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FOX Broadcasts World Premiere of Phillip Phillips' New Video 'Home' Tonight, 8/8
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2012
FOX, in partnership with Ford, world broadcast premieres the video for AMERICAN IDOL winner Phillip Phillips' coronation single, 'Home,' during SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE tonight, Aug. 8 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT)....
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2012
FOX, in partnership with Ford, world broadcast premieres the video for AMERICAN IDOL winner Phillip Phillips' coronation single, 'Home,' during SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE tonight, Aug. 8 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT)....
STAGE TUBE: On-Line Auditions for AMERICAN IDOL Happening Thru 8/20
by Caryn Robbins - August 07, 2012
FOX has released a video titled 'Think You've Missed Your Chance to Audition for Season 12 of 'American Idol'? Think Again!' Online auditions for the next season of the singing competition are happening now through Monday, August 20....
by Caryn Robbins - August 07, 2012
FOX has released a video titled 'Think You've Missed Your Chance to Audition for Season 12 of 'American Idol'? Think Again!' Online auditions for the next season of the singing competition are happening now through Monday, August 20....
AMERICAN IDOL Announces New Audition Opportunities
by Caryn Robbins - August 02, 2012
AMERICAN IDOL is expanding audition opportunities by providing aspiring superstars three additional ways to audition for the No. 1 show on television, including the "AMERICAN IDOL Small Town Audition Bus Tour," the "Nominate An Idol" program and online auditions....
by Caryn Robbins - August 02, 2012
AMERICAN IDOL is expanding audition opportunities by providing aspiring superstars three additional ways to audition for the No. 1 show on television, including the "AMERICAN IDOL Small Town Audition Bus Tour," the "Nominate An Idol" program and online auditions....
Rapper Pharrell Williams in Talks to Join AMERICAN IDOL
by Caryn Robbins - July 31, 2012
According to US Weekly, N.E.R.D. rapper Pharrell Williams is currently in serious talks to become one of the new judges on the next season of FOX's AMERICAN IDOL....
by Caryn Robbins - July 31, 2012
According to US Weekly, N.E.R.D. rapper Pharrell Williams is currently in serious talks to become one of the new judges on the next season of FOX's AMERICAN IDOL....
Nick Jonas to Join AMERICAN IDOL Judges Panel?
by Nicole Rosky - July 30, 2012
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Mariah Carey has officially joined the AMERICAN IDOL judges panel for 2012, but an announcement has yet to be made regarding who will fill the other two chairs at the table. According to US Weekly, Broadway veteran Nick Jonas is on his way to doing just that. An...
by Nicole Rosky - July 30, 2012
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Mariah Carey has officially joined the AMERICAN IDOL judges panel for 2012, but an announcement has yet to be made regarding who will fill the other two chairs at the table. According to US Weekly, Broadway veteran Nick Jonas is on his way to doing just that. An...
Steven Tyler Departs AMERICAN IDOL to Focus on Aerosmith
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2012
Steven Tyler has decided to depart his role as a judge on AMERICAN IDOL. Tyler served as a judge during the 10th and 11th seasons of the FOX singing competition show....
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2012
Steven Tyler has decided to depart his role as a judge on AMERICAN IDOL. Tyler served as a judge during the 10th and 11th seasons of the FOX singing competition show....
FOX Announces AMERICAN IDOL Auditions Schedule
by Caryn Robbins - June 05, 2012
AMERICAN IDOL, television's No. 1 show, begins its next nationwide search for the best undiscovered talent in the country in Los Angeles, CA, on Thursday, June 7....
by Caryn Robbins - June 05, 2012
AMERICAN IDOL, television's No. 1 show, begins its next nationwide search for the best undiscovered talent in the country in Los Angeles, CA, on Thursday, June 7....
FOX to Air AMERICAN IDOL For Six More Seasons?
by Caryn Robbins - June 01, 2012
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the long-running FOX singing competition AMERICAN IDOL could be on the air for as many as six more seasons....
by Caryn Robbins - June 01, 2012
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the long-running FOX singing competition AMERICAN IDOL could be on the air for as many as six more seasons....
STAGE TUBE: AMERICAN IDOL Top 12 Spill Season 11 Secrets!
by Caryn Robbins - June 01, 2012
TVGuide.com put this season's AMERICAN IDOL final contestants on the spot by asking them such questions as 'Who's the hottest finalist?' and 'Who gave this season's best performance?' Check out their responses below!...
by Caryn Robbins - June 01, 2012
TVGuide.com put this season's AMERICAN IDOL final contestants on the spot by asking them such questions as 'Who's the hottest finalist?' and 'Who gave this season's best performance?' Check out their responses below!...
STAGE TUBE: Ace Young Proposes to Diana DeGarmo Live on IDOL
by Caryn Robbins - May 24, 2012
On last night's live finale of AMERICAN IDOL, Broadway veterans and real life couple Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo got engaged on the broadcast. Host Ryan Seacrest brought the pair up on stage during a segment noting previous Idol-alumni in the audience, followed by a proposal from Young. Diana's answ...
by Caryn Robbins - May 24, 2012
On last night's live finale of AMERICAN IDOL, Broadway veterans and real life couple Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo got engaged on the broadcast. Host Ryan Seacrest brought the pair up on stage during a segment noting previous Idol-alumni in the audience, followed by a proposal from Young. Diana's answ...
Broadway & American Idol Vets Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo Engaged on Air
by Robert Diamond - May 23, 2012
On tonight's live finale of AMERICAN IDOL, Broadway veterans and real life couple Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo got engaged on the broadcast. Host Ryan Seacrest brought the pair up on stage during a segment noting previous Idol-alumni in the audience, followed by a proposal from Young. Diana's answer?...
by Robert Diamond - May 23, 2012
On tonight's live finale of AMERICAN IDOL, Broadway veterans and real life couple Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo got engaged on the broadcast. Host Ryan Seacrest brought the pair up on stage during a segment noting previous Idol-alumni in the audience, followed by a proposal from Young. Diana's answer?...
FOX Announces Summer Audition Dates for AMERICAN IDOL Season 12
by Caryn Robbins - May 18, 2012
FOX has announced that auditions for the 12th season of AMERICAL IDOL will take place throughout the summer. Audition cities and dates for AMERICAN IDOL Season 12 include Los Angeles, CA, on Thursday, June 7; Newark, NJ, on Saturday, June 23; and Chicago, IL, on Thursday, July 12. Additional cities,...
by Caryn Robbins - May 18, 2012
FOX has announced that auditions for the 12th season of AMERICAL IDOL will take place throughout the summer. Audition cities and dates for AMERICAN IDOL Season 12 include Los Angeles, CA, on Thursday, June 7; Newark, NJ, on Saturday, June 23; and Chicago, IL, on Thursday, July 12. Additional cities,...
AMERICAN IDOL Top 3 Compilation Album Now Available on iTunes
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2012
AMERICAN IDOL's Season 11 Top 3 compilation album, featuring full length recordings of performances of this week's songs is now available at the iTunes store....
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2012
AMERICAN IDOL's Season 11 Top 3 compilation album, featuring full length recordings of performances of this week's songs is now available at the iTunes store....
Changes Coming to AMERICAN IDOL's Season 12
by Caryn Robbins - May 14, 2012
Deadline.com reports that News Corp COO Chase Carey revealed to Wall Street analysts last week that the long-running reality series AMERICAN IDOL will undergo a host of creative changes when it returns next season.'Our challenge for next year is to put some fresh energy in," said Carey,"we probably ...
by Caryn Robbins - May 14, 2012
Deadline.com reports that News Corp COO Chase Carey revealed to Wall Street analysts last week that the long-running reality series AMERICAN IDOL will undergo a host of creative changes when it returns next season.'Our challenge for next year is to put some fresh energy in," said Carey,"we probably ...
Aerosmith to Perform on AMERICAN IDOL Season Finale, 5/23
by Caryn Robbins - May 11, 2012
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Steven Tyler and his band Aerosmith will perform on the May 23rd season finale of Fox's AMERICAN IDOL. The band is set to perform their new single from their upcoming album....
by Caryn Robbins - May 11, 2012
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Steven Tyler and his band Aerosmith will perform on the May 23rd season finale of Fox's AMERICAN IDOL. The band is set to perform their new single from their upcoming album....
STAGE TUBE: Jennifer Lopez Performs on AMERICAN IDOL
by Caryn Robbins - May 11, 2012
On last night's AMERICAN IDOL results show, global superstar and AMERICAN IDOL judge, Jennifer Lopez, performed her hit new song 'Dance Again.'...
by Caryn Robbins - May 11, 2012
On last night's AMERICAN IDOL results show, global superstar and AMERICAN IDOL judge, Jennifer Lopez, performed her hit new song 'Dance Again.'...
AMERICAN IDOL Top Four Compilation Album Now Available on iTunes
by Caryn Robbins - May 10, 2012
AMERICAN IDOL's Season 11 Top Four compilation album, featuring full-length recordings of performances from last night's show, is now available at the iTunes Store. The compilation includes music in accordance with this week's themes, 'California Dreamin' and 'Songs We Wish We Wrote,' and for the fi...
by Caryn Robbins - May 10, 2012
AMERICAN IDOL's Season 11 Top Four compilation album, featuring full-length recordings of performances from last night's show, is now available at the iTunes Store. The compilation includes music in accordance with this week's themes, 'California Dreamin' and 'Songs We Wish We Wrote,' and for the fi...
Set List Revealed For Tonight's AMERICAN IDOL
by Caryn Robbins - May 09, 2012
Zap2it.com has revealed the set list for tonight's AMERICAN IDOL performance show. On the show, the remaining four contestants will be tasked to sing one song with the theme 'California Dreamin' and one song with the theme, 'Songs you wish you wrote.'...
by Caryn Robbins - May 09, 2012
Zap2it.com has revealed the set list for tonight's AMERICAN IDOL performance show. On the show, the remaining four contestants will be tasked to sing one song with the theme 'California Dreamin' and one song with the theme, 'Songs you wish you wrote.'...
STAGE TUBE: Skylar Laine Eliminated on AMERICAN IDOL
by Caryn Robbins - May 04, 2012
Last night, the Top Four Finalists were revealed on AMERICAN IDOL - Hollie Cavanagh, Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez....
by Caryn Robbins - May 04, 2012
Last night, the Top Four Finalists were revealed on AMERICAN IDOL - Hollie Cavanagh, Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez....
STAGE TUBE: American Idol's Colton Dixon Performs on ELLEN
by Caryn Robbins - April 27, 2012
After his elimination shocked America on last week's AMERICAN IDOL,Colton Dixon appeared on 'Ellen' to discuss his time on the show and kick-off his exciting career. See his performance on Ellen below!...
by Caryn Robbins - April 27, 2012
After his elimination shocked America on last week's AMERICAN IDOL,Colton Dixon appeared on 'Ellen' to discuss his time on the show and kick-off his exciting career. See his performance on Ellen below!...
Coldplay to Perform On AMERICAN IDOL Results Show, 5/3
by Caryn Robbins - April 26, 2012
EWOnline.com reports that British band Coldplay will make their AMERICAN IDOL debut on the May 3rd results show. According to the report, the band will be performing a song from their recently released album Mylo Xyloto....
by Caryn Robbins - April 26, 2012
EWOnline.com reports that British band Coldplay will make their AMERICAN IDOL debut on the May 3rd results show. According to the report, the band will be performing a song from their recently released album Mylo Xyloto....
Katy Perry, Stefano Langone Perform on This Week's AMERICAN IDOL
by TV News Desk - April 26, 2012
Tune in tonight, Thursday, April 26 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), to the live results show to find out which Top Six finalist is sent home. In addition, Katy Perry will perform her newest single, "Part of Me"; the official touring Queen tribute, The Queen Extravaganza, will perform their c...
by TV News Desk - April 26, 2012
Tune in tonight, Thursday, April 26 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), to the live results show to find out which Top Six finalist is sent home. In addition, Katy Perry will perform her newest single, "Part of Me"; the official touring Queen tribute, The Queen Extravaganza, will perform their c...
Ryan Seacrest to Continue as Host of AMERICAN IDOL
by Caryn Robbins - April 24, 2012
Emmy(R) Award-nominated Ryan Seacrest will continue as host of AMERICAN IDOL, broadcast television's No. 1 show. Seacrest has served as host of AMERICAN IDOL since its debut on June 11, 2002....
by Caryn Robbins - April 24, 2012
Emmy(R) Award-nominated Ryan Seacrest will continue as host of AMERICAN IDOL, broadcast television's No. 1 show. Seacrest has served as host of AMERICAN IDOL since its debut on June 11, 2002....
Broadway Veteran Taylor Hicks to Play Bally's Las Vegas in June
by Nicole Rosky - April 20, 2012
As announced on "American Idol" last night, Taylor Hicks, winner of the show's fifth season, will have an eight-week engagement headlining at Bally's Las Vegas beginning Tuesday, June 26, 2012. Hicks will play in The Indigo at Bally's Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 p.m....
by Nicole Rosky - April 20, 2012
As announced on "American Idol" last night, Taylor Hicks, winner of the show's fifth season, will have an eight-week engagement headlining at Bally's Las Vegas beginning Tuesday, June 26, 2012. Hicks will play in The Indigo at Bally's Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 p.m....
Katy Perry, Stefano Langone to Perform on Next Week's AMERICAN IDOL
by Caryn Robbins - April 20, 2012
On next week's live results show Katy Perry will perform her newest single, "Part of Me"; the official touring Queen tribute, The Queen Extravaganza, will perform their classic smash hit "Somebody To Love"; and AMERICAN IDOL Season 10 finalist Stefano Langone will perform his new single, "I'm On A ...
by Caryn Robbins - April 20, 2012
On next week's live results show Katy Perry will perform her newest single, "Part of Me"; the official touring Queen tribute, The Queen Extravaganza, will perform their classic smash hit "Somebody To Love"; and AMERICAN IDOL Season 10 finalist Stefano Langone will perform his new single, "I'm On A ...
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