AMERICAN IDOL

Eden Espinosa, Kimberley Locke & More to Headline BROADWAY SINGS FOR PRIDE, 6/24

Broadway Sings for Pride will kickoff NYC Gay Pride 2013 by celebrating with their third annual Gay Pride benefit concert. The special one-night benefit entitled ' Unite' with join forces with Ameri... (more...)

Producer Nigel Lythgoe Issues Statement on AMERICAN IDOL Exit

Former AMERICAN IDOL executive producer Nigel Lythgoe has issued an official statement regarding his exit from the FOX singing competition: (more...)

Per Blankens Named New AMERICAN IDOL Executive Producer

Per Blankens, internationally renowned and award-winning television producer, has been named executive producer of AMERICAN IDOL for the series upcoming 13th season premiering January 2014 on FOX. (more...)

AMERICAN IDOL Producers Lythgoe, Warwick Confirm Exit

Today AMERICAN IDOL executive producers Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick confirmed recent reports that they are exiting the show prior to the start of Season 13. The announcement follows a season of dism... (more...)

Leon Knoles Named Director For THE ARSENIO HALL SHOW

Versatile television director Leon Knoles will serve as director for CBS Television Distribution's syndicated late-night talk show THE ARSENIO HALL SHOW, it was announced today by Executive Producers ... (more...)

News Corp's David Hill to Oversee FOX's AMERICAN IDOL and THE X FACTOR

News Corp's David Hill will now oversee AMERICAN IDOL and THE X FACTOR for FOX, according to The Hollywood Reporter. (more...)

Mariah Carey's New Album to be Released Next Month

Former AMERICAN IDOL judge/diva Mariah Carey took to Twitter today to announce that her new album, the first in four years, is set to be released next month, on July 23. (more...)

Windy City Gay Idol Finals Set for Mayne Stage on 6/26

Windy City Gay Idol, now in its 11th year, marches to the finals in search of the best amateur LGBTQ or allied singer in the Chicago area. The finals will be at Mayne Stage, 1328 W. Morse, Wednesday, ... (more...)

AMERICAN IDOL Producers Nigel Lythgoe, Ken Warwick Not Returning for Season 13?

According to The Hollywood Reporter, AMERICAN IDOL's executive producers Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick will be leaving the show. No formal announcement has been made, and negotiations have yet to begi... (more...)

VIDEO: Miguel & More Perform at HOT 97's Summer Jam XX

HOT 97 WQHT FM, the #1 station for Hip Hop and R&B, hosted HOT 97's Summer Jam XX, presented by Boost Mobile, yesterday, June 2, 2013, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. Check out highlights ... (more...)

Photo Flash: SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE's Opening Night Celebrations at Pasadena Playhouse

The Pasadena Playhouse, in association with David Shor Productions, presents SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE - THE MUSICAL. The world premiere presentation opened last night, June 2, 2013 at The Pasadena Playhou... (more...)

AMERICAN IDOL Cancels Summer Tour Dates Due to Poor Ticket Sales

According to The Hollywood Reporter, several performances of the AMERICAN IDOL summer tour have been canceled. The cancellations are a result of low ratings from this past season of the singing compet... (more...)

Ace Young, Diana DeGarmo Tie the Knot

According to Billboard.com, American Idol alums and 'Hair' stars Diana Degarmo and Ace Young exchanged vows on Saturday, June 1st at an afternoon ceremony held at Los Angeles' Luxe Sunset Boulevard ho... (more...)

97Nine and American English to Kick Off DOWNTOWN ALIVE! Concert Series at RiverEdge, 6/28

Put 97Nine and American English together, and you have a rockin' double bill for the first of threeDowntown Alive! concerts this summer at the new RiverEdge Park, 360 North Broadway in Aurora. 97Nine ... (more...)

BWW Asks: Are You Sorry to See Mariah & Nicki Exit AMERICAN IDOL?

BWW Asks, are viewers happy to say 'good riddance' to the dueling divas, or perhaps, were their antics the most exciting and inticing feature of this season's lackluster performance? (more...)

Nicki Minaj Joins Mariah Carey in AMERICAN IDOL Exit

Nicki Minaj has joined fellow American Idol judge Mariah Carey in officially leaving the FOX singing competition show. Today, May 30, Minaj confirmed the news via Twitter. (more...)

Mariah Carey Officially Leaving AMERICAN IDOL

Today, May 30, the diva took to Twitter to confirm the news, after months of rumors. She retweeted a post from her publicists, which said: 'W/ global success of '#Beautiful' (#1 in 30+ countries so fa... (more...)

THE VOICE to Expand to Two Hours on June 10, 17

NBC's hit competition series “The Voice” will expand to two hours for the live June 10 and June 17 episodes. (more...)

Leslie Caron to Star in 6 DANCE LESSONS IN 6 WEEKS at Laguna Playhouse, 11/26-12/29

The Laguna Playhouse is thrilled to present film great Leslie Caron (An American In Paris, Gigi, Fanny) in a comic and heartfelt valentine to the human condition, SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS, writt... (more...)

E! to Follow Wedding of Ace Young, Diana DeGarmo

A WEEK OF WEDDING BLISS WITH American Idol ALUMS ACE AND DIANA ONLY ON E! NEWS E! News to Share an Exclusive Behind the Scenes Look at the Upcoming Nuptials Starting on Tuesday, May 28th and Concludi... (more...)

VIDEO: First Look - Music Video for Kelly Clarkson's 'People Like Us'

The music video for Kelly Clarkson's 'People Like Us' premiered on Vevo early this morning. Be among the first to check it out below! (more...)

Keith Urban Talks AMERICAN IDOL Return

After wrapping up his rookie season as a judge on FOX's American Idol Season 12, Keith Urban tells the Washington Post that the prospect of returning next year is still up in the air. (more...)

Mike Darnell to Depart FOX

The results are in…Mike Darnell, President of Alternative Entertainment for Fox Broadcasting Company, has announced that he will be departing the network at the end of June. (more...)

Jennifer Hudson Joins AMERICAN IDOL's Judges' Panel!

According to numerous reports, Oscar-winner and season 3 contender Jennifer Hudson has officially signed on to join AMERICAN IDOL's judges' panel. (more...)

Kelly Clarkson Will Not Return to AMERICAN IDOL as Judge; Jennifer Hudson Still Under Consideration?

Despite rumors that former American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson was under consideration for one of the show's season 13 judging slots, the singer tells The Hollywood Reporter that she will not be retur... (more...)