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Steve Tyler Drops By American Idol in Drag [VIDEO]

Gary Guida — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:48:42 +0000

Looks like Season 12 of American Idol is starting to pick up a little steam in the TV ratings department.. The Idol Auditions shows are up in viewership. Last night a very special guest dropped by to say hi to the judges. Tyler surprised the judges last night by strutting in wearing a blond wig and a snakeskin dress. [...]

Cedar Creek Student Advances to Idol's Hollywood Round [VIDEO]

Eddie Davis — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:36:06 +0000

Congratulations to Sarah Restuccio, the 17 year-old from Hammonton who impressed the judges on the season premiere of American Idol last night. The Cedar Creek High School student was featured in her own segment singing a Carrie Underwood song, and then switching gears by rapping a Nicki Minaj song. Here is video from Sarah’s Idol [...]

Randy Jackson Back on American Idol

Gary Guida — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:53:03 +0000

It looks like the only original remaining judge on “American Idol,” is back. Randy Jackson made an appearance on ABC’s “The View” and according to Randy “The dawg is alive and well!” Jackson’s presence on Season 12 seemed to be confirmed when former ”American Idol” judge Simon Cowell tweeted “Just heard Randy is back on Idol. Right decision.” [...]

Steven Tyler on 'American Idol': 'Not My Cup of Tea'

Shauna Wright — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 20:20:43 +0000

Flamboyant singer Steven Tyler announced his exit from the judging panel of ‘American Idol‘ a few weeks ago, and now the Aerosmith frontman has gone on the record (so to speak) about what working on the show was really like.

Steven Tyler Quits 'American Idol'

Gary Guida — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 22:31:09 +0000

Steven Tyler is leaving American Idol. A statement from Fox confirms that Tyler is departing American Idol. According to Steven, ” After some long, hard, thoughts… I’ve decided it’s time to let go of ‘American Idol’. Tyler also said, “I strayed from my first love, Aerosmith, and I’m back.” Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson are still judges on [...]

Your New 'American Idol' Judges… Charlie Sheen and Jerry Lewis?

Gary Guida — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 18:47:35 +0000

“American Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe wants Charlie Sheen and Jerry Lewis on the judges panel for the new season of American Idol. Is this some kind of a joke? Producers for the hit show are putting out feelers to several singers because current judges Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson have not signed on for the new [...]

American Idol Recap. Who's Going Home Tonight? [VIDEO]

Gary Guida — Thu, 03 May 2012 18:10:01 +0000

For most of season Phillip Phillips looked like the guy to beat. Phillip came on really strong right from the start with his take on “Thriller”. That may have all changed after last night. Phill did a lackluster version of Joe Cocker’s “The Letter” but it was Phil’s shakey version of the classic Zomies song “Time [...]

Ryan Seacrest Stays On as Host Of American Idol

Gary Guida — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:29:41 +0000

Ryan Seacrest has just signed a new two year deal to contiune as host of American Idol. The news comes as American Idol's ratings are

Top 5 'American Idol' Contestants to Work at Disney World Following Show

Jeff Giles — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:26:44 +0000

As it turns out, winning the Super Bowl isn’t the only thing that will earn you a special trip to Disney World. This year, the Top 5 contestants on ‘American Idol‘ will be making their way to Orlando too — and being paid handsomely for their time.

Billy Joel Night On American Idol

Gary Guida — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:11:43 +0000

It was Billy Joel night on American Idol and in my opinion the clear cut winner on last night’s show was… Phillip Phillips who did a great rendition of Billy’s “Movin’ Out”. Other singers who impressed the panel included 16-year-old San Diego student Jessica Sanchez who did a touching rendition of “Everybody Has a Dream”. 2o year [...]