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‘Idol’ attack suspect cites revenge
American Idol judge Simon Cowell thought his ex-girlfriend was joking when she called him to reveal she’d been attacked on Tuesday night – but now accepts the incident was “terrible”. TV presenter Terri Seymour was covering the American Idol in Los Angeles when a woman attempted to choke her. Friends helped fight the attacker, Janice... »
Kara DioGuardi co-writes ‘American Idol’ winner’s single
Kara DioGuardi — the now and possibly future judge of “American Idol” — has co-written the winner’s first single. The song, entitled “No Boundaries,” was written with Cathy Dennis and Mitch Allan. Before her season-long “Idol” tenure, DioGuardi was best known as a songwriter for such artists as Pink, Christina Aguilera and Kelly Clarkson. “No... »
How Allen ascended from meek audition to ‘Idol’
Not much has changed about Kris Allen since his mostly forgettable “American Idol” audition. Well, except for the winning-it-all part. When the 23-year-old college student from Conway, Ark., first auditioned with Leon Russell’s “A Song for You” in Louisville, Ky., he seemed nothing more than a boy-next-door “Idol” hopeful, lacking the instant juggernaut feel... »
Another singer gets the boot on ‘American Idol’
Scott MacIntyre became the sixth finalist eliminated on “American Idol” Wednesday on a night that brought out a level of emotion rarely seen from the judges’ stand. MacIntyre, the first blind finalist in the show’s eight seasons, was an inspiration to many. Unfortunately for him, he couldn’t come up with performances to match his backstory.... »
‘American Idol’ selects 3 more finalists
“American Idol” has selected three more finalists. Lil Rounds, the smooth 23-year-old mother of three from Memphis; Scott MacIntyre, the soulful 23-year-old piano player from Scottsdale; and Jorge Nunez, the charming 20-year-old college student from Carolina, Puerto Rico, will join the previously picked finalists: Kris Allen, Adam Lambert, Allison Iraheta, Danny Gokey, Alexis Grace and... »
Bachelor’ exec producer Mike Fleiss speaks out on controversial finale
Sure, single papa Jason Mesnick’s Bachelor finale showdown — and subsequent After The Final Rose specials part 1 and part 2 — brought record ratings, but will the fan backlash end up hurting ABC’s hit reality series? Pick up a copy of Entertainment Weekly this Friday for our full report, including what advice season... »
Nick Nixed: `Idol’ Chooses 3 More Finalists
Nick Mitchell probably won’t be having the last laugh on “American Idol.” The outrageous 27-year-old sketch comedian, who performed as his over-the-top alter ego Norman Gentle, was one of nine semifinalists sent packing Thursday on the popular Fox singing competition. “I’m looking for employment — always,” Mitchell of Brookfield, Conn., told host Ryan Seacrest before... »
Reality Show Catches Lesbian Icon Jodie Foster Speeding and Pissed Off
If you were holding out to see A-List actress Jodie Foster in a reality t.v. show, you’ll have to keep waiting. The Oscar winning icon was caught on camera by the truTV production camera’s of Speeders while they rode along with Beverly Hills cops last weekend. It seems the police clocked Foster doing 54... »
Bachelor Jason: I Have Found ‘The One’
Fans have spent weeks speculating and blogging about who will be the last woman standing next to Jason Mesnick on The Bachelor. Before his choice is revealed on Monday’s finale, the single dad from Seattle sat down with PEOPLE.com to talk about the final two women, Melissa and Molly, the return of DeAnna... »
Idol’ Finalist Kris Allen Admits Simon Helped Him
Prior to Wednesday night’s show, Kris Allen had flown mostly under the “American Idol” radar. But the 23-year-old made a big impression with his cover of Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror,” grabbing a seat in the top 12 (alongside Adam Lambert and Allison Iraheta) over some early scene-stealers. We caught up with the Conway,... »