AMERICAN IDOL: Jennifer Lopez Officially Joins Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson for Season 11

If you liked the judging panel for AMERICAN IDOL season 10, you’re in luck: Fox has officially confirmed that Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson will return for the upcoming eleventh season. “Having both Jennifer and Steven return to IDOL in 2012 alongside Randy is such a positive reflection on what was a wonderful [...]

The TV Talk Podcast: Finale Edition – GLEE, THE GOOD WIFE, CHUCK, MODERN FAMILY and More

Knock Knock. Who’s There? US! Finally. Yep, Kath and Dan are back to finally talk some TV. This episode is Part 1 of our Finale discussions but there are some other/new shows talked about as well. We hope the wait was worth it! Welcome back gang. Highlights: Season Finale Palooza “People are only tuning in [...]

AMERICAN IDOL: Scotty McCreery Talks His Win, Tim McGraw and Lauren

AMERICAN IDOL finalist Lauren Alaina might have been sure that Scotty McCreery was going to win it all, but when Scotty (very briefly) talked to reporters before the finale, he revealed he was really nervous. After it was announced Scotty won the tenth season of AMERICAN IDOL, he talked with reporters backstage about his win, [...]

AMERICAN IDOL’s Lauren Alaina: ‘I Knew Scotty Was Going to Win’

While America was wondering who would be named the winner of AMERICAN IDOL, finalist Lauren Alaina had her own thoughts on who would take the top prize — she had a feeling her fellow finalist, Scotty McCreery, was going to win it all. After it was revealed that Lauren did come in second place, she [...]

AMERICAN IDOL: Casey Abrams and Jack Black Sing ‘Fat Bottomed Girls’

One of the highlights of the AMERICAN IDOL finale night? Jack Black! (No disrespect meant to the winner, of course.) When Casey Abrams was on THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW after his elimination, she spilled beans that his performing partner at the finale would be Jack Black. But what song would the duo be performing? Tonight, [...]

Who Won AMERICAN IDOL?

It’s all come down to this. We know our next AMERICAN IDOL winner will be a country star, but will it be Lauren Alaina or Scotty McCreery? For your tenth winner of AMERICAN IDOL, you’ll have to keep reading [insert Ryan Seacrest-style pause here] after the break…

AMERICAN IDOL Finale Live-Blog

After an entire season of competing, countless songs later, it all comes down to this: will our 10th AMERICAN IDOL be Scotty or Lauren? I’m at the press area for AI and I’ll be live-blogging what goes down in the finale (hint, there are gonna be a lot of surprise guests) until the winner is [...]

AMERICAN IDOL: Scotty and Lauren on the First All-Country Finals and Whether He’ll Cut His Hair

In the hours leading up to last night’s AMERICAN IDOL performance finale, rumors were swirling that finalist Lauren Alaina would have to drop out of the competition because she was sick and unable to sing. Fortunately for the 16-year-old, the doctors were able to fix her up so she could make it through the show. [...]

AMERICAN IDOL Performance Finale Live-Blog

Hey guys! I’m currently at the Nokia Theater press area for the AMERICAN IDOL performance finale. Given all the rumors about the hour — will Lauren actually be able to perform?! — I’m going to be live-blogging the episode. So keep reading for all the songs, mayhem, etc. from the hour…

AMERICAN IDOL: Final Three Perform

Hey, AMERICAN IDOL fans! Here we are with the final three, Haley, Lauren and Scotty! In this week of the competition, the contestants sang three times: the first song self-chosen, the second song chosen by coach Jimmy, and the third and final performance of the night chosen by the judges. I remember an American Masters [...]

AMERICAN IDOL Highlights: Scotty Sings ‘Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)’ and Haley Performs ‘I Who Have Nothing’

Hey, hey, AMERICAN IDOL fans! It’s getting down to the wire, and while Fox itself has been making cuts left and right this week, we already know that tomorrow, this quartet of IDOL hopefuls will be down to three. Each singer had to choose one song that inspired him or her. But the real question [...]

Who Went Home on AMERICAN IDOL?

With only a handful of contestants left, the AMERICAN IDOL results show is going to get tougher and tougher each week. Tonight, a fan favorite left the IDOL stage to the surprise of many. So was it Lauren, Scotty, Casey, Hayley, Jacob or James who left the show today? Find out after the break.

AMERICAN IDOL Recap: Carole King Week

Hey, IDOL fans! How are things? You know, I saw Carole King and James Taylor on their Troubadour tour last year, and they both rocked as hard as I’ve ever seen anyone rock — Carole especially. And her “Tapestry” album is just ridiculously amazing. Seriously, she’s got the goods. If you take a look at [...]

AMERICAN IDOL Castoff Pia Toscano Sings on DANCING WITH THE STARS

I’ll ask again…Why? How? Pia Toscano left AMERICAN IDOL way too early this season, but thankfully she hasn’t really left the spotlight.  Last night she performed “I’ll Stand By You” during the DANCING WITH THE STARS results show.  Her rendition was breathtaking…as always.

AMERICAN IDOL Highlights: Jacob Does ‘Dance With My Father,’ Casey Tackles ‘Maroon 5′

Hey, AMERICAN IDOL watchers! We’re down to the final seven this week, who delivered a slew of performances that were all about heart. No, that wasn’t the theme or anything, it’s just that each singer really went for it. Now, not every single contestant achieved greatness, but there was a lot of effort put on [...]