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Michael Lynche dropped from American Idol, thanks to his dad

becker — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:44:53 +0000

Dreams of a talent show superstardom have been shattered for one American Idol contestant, who has been cut from the ninth season of the TV talent competition after his father violated a confidentiality agreement by talking to a local newspaper.

Michael Lynche, known as Big Mike, was reported... read more

Simon Cowell quits American Idol

Lisa — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:01:12 +0000

“American Idol” judge Simon Cowell said on Monday he was quitting the top-rated Fox TV show in May to launch his own singing contest, “The X Factor” next year.

The acerbic Cowell, one of the most powerful entrepreneurs in reality TV, confirmed rampant speculation that ... read more

Simon Cowell signs $100 million deal with X Factor

alex — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:34:42 +0000

Simon Cowell is on his way to becoming the highest-paid star on TV. The American Idol star has signed a deal worth more than $100 million a year to bring X Factor — his A.I.-esque British series — to American TV, London’s The Daily Mirror newspaper reported Sunday.

Recently departed Id... read more

Ellen DeGeneres is new American Idol judge

becker — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:23:40 +0000

Ellen DeGeneres is the new full-time judge on “American Idol.”

The TV talk show host announced the news during a taping of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” on Wednesday that she is the new “Idol” judge, filling a seat left vacant by Paula Abdul, who chose not to ... read more

Danny Gokey signs with RCA Nashville

becker — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:01:01 +0000

Danny Gokey, the bespectacled widower who rose to acclaim as second runner-up on the last season of American Idol, has inked deal to record his debut country album with 19 Recordings/RCA Nashville — the official home of artists such as Jimmy Buffett, Sara Evans, Andy Griggs, and Martina McBride.read more

Paula Abdul not returning to ‘Idol’

becker — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:42:35 +0000

After much speculation, Paula Abdul will not be returning to “American Idol” next season.

The “Idol” judge hit read more

American Idol contestant, Ju’Not Joyner, says show is rigged

becker — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:56:54 +0000

‘American Idol’ season 8 semi-finalist Ju’Not Joyner spoke out against the reality show competition, claiming it’s rigged. In a chat with AI Now, the singer made it clear that although he’s thankful for the opportunity, he was never given a fair shot on the show.

Arrest made in Alexis Cohen murder

becker — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:03:36 +0000

An arrest has been made and second-degree murder charges filed in the case of the hit-and-run accident that took the life of American Idol hopeful Alexis Cohen early... read more

Former A.I. contestant, Alexis Cohen, found dead

becker — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 16:23:36 +0000

A feisty former American Idol contestant who boldly lashed Simon Cowell has been killed in a hit-and-run accident in a Jersey seaside resort, reports the New York Post. Alexis Cohen, known to TV viewers as “Glitter Girl” because of the glitter she wore during an Idol song, was found crum... read more

Paula Abdul may not return to American Idol

becker — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:21:52 +0000

Paula Abdul may not return to American Idol for a ninth season, the star’s new manager claimed in a new interview with The Los Angeles Times.

“She’s not a happy camper as a result of what’s going on. She’s hurt. She’s angry,” David Sonenberg, the Idol judge’s manager of one we... read more