American Idol 9: The Finale
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, FOX, American Idol, Features, Video,
Wednesday night was Simon Cowell’s last moment with American Idol, and the night belonged to him much more than the two contenders for the ninth Idol crown. Lee DeWyze and Crystal Bowersox performed ably on Tuesday night, but only the votes would determine which would walk away with the winning title. The show will undoubtedly crash and burn now that Cowell is walking away…but that is talk for another time.
The Top 12 Idols - including Crystal and Lee, of course - danced out on stage to deliver “School’s Out for Summer.” While Orianthi jammed out on the guitar, Casey James suddenly announced a surprise appearance - Alice Cooper. This was an exciting guest star, but honestly, he sounded quite bad. And I’m a fan.
The evening started out with a fairly lackluster vibe…but there was much, much more to come.
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American Idol 9: Paula Abdul Helps Simon Cowell Say Good-Bye
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, FOX, American Idol, Gossip,
Paula Abdul will be one of many special guest stars appearing on American Idol’s season finale, the show’s last hurrah for judge Simon Cowell. Christina Aguilera is also definitely signed up for the event, though FOX is staying mum on other names which might be appearing.
The Wednesday show will also see an American Idol crowned, results which will be determined after contestants Crystal Bowersox and Lee DeWyze sing for our votes on Tuesday.
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Paula Abdul Lands New Judging Gig
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, CBS, Gossip,
Paula Abdul may still be talking to FOX about doing some guest spots on American Idol. She might be working on a deal with Simon Cowell to appear on X-Factor. But she will be appearing on a new dance show on CBS. That’s right - somebody finally pinned the elusive ex-judge to a recurring gig.
Abdul will be the lead judge on Got to Dance, based on the UK hit of the same name. Paula will be working in front of and behind the camera on the the all-ages, all-genre dance show, which will debut at midseason (and therefore, will compete with American Idol).
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American Idol Wants Your Opinion
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, FOX, American Idol, Gossip,
Do you like Ellen DeGeneres as a judge? Do you think the judges’ save is a nifty device for the show? Do you want the opportunity to sound off on what you like and dislike about American Idol? Well, now you’ve got a chance to do so…and the powers-that-be behind the series are listening.
American Idol has released an official survey asking viewers to detail their opinion on the show. The survey asks about the current season of the show (9), and asks about your reasons for watching. Simon Cowell, Ellen DeGeneres, Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi and Ryan Seacrest are all listed as reasons for watching. You have the ability to vote on the strength of your enjoyment from each one.
Certain aspects of Idol, such as musical themes, mentors, voting and the judges’ save also listed on the survey. You have the opportunity to vote on your level of entertainment derived from each. The survey contains many questions regarding guest judges as well, asking to you rate your enjoyment of each one who appeared on this season.
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Is Paula Abdul Going Back to American Idol?
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, FOX, American Idol, Gossip, Ratings, Rumors,
In Touch Weekly is reporting that American Idol is again romancing ex-judge Paula Abdul. Once the lone female on the judging panel, Abdul failed to come to a contractual agreement with Idol over the summer. She was replaced on the panel by comedienne Ellen DeGeneres, who has failed to deliver little more than odd comparisons and one-liners on the singing show.
According to an unnamed source quoted by the mag, Paula is currently talking to producers about her return. Ratings for the reality hit have been down this year (it’s getting beat by Dancing With the Stars on ABC), and the show is scrambling to save itself in the face of Simon Cowell’s imminent departure. Is Paula Abdul the answer to lifting the flagging sails on the Idol ship?
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Quote of the Day: Nigel Lythgoe No Longer Wants Paula Abdul’s Help
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Reality, FOX, So You Think You Can Dance, Gossip,
“No. I spent an entire season wooing her and if she was ever going to do it, she would have. The timing was perfect for her and I was rather shocked she didn’t pick up and join us at any point. I mean, Katie Holmes was there, Jennifer Lopez was there. I know we don’t have Idol money and so does Paula, but at the end of the day I do plenty of things for no money because I want to support dance. And as an dancer/performer/choreographer, I would have thought she’d like to support us.”
-Former American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe claiming he won’t continue pursuing Paula Abdul for So You Think You Can Dance.
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Paula Abdul to Helm New-Old TV Series?
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, ABC, Gossip, Rumors,
UPDATE: New sources say that Paula’s deal with ABC has failed to come to fruition. Perhaps she’ll make it to X-Factor with Simon Cowell after all!
New rumors suggest that all the old rumors are untrue: Paula Abdul won’t be doing X-Factor after all. Gossip says that Abdul is currently in talks with ABC to host a new version of Star Search, which is being newly re-vamped for television. The series ran for 12 years (1983-95) with Ed McMahon at the helm.
Here’s the thing: Star Search has been re-vamped before. CBS did it in 2003 in an effort to compete with American Idol (the plan didn’t work). Arsenio Hall was the host, and it was canceled after only two seasons. In fact, CBS still has their official Web site up for the series.
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VIDEO: Patti LaBelle Thinks Idol Judges Aren’t Qualified
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Reality, FOX, American Idol, Gossip, Video,
In a recent interview, Patti LaBelle revealed that she, like twenty-plus million other Americans, is an American Idol watcher. “It was so sad,” she said of last Tuesday’s performance episode, referring to many negative comments made by the judges to the show’s female singers.
“I was asked to be a judge before Paula [Abdul] was asked to be a judge, and of course I said no,” she revealed. “Some of the judges, I don’t think they’re qualified to even judge,” she added. When asked to add any names to that comment, LaBelle answered “nevermind.” She finished up her Idol spiel with a few inspiring comments to all the would-be singers of the world. LaBelle is lovely and well-spoken, which is viewable in the video above.
Ellen DeGeneres: From Funny Girl to Reality TV Diva
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, FOX, American Idol, Gossip, Rumors, Video,
Behind-the-scenes gossip at American Idol suggests that newest judge Ellen DeGeneres is making her presence felt in the form of outlandish demands and threats. And she seems so nice when the cameras are rolling.
Rumor has it that DeGeneres is asking for a clothing allowance of $150,000 for custom-made items to be worn on camera. According to an unnamed rumormonger, “Ellen feels it’s only fair because Paula [Abdul] received a hefty allowance for hair, makeup and wardrobe.”
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Simon Cowell Hiring Paula Abdul and Cheryl Cole?
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, FOX, American Idol, Gossip, Rumors, Video,
The Hollywood Reporter says Simon Cowell is in talks with Paula Abdul and Cheryl Cole for his new, US-based X Factor.
The well-known singing judge has worked with both females in the past. Abdul was a fellow panelist with Simon for eight seasons of American Idol, while Cole currently serves the same duty on Britian’s X Factor.
The show is scheduled to premiere on FOX in 2011.
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