Rumors involving Jennifer Lopez's return to "American Idol" for season 13 gained some steam today when the vocalist was reported to be seen meeting up with Ryan Seacrest, one of the last remaining stalwarts from the original lineup. On the "not rumor" side of things, FOX worked quickly to replace producers Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick, who announced their exits only this morning. It was announced Monday afternoon that the producer of "Swedish Idol," Per Blankens will step into the role. Read More »
Former "American Idol" executive producer Nygel Lythgoe confirmed his firing from the Fox reality singing competition on his official Twitter page Saturday. Read More »
The drama behind the scenes at "American Idol" seems to be a never-ending source of confusion and mystery. Since the latter part of Season 12, the show has seen judges quit and producers get fired. Read More »
The shakeups for next year's Season 13 of "American Idol" continue as The Wrap reported Tuesday that the show is firing longtime executive producers Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick. Read More »
"American Idol" Season 12 winner Candice Glover sat down for an interview with TVLine's Michael Slezak and covered a wind range of topics from her song choices to the judges' critiques to her elimination in Season 11. Read More »
"American Idol" Season 12 runner-up Kree Harrison sat down with TVLine's Michael Slezak and talked about her experience on the Fox reality singing competition. Read More »
The future of 'American Idol' became a little clearer on Thursday as judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj confirmed they would not return to the show for the upcoming Season 13. Read More »
It appears that Keith Urban is just as confused as the fans about the future of "American Idol" as he told the Associated Press on Tuesday that he is in the dark with regard to the future of the Fox singing competition. Read More »
Fox reality boss Mike Darnell, who will soon step down from his position after 18 years, admitted to TVLine on Friday that the network's two big reality singing competitions, "American Idol" and "The X Factor," damaged each other in the ratings. Read More »
Colton Dixon came back onto the American Idol 2013 stage, not as a contestant, but as a performing artist. He introduced his new single "Love Has Come For Me" from his debut album A Messenger to millions of American Idol viewers on Thursday night's show. Read More »