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Lee DeWyze Wins American Idol
Who is the new American Idol? (spoiler)
If you have not watched last night’s finale of American Idol, you may want to avoid this post. But for those who want to know, Lee DeWyze was named the new American Idol last night in a two-plus-hour finale. Host Ryan Seacrest said that the race was very tight- the vote tally between the winner [...]
Did American Idol fans get it right choosing DeWyze over Bowersox?
(HMG) – Is this another season where the American Idol winner will be overshadowed by their runner-up as they kick off their professional careers? America has spoken and the shy paint salesman from Illinois Lee DeWyze, 24, coming off a rousing performance of Joe Cocker’s “A Little Help from My Friends,” has won American Idol. [...]
Paula Abdul To Headline & Produce CBS' New Reality Series 'Got To Dance'
Paula Abdul is off the market, at least for now. The former American Idol judge has signed on as executive producer, lead judge and ‘
Fox Scheduling Rumors: 'Idol' On the Move? 'Lone Star' With 'House' On Monday? 'Glee' Part of All-Comedy Tuesday? Stay Tuned
Here we go again. A rumor, which is making the rounds today, has Fox’
Will Foxx Be More Than A Mentor on Idol?
Jamie Foxx is mentoring the Top Four contestants on American Idol tonight amidst persistent chatter that he is being considered for soon-to-be-vacated judge chair of Simon Cowell. The Foxx rumor first surfaced in January when the actor/R&B singer was quoted as saying ‘
RATINGS RAT RACE: 'Idol' Hits Low
The Top Five American Idol performance show last night drew the reality giant’s smallest audience since the the first season, which aired in the summer of 2002. In total viewers (17.1 million) as well as adults 18-34, this was the lowest-rated Idol since Aug. 27 2002. In viewers, the Fox series was beaten by ABC’s Dancing with the Stars performance show Monday, which drew 19.6 million viewers. (Idol prevailed in the adults 18-49 demo, 6.0/18 vs. 4.1/12. In that demo, Idol was down 13% from last week). Fox’s Glee retained its best ever 82% of the Idol lead-in. The freshman [...]
Ratings Rat Race: 'Glee' Shines While Several Series Hit Lows on Tuesday
With another big showing last night, Glee has become the highest-rated new scripted series this season. The high-school musical dramedy averaged a 5.3 rating/14 share among adults 18-49 after American Idol, flat from last week’
'Idol' Overrun Cuts Short the Big 'Glee' Madonna Episode on DVR
It was billed as the “can’t miss episode of Glee” this season, but the conclusion of the much-hyped Madonna episode went MIA for DVR owners. Because of an American Idol overrun Tuesday night, many viewers watching Glee on DVR saw the show cut off before the climax, the cast’s performance of Like a Prayer featuring a large gospel choir. Viewers grumbled last year about Idol overruns that cut short recording of the shows that followed the singing competition but nothing compares to the interruption of Fox’s most-promoted scripted hour this season, written and directed by Ryan Murphy no less. Glee [...]
Ratings Rat Race: 'Glee' Big in Return
After weeks of massive pre-launch campaign, Fox’
Simon Really Knows How To Treat A Lady!!
Happy birthday to her!!
Mezhgan Hussainy has seriously hit the jack pot!!
Her fiancee, Simon Cowell, has reportedly bought his bride-to-be a special prize for her 37th birthday – a luxury 1954 Jaguar XK convertible priced at over $120,000!
And apparently the American Idol judge didn’t stop there!
A source says:
“Red roses, French lingerie, Prada bags, you name it. [...]
"Big Fish" Investors Circling Simon Fuller
From Deadline|London editor Tim Adler: Bob Sillerman, the chairman of CKX which owns American Idol producer 19 Entertainment, and Simon Fuller will be in Los Angeles next week thrashing out the latest Idol contract with Fox. It was meant to be wrapped up last September. As you know, Fuller has quit 19 Entertainment, the £92 million business with 200 employees he founded, to set up new company XIX to executive produce Idol. Remember, 5 years ago, U.S. entertainment group CKX bought 19 Entertainment for nearly $200 million, already making Fuller a rich man. But his new executive producing deal means he will share [...]
Howard Stern Won't Be Next 'Idol' Judge
From Deadline|London editor Tim Adler: You may be upset or relieved to hear my news that Howard Stern definitely won’
More NBC Boasting: Olympics Crush 'Idol'
In head to head competition during the 9 PM hour, NBC’s Vancouver Olympics attracted 30.1 million viewers compared to Fox’s American Idol audience of 18.4 Million. In fact, the usually last place place network crowed that 29.4 million people watched NBC last night, which was nearly 12 million more than the first Wednesday of 2006 Winter Games. NBC’s broadcasts broke American Idol’
Is Tommy Mottola Set To Replace Simon Cowell On 'American Idol'?
Rumors are floating around today that music mogul Tommy Mottola, also know as Mariah Carey’s ex-husband, is being considered to take over Simon Cowell’s chair on ‘American Idol’.
An inside source says:
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Simon Cowell recruiting old friends for X-Factor
[HMG] – If you were expecting Simon Cowell to bring a new approach and fresh faces to his new ego trip talent show, X-Factor…you’re not going to like this;
Reports are that Simon is not only talking to his former ‘Idol’ sidekick, Paula Abdul about coming aboard, but even wants to import another Brit from the [...]
Simon Cowell rejects $100m to stay with American Idol
[HMG] – Despite reportedly refusing $100-million to stay with American Idol, Simon Cowell insists there were no hard feelings over his decision to quit.
“If I thought it would lead to the death of ‘Idol,’ I genuinely wouldn’t have done it.’
Simon is leaving Idol
Simon Cowell is leaving American Idol Simon Cowell announced today that he’s leaving American Idol to focus on his new show The X Factor, which Fox has already picked up for the Fall 2011 season. If you’ve never seen… …read full story
Fuse Sits Down With Adam Lambert
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American Idol already planning for life after Simon Cowell
It looks like those rumors last month that British judge Simon Cowell might be leaving “American Idol” are true. Reports are coming in that the show’s producers are already making plans for Cowell’s departure after this season. Idol producers are supposedly downplaying Simon’s presence on the show this season, opting instead to focus more on [...]