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Candice Glover Wins 'American Idol' Season 12

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:19:21 +0000

Candice Glover was named the winner of Season 12 of 'American Idol,' defeating Kree Harrison, who was voted the runner-up! Congrats, Candice. The world needs a belter like you to be Whitney Houston's heir apparent!

FOX Fall 2013 Schedule: Abrams' 'Almost Human' to Mondays, 'Glee' to Summer and More!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:45:23 +0000

Just yesterday NBC officially announced its fall schedule, complete with new additions to the lineup and a few shuffles of existing series, while today FOX has joined the fray. Not only will '24' return in 2014, but FOX will also move 'Bones and 'Raising Hope' to Fridays, giving new series from J.J. Abrams, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman places to shine! Find out FOX's fall lineup, including a big move for 'Glee,' inside!

'American Idol' Recap: Angie Miller Eliminated, Candice Glover + Kree Harrison to Compete for the Crown

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 10 May 2013 08:48:04 +0000

On tonight's (May 9) episode of 'American Idol,' Candice Glover, Kree Harrison and Angie Miller learned their fates. Miller was eliminated, meaning that Glover and Harrison will compete in the finals, hoping to win the Season 12 crown.

'American Idol' May Cut All Four Judges to Reinvent Itself

Damon Houx — Thu, 09 May 2013 01:22:53 +0000

'American Idol' used to be the hottest show on television, but after 13 years, it's starting to show its age. The show's ratings have slipped from regularly having 30 million viewers to now somewhere around 11 million. And though the show has had some different judges over the course of its run, it's now looking to ditch all four current judges to have a fresh face for season 13.

'Duck Dynasty' is Bigger Than 'American Idol' Now

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:38:37 +0000

We've gotten heavily invested in A&E's ongoing original series, with a second season of 'Bates Motel' already ordered, 'Longmire' season 2 soon to start and eventually Chloe Sevigny's 'Those Who Kill,' but it's the cable network's reality series 'Duck Dynasty' that really brings home the...well, duck. The ratings for the reality series third season finale drew A&E's highest ratings ever, nearly beating out 'American Idol,' while remaining cable's number 1 series behind 'The Walking Dead.' Read all about 'Duck Dynasty's' massive success inside!

'American Idol' Recap: Season 12′s Top 10 Features Five Men, Five Women

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 13:45:00 +0000

The top 10 for Season 12 of ‘American Idol‘ was revealed on Thursday’s episode, the first results show of the season. America has chosen the five men and five women that comprise the top 10. Here’s who’s moving on: THE MEN: Paul Jolley: His victory song was ‘Alone’ by Heart. It showed us why he [...]

'American Idol' Tuesday + Wednesday Recap: 10 Women, 10 Men Perform for Final 10 Slots

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:03:34 +0000

The top 10 for season 12 of ‘American Idol‘ is up for grabs, with the 10 remaining women and the 10 remaining men competing for those slots on Tuesday and Wednesday. Only five men and five women will make it after the American viewing audience votes. The results will be revealed tonight. But in the [...]

'American Idol' Sudden Death Round 4 Recap: The Final Five Men Are Chosen

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:09:01 +0000

The top 20 ‘American Idol‘ hopefuls for season 12 have been chosen and will compete for America’s votes next week, with 10 male contestants battling it out for the final five spots on Thursday night. The following men are staying. Vincent Powell: He’s a belter with a bluesy, soulful falsetto and had several moments while [...]

Past 'American Idol' Contestants Deny the Show Is Racist

Alexandra Capotorto — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 04:00:16 +0000

By now, you've probably heard about the seriously scandalous story of nine former 'American Idol' contestants suing the show because they believe it's a racist attempt at a ratings boost.

Well, some other former 'Idol,' four as a matter of fact, recently came out to defend the show that projected them into the limelight, claiming that it's not the least bit racist.

Who Is Isabel Gonzalez From 'American Idol'?

Gina Vespa — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:46:46 +0000

Isabel Gonzalez just about charmed the pants off of the ‘American Idol’ judges during Wednesday night's audition episode (Jan. 23). At only 16, she has a rich and powerful voice is undeniably easy on the ears. Where on earth did this talented singer come from?

Charlie Askew's Awkward Star Potential + Rendition of 'Breakthru' Earns Him 'American Idol' Praise

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:00:50 +0000

Charlie Askew, a 17-year-old hopeful from Little Rock, Ark., auditioned for Season 12 of 'American Idol' in Baton Rouge, La.,which aired tonight (Jan. 24). He was clearly an awkward teen with a shy charm. His parents even said he suffers from 'Charlie Askew Syndrome,' since he doesn't fit a traditional diagnosis and has some trouble connecting, but he bridges that communicative gap through music.

Burnell Taylor Blows Judges Away With 'I'm Here' on 'American Idol'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:50:44 +0000

Blown. Away. That was the judge’s panel and the viewing audience when Burnell Taylor, a Louisiana native, closed tonight’s (Jan. 24) Baton Rouge audition episode of ‘American Idol‘ with a rousing and soulful rendition of ‘I’m Here’ from ‘The Color Purple.’ He got a standing O and it was earned. Keith Urban made some insane, [...]

Miss Greater Baton Rouge Megan Miller Auditions for 'American Idol' With a Broken Leg

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:27:40 +0000

Miss Greater Baton Rouge Megan Miller was a walking wounded contestant. She had an accident, injured her leg, and it got infected, requiring surgery. But that wasn't going to stop this beauty with a belter's voice from making her 'American Idol' audition in Baton Rouge, La., which aired tonight (Jan. 24).

'American Idol' Baton Rouge Audition Recap: Injured Beauty Queen + Singing Doctor Belt Soulful Classics

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:23:05 +0000

On tonight's (Jan. 24) audition episode of 'American Idol,' Season 12 headed to judge Randy Jackon's hometown of Baton Rouge, La. The "dawg" looked extra beautiful on camera, with Mariah Carey doing his makeup. On this ep, we met an injured beauty queen with a belter's lungs and a singing doctor with a butter smooth voice. There was more good than bad, including an awkward teen who uses music to communicate and bridge the gap between himself and the outside world.

Here's the PopCrush recap of the Baton Rouge auditions on Season 12.

Singing Doctor Calvin Peters Leaves an Impression With 'Whenever, Wherever, Whatever' on 'American Idol'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:12:06 +0000

Here's something you don't see (or hear) every day during the 'American Idol' audition phase: a singing doctor! Dr. Calvin Peters, who is in his third year of residency, specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation of spine, brain, burn and muscular injuries, showed us that he is a man of many amazing talents at tonight's (Jan. 24) Baton Rouge, La. audition.

'American Idol' Tries to Make Us Believe the Minaj-Carey War Isn't For Ratings

Alexandra Capotorto — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 12:12:22 +0000

Nigel Lythgoe, producer of 'American Idol' (and just about every other FOX reality show), insists that smackdown between Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj was very real and wasn't conjured up by the publicity-hungry suits at the network.

Not because they'd never do such a thing, but because the timing is way off.

Mariah Carey + Nicki Minaj Are Already Making 'American Idol' More Interesting

Kathy Landin — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 12:29:19 +0000

The next season of the waning talent search show â€˜American Idolâ€™ began taping on Sunday, and after working their way down a long list of possible judges, the producers ended up with a panel that seems to include one too many divas — and we can only hope the fireworks make it to air. Past [...]

American Idol Has Announced the Official Judges [POLL]

Lori Crofford — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:43:17 +0000

So it is official American Idol has announced their judges. Randy Jackson was spared and is still officially a judge. Mariah Carey who was announced months ago. Nicki Minaj Keith Urban And the one thing that has remained a constant since the beginning of American Idol your host Ryan Seacrest (give it time [...]

Randy Jackson Back as 'American Idol' Judge

Jessica Sager — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:00:46 +0000

It’s cool, dawg. Randy Jackson is back as an ‘American Idol‘ judge! Jackson is said to be returning for season 12. While he was earlier expected to take on a new mentoring role and exit the judges’ table, sources told The Hollywood Reporter that Jackson will stick with what he knows: being a relative moderate [...]

Did 'American Idol' Offer Katy Perry $20 Million to Join the Show?

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:13:52 +0000

This sounds a bit like desperation, but word is that the powers-that-be at ‘American Idol‘ offered pop diva Katy Perry a whopping $20 million to join the show as a judge. Whoa. That’s $2 million more than top diva Mariah Carey got to board the judge’s panel, and she brings more history and star power. What gives?