American Idol

Mariah Carey Gets What Jennifer Lopez Wanted: $17M For 'Idol' (Exclusive)

July 23, 2012 By Sharon Waxman 43 weeks ago

Pop diva Mariah Carey has been paid the queenly sum of $17 million to be a judge on ‘American Idol’

  

CORE Media Group Gobbles Up 'Man V. Food,' 'Extreme Couponing' Production Company

July 23, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 43 weeks ago

The parent company of "American Idol" and "So You Think You Can Dance" adds series about adventure eating and coupon-clipping to its roster

  

Mariah Carey Named 'Idol' Judge; More Announcements Coming Soon

July 23, 2012 By Tim Molloy 43 weeks ago

Fox entertainment president Kevin Reilly confirms it in extremely low-key way

  

'American Idol' Producer Hopes Jennifer Lopez Won't Leave

July 23, 2012 By Tim Molloy 43 weeks ago

"American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe refers to "possibility" of Jennifer Lopez leaving

  

Who Will (or Should) Be the New 'American Idol' Judges (Slideshow)

July 13, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 45 weeks ago

Who'll fill the "American Idol" judges' seats next? Here's who's reportedly in the mix -- and a few suggestions of our own.

  

Jennifer Lopez Dumped From 'Idol' After Seeking Raise to $17M (Exclusive)

July 13, 2012 By Sharon Waxman 45 weeks ago

Randy Jackson's no lock either, as insider says Fox executives look to retool the show amid declining ratings

  

Jennifer Lopez Leaving 'American Idol'

July 13, 2012 By Tim Molloy 45 weeks ago

Announces exit in interview with "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest, a day after Steven Tyler departs

  

Steven Tyler Out at 'American Idol'

July 12, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 45 weeks ago

And so begins the search for yet another "Idol" judge

  

Charlie Sheen, 'American Idol' Judge? Yup, He's Up for It

July 11, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 45 weeks ago

"Anger Management" star Charlie Sheen is ready to make Nigel Lythgoe's crazy dream come true -- as long as a couple of conditions are met

  

Shonda Rhimes, Bill Lawrence, Nigel Lythgoe: Our Worst Pitches Led to Hit Shows

June 9, 2012 By Steve Pond 49 weeks ago

"Private Practice," "Cougar Town" and "American Idol" all resulted from lousy pitches, say creators Shonda Rhimes, Bill Lawrence and Nigel Lythgoe

  

'American Idol' Winner Phillip Phillips' Kidney Surgery Done

June 7, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 50 weeks ago

"American Idol" winner Phillip Phillips is now ready to hit the road with the other finalists for major tour 

  

MySpace Meets 'American Idol' In New Singing Competition 'Take the Stage'

June 5, 2012 By Lucas Shaw 50 weeks ago

MySpace has partnered with YOBI.tv for a new singing competitions that features music industry forces Johnny Wright and Rodney Jerkins

  

'American Idol' Parent Company CKx Relaunched as CORE Media Group

May 31, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 51 weeks ago

Marc Graboff, the president of the rechristened company, also adds four key members to senior management staff

  

TV Predictions for 2011-12: What We Got Right and Oh-So Wrong

May 29, 2012 By Tim Molloy 51 weeks ago

We called it on "Terra Nova," "2 Broke Girls" and NBC landing in third, but definitely didn't see "Once Upon a Time" coming

  

'American Idol's' Phillip Phillips Had 8 Kidney Surgeries on His Way to Victory

May 25, 2012 By Kasia Anderson 52 weeks ago

And "American Idol's" season 11 winner Phillip Phillips is still not out of the woods 

  

NBC Beats ABC to 3rd in Ratings; 'Sunday Night Football' Ousts 'American Idol' as Top Show

May 24, 2012 By Tim Molloy 1 year ago

NBC claims both victories after eight years

  

'American Idol' Has Lowest-Rated Season Finale Ever

May 24, 2012 By Tim Molloy 1 year ago

Ratings and total viewers down significantly from past finales

  

'American Idol' Finale: As Phillip Phillips Wins, Two Alums Get Engaged (Video)

May 24, 2012 By Kimberly Potts 1 year ago

Ace Young proposed to fellow "American Idol" alum during the season 11 finale, which was won by Dave Matthews soundalike Phillip Phillips

  

Ratings: 'Dancing With the Stars,' 'American Idol' Hit Highs - and Lows

May 23, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 1 year ago

"Glee" jumps as "Dancing With the Stars" names its winner

  

Justin Bieber, 'Vampire Diaries' Lead Teen Choice Awards Nominees

May 18, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 1 year ago

Can doe-eyed tunesmith Justin Bieber triumph over the blood-sucking heartthrobs of "The Vampires Diaries"? All will be determined on July 22

  

Ratings: '30 Rock' and 'Rules' Finales Down; Fox Wins Night With 'Idol'

May 18, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 1 year ago

"Grey's Anatomy," "Missing" and "Scandal" finales grow double digits in key demo

  

Ratings: ABC Hits Lows; Fox Wins Night With 'American Idol'

May 17, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 1 year ago

CBS' only new show, the season finale for "Criminal Minds" grew 21 percent

  

Adam Lambert CD Review: 'Trespassing' Shows Us the True, Naked Adam

May 15, 2012 By Chris Willman 1 year ago

Lambert vows to show fans his naked self, but ditching rock to overemphasize electronic dance production leaves his musical personality undetermined 

  

Fox 2012-13 Schedule Pairs Mindy Kaling With 'New Girl,' Moves 'Glee' and 'Touch'

May 14, 2012 By Tim Molloy 1 year ago

"Mob Doctor" airing after "Bones" Mondays; Kevin Bacon serial killer drama to air midseason

  

Jury Convicts Jennifer Hudson's Former Brother-in-Law of Murder

May 11, 2012 By Lucas Shaw 1 year ago

A Chicago jury convicts William Balfour of killing "Dreamgirls" star Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew

  

Ratings: 'Big Bang Theory' Down But Tops in Finale; Fox Wins Night

May 11, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 1 year ago

"Community" remains stable, while "Awake" bounces back from series low

  
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