American Idol

  • Nicki Minaj Likely to be Next 'American Idol' Judge

    It hasn't been officially announced by the FOX network but it appears that rapper Nicki Minaj will be joining Mariah Carey at the judges' table on "American Idol." "I'm not sure the deal is completely done yet, but yes, she is definitely doing it," a source told US Weekly exclusively. "A few more slight things to sign off on but it is happening." If the deal is complete, the award-winning singer will appear on season 12 of the hit competition show.
  • Mariah Carey Baby Photos: American Idol Judge Shares New Pics of Twins

    Mariah Carey posted pictures of herself hanging out with her adorable 1-year-old twins. "Me & Roc Starr taking a lil nap: )," she captioned with the image of her lying next to her son sleeping while sporting a yellow polo shirt with white linen pants. She later posted a photo of her daughter Monroe, Morocco's twins sister. "As per your request, me & ms. Monroe on a lazy day: )"
  • Jennifer Lopez Lawsuit: Suing Ex-Driver, $20 Million For Blackmail

    Jennifer Lopez is suing her former chauffeur for $20 million for his attempt to extort her and for character defamation. Lopez's suit states that Hakob Manoukian "made written and oral demands that unless Manoukian was paid $2.8M, he would disclose sensitive and personal information that he had allegedly heard while driving Ms. Lopez."
  • Nick Jonas, Pharrell Williams In Talks To Judge "American Idol"

    Nick Jonas and Pharell Williams are having discussions with the producers of "American Idol" to join the judging panel for Season 12 of FOX's hit show. Jonas was flown to Los Angeles for meetings to discuss the role and Williams is negotiating the terms of the contract, USWeekly reports. "Nick is pretty close to signing to be the 'Idol' judge," a source told the magazine exclusively. "They flew him in to L.A. last week for final meetings."
  • American Idol Releases Mariah Carey Sexy Promo Pic

    The FOX network has released a new promotional picture of Mariah Carey. The picture was released two days after Carey announced signing on to be a judge for the network's hit show, "American Idol." "We are proud to have one of the world's greatest-ever female singers join our show," said "American Idol" creator and executive producer Simon Fuller,
  • Mariah Carey Confimed To Join American Idol 2012 Judging Panel

    FOX network has just officially confimed that Mariah Carey is the newest addition to join "American Idol." The award-winning singer will join the judges table for season 12 of the hit show."It's the biggest recording artist than any of these [singing competition] shows have ever had,"Fox Entertainment President Kevin Reilly announced today at the Television Critics Association's summer press tour in Los Angeles, California according to ETOnline. "It's an artist many of these contestants have tried to emulate. [The deal] only concluded only hours ago. Not being the only game in town we need to keep things fresh."
  • Katy Perry Celebrates Divorce Performing Karaoke To Will Smith Song (VIDEO)

    Katy Perry did a surprise karaoke appearance on Catalina Island. The pop singer used her given name "Katheryn" to announce he impromptu performance as she rapped to Will Smith's "Welcome to Miami." The pop star is officially divorced from actor Russell Brand as of Monday. Perry might have been celebrating the finalization of the divorce.
  • Kelly Clarkson Sells Custom-Made Texas Mansion

    "Stronger" diva, Kelly Clarkson, is selling her custom-made Texas ranch of 10 years. The singer is asking for $1.495 million for the mansion. Clarkson's elegant estate in Fort Worth includes 14 acres of land, 6,880 sq feet, 4 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, dual master suites, a home theatre, and a gym. There is a also a private pond, a lap and diving pool, walking trials, dog runs, and a tree house. E! News reports that the area was "mostly customized" by Clarkson.
  • Phillip Phillips Finally Has Surgery to Remove Kidney Stones in Los Angeles

    Days before we reported that American Idol winner Phillip Phillips would not need surgery after all after responding to alternate treatment. But it seems that he did indeed have surgery yesterday in Los Angeles. The surgery lasted 6 and a half hours and he is recovering well, according to TMZ. The kidney stone removed was reportedly so big that he could not have possibly passed it. He is expected to take up to six weeks to recover and should be ready in time for the American Idol national tour.
  • Phillip Phillips' "Home" Breaks Digital Downloads Record for Debut Song

    American Idol winner Phillip Phillips has broken the record for the highest number of debut digital downloads this week. According to Nielsen SoundScan, the crooner had 278,000 digital downloads this week - a record high for a debut single. Phillips' song is the second-best selling digital song in American Idol history, only trumped by Kelly Clarkson's "My Life Would Suck Without You" in 2009.
  • Phillip Phillips Surgery Postponed To Next Week Due to High Fever

    Phillip Phillips will not have surgery today. The American winner was scheduled to go under the knife today for his kidney problem. However, the procedure had to be postponed to next week because the crooner has come down with a fever, reports TMZ. Phillips' fever is due to a sinus infection.
  • Phillip Phillips Surgery Scheduled for Tuesday; Recovery in Malibu Mansion

    It was recently revealed that Phillip Phillips had to undergo 8 operations to treat his kidney problem during the course of American Idol. Now it seems he is headed for another surgery on Tuesday. And it seems that he will have the surgery in California and recovery in a Malibu mansion, thanks to an American Idol executive who has offered his home for Phillips and his parents during the course of the entire recovery.