Stern talking about the American Idol judge rumors in this audio clip from Stern’s satellite radio show this morning. Stern says of taking over Simon Cowell’s spot: “There’s not a better job on the planet than judging a f—–g karaoke contest. It might be possible, we’ll see.” I don’t think there’s much of a chance that Howard Stern will take over the judge gig, given his shock jock reputation, but Stern does say...

DREW BREES on DAVID LETTERMAN SHOW [VIDEO]
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Fowley's Feeling Cowelly
Although it's pretty much decided that the most important seat at the American Idol judges' table, the one being vacated by Simon Cowell, will likely be filled next season by either Guy Oseary, Tommy Mottola, or even Howard Stern, there's always the possibility of an out-of-left-field surprise. And that's what Kim Fowley is counting on. Ahh, Kim Fowley. He's the bizarre 70-year-old mad genius record producer, impresario, songwriter, musician, and talent scout who among MANY  other ...