Thirteen does seem to be an unlucky number for "American Idol." The Fox reality series cannot seem to settle on a third judge. Despite reports, it seems as though famed songwriter Dr. Luke will not be joining "Idol" for its upcoming 2014 season due to a conflict of interest, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Read More »
Several gossip reports confirm that Jennifer Lopez (along with "American Idol" producers) want Justin Bieber's well-known manager Scooter Braun to occupy the show's final judge's seat next season. According to TMZ, research shows that viewers don't care about the star-studded judge's table anymore - they simply want to see America's 'next biggest pop star" win the competition. Is Braun the perfect guy to help discover that superstar? Read More »
Jessica Sanchez has joined in Disney's Find Your Voice contest, a Little Mermaid-based online singing competition wherein kids can enter their rendition of a song from the 1989 film for a shot at a "VIP experience" that includes a studio recording session with Disney's A&R director and $1000 cash. Read More »
Good friends and American Idol alums Jessica Sanchez and Candice Glover were spotted together at the Teen Choice Awards on Sunday. Glover was on hand to see if she won Choice Breakout Artist (the award went to Ed Sheeran) when she snapped the above picture with Sanchez and Fifth Harmony. The duo might even be working on a song together! Read More »
Word on the block is that Jenny from the block, his gearing up to hit he American Idol judges panel again! With the departure of Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, and Randy Jackson from Season 12, Fox has been on the hunt for a big name replacement, and who better than J Lo, who helped skyrocket ratings from 2010 until her 2012 departure. According to several sources J Lo has reached a deal with Fox signing a $15 million contract, Deadline reported. Read More »
"American Idol" season six winner Jordin Sparks has largely been laying low for the past few years. Though the "Battlefield" singer has been busying acting in "Sparkle," opening for acts like Backstreet Boys and releasing a fragrance, she's largely been inactive in the music scene. Now, Sparks is back with a smooth yet upbeat R&B tune "Skipping A Beat." With a flowery, upbeat backbeat full of finger snaps and a deep piano, the music keeps it light but still maintains a harder R&B, urban feel. Read More »
The fate of judges on the hit FOX reality competition "American Idol" has been up in the air since Candice Glover won season 12 last May. Randy Jackson, Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj were all slated not to return as judges for the show, but the fate of country star Keith Urban was up in the air. Read More »
Ten African-American former American Idol contestants from various seasons are suing the hit FOX reality competition for racial discrimination. The individuals claim that they were kicked off the TV show due to their race. Read More »
Despite dropping ratings and an air of ambiguity surround the show's upcoming thirteenth season, applicants came in droves to try to earn a spot on "American Idol" when tryouts came to Detroit's Ford Field. It was the third session of auditions, with two having taken place already in Salt Lake City and San Francisco. Read More »
Listen up, Blujays! If you happen to live in or around the Sacramento area, then we have great news. Jessica Sanchez (aka your favorite American Idol and Glee alum) is staging a free concert on July 20 in Roseville, CA. Read More »
"American Idol" Season 3 winner Fantasia Barrino will make her first Broadway appearance since starring in "The Color Purple" in 2007. The songstress is set to star in the first run of new musical "After Midnight." Read More »
Kelly Clarkson's fans have blown her away so much so that she's changing the plans for her new music video for her country single "Tie It Up." After fans sent the "People Like Us" singer their own wedding photos, Clarkson and her people have scrapped the plans for a lyric video and instead are sending the official release on the fast track. Read More »
Jordin Sparks and Jason DeRulo have been going strong for a while now so some engagement rumors were bound to start happening. The social media world thought that the time was nie when Sparks took to Twitter to vent some excessive excitement. Read More »