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'American Idol' Loses Randy Jackson

Damon Houx — Fri, 10 May 2013 00:15:18 +0000

There were rumors that there was going to be a big 'American Idol' shake-up, but before anything was made official Randy Jackson has given the show his walking papers. Jackson announced today that Season 12 will be his last on the hit show.

Official 'American Idol' Judges List Released: Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, Keith Urban + Nicki Minaj on Panel

Jessica Sager — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 15:16:00 +0000

Good news for ‘American Idol‘ fans! The official list of judges has finally been released. Who will grace the stage? Everyone you thought! Mariah Carey was the first judge officially announced (and the highest paid judge in reality TV history, pocketing a cool $18 million for one season), and now we know for sure that [...]

Randy Jackson Back as 'American Idol' Judge

Jessica Sager — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 13:00:46 +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 [...]

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' Confirms Judges Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler, and Randy Jackson Will Return Next Season

Shauna Wright — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 20:35:27 +0000

During an appearance on Ryan Seacrest’s radio show on Wednesday, ‘American Idol’ producer Nigel Lythgoe confirmed judges Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler, and Randy Jackson would be back for season 11 of the show.

“I am delighted to say that all three judges, along with the brilliant host of ‘American Idol’ are back for the next season,” he told Seacrest, who happens to be the aforementioned “brilliant host” of ‘Idol.’

Jennifer Lopez Cries Over Chris Medina's Elimination

Chris Logan — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:52:54 +0000

American Idol fans will have to wait until tonight to find out the final 24 semi finalists. Only 5 were announced last night, Naima Adedapo, Clint Jun Gamboa, Ashthon Jones, Paul McDonald and Haley Reinhart. Chris Medina, who was considered a favorite this year, was sent home. Jennifer Lopez was the one to give him the bad news, and broke down after he walked away.

American Idol Season Premiere Recap (VIDEO)

DJ Digital — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 08:18:24 +0000

Randy Jackson and Ryan Seacrest joined by new castmates/judges Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez kicked off an "all new" season of American Idol last night with auditions in Rutherford, NJ. Did you catch the show ? On Facebook and Twitter it seemed like the "new" idol was VERY well recieved. Check out the video recap after the jump and tell us what YOU think !!

What You Need To Know About American Idol

Chris Logan — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 13:00:52 +0000

The new season of American Idol debuts tonight! Last year, I said that I wasn’t interested in this season, no Simon, no Kara etc etc. I MAY have had a change of heart. The promos for this season started playing during football, and I have to be honest, the commericals have me interested again. I [...]

American Idol Done???

Chris Reed — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 01:15:08 +0000

On Wed. January 19th, American Idol returns to FOX-TV. However, in a recent poll, the show’s better days may be a thing of the past. A heavily revamped “American Idol” returns for a 10th season, but only 47 percent of “Idol” viewers questioned in a new poll said they would definitely or probably watch it. [...]