Former “American Idol” contestant Antonio Wheeler (pictured) is reportedly on the run, after allegedly robbing a couple at gunpoint at a Florida Target parking lot, according to the Daily Mail. The 25-year-old, who sang his way on to “Idol’s season 10 with his audition-winning rendition of the classic “I heard It Through the Grapevine,” allegedly […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Is this "Idol" threat an idle threat? Mariah Carey told Barbara Walters her fellow "American Idol" judge Nicki Minaj threatened to shoot her, Walters reported on ABC's "The View" Thursday morning. Consulting her notes, Walters recounted a phone conversation with Carey just before the ABC talk show went on the air, […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Feuding divas on "American Idol"? Ryan Seacrest says that's just great. The show's host said Wednesday that things got intense between new judges Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey during a tryout taping the previous day in Charlotte, N.C. Amid a dispute over a contestant, Minaj announced that she was no longer […]
He may not have been a winner on “American Idol” but Michael Lynche is still a champion in the eyes of the fans he gained on Season 9 of the singing competition show. The talented vocalist is not only celebrating his new self-titled debut, he’s also celebrating losing 90 pounds since his “Idol” run. The […]
TMZ is reporting that Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj “went at it” during the first taping of “American Idol” auditions Sunday in New York City. According to the website, the whole thing started when Nicki began critiquing a contestant, and Mariah kept interrupting her. “Each time Mariah interrupted, Nicki fought back by loudly talking over […]
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NEW YORK (AP) — The "American Idol" judges' panel is now complete with the naming of singer-rapper Nicki Minaj and country crooner Keith Urban. The Fox network officially tapped the pair with an announcement Sunday, confirming rumors surrounding them both just hours before the first round of auditions for next season was due to begin […]
A little over a week after it was announced that Randy Jackson would no longer be a judge on "American Idol" it has been announced that he has been re-hired. According to reports, Jackson was only hired back because "Idol" execs were not able to come to terms with singer Enrique Iglesias. Jackson was paid […]
TMZ is reporting that Randy Jackson will no longer sit on the “American Idol” judging panel following Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler's cue. After serving 11 seasons on the show, sources claim that the lone remaining original judge will transition into a mentor role when the series returns in January. A rep for FOX had […]
TMZ is reporting that Kanye West is also under negotiations to join “American Idol” as a judge next season. The website reports: Sources close to the production tell TMZ, “Idol” honchos reached out to Kanye recently about filling one of the open judging spots … and Kanye expressed interest. But that doesn’t mean he’s on […]
According to reports, Mariah Carey is unhappy about the possibility of Nicki Minaj taking a fellow seat at the "American Idol" judges table. Sources say that Carey is upset because she was told she would be the only woman on the panel. Plus, people say Carey is threatened by Minaj's age, Carey is 13 years […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Nicki Minaj sings about "Starships," but is she a star-maker? The singer-rapper could be joining the ranks of "American Idol" judges. A person close to Minaj said Monday the 29-year-old entertainer has been in talks to judge the Fox TV competition and that a deal is in the works. The person […]
