Fox execs speak — on 'American Idol,' 'Dollhouse' and more
Fox has a lot at stake next month. Thanks in large part to "American Idol," America's most-watched show, the network has for four straight seasons been No. 1 in the ad-friendly demographic of adults ages 18 to 49 — a reign that's beginning to summon memories of NBC's extraordinary run atop prime time in the 1980s and '90s.

Wait, It’s Simon Leaving ‘Idol,’ Not Paula
“I’ll make a decision about (staying or leaving) next year,” American Idol creator Simon Cowell said in an interview on Wednesday. “This show could continue for another 10 years.” But that doesn’t mean it has to go on with a bored Simon sitting in the judge’s chair. With all the swirling speculation that Kara DioGuardi had been brought in to replace troubled judge, Paula Abdul, it now seems likely that Kara is there to fill Simon’s seat. Read More̷

Carly Smithson - Carly’s Got a Manager and Madonna Likes Todd’s Tattoos!
Some Carly Smithson news for you peeps who aren’t signed up for her newsletter. The following are some highlights from the newsletter, culled from a chat she did with fans recently: Carly has signed with a manager named Arthur Spivak. He has a lot of experience in the music industry and has worked with Tori Amos, Vanessa Carlton, Collective Soul & Paul Reiser to name a few. Carly has been writing new music and spending time in the studio. Marie is going to film a bit of Carly in the studio and

Sugar Bits — Simon Says He Might Leave American Idol
It's possible that Simon Cowell wants to leave American Idol. On Wednesday he told reporters that he's still deciding whether he wants to come back as a judge next year due to workload. — ScoopOne of David Copperfield's assistants was badly injured during his Las Vegas performance Wednesday night when he was sucked into an industrial fan, which broke his arm in several places. He was taken to the hospital and the show ended early. — Us WeeklyJeremy Piven's doctor revealed that the actor suffered from ex

Stripper Idol: Stripper Idol (photo)
Palazio Men’s Club in Texas is being sued by FremantleMedia, the company that created American Idol. Palazio organized a $500 stripper contest named “Stripper Idol.” Fremantle alleged that Palazio used the name “Idol” and trademarked logo for themselves. Fremantle claimed that Palazio had hurt the “American Idol” show’s reputation. Fremantle wants the profits made from [...]

Carly Smithson: 'I'm famous and I have nothing to show for it'
Whatever happened to Carly Smithson, tattooed Irish pub waitress from San Diego after American Idol ended? "It's like I'm famous and I have nothing to show for it," she tells the Los Angeles Times. "It's weird like that.” So now, she's in a Santa Monica studio recording songs that she hopes will become her first post-Idol album. “From here on,” Smithson says, “I'm diving in. I'm making hopefully the greatest thing that I will ever make."

American Idol 8 Contestant Spoilers!
I can’t believe this will by my fourth year in a row blogging American Idol, and my fourth time doing a pre-idol spoiler post. I always love doing these because it’s so much fun to look back after the seasons over. Usually, the majority of those in the top 12 were featured prominently in a spoiler post. But this year things might not work out the same way since Idol is being extra careful about spoilers leaking. Usually we know the entire top 50 by this time but this year only fi

American Idol Shocker?
Paula Abdul and Katherine Heigl must be in casting cahoots. Both have complained loudly about their respective shows, and both have threatened to leave. Yet it's their co-stars who really seem intent on finding the door. First, T.R. Knight, and now the master of mean himself, Simon Cowell. Yes, the pissy, perma-tanned one revealed to reporters that he's not sure how much longer he'll be staying on American Idol. Cowell said he'd make a decision next year about whether to stay or go. Unlike P-c

Constantine Maroulis Moves to Broadway - Rock of Ages Opens April 7
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Oklahoma City, OK AI Live! Show - Robin’s Photo and Video Recap - Part 2!
 Here are the rest of Robin’s photos from the Oklahoma City AI show.  You can see more photos, plus a ton of videosHERE.

‘American Idol’ Finalist Jennifer Hudson Engaged!
David Otunga (who appeared on I Love New York 2 with the nickname ‘Punk‘) is engaged to the beautiful and talented Jennifer Hudson. How he pulled this off, I have no idea. Otunga and Hudson got engaged Friday night. The pair have been dating for a little less than a year. Photo: nationalledger POSTED BY: Eva Elise Related Posts American Idol Season 7 Sneak Peek!American Idol’s Carly Smithson Reveals A Secret On The ShowAnd the Top 24 American Idol Contestants Are….American I

‘American Idol’ Spoiler- Hollywood Round Contestants Revealed
David Osmond, the nephew of Donny and Marie. David is the son of Alan Osmond, one of the original Osmond Family singers; also suffered from West Nile Virus, which left him with a form of muscular dystrophy. Michael Castro, younger brother of last year’s popular finalist Jason Castro. Anna Kaelin, the daughter of David Archuleta’s vocal coach. Danielle  Roundtree, Miss New York USA 2008; lives in Queens and sings in jazz clubs. Jackie Tohn, an actress from Long Island who’s been working i

Tulsa, OK AI Live! Show - Lisa’s M&G Report - Part 2
Expanded M&G recap from Lisa!First let me say I was not excited about going to the concert by the time it rolled around. I had too many things on my plate this summer & was just not looking forward to it at all. I worked up until 3am on Friday night then tried to catch a couple of hours of sleep. By 6am I was up and showering and still not excited to go. Gwen thanks for being excited for me, heh, it helped! Hubby said no way no how was he going to the concert & to my surprise my best friend b

Tulsa, OK AI Live! Show - Please Don’t Stop the Music - VIDEO
There is a bonanza of video from the last American Idols Live! Show in Tulsa OK, Saturday night. But the best videos by far are from Livehead, who attended many shows this season. After the jump, check out her video of the final Tulsa group number “Please Don’t Stop The Music”, featuring Michael Johns and his Porn ’stache, Mavid: Zoolander Part 4, David Cook, David Archuleta and UNDERPANTS! And lots and lots of silly string. The cast stays on stage in a big group hug after the musi

Tori Amos, 'Precious Things (Live at Montreux)' -- Video Premiere
Filed under: Video, ExclusiveSpinner.com: It's been 15-plus years since the release of Tori Amos' breakthrough solo debut, 'Little Earthquakes,' in 1992. The girl who had teased up her hair, put on some fishnets and grabbed a sword for her first outing, Y Kant Tori Read, had traded all the... Read more

Carly Smithson - Finishes Geisha Tattoo (Painfully!)
From Carly Smithson’s My Space.  She recently finished off the geisha tattoo on her arm in a 4 hour sitting. Ouch! That looks like it hurts, doesn’t it?  Now, we need a pic of the finshed tat… Related PostsCarly Smithson - Carly’s Got a Manager and Madonna Likes Todd’s Tattoos!Syesha Mercado, Brooke White and Carly Smithson, Shooting a Commercial?Brooke White and Carly Smithson - Larry King Live - VIDEODavid Cook and Carly Smithson - Batting Practice with the MetsCapti

Please Don’t Stop the Music - Providence, RI - VIDEO
OK, “Please Don’t Stop the Music” involved wigs, crazy dancing, stuffed rabbits and a very messy mavid toast. Much hilarity and hijinks ensued! Check it out for yourself after the jump… Related PostsAmerican Idols Live! 2008 - Providence, RIOne More Show…Idol Appearances for the Week 1/13/08-1/19/08Worcester - David Cook - Michael Johns - Carly Smithson - Video 20 Responses to “Please Don't Stop the Music - Providence

Tulsa, OK AI Live! Show - Desi’s Recap
 Desi sent me this recap earlier in the week, and I’m just getting around to posting it now–mostly because I was going to look through her photobucket and post some pictures.  But I’ll let you guys do that… “there are only four words that can be said right now.”“what are those four words?”“this is american idol.”More Recap after the JUMP… so, i left on like last minute because i wanted to go to Andy’s show. so i packed up flat Jason a

Randy Jackson and Syesha Mercado at the 15th Annual “Gala for Children”
Randy Jackson hosted, and Syesha Mercado performed at the “Gala For Children” at the Beverly Hills Hotel last night. The event was sponsored by A Place Called Home, a non-profit youth center providing at-risk youth with a safe haven. Since its inception, the center has benefited thousands of youths in the South Central area of Los Angeles. Will Syesha be blogging about the event? Of course she will! Related PostsFinal 3 - Performance Order and Complete Spoiler listSyesha Mercado, Brooke

Michael Johns & Carly Smithson @ Stand Up For Skateparks
My American Idol 7 faves Michael Johns and Carly Smithson out at a skateparks event over the weekend.  These two have been working on recording a duet for a while now.  That needs to come out, like, now. Source 

Fort Wayne, IN AI Live! Show - Grahamy’s Recap
Grahamy not only had front row seats, but he met the Idols by the buses after the show… Read his recap below. I have to be honest, I rarely go to concerts, but last night was the BOMB. Before, I get into it, lets back up to the search for a friend that I could bring. As a birthday present, I was gonna bring my friend Brittney, and she lives about 4 hrs away from me so she said from the start that she wasn’t sure if she could go. Monday night, she told me that she couldn’t go, so Tuesday m

Carly Smithson - Providence RI - Photos and Video
Carly Smithson was excited to perform Sunday night because…her mom was in the audience. I’ve got “Bring Me To Life” and “Crazy on You” videos, plus photos from “Drove All Night”. Video and Photos after the JUMP… * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * “Bring Me To Life” “Crazy on You:” Related PostsSyesha Mercado, Brooke White and Carly Smithson, Shooting a Commercial?Jason Castro - I

Grand Rapids, MI AI Live! Show - Kristen’s Recap
Kristen, creator of the Mavid compilation was able to give a copy of it to Michael Johns in person.  She and her partner in crime, Desi,  met the Idols at the buses beforehand, and at the Idol after party…  Read her self-described “long-ass” recap below.  Don’t miss the links to pictures and video… I apologize in advance that this recap is so long. I just didn’t want to leave anything out (more for my benefit than anything else). Afternoon Buses So buses before the sho