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American Idol Judge Randy Jackson Is OUT

Chris Reed — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:06:18 +0000

TMZ is reporting that the only original judge left on American Idol, Randy Jackson, is no longer going to be on the judge's panel in the upcoming season. Yes, the "Dog Pound" has been closed!!!!

TMZ says that while Jackson may no longer be on the judge's panel, he will remain with the

'American Idol' Downsizing Next Season Following Exits of Jennifer Lopez + Steven Tyler

Jessica Sager — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 16:00:18 +0000

Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez leaving ‘American Idol‘ may bum out their fans, but it actually gave producers a bit of relief — following the initial panic that ensued when they realized they may well be out of judges.

Jennifer Lopez Has Announced That She Is Leaving American Idol

Chris Reed — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 17:33:35 +0000

TMZ is reporting that American Idol judge and singer, Jennifer Lopez, is leaving the American Idol show. This announcement comes just days after fellow judge on Idol, Steven Tyler, announced that he too would not be returning for another season of American Idol on Fox.

Steven Tyler Leaves 'American Idol'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:00:17 +0000

Tyler…out! (To borrow phrase from host Ryan Seacrest.)

After two seasons, Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler has chosen to leave his role as a judge on ‘American Idol.’ Tyler made the announcement via press release, smack dab in the middle of speculation that Charlie Sheen is up for a slot on the panel and right after Jennifer Lopez, who joined the same season as Tyler, said that she thinks it’s time for her to go. Will Randy ‘Yo! Dawg!’ Jackson be the sole judge to remain?

American Idol Producers & Contestant Joshua Ledet Are Coming Home…To Westlake

Chris Reed — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:50:57 +0000

American Idol contestant Joshua Ledet, from Westlake, Louisiana, is coming home!!! And this time he is not coming home alone...He is bringing a few American Idol friends and producers home with him. Our Louisiana representative on the show is scheduled to come to home this Saturday, May 12 for a Homecoming Pep Rally if he continues as a Top 3 finalist, which we will find out this week on Idol.

Jessica Sanchez Performs "I Will Always Love You" On American Idol [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:30:53 +0000

Sixteen Year Old Jessica Sanchez became a "household name" overnight after she performed "I Will Always Love You" on American Idol. The young lady in her small frame took on the challenge to perform one of the most difficult songs to sing, and she did before an national viewing audience.

Drew Brees Gives A Heart Felt Speech To His Fellow Teamates And The Entire Staff [VIDEO]

Brad Striker — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:52:13 +0000

As we all know the head of the New Orleans Saints, Drew Brees, broke Dan Marino's record for the most passing yards in a single season, for a win over the Atlanta Falcons last night. What makes this guy so respectable though, is his ability to take it above and beyond to stay humble with the rest of his team.

American Idol Winner Already???

Chris Reed — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:21:33 +0000

Could this be the front runner for the upcoming season of American Idol? Her name is Jackie Wilson and she often performs at The Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar in Nashville, TN. The bar has been known to be the stage for several up and coming artists, and sources tell TMZ that she is already