Search Results for 'American Idol'

My Generation: In reality, athletes resemble 'American Idol'...

What does a reality show like "American Idol" have to do with football? Most kids have seen the show, but for those who haven't, here's what happens: "American Idol" starts with lots of folks who think they [...]

Posted On : Feb, 13 2012 | Comments : 0

'American Idol' producer attacks rivals

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "American Idol" executive producer Nigel Lythgoe came out fighting against rival TV shows on Tuesday, calling singing contest "The Voice" a "gimmicky" show and making clear he was fed [...]

Posted On : Feb, 09 2012 | Comments : 0

UNA student on 'American Idol'

For Nicki Scruggs two out of three ain't bad. Two votes were enough to land her a spot in Hollywood for season 11 of "American Idol," getting "yes" votes from Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson. "J.Lo (Jennifer Lo [...]

Posted On : Feb, 08 2012 | Comments : 0

Lake senior an 'American Idol' contender

One day in Pittsburgh last July, Lake High School senior Amelia Finefrock found herself standing in front of Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson. It was one of those pinch-me-is-this-really-happening? moments. Having made it [...]

Posted On : Feb, 07 2012 | Comments : 0

'American Idol's' powerful voice shows signs of cracking

LOS ANGELES -- Long the nation's most popular television series, "American Idol" has suddenly started to hit some flat notes -- and it's threatening the money-making machine that has vaulted the Fox network to the top of [...]

Posted On : Feb, 06 2012 | Comments : 0

"American Idol" star James Durbin premiere

James Durbin never really followed football growing up. His primary sport was always wrestling. But over the past two years, one of his best friends -- his current guitarist -- turned him onto the NFL. And now the "American Idol" [...]

Posted On : Jan, 24 2012 | Comments : 0

'American Idol' recap: Fly Girls

I can't believe how rude those football players were, making us wait for American Idol like that. During a special post-Sunday Night Football broadcast, Top Gun enthusiast Ryan Seacrest herded his fellow naval/volleyball superstars St [...]

Posted On : Jan, 23 2012 | Comments : 0

American Idol Review: A Bunch Of Muppets And A Few Good Voic...

The much anticipated two-night season eleven premiere of American Idol kicked off this week proving once more that Americans will never get enough of this reality competition. Roughly ten thousand hopefuls showed up for the initial day of [...]

Posted On : Jan, 21 2012 | Comments : 0

American Idol Returns! Does It Still Glow in X Factor's Shad...

Are you ready for the return of the original? The real deal? American Idol, which has more competition than ever these days for people's interest, enjoyed its 11th season premiere tonight—but did you enjoy it? There was the [...]

Posted On : Jan, 19 2012 | Comments : 0

'American Idol' season 11: Will 'The Voice,' 'Dancing with t...

For “American Idol” — the nation’s No. 1 television show — an eerie calm marks the dawn of season 11. There are no new judges this year. Host Ryan Seacrest isn’t going anywhere. And despite upstart com [...]

Posted On : Jan, 18 2012 | Comments : 0

'American Idol' returns, defending top-notch status

The current American Idol team will maintain its softer and gentler approach for Season 11 — unless you mention any other singing competition shows. Executive producer Ken Warwick disses Leona Lewis, a winner on the British version [...]

Posted On : Jan, 17 2012 | Comments : 0

'American Idol' with Pittsburgh ties begins airing this week

Who will be the next Kelly Clarkson? Or Carrie Underwood? Or Scotty McCreery? As usual, the question won't be answered until May, but much of the fun is in the journey ... as "American Idol" is determined to prove again. [...]

Posted On : Jan, 15 2012 | Comments : 0

'American Idol' judges: 'We've been hearing a lot of Adele' ...

American Idol judge Randy Jackson has said a large number of hopefuls have been performing tracks by Adele in this season's auditions. In a video posted by Fox All Access, the judge and fellow panellists Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lope [...]

Posted On : Jan, 06 2012 | Comments : 0

'American Idol' finalist James Durbin marries

"American Idol" finalist James Durbin has married longtime girlfriend Heidi Lowe in a New Year's Eve ceremony at the edge of a California redwood forest. The couple says in a statement that the wedding in a Santa Cruz Mounta [...]