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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

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.

'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.’

Randy Jackson, Steven Tyler Returning to 'American Idol'

Andy Scott — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:07:11 +0000

Randy Jackson is still in it to win it: EW.com has confirmed that the original ‘American Idol’ judge will return for an 11th season on Fox’s top-rated series.

Also returning for season 11 is Aerosmith rocker Steven Tyler — not exactly the most surprising revelation, considering he initially signed on for more than one season, according to EW.com.

Casey Abrams Brings Nirvana To American Idol [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 01:50:26 +0000

For the first time ever, a contestant on American Idol sang a song from '90s grunge-gods Nirvana. Casey Abrams, who missed a show last week when he was hospitalized for a bowel condition, kept the drama going on Wednesday night's telecast with his out-of-left-field selection of "Smell's Like Teen Spirit."

The reactions from judges Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson to Abrams' performance were very positive. Jennifer Lopez was a bit less enthusiastic, although she stated she still "loved" Abrams.

See a clip of Abrams' rendition for yourself: