Articles tagged with ‘American Idol’
American Idol Panel To Be Picked From Scratch?
Posted on July 30th, 2010 at 3:27 pm by
‘Nasty’ Nigel Lythgoe might be able to add yet another string to his director/presenter/producer/dancer bow – psychic!
He told newspapers months ago that if he had his eay he’d completely overhaul the American Idol judging panel if he returned to the show as Executive Producer, and it looks like it’s going to come true.
Rumours are flying that judge Kara Dioguardi has been axed and with Ellen DeGeneres and Simon officially off, there’s a pretty gaping gap on each side of Randy Jackson!
TMZ is reporting that Nigel is officially BACK and now we just have to wait and see who ends up in the hotseat.
Currently everyone from J-Lo to Steven Tyler is being bandied about, but who would you like to see on the AI judging panel?
My dream team would be: Madonna, Dolly Parton, Jay-Z and Elton John – you know, nothing too intimidating for the upcoming wannabes!
Piers Morgan to Replace Larry King on CNN?!?!
Posted on July 14th, 2010 at 6:47 am by
Piers Morgan has reportedly signed a £5.5 million deal with US cable television news channel CNN to replace renowned talkshow host Larry King, who will be retiring in a few months. Apparently executives at CNN are fans of Piers Morgan’s Life Stories on ITV. US broadcast television network NBC, home of America’s Got Talent on which Morgan is a judge, is rumored to have agreed to share him with CNN. It is not clear whether Morgan will continue as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent.
First Simon Fuller and Simon Cowell captivated America with American Idol and now Piers will be replacing one of the highest profile talk shows in the United States – the Brits really are taking over American telly! Congratulations Piers!
A Little Cry For Si When Idol Ends?
Posted on May 24th, 2010 at 11:23 am by
Simon Cowell has admitted that even his hard-as-nails exterior will be shaken when he makes his final Idol appearance.
TV’s Mr Nasty will become TV’s Mr Softy when he takes his panel seat for the last time – and I bet Ryan Seacrest will LOVE it if he sheds a tear. Come to think of it, so will I!
Simon told Oprah: “The final night will be quite emotional. I’ve had a great time” and added, “I love working over here [in the US] and never thought I would.”
He also admitted that the reason he was moving on was because he was bored, and that it wasn’t fair on the audience to stay on the show.
He said: “After a while, you start to go on automatic pilot. And there were too many times, Oprah, where I was sitting there bored, and I thought, ‘The end of the day, the audience doesn’t tune in to watch me being bored. They deserve more than that.’ But I can’t hide it when I’m bored. I just can’t fake it.” I wonder if that’s something Opes can sympathise with – after all she’s been doing The Oprah Winfrey Show since 1986 and is moving on next year too!
The American version of X-Factor will be up and running soon enough so it’s not like we’ll have time to forget about him, but it’s nice to know Simon’s not as tough as he makes out. I’ve got a hankie if you need one Si!
Cat Deeley: “I Haven’t Got The X Factor”
Posted on May 10th, 2010 at 6:57 am by Sean Borg
Dear ol’ Cat Deeley answered the question on everybody’s lips on Saturday night, as she revealed she didn’t have a job (as yet) judging the X Factor when it starts here in America next year.
The stunning telly host arrived at an event in Hollywood to celebrate her good friend Matthew Williamson, who was being named ‘Designer Of The Year’, as part of BritWeek.
All sorts of rumors have been flying around since Simon Cowell announced he was quitting American Idol to launch X Factor in the US, with former Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Cole apparently being one of Si’s favorites.
But singer Sinitta let slip recently that Cowell was considering a number of big names, including Mariah Carey. She said: “It’s amazing that so many people want to do it… it’s huge. Everybody is up for it, Mariah… ok I’m not saying anymore!”
But Cat certainly didn’t rule out the possibility of being part of the new show, she said: “You never know, providing I’m not chatting to someone else.” Oo-er, what could she mean by that?
Well, I think Cat DOES have the ‘X Factor ‘ and would make a great judge, but when you think that she’s up against the likes of Mariah, Gaga and even Madonna’s name has been whispered in my ear a few times, you can see why she might have her doubts…
However, Tinseltown has been kind to Deeley so far, so you NEVER know!
Other guests included, Jewelry designer Zeta Graff, Lord Frederick Windsor and Lady Sophia Windsor, actress Jacqueline Bisset… Oh, and me…
BritWeek is an annual celebration of British people and business’ contribution to the Californian economy.
Leona and J-Hud Join Forces for SATC 2 Soundtrack!
Posted on April 12th, 2010 at 2:29 pm by Helen Whitaker
One of the lates
t Tinseltown-tales is that singers Leona Lewis, winner of Britain’s The X Factor, and Jennifer Hudson, American Idol finalist, will be hitting the recording studio together for the upcoming Sex and the City movie sequel.
Whether or not Hudson will reprise her role of Louise in addition to her vocal contribution has yet to be confirmed, but this news certainly can’t hurt chances.
Other female singers rumored to appear in the sexy sequel include: Vic-Bore-ia Beckham, Mariah Carey, Miley Cyrus, Bette Midler, and Liza Minnelli. Perhaps some of these divas will contribute to the soundtrack alongside Leona and J-Hud.
The idea of a Lewis-Hudson duet is literally music to my ears, especially when compared to Snoop Dogg’s recently planned collaboration with Susan Boyle, which is more like, I’m sorry to say, finger nails on a chalkboard to my ears.
SuBo and Snoop Dogg Plan Duet! AKA SnooBo?
Posted on April 12th, 2010 at 12:15 pm by Helen Whitaker
SuBo with gold teeth and gold chains!?!? Well, she might not go that far, but a duet featuring Scottish singer Susan Boyle and American rapper Snoop Dogg is reportedly in the works.
On working with SuBo, Snoop said: “She’s a great artist. I’m looking forward to going into the studio with her. Why not? We’re going to get our minds together and figure out what we’re going to sing about. I’m down with that. There isn’t much I can’t do.”
Snoop also appears to be eyeing Simon Cowell’s job on American Idol. On replacing Simon, the Doggystyle rapper and father of three said: “I think I would be perfect. I understand the dynamics of music and see stars before they are made.”
Forgive me for being skeptical Snoop, but we’ll have to wait and see just how well you understand the dynamics of music, as a SuBo/SnoDo combo isn’t exactly the best duet idea I’ve ever heard.
Cowell Can’t Get Enough of Mezhgan!
Posted on April 9th, 2010 at 10:39 am by
TV’s Mr Nasty is going to have to get a new nickname soon if this malarkey carries on!
I don’t think Simon Cowell has stopped smiling since he met his lovely lady Mezhgan (I still can’t pronounce her name properly) Hussainy, and the pair have been inseparable for weeks.
Last night they were out (again! Oh for his lifestyle for a week – any chance we can do a swap Si?) having dinner at Cecconi’s and looking so loved up.
And has Si met his match? Mezhgan reckons Simon’s bark is worse than his bite (er, we know!) and isn’t intimidated by his ahem, direct, manner (that’s the polite word for rude folks).
Careful Simon, Mr Pleasant doesn’t quite have the same ring to it!
Winehouse Gleefully Bangs in Big Bucks!
Posted on April 1st, 2010 at 3:28 pm by Helen Whitaker
Can you believe it’s been nearly three years since Amy Winehouse had a hit song and we all know she hasn’t had an easy time in her personal life over the last few of years either, but that doesn’t mean she’s not still bringing in the bacon.
Winehouse was reportedly paid $85,000 recently for the use of her signature (and autobiographical) song Rehab in an episode of the American TV show Gleeon Fox, the same network that is home to mega-hit singing contest show American Idol.
The troubled Brit singer is rumored to have been paid more dosh than any other musical act that’s had their music featured on the hit show, including the group Journey for their song Don’t Stop Believing, probably the most well known ditty to have been covered by the cast of Glee.
Furthermore, the show’s use of Rehab is probably what pushed the song back into the top 100 in America.
Not a bad paycheck Amy! Considering you didn’t have to perform or actively attend to this business deal and to top it off you get your music heard by an expanded ‘Gleek’ audience of millions and that can’t be bad!
Now, maybe you can use some of that cash to get and stay sober, get your on-again off-again marriage sorted out, and finally finish and release your next album!
It’s about time, it’s been three years already girl!
