Nigel Lythgoe News

Kara DioGuardi is stepping down from her role as a judge on AMERICAN IDOL. DioGuardi joined AMERICAN IDOL as a judge in the series' eighth season.

In celebration of the series' momentous 10th anniversary and in an effort to give tens of thousands of hopefuls the opportunity to audition, AMERICAN IDOL will host auditions in Los Angeles beginning Wednesday, Sept. 22. The 10th season of AMERICAN IDOL premieres January 2011 on FOX.

The Muscular Dystrophy Association today announced that plans for its 2010 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon are almost complete, and the 21 1/2-hour live show is going to be spectacular. From live remotes to amazing dance and production numbers, to sensational music performances (e.g., David Archuleta, Enrique Iglesias, Lynyrd Skynryd, WAR, John Ondrasik, OneRepublic, and Barry Manilow, etc.), to side-splitting comedy and dramatic appeals by some of America's most popular entertainers, the two-day television event is certain to delight viewers Labor Day weekend.

neres and tWitch Boss. While BroadwayWorld.com's Audra Stafford was there to talk to the show's winners and finalists, she couldn't help but question Adam Shankman for the latest on the ROCK OF AGES film and Kenny Ortega about his film of IN THE HEIGHTS.

The finale of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE was on Thursday, Aug. 12 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX, for one of the most-anticipated television events of the summer featuring a very special performance by Ellen DeGeneres and tWitch Boss.

Who will be America's Favorite Dancer? Tune in to SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE tonight, Thursday, Aug. 12 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX, for one of the most-anticipated television events of the summer featuring a very special performance by Ellen DeGeneres and tWitch Boss.

Nigel Lythgoe will return to his role as an executive producer of 'American Idol' for the show's tenth season, The Hollywood Reporter reports. Lythgoe, who was an executive producer during the show's first seven seasons, will be one of four executive producers, along with Simon Fuller, Cecile Frot-Coutaz and Ken Warwick.

19 Entertainment, Dick Clark Productions and AEG Live are proud to welcome SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE to Radio City Music Hall on Thursday, October 7 at 7:30pm. The most beloved summer series is going live as the 'So You Think You Can Dance Tour' takes the show directly to fans nationwide.

Jessica Simpson is in consideration to replace Simon Cowell on 'American Idol,' contactmusic.com reports.

American Ballet Theatre Soloists Yuriko Kajiya and Jared Matthews are scheduled to perform on Fox TV's 'So You Think You Can Dance' on Thursday, July 22.

American Ballet Theatre Soloists Yuriko Kajiya and Jared Matthews are scheduled to perform on Fox TV's 'So You Think You Can Dance' on Thursday, July 22.

PBS will air 'Clay Aiken: Tried and True Live!' this summer. Please check local listings for dates and times. PBS describes the broadcast as 'a television special featuring Clay Aiken and guest stars Ruben Studdard and Linda Eder performing great romantic hits of the '50s, '60s and '70s. Clay and his guests are accompanied by a full orchestra in the Big Band tradition.'

Can't get enough of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE? Want to rewatch your favorite dancer's performance? For the first time ever, FOX will stream full episodes of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE at www.fox.com/dance. Beginning today, fans will be able to catch performance shows the Monday following the live broadcast while results shows will be available the Tuesday after they air at www.fox.com/dance.

Can't get enough of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE? Want to rewatch your favorite dancer's performance? For the first time ever, FOX will stream full episodes of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE at www.fox.com/dance.

On this week's So You Think You Can Dance, top 10 finalist Alex Wong and all-star partner Lauren Gottlieb endeavored to venture out of their comfort zone and tackle a Broadway-style number by Tyce Diorio. In the rehearsal footage beforehand, Diorio said that it's 'Broadway inspired by the Fosse style but with [his] take on it.' Wong, primarily a ballet dancer, however, did not hit a high note with the SYTYCD judges, who suggested lacked the looseness and heat to truly represent Foose. On the episode, judge Nigel Lythgoe suggested Wong watch KISS ME, KATE and THE LITTLE PRINCE for inspiration.

The official launch of the 89th Hollywood Bowl season, the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame and Opening Night Concert, brought stars and talent to the iconic venue, Friday, June 18, at 8:30 p.m. This year's inductees - pop culture icon Donna Summer, the legendary Carpenters (accepted by Richard Carpenter) and world-renowned pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet - as well as presenters multiple Grammy-winning musician, composer and producer Herb Alpert, acclaimed music producer David Foster, film and television actress Victoria Tennant, and producer, choreographer and television personality Nigel Lythgoe - made for a memorable evening.

Pop superstar Usher will sing his latest hit, 'OMG,' during the first live results show of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE airing tonight, Thursday, June 17 (9:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), on FOX. Also on tonight's show, acclaimed dance duo Karine Plantadit and Keith Roberts will take the stage to perform a piece from Twyla Tharp's smash Broadway musical 'Come Fly Away.'

The producers of BURN THE FLOOR announced today that MARY MURPHY of FOX's 'So You Think You Can Dance' will appear as a guest star in select cities during the 2010-11 US tour of the Broadway smash hit.

The video for Justin Bieber's new hit single, 'Somebody To Love' featuring Usher, will world premiere during the first live results show of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE airing tonight, Thursday, June 17 (9:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), on FOX. Also on tonight's show, acclaimed dance duo Karine Plantadit and Keith Roberts will take the stage to perform a piece from Twyla Tharp's smash Broadway musical 'Come Fly Away.'

The producers of BURN THE FLOOR have announced that Robbie Kmetoni, Ashleigh Di Lello & Ryan Di Lello, Karen Hauer, and Janette Manrara will appear as featured dancers during the 2010-11 US tour of the Broadway smash hit. All five have been seen on TV's 'So You Think You Can Dance,' in the US (Ashleigh & Ryan Di Lello, Karen Hauer and Janette Manrara) and Australia (Robbie Kmetoni).