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Candice Glover Wins 'American Idol' Season 12 [Video]

Erin McCarty — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:19:21 +0000

Candice Glover is the winner of Season 12 of 'American Idol.' She beat Kree Harrison in the finale. Listen to her belt it out with former 'Idol' contestant Jennifer Hudson:

Candace Glover Will Beat Kree Harrison on 'American Idol'

Robert and Erin — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:29:53 +0000

The American Idol finalists performed 3 songs last night. And I was not impressed with any of the performances until Candace Glover took the stage for her final number. It was spectacular! I picked Candace to win early in the process. It bothers me, though, because I am typically the kiss of death. No one [...]

'American Idol' Drama: All Four Judges Reportedly Will Be Replaced for Season 13

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:11:41 +0000

It's time to tear it down and start all over on 'American Idol.' With Season 12 experiencing the lowest ratings in the show's history, producers are planning to clean house and start anew with a totally reveamped judge's panel for Season 13. They plan on ditching dueling divas Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj, as well as country crooner Keith Urban and the lone original judge Randy Jackson, who incidentally just split with Carey as her manager.

Candace Glover Hits Another Home Run on 'American Idol'

Robert and Erin — Thu, 09 May 2013 11:56:14 +0000

Not too many singers can give me chill bumps or bring me to tears. But Candace Glover has done it once this season. Last night was the second time! My only worry about Candace is that I picked her to win. And as we all know, I am the kiss of death. I’m pretty sure [...]

'American Idol' Hollywood Week Recap: It's the End of the Line for Some of The Boys on Solo Day

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 02:59:09 +0000

'American Idol' auditions are over, and now the contestants have been thrown into the heat of competition that is Hollywood Week. Tonight's (Feb. 7) episode focused on the solo performances by the boys. Next week, on Thursday night, eight more of the male contestants will be sent home. So no one is safe.

Here are the key singers who made it through and who face being chopped in a week. Hey, we never said 'Idol' wasn't an emotional roller coaster.

Brandy Hotard of Port Allen, Louisiana, Before American Idol

Debbie Ray — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:00:54 +0000

Louisiana is proving to be a hotbed of talent once again this year.

Christina Langston of Centenary College is Going to Hollywood for American Idol

Danny Fox — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:09:53 +0000

Christina Langston, a freshman at centenary College in Shreveport, Louisiana is moving to the Hollywood round of American Idol. “Ever since I was young, I have dreamed of the day that I would be able to perform in front of a large crowd with cheering fans that I could call my own,” said Langston. “There [...]

Is the Mariah Carey + Nicki Minaj Feud a Publicity Stunt for 'American Idol?'

Jessica Sager — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 20:00:30 +0000

When video surfaced of Nicki Minaj berating a bemoaned Mariah Carey on the 'American Idol' set, it obviously was going to get tongues wagging. But was that deliberate?

Rumors are surfacing from skeptics that the entire argument, which was conveniently caught on camera and sent to TMZ, may have been a publicity stunt for 'Idol,' especially since its ratings haven't been that great in the past two seasons. Is there any truth to that?

Keith Urban Says He 'Was the U.N.' in Carey/Minaj 'American Idol' Fight

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 16:00:21 +0000

Keith Urban has spoken out about the cat fight heard 'round the world. At a film premiere in New York last night, the country star responded to a reporter's questions about the confrontation that took place Tuesday between fellow 'American Idol' judges Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey, saying he was the United Nations in the situation.

Keith Urban Caught in the Middle of Nicki Minaj/Mariah Carey 'American Idol' Feud

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 18:30:00 +0000

Keith Urban had better learn to duck. The singer recently left his gig on the Australian version of 'The Voice' to become the first country star to judge 'American Idol,' only to land square in the middle of a feud between fellow newcomers Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj.

Nicki Minaj Curses at Mariah Carey on American Idol [VIDEO]

Robert and Erin — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 12:03:32 +0000

All the buzz today is about the big feud on American Idol. The two ladies get into a little spat. You can’t quite hear what Nicki Minaj is shouting at Mariah Carey, but folks who were there say she threatens to “knock you out”. She can also be heard shouting nasty words saying she would [...]

Everybody Panic, AMC Is Getting Its Own Version of 'American Idol'

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 20:00:44 +0000

For all its massive success in recent years, AMC is still somewhat in its infancy when it comes to original programming. And for every runaway hit like 'Breaking Bad,' 'Mad Men' and 'The Walking Dead,' there's a few missteps like 'The Killing,' or even recent forays into reality TV with unique efforts like 'Small Town Security.' But if you're going to emulate the major networks, might as well go for the big guns, right? So let's see if 'Road Show,' AMC's first reality competiton can bring the heat!

Mariah Carey Posts Bikini Shots

Robert and Erin — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 11:39:49 +0000

Mariah Carey is getting a little rest and vacation time with her children before she starts her new job as an “American Idol” judge. She tweeted photos of her vacation with 1-year-old twins Monroe and Morrocan, including a sexy bikini shot. The 42-year-old singer is being paid 18-million a season to step in [...]

Alanis Morissette Hints at 'American Idol' Talks

Jessica Sager — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 21:00:14 +0000

She’s got one hand in her pocket and another in Fremantle Media’s pocket, apparently. Alanis Morissette has announced that she may be in the running to be a new ‘American Idol‘ judge. The angst-turned-zen rock queen revealed in a radio interview that she’s in talks to sign on to the struggling juggernaut. “I’m in talks [...]

What Sort of Diva Demands Does Mariah Carey Have for 'American Idol'?

Alexandra Capotorto — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 14:00:57 +0000

We still can’t get over the fact that the No. 1 diva herself Mariah Carey has agreed to be a judge on ‘American Idol.’ Of course, with a price tag of $18 million, we’re not terribly surprised, but we have a sneaking suspicion she agreed because she feels the need to compete with veteran competitors like ‘X Factor‘ judge Britney Spears and ‘The Voice‘ judge Christina Aguilera.

Mariah Carey Officially Joins 'American Idol' as Judge

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 20:05:02 +0000

Mariah Carey has officially joined ‘American Idol‘ as a judge for Season 12, which kicks off in 2013. Congrats not only to Carey but to Fox on this major, major coup. While it seemed that producers had a challenge on their hands in trying to find a suitable A-list replacement for the departing Jennifer Lopez, they outdiva-ed the diva with this addition.

Is Mariah Carey Close to Joining 'American Idol' as a Judge?

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 19:00:50 +0000

‘American Idol‘ sure is looking to fill the heels, er, judging spot, vacated by Jennifer Lopez, with someone bigger and better! The show is reportedly thisclose to replacing one diva with another in the form of Mariah Carey. O to the M to the F to the G. The five octave Carey as an ‘Idol’ judge? So much for those rumors that ‘Idol’ was planning to downsize for Season 12. Producers are shooting for the stratosphere if they close this deal.

Jordin Sparks Flaunts Her Body on Shape Cover

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 01:00:08 +0000

That’s one hot body!

Former ‘American Idol‘ winner, ‘Sparkle’ star, and Jason Derulo‘s lady love Jordin Sparks shows off her banging body in a royal purple bikini on the cover of Shape magazine.

'American Idol' Downsizing Next Season Following Exits of Jennifer Lopez + Steven Tyler

Jessica Sager — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 16:00:18 +0000

Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez leaving ‘American Idol‘ may bum out their fans, but it actually gave producers a bit of relief — following the initial panic that ensued when they realized they may well be out of judges.

J-Lo And Steven Tyler Didn't Quite Quit American Idol

Chris Dee — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 21:00:27 +0000

Despite rumors and prior reports of former American Idol judges Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler quitting the show, they’re actually saying they really didn’t. Jennifer Lopez, who was paid over $27 million dollars in her two seasons on Idol and was expecting a $2 million dollars increase for her third season, was dumped from the [...]