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American Idol Finalist Josh Gracin Checks Into Hospital Following Suicidal Facebook Post
The Season 2 finalist posted a concerning message on his Facebook account on Friday, which caused worried relatives to contact the local police who were able to locate Gracin and bring him home. The singer...
By Hannah Woodhead in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 16 August 2014
Autopsy Fails To Shed Light On Michael Johns' Sudden Death
In the days after the death of American Idol alum Michael Johns, his sudden passing was thought to be the result of a blood clot. However, an autopsy reportedly failed to determine the cause of...
By Victoria Pavlova in Music / Festivals on 05 August 2014
American Idol Singer Michael Johns Dead At 35
Former American Idol contestant Michael Johns has died, aged 35.The series seven finalist, originally from Perth, Australia, passed away on Friday (01Aug14), with the administrator of his website confirming the news in a post on...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 03 August 2014
Friends, Family And Fellow Musicians Mourn The Death Of "American Idol" Alum Michael Johns
Friday saw the unexpected death of Michael Johns, a Perth-born musician, best known outside of Australia for his 2007 appearance on American Idol. He was 35.Johns' death was attributed to a blood clot following his...
By Victoria Pavlova in Music / Festivals on 03 August 2014
American Idol Winner's Album Out In August, But Will It Succeed?
Caleb Johnson won’t be following in the footsteps of previous American Idol winners. Johnson, who was crowned as the season 13 victor this past May, is beginning his post Idol career by doing something that...
By Joe DeAndrea in Music / Festivals on 15 July 2014
American Idol Judges Set To Return For 14th Season
Singers Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban, and Harry Connick, Jr. are all set to return for the upcoming 14th season of American Idol.The trio of judges, along with host Ryan Seacrest, will reprise their roles for...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 24 June 2014
'American Idol' "Dream Team" - Lopez, Urban, Connick Jr. & Seacrest - Set To Return For 14th Season
American Idol judges, Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr., will all be returning to the 14th season of American Idol, Fox announced on Monday (23rd June). Ryan Seacrest will also be returning as...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 June 2014
Jennifer Lopez And Casper Smart Have Split After 2 Years Together
Jenifer Lopez and Casper Smart have separated after more than two and a half years together. American Idol judge began dating her former backing dancer, Smart, in October 2011 mere months after announcing her split...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 06 June 2014
American Idol Star To Join Jennifer Lopez On Tour
Jennifer Lopez has invited one of her favourite American Idol contestants to join her on tour as a back-up singer.Pia Toscano was voted off the 10th season of the talent show, but has remained close...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 30 May 2014
American Idol Singers Lose Discrimination Lawsuit
Two former American Idol contestants have lost a $40 million (£25 million) discrimination lawsuit against Mtv.Corey Clark and Jaered Andrews were both disqualified from the reality singing competition in 2003 and filed a lawsuit against...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 26 May 2014
On The Red Carpet At 'American Idol' Season 13 Finale [Pictures]
Caleb Johnson has been crowned the winner of American Idol Season 13! The 23-year-old was pitted against 17-year-old Jena Irene but was successful in his efforts on Wednesday (21st May). Caleb Johnson won American Idol...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 May 2014
American Idol Hopes To Revive Itself After Season 13
Things have been up and down lately for 'American Idol,' as the singing competition is reaching the end of its 13th season. The ratings for one of the more recent episodes reached an all-time low...
By Joe DeAndrea in Music / Festivals on 22 May 2014
American Idol Recap: Anniversary And Homecoming
Things are coming to a head on this week’s episode of American Idol. The finale is next week, so naturally, the contestants are pulling out all the stops at this point. To top it all...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 May 2014
And Then There Were Three - Who Got Voted Off "American Idol" This Week?
Well, it’s about that time again – time to announce the top three contestants on this year’s round of American Idol. Where did the time go? So from last night’s performances we know that Jena...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 May 2014
Jena Irene Impresses 'American Idol' Judges With Elvis Cover
Sure, Jena Irene delivered a great performance on Wednesday’s American Idol, but FCC warning-worthy? Jennifer Lopez seems to think so. Wednesday’s show was centered around the theme of love, with each of the four remaining...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 May 2014
American Idol Winner Scotty Mccreery Held At Gunpoint In Home Invasion
Sometimes even American Idol graduates aren’t immune to disaster – case in point, Scotty McCreery, the Idol alum, who became the victim of a home invasion early on Monday. According to The Hollywood Reporter, McCreery,...
By Victoria Pavlova in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 06 May 2014
"American Idol" Results: Contestants Can't Agree, Jennifer Lopez Is Shocked
The results of this week’s American Idol might have shocked many people, but none more so than Jennifer Lopez. This warning might be redundant, but we’re giving it anyway – spoilers ahead. With five contestants...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 May 2014
American Idol Voting Recap: No One Saw That One Coming
Proceed with caution, spoilers below. Jennifer Lopez reminded us why she is everyone’s favorite American Idol judge during last night’s show. The singer broke out in tears after Malaya Watson owned the stage with Jennifer...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 April 2014
'American Idol' Judges Use Their Save - Tom Woolf Survives After 'Babylon' Performance
There are no more second chances left for the remaining contestants on American Idol after the judges decided to use their save on Thursday night (3rd April). After strong performances on the previous show, it...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 April 2014
Jennifer Lopez Drops F-bomb Whilst Judging 'American Idol' - Live!
Jennifer Lopez was evidently mortified on Wednesday evening after dropping the F-bomb on live TV. Lopez was judging American Idol and got carried away when commenting on one of the contestant's performances.Jennifer Lopez accidently swore...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 March 2014
"American Idol" Recap: The Top 10 Sing, Sort Of.
Last night’s American Idol can be summed up in one word: disappointing. It all started when MK Nobilette kicked things off with a rendition of Perfect by Pink. She had the emotion down, only her...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 March 2014
American Idol Results Night: Who Went Home And Why?
And then there were ten. Ten American Idol finalists, that is. It’s getting to be that time in the competition, when the hearts of the remaining Idol hopefuls just don’t seem to be in it...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 March 2014
American Idol Mini-recap: Movie Nigtht Disappoints With No Award-worthy Performances
Last night’s American Idol did not start on a promising note. The theme was Movie Night – something that the judges hoped would bring out the stars in the so-far lackluster Season 13 finalists. Audiences...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 March 2014
American Idol Results Night: Another One Bites The Dust, As Harry Connick Jr. Dishes Out More Tough Love
This week might be the first American Idol round in a while to see an actual twist – and it’s still just the second round of eliminations. The unfortunate Idol wannabe to end up on...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 March 2014
Jake Bugg: 'American Idol Wrecks Kids' Dreams'
Singer/songwriter Jake Bugg has branded U.S. Tv talent search American Idol a "dream smasher" after meeting heartbroken hopefuls during an appearance on the show.The Lightening Bolt hitmaker has been outspoken in his criticism of reality...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 03 March 2014
American Idol "This Is Me" Night Makes Us Think "This Is Familiar"
Last night, American Idol entered its slightly less interesting stage – with the top 13 contestants selected, it’s time to actually remember the names and watch the dwindling group of people for two more months....
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 February 2014
American Idol Stars At Centre Of Royalties Lawsuit Against Record Label
American Idol alumni Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood are at the centre of a lawsuit against Sony Music Entertainment bosses, alleging the record label executives owe them more than $10 million (£6 million) in royalties.Bosses...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 21 February 2014
Randy Jackson Thinks "American Idol" Is Out Of The Woods, Ratings Beg To Differ
Randy Jackson thinks American Idol is regaining its form. Sure, the head mentor of the original TV singing competition has a vested interest in promoting the show regardless of its quality, but he really thinks...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 February 2014
Simon Fuller Turned Down The Chance To Manage Michael Jackson
American Idol creator Simon Fuller turned down the chance to manage Michael Jackson during his ill-fated comeback after advising the pop icon not to tour.Fuller, who guided acts like the Spice Girls to fame, was...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 16 January 2014
Is 'American Idol' Moving To New York For Season 13 Finale?
American Idol will be back for its thirteenth season on Tuesday, 14 January, with an (almost) entirely new judging panel holding down the reins for the long-running singing contest. Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez and Harry...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 January 2014
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