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Randy Jackson To Leave American Idol

DJ Nyke — Fri, 10 May 2013 01:03:09 +0000

There have been several rumors traveling around the rumor mills that American Idol is looking to replace the entire cast. Well, Randy Jackson released a statement to E! News:
Yo! Yo! Yo! To put all of the speculation to the rest, after 12 years of judging on American Idol I have decided it is time to leave after this season. I am very proud of how we forever changed televisi

Keith Urban Having Fun Behind The Scenes of 'American Idol' [VIDEO]

Jeff Easterling — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 05:54:45 +0000

Keith Urban seems to be having a pretty good time goofing around behind the scenes of “American Idol” with Ryan Seacrest. Keith recently posted this video from backstage at A.I. auditions in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Hear Steven Tyler & Aerosmith Rock "Lover Alot" [AUDIO]-[POLL]

Jon Michaels — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 03:04:31 +0000

After two seasons of of being an American Idol judge, Steven Tyler has decided he’s at his best rocking with Aerosmith.The band has been working to release their first album in eleven years, Music From Another Dimension, scheduled for release in November. Through all the delays (album was originally due in May) Joe and Steven [...]

Win $500 Cash In Our 'Casper Idol' Video Contest

Tom McCarthy — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 22:38:57 +0000

Want to win $500 Cash? We can help you out and the best part is that it is as easy as uploading a video to YouTube!

Some Feelings Get Hurt In Aerosmith '60 Minutes' Interview [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 06:30:44 +0000

Sunday night CBS featured an interview conducted by Lara Logan on the iconic band Aerosmith, on it's 60 Minutes program.

Steven Tyler Talks J.Lo's Nip Slip and Spirituality on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'

Dave Swanson — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:00:42 +0000

Steven Tyler is one busy man — recording a new Aerosmith album, planning a big summer tour, and starring on TV’s top rated show ‘American Idol.’

As if that weren’t enough, now he’s found time to talk about … nipples. Well, one in particular: that of Tyler’s ‘Idol’ co-star Jennifer Lopez, who had a near-mishap in the wardrobe department on Oscar night.

Steven Tyler Kicks Singers to the Curb on 'American Idol'

Shauna Wright — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:30:10 +0000

On Wednesday night’s ‘American Idol‘, the judges began the process of winnowing down the 42 remaining contestants down to the final 24. Let’s see how many hearts Steven Tyler has a hand in breaking. Again, for the neophytes who’ve never endured the torture of being a regular ‘Idol’ watcher, the way this particular round of [...]

Steven Tyler and 'American Idol' Try Their Luck in Sin City

Shauna Wright — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:21:34 +0000

On Wednesday night’s ‘American Idol‘, all the cattle — oops, sorry, “singers” — were split into groups to see which contestants would kill each other first. This is all going down in Las Vegas, because who would notice a bloody death amid the glitz and glamor of Vegas?

Steven Tyler is probably just happy to have an excuse to visit Sin City. Let’s see what he had to say to the contestants who’ve thus far escaped the body count.

Steven Tyler Tackles the 'American Idol' Group and Solo Rounds

Shauna Wright — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:30:19 +0000

It’s the always drama-filled group and solo nights on ‘American Idol‘! Whee! Let’s see how our own Steven Tyler and the rest of the judges fared with this whole “shooting fish in a barrel” thing.

Boston's 'More Than a Feeling' Performed on 'American Idol'

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:30:20 +0000

A quartet of young ‘American Idol‘ hopefuls calling themselves Make You Believe teamed up to forget the words to the Boston classic ‘More Than a Feeling’ on tonight’s episode of the singing competition, although to be fair two of the members were dealing with a nasty flu.

Adam Lambert Is The New Lead Singer Of Queen

JP — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:59:55 +0000

According to a Rolling Stone article, Queen has named Adam Lambert of American Idol fame as their new lead singer.

Steven Tyler Sits Helplessly as Queen, Rush and Aerosmith Songs Are Attacked on 'American Idol'

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:30:01 +0000

You gotta stand up for your friends, and for yourself. Surely somebody told Aerosmith singer and ‘American Idol‘ judge Steven Tyler that lesson at some point during his childhood. And yet, he sat there passively as three different classic rock songs were savaged by various ‘Idol’ hopefuls in Portland, Oregon, including one of his very own tunes.

Steven Tyler & Carrie Underwood Teaming Up For 'Big Game' [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:12:53 +0000

Does it seem Steven Tyler has been everywhere the past month? He's going to be teaming up with country sensation (American Idol Champ) Carrie Underwood for a Big Game edition of CMT'S Crossroads.

Joe Perry & Steven Tyler On "The Tonight Show" Friday [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:15:46 +0000

NBC's Tonight Show with Jay Leno is shaping up to be a memorable broadcast on Friday night. Steven Tyler's recent announced appearance will coincide with a visit from fellow American Idol stars Randy Jackson and Ryan Seacrest.

Aerosmith's Steven Tyler Appears in New 'American Idol' Commercial

Dave Swanson — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:00:47 +0000

Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler is a busy man! Aside from trying to finish the band’s long-awaited new album and recovering from two broken teeth in a bathtub mishap, he is also getting in gear for another round of that American pastime of “yay or nay” known as ‘Americn Idol.’

'American Idol' and 'Sunday Night Football' Are Top TV Shows for Ad Rates

Bob Sassone — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:00:00 +0000

It’s probably no surprise that Fox’s ‘American Idol’ tops the list for shows where it costs the most for companies to buy advertising. But it probably is shocking that the show giving them a run for their ad money isn’t another reality show or even ‘Two and a Half Men;’ it’s NBC’s ‘Sunday Night Football.’

Advertising Age has the full rundown on what every single prime-time show charges for a 30 second spot.

Aerosmith's Producer Targets May 2012 For Album Release

Jon Michaels — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 02:22:48 +0000

Jack Douglas is producing the new Aerosmith project and gave a status report on the band’s first complete studio album of original music since 2001′s ‘Just Push Play.’ “The new album should be out around May 2012,” reports Jack. “I know that’s a long wait, but after the South American tour and Japan in October, November and [...]

'American Idol' Confirms Judges Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler, and Randy Jackson Will Return Next Season

Shauna Wright — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 04:00:27 +0000

During an appearance on Ryan Seacrest’s radio show on Wednesday, ‘American Idol’ producer Nigel Lythgoe confirmed judges Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler, and Randy Jackson would be back for season 11 of the show.

“I am delighted to say that all three judges, along with the brilliant host of ‘American Idol’ are back for the next season,” he told Seacrest, who happens to be the aforementioned “brilliant host” of ‘Idol.’

'American Idol' Winner Lee DeWyze Engaged to Actress from His 'Sweet Serendipity' Video

Allyson Koerner — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:51:59 +0000

Lee DeWyze has something to celebrate — he’s now engaged! The ‘American Idol’ winner has popped the question to his girlfriend of eight months, Jonna Walsh.

DeWyze, 25, and Walsh were visiting Disney World when he asked for her hand in marriage.

'American Idol' Star Haley Reinhart Scores Record Deal

Andy Scott — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:03:01 +0000

Haley Reinhart, who finished in third-place on season 10 of ‘American Idol,’ has reportedly landed a record deal, EW.com is reporting.

According to the report, the 20-year-old Chicago native has officially been signed to 19 Entertainment/Interscope Records, and is currently at work on her debut album.