Howard Stern Jokes on Rumors of Him Taking Over American Idol
We told you guys yesterday about radio shock jock Howard Stern being the top prospect to replace Simon Cowell on American Idol. And until now, Stern has said very little about the numerous reports saying that he was being pursued by Fox to replace Simon. Monday morning (Feb 8), the King of Radio went on his hit XM/Sirius radio show, The Howard Stern Show, and talked about the Idol chatter for literally 2 hours plus making a complete joke of the whole situation and the show itself by calling it...

American Idol Nice & Nasty: Ellen DeGeneres vs. Simon Cowell
Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres will make her American Idol debut as a permanent judge in the panel that includes Randy Jackson , Kara DioGuardi and the vicious Simon Cowell during the Hollywood round starting on Tuesday (February 9). American Idol Season 9 Top 24 Leaked (Spoilers!) Ellen and Simon will battle it off " nice vs. nasty as Entertainment Weekly called it. Ellen doesn't deny there's some tension between the two but that is what makes show interesting. Ellen still...

Howard Stern is to Replace Simon Cowell?
“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,” an Idol source told the Post. “They know he would be great TV and would clash with the other judges such as Ellen DeGeneres and the contestants. Idol will do what it takes to sign him,” the source added. Other sources from Stern’s side said that he was not so excited about touring across the...

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....

Howard Stern Confirms 'American Idol' Rumors
Howard Stern confirmed on his radio show yesterday that he’s considering leaving Sirius to join the

Howard Stern May Be The Next American Idol Judge
American Idol has sought a replacement for Simon Cowell, since he left the show last season.

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...

Howard Stern: Im Considering American Idol
Radio personality Howard Stern has confirmed reports he is considering joining American Idol as a judge. OK! magazine reports Stern, whose 5-year $500 million contract with Sirius radio expires this year, says Fox has approached him about replacing Simon Cowell next season.

Howard Stern Says It's Possible He Could Replace Simon on American Idol
Howard Stern says it’s possible he could replace Simon on American Idol. According to TV.com , the outrageous radio show personality, Howard Stern said it’s possible that he could replace Simon Cowell on the Fox hit talent show, “American Idol,” but they would have to pay him a ton of dough to do it. They say that Howard confirmed the rumor yesterday that FOX had contacted him about replacing Simon Cowell on “American Idol” next year. Howard said that there...

ELLEN DEGENERES JUDGES THE JUDGES ON "AMERICAN IDOL"
American Idol: Ellen DeGeneres. CR: Michael Becker / FOX To night is Ellen DeGeneres ‘ first appearance on American Idol and she's getting a whole new perspective on the Reality show.

Howard Stern Headed To 'Idol'? Um, No
"American Idol" historian Richard Rushfield is calling b.s. on the seemingly unkillable rumor that Howard Stern is being considered (or is "in talks," as some insist) to replace Simon Cowell. Writing for the Daily Beast , Rushfield -- who's deeply embedded in multiple "Idol" camps -- flatly states what's been pretty obvious, and yet still widely speculated upon: "Howard Stern will not be replacing Simon Cowell." "Two Idol insiders told The Daily...

Howard Stern Says He'd Take Over For Simon Cowell For $100M
Howard Stern, Simon CowellFOX / Getty Images Access Hollywood NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Howard Stern has spent his career behind the microphone, but if "American Idol" can afford him, he would be willing to start a new gig behind the judges' desk. "There's isn't a better job on the planet than sitting there judging that f******g karaoke contest," he said on Monday's broadcast of his Sirius radio show. "And, you know, if they're gonna hire me, they gotta pay me a ton of f*****g dough." VIEW THE...

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

American Idol: Howard Stern a Big-Haired Replacement for Simon Cowell?
American Idol: Howard Stern could be Simon Cowell's replacement. Stern just confirmed American Idol rumors floating around could be true, and that he is thinking of joining the show. While many were afraid that Idol would

Howard Stern would replace Simon Cowell for $100 million
Howard Stern addressed rumors that he is gearing up to replace Simon Cowell as a judge on “American Idol”. The shock jock said, “They’d have to pay me a ton of dough because I already make a ton of dough. Yeah I would do that show for $100 million.” I would love to see that. We’d have Howard, Ellen and Randy. Now if they would only can Kara DioGuardi, it would be the best show ever.

'American Idol' Producers Claim No Offer Has Been Made to Stern
This morning, Brad told you about the possibility of Howard Stern eventually replacing Simon Cowell on 'American Idol.' Stern didn't exactly do anything to shoot down those rumors, but producers of 'Idol' are. Richard Rushfield at The Daily Beast says that not only have there been no talks with Stern about replacing Cowell, it has never even been a consideration. Stern did talk about it a little on his SIRIUS show , but he never said "yes, I'm talking to the producers" or anything like...

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...

Madonna's Manager, Guy Oseary To Take Simon Cowell's American Idol Seat?
Reportedly, Madonna’s manager, Guy Oseary is going to take the American Idol judging seat when it’s vacated by Simon Cowell . Earlier this week, we heard rumors that the seat was going to be filled by shock jock Howard Stern , who I think is a better fit. Fox executives are hoping that Guy wants the job and will sign a contract to take the empty spot. An insider said, “Guy has been in the music business since Madonna discovered him when he was 17, and he has a lot of...

Billboard Bits: Howard Stern, Whodini, Metric, Patti Smith and More
Billboard Bits serves up the best bite-sized nuggets of music news and gossip every afternoon. Contrary to popular reports, Howard Stern is not under consideration to replace Simon Cowell as "American Idol" judge. According to the Daily Beast , "Idol" insiders are saying no offer has been made to Stern, and that the show is months away from choosing a replacement. In fact, a source familiar with the search process says Stern was never even being considered. --- With Fashion Week set to kick...

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...

American Idol, Howard Stern, Simon Cowell: Howard Stern In Talks To Replace Simon Cowell On American Idol
: burn! although it may be hard to hear me all the way from eighth place. »

DeGeneres says Cowell is 'meaner than I thought'
Ellen DeGeneres, the newest judge on "American Idol," says Simon Cowell is "meaner" than she thought. Cowell, Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi and various guest judges kicked off the ninth season of the Fox singing competition last month. DeGeneres begins her stint Tuesday night.

Hollywood Week Day 1: sudden death
  And there it is, "Idol" fans. Hollywood week is upon us with a new judge in the wings. Was Ellen DeGeneres' arrival slightly anti-climactic or did she provide enough comic relief to fill the void of unintentionally funny Paula Abdul? My full Ellen analysis will come later, but in the spirit of tonight's sudden death episode, some quick thoughts about those with true Top 12 potential, and a tearful goodbye to once promising hopefuls Maegan Wright and...

DeGeneres says Cowell is 'meaner than I thought'
Los Angeles Ellen DeGeneres, the newest judge on "American Idol," says Simon Cowell is "meaner" than she thought. Cowell, Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi and various guest judges kicked off the ninth season of the Fox singing competition last month. DeGeneres begins her stint Tuesday night. In a video posted on the show's Web site, DeGeneres says Cowell is "actually meaner than I thought. It's hard to listen to him tell people things and for me not to go, 'You poor thing!'" Cowell has announced...

Ellen DeGeneres Makes Her Idol Debut Tonight!
Ellen DeGeneres makes her highly anticipated American Idol debut tonight and we’re all eager to watch as she takes on Simon Cowell’s abrasive personality! “Everyone’s making such a big deal of the tension, but there’s been a lot of fun on that panel,” DeGeneres told KIIS-FM’s Ryan Seacrest Tuesday. “Kara [DioGuardi]’s been great, Randy [Jackson]’s been great.” Rumors hit the Internet one week after filming for the...