American Idol

By Howard Cohen The rumor's true: Comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres will be American Idol's permanent fourth judge, replacing Paula Abdul on the podium. She starts after auditions week when the show returns to Fox in January. The news is now posted on Fox's American Idol site. Photo: Fox/America...

By Howard Cohen Spice Girl Victoria Beckham served as a guest judge in Boston for Bostonians who hope to become the next Kris Allen (aka American Idol). Spice Girl Victoria Beckham served as a guest judge in Boston for Bostonians who hope to become the next Kris Allen (aka American Idol). Next up: Mary J. Blig...

By Howard Cohen The speculation on Simon Cowell's leaving American Idol after this coming season ends. The star judge is in the final stages of finalizing a contract with Fox for another three seasons, according to Hollywood Reporter. The deal bumps his salary...

By Howard Cohen Paula Abdul has been an important part of the American Idol family over the last eight seasons and we are saddened that she has decided not to return to the show. While Paula will not be continuing with us, she's a tremendous talent and we wish her the best."

By Howard Cohen Paula Abdul has apparently made it official: She's NOT coming back to American Idol for the 9th season. She just posted a series of comments on her Twitter page (@PaulaAbdul) alerting her fans of this breaking news: Paula writes: "With...

By Howard Cohen Allison Iraheta, one of my favorite rocker Idols, did the rounds after being voted off the program this week. She did the Tonight Show with Jay Leno last night and gushed that getting to sing while Slash played guitar "was the most awesome" thing she's ever done. She also spoke to the press in a...

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By Howard Cohen The most exciting Idol of the season has its result tonight, with a guest appearance from Season 5 winner Chris Daughtry. Yes, yes, I KNOW Daughtry didn't technically WIN the season Taylor Hicks won, but c'mon... does anyone really believe...

By Howard Cohen What made you feel you could be the next American Idol? Scott McIntyre spoke to reporters in a conference call after leaving American Idol. Here's some of what he had to say: What made you feel you could be the next American Idol? From the very beginning I have felt like...

By Howard Cohen To Make You Feel My Love is proof that not everything Bob Dylan writes is good. Deathly dull song no matter who has cut it: Billy Joel, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood and, now, Kris Allen. The Idol hopefull sang it nicely but it's still a numbingly dull song. Simon surprisingly thought it was "te...

By Howard Cohen Carrie Underwood has been made a wax figure at Madame Tussauds New York. Read more on the American Idol site. Carrie Underwood has been made a wax figure at Madame Tussauds New York. And here I thought Carrie was already a wax figure. Read more on the American Idol site.