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'Duck Dynasty' is Bigger Than 'American Idol' Now

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:38:37 +0000

We've gotten heavily invested in A&E's ongoing original series, with a second season of 'Bates Motel' already ordered, 'Longmire' season 2 soon to start and eventually Chloe Sevigny's 'Those Who Kill,' but it's the cable network's reality series 'Duck Dynasty' that really brings home the...well, duck. The ratings for the reality series third season finale drew A&E's highest ratings ever, nearly beating out 'American Idol,' while remaining cable's number 1 series behind 'The Walking Dead.' Read all about 'Duck Dynasty's' massive success inside!

Kanye West In Talks to Judge 'American Idol'? Is Nicki Minaj Out?

Nick Romano — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 18:31:51 +0000

While US Weekly seemed to have the exclusive scoop on Nicki Minaj joining the ‘American Idol‘ judging team (or should we say, they thought they had the scoop?) there’s still some talk as to who could possibly fill in for Steven Tyler now that Mariah Carey is definitely on board. Should we have already assumed that rapper and Kim Kardashian‘s attention-seeking boyfriend Kanye West would be considered for the job? Probably.

Mariah Carey Joins the 'American Idol' Judges' Table

Nick Romano — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 19:21:48 +0000

After a “spring cleaning” of sorts of the ‘America Idol‘ judges’ table, Fox has made the news official that R&B diva Mariah Carey will be coming on to judge the talent during the upcoming season 12. Entertainment Weekly is reporting that this decision has indeed been finalized, even though reports were leaking out that Carey [...]

Jennifer Lopez Officially Bids Farewell to 'American Idol'

Shauna Wright — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 18:10:59 +0000

You knew it was coming, but maybe Jennifer Lopez didn’t want to steal Steven Tyler’s thunder. Just one day after the Aerosmith frontman announced he’s leaving ‘American Idol,’ the lovable judge told Ryan Seacrest that she too will not be returning to the judges’ table.

'Magic Cyclops' Auditions on 'American Idol' [VIDEO]

Chaz — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:55:46 +0000

Over the years, ‘American Idol‘ has produced some really good talent. They have also shown some pretty jacked up people including the dude you are about to watch, ‘Magic Cyclops’. OK, I am not what you call an avid ‘American Idol’ fan. OK, I lied. I watch it all the time, but for 3 [...]

'American Idol' Contestants Have Some Real 'Talent' This Season [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:00:55 +0000

‘American Idol‘ is now in its 11th year, and while the show no longer brings the water cooler heat that it did back in the Clay vs. Ruben days (OH THOSE DAYS!), there are still more than a few reasons a guy might want to tune in, besides to appease a significant other or marvel [...]

'American Idol' Alum James Durbin Inks Deal with Wind-up Records

Chris M. Junior — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:13:50 +0000

Finishing fourth on ‘American Idol’ isn’t necessarily detrimental to a music career, especially for singers whose registers are best suited for rock.

Things have turned out just fine for Chris Daughtry, season five’s fourth-place finalist. And so far, the likelihood for sustained success is looking good for the season 10 equivalent, James Durbin, who recently signed a contract with Wind-up Records.

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

Shauna Wright — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 20:35:27 +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.’

Zakk Wylde on American Idol [VIDEO]

Frank Pain — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:22:11 +0000

I’m not the biggest American Idol fan. Heck, I’ve probably only seen 5 episodes in the history of the show, but I may have to start watching more now. Well, that is if they continue to have musicians like Zakk Wylde on the show. The only thing that’s confusing about his performance with James Durbin [...]

American Idol Contestant Butchers Nirvana Song [VIDEOS]

Chaz — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 18:02:20 +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."

That video plus another cover of the song that you might have never heard before after the jump.