Archive for American Idol

The ultimate ‘American Idol’ power ranking

120 contestants on, Kelly Clarkson still reigns supreme.


Posted by: L.A. Times - Entertainment News on Monday, May 31st, 2010

Bret Michaels — From Deathbed to ‘Idol’ Judge?

Filed under: Bret Michaels, American Idol

Bret Michaels returned to the stage last night in Biloxi, MS where Bret dropped a huge piece of info on the crowd — he might be taking Simon Cowell ’s seat on ” American Idol .” Right before Bret played the classic ” Every Rose Has Its Thorn ,” he told…

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Posted by: TMZ Staff on Saturday, May 29th, 2010

‘American Idol’ parent CKX may become prize in bidding war

‘Idol’ creator Simon Fuller, ex-Barclays banker Roger Jenkins, Hollywood veteran Allen Shapiro and CKX founder Robert F.X. Sillerman are involved in runs at the company, or are expected to be.

The next winner of “American Idol” might walk off with the biggest prize yet: the show itself.


Posted by: L.A. Times - Entertainment News on Saturday, May 29th, 2010

‘American Idol’ creator Simon Fuller weighing bid for CKX

Fuller is teaming up with financier and former Barclays banker Roger Jenkins and is prepping a bid of about $600 million for the entertainment company.


Posted by: L.A. Times - Entertainment News on Friday, May 28th, 2010

Ryan Seacrest — The Next Simon Cowell?

Filed under: Ryan Seacrest, Simon Cowell, American Idol, TV

There is only one person who could replace Simon Cowell on ” American Idol ” … someone famous, someone critical, and someone with a penchant for tight clothing … someone like Ryan Seacrest . A TMZ user named April made the suggestion on Thursday’s…

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Posted by: TMZ Staff on Friday, May 28th, 2010

Breaking up is hard to do. Just ask ‘Idol’ runner-up Crystal Bowersox

The Ohio native revealed that she and boyfriend Tony Kusian ended their relationship this week.


Posted by: L.A. Times - Entertainment News on Thursday, May 27th, 2010

Cowell’s ‘American Idol’ exit draws 24.2 million viewers

Ryan Seacreast declared it “the end of an era” and Janet Jackson even kept her shirt on.

Ryan Seacreast declared it “the end of an era” and Janet Jackson even kept her shirt on.


Posted by: L.A. Times - Entertainment News on Thursday, May 27th, 2010

Another ‘Idol’ Player Jumps Ship for Jay

Filed under: American Idol, Tonight Show, Jay Leno

Simon Cowell wasn’t the only one who bid sayonara to ” American Idol ” last night. Dorian Holley — the Vocal Coach and Associate Musical Director — said farewell last night as well, and he’s heading for ” The Tonight Show .” Holley was also the Vocal…

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Posted by: TMZ Staff on Thursday, May 27th, 2010

Bret Michaels — Survival Tips for ‘Idol’ Champ

Filed under: Bret Michaels, Lee DeWyze, American Idol

Bret Michaels didn’t just perform with ” American Idol ” champ Lee DeWyze last night, he also played the role of career adviser — giving DeWyze a crucial tip about staying alive in the music biz.  It all went down after the show, when the two met…

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Posted by: TMZ Staff on Thursday, May 27th, 2010

Lee DeWyze on his ‘Idol’ win

Lee DeWyze was nearly speechless following Wednesday’s finale, from which he emerged victorious.


Posted by: L.A. Times - Entertainment News on Thursday, May 27th, 2010