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Nick Jonas Confirms 'American Idol' Judging Talks

Jessica Sager — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 21:47:11 +0000

The rumors are true! Nick Jonas confirmed that he’s in negotiations to be the next ‘American Idol‘ judge. Whispers spread like wildfire that Jonas and rapper-producer Pharrell Williams were in serious talks to join the somewhat struggling ratings juggernaut. The show was left without two out of its three judges when Jennifer Lopez and Steven [...]

Mariah Carey Officially Joins 'American Idol' as Judge

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 20:05:02 +0000

Mariah Carey has officially joined ‘American Idol‘ as a judge for Season 12, which kicks off in 2013. Congrats not only to Carey but to Fox on this major, major coup. While it seemed that producers had a challenge on their hands in trying to find a suitable A-list replacement for the departing Jennifer Lopez, they outdiva-ed the diva with this addition.

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?

Listen To Brandon Scott Lavergne As He Appears Before A Judge [AUDIO]

DJ Digital — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 21:21:58 +0000

KATC has just released audio of Brandon Scott Lavergne as he appeared before a judge earlier today in his first hearing. Lavergne, 33, is currently being held on charges for aggravated kidnapping and first-degree murder in connection with the disappearance of Mickey Shunick.

Detroit Judge Wade McCree Sends Racy Photo To Court Bailiff [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:19:12 +0000

One of the stories buzzing early this morning has to do with a Detroit Judge sending a half-nude photo of himself to the court bailiff. According to FoxDetroit, the bailiff's husband found the photo on her cellphone and became very upset after learning that it was is wife's boss, Judge McCree. The kicker to the story came when the judge was approached about the recent photo.

Britney Spears Reportedly Offered $10 Million For X Factor Gig

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:31:16 +0000

‘X Factor,’ in effort to revamp the show and boost ratings, cleaned house earlier this year, firing half the judging panel and its host. Names like Beyonce and Mariah Carey were tossed around as possible replacements (and for huge sums of money), and now another female big gun is a frontrunner: Britney Spears. Word is Brit was offered a cool $10 million for a slot on the show.

Mariah Carey May Replace Nicole Scherzinger on 'X Factor'

Jessica Sager — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:00:48 +0000

Call it a clash of the divas! Following a tumultuous first ‘X Factor‘ season, Nicole Scherzinger is rumored to be leaving … And to have a pretty pricey replacement: None other than the best selling female artist of all time, Mariah Carey, may fill the Over 30s judge’s designer shoes!