American Idol

“American Idol” Finale Beaten by New Episode of “Big Bang Theory”

And so it went. The big "American Idol" finale was beaten by a new episode of "The Big Bang Theory." Still, Idol did well enough, with...

American Idol Returns: No Fights Between Mariah and Nicki, But Lots of Talent

"American Idol" returned last night with a lot of fanfare. The pretaped two hour episode showed the audition process in New York. Considering all...

Michael J. Fox Gets Standing Ovation at Emmy Awards

The one standing ovation in the Nokia Theater last night was spontaneous--and it was for Michael J. Fox. Anyone who knows anyone with Parkinson's...

American Idol: Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban Would Miss Important Shows

The speculation now is that Randy Jackson--who seems to have survived a brutal internal tug of war -- and Mariah Carey--whom Jackson manages--will be...

Mariah Carey: New Single May Be Titled “Triumphant” to Mark “Idol” Deal

Exclusive: Well, I wrote this more than a week ago, but I'll tell you again. Randy Jackson, the original "American Idol" judge, manages Mariah...

Exclusive American Idol Update: Randy Jackson Will Bring Mariah Carey; JLO Out!

So it goes, and keeps coming around again. Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, managers, careers. I am told by a source close to "American Idol"...

Matt Lauer Replaced by Ryan Seacrest? How About Some Swamp Land?

Matt Lauer isn't going to be replaced by Ryan Seacrest on the "Today" show. That's certainly the observation of a couple of insiders on...

Paula Abdul to Join “X Factor”: Scooped Here Last August

Simon Cowell is now saying what I told you last August: Paula Abdul will join him as a judge on "X Factor" this fall....

Jeff Bridges New Album–Scooped Here November 1st; “Idol” Conspiracy?

The trades are reporting that Oscar winner and now six time nominee Jeff Bridges "has inked a contract with Blue Note Records." Yes, well,...

Paula Abdul Was Always Simon’s “X Factor”: From August 2010

Big headline this morning that Simon Cowell's talking to Paula Abdul about joining "X Factor." In fact, I told you last August 9th that...