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J-Lo Becomes New American Idol Judge!

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:11:11 +0000

No official announcements have been made, but, after months of speculation and gossip, various news outlets have reported that triple-threat performer Jennifer Lopez has finally come to an agreement with television network Fox to be one of the new judges of the massively popular singing competition series American Idol.

J-Lo joins Idol on the tail end of the biggest shake up the show has ever been through since its inception. After original judge Paula Abdul was replaced by both Ellen DeGeneres and Kara DioGuardi, it was not long before both women announced their departures from the show – Degeneres after one year and DioGuardi after two. Meanwhile, influential judge Simon Cowell walked away from his spot on the judges’ panel to focus on developing the American version of The X Factor.

Early on, Jenny from the block was thought to be a likely candidate to become a new judge on American Idol; however, J-Lo’s future involvement with the show fell into a mire of doubt when contract negotiations reportedly stalled due to lofty demands made by the alleged diva. In the end, the Back-up Plan star accepted $12 million for a one-year deal, according to People.

Alongside Lopez and veteran judge Randy Jackson, one seat at the judges’ table remains available and Aerosmith rocker Steven Tyler is rumoured to be on his way to claiming it. Fox is expected to officially announce the new roster of judges in early October.

Hopefully, J-Lo will bring some much needed fresh energy and flare to the aging yet highly rated show.

American Idol Panel To Be Picked From Scratch?

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:27:58 +0000

‘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!

Hold The Front Page: Posh Chews (out Simon Cowell, that is)…

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:47:18 +0000

Victoria Beckham (or as I call her – Vic-bore-ria) made her anticipated guest appearance on American Idol last night and managed to hold her own against Simon Cowell – but critics weren’t impressed.

Posh was brought in as one of a few guest judges who filled Paula’s slot during the audition stages and actually contributed well to the panel, even giving Simon some stick at one point.

When Simon branded one performer’s audition ‘dull’ Victoria was quick to disagree, and then told Simon off for rolling his eyes.

She scolded him: “Why do you do that?’ He said: ‘Do what?’ She replied: ‘That thing where you roll your eyes. It takes so much nerve to stand there and do that.”

But fashion designer Posh’s appearance didn’t win her any fans and I’ve got to say I half agree. On the second day of auditions in Boston her navy dress was classy and her hair looked cute, but on day one, her dodgy lace headband was BIG fashion faux pas. And what’s with the overly made-up, tanorexic look? She made sun-worshipping Simon look pale and wan.

New York paper, The Village Voice, called her face “too crazy for the close-up” while the LA Times said her “gaunt appearance was so off-putting it might have cost her the slot DeGeneres eventually won”. Harsh, but her arms were so skinny you just wanted to force-feed her a burger.

Vickie B did, however, bond well with fellow female judge Kara DioGuardi and they both took a shine to one of the charming male auditionees and told another off for being rude.

They even had a laugh together when one hopeful identified Posh as “David Beckham’s wife”.

Kara giggled to Victoria: ‘That’s all you are honey, sorry’.

Needless to say, that auditionee received a resounding NO.