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Nicki Minaj Responds to 'Idol' Exit Rumors, Randy Jackson Quits

Gina Vespa — Fri, 10 May 2013 02:24:14 +0000

On May 9, we learned that ‘American Idol’ producers reportedly plan to replace judges Nicki Minaj, Randy Jackson, Mariah Carey and Keith Urban with a new set of panelists next season due to low ratings. Never one to bite her tongue, Minaj responded to the rumors and Jackson confirmed that he has, in fact, decided to call it quits.

The Music Of Led Zeppelin Tonight!

CJ — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 14:15:02 +0000

The greatest rock show in Lafayette, the Music Of Led Zeppelin is tonight at 8PM at the Heymann Performing Arts Center. The show salutes the music of one of the greatest rock bands ever, recently showcased in the Kennedy Center honors broadcast, Led Zeppelin! Tonight at the Heymann Center, Acadiana will get treated to the [...]

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 03:32:46 +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 [...]

Randy Jackson Not an 'American Idol' Judge Moving Forward

Nadine Cheung — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:47:29 +0000

Well, it’s official. Louisiana's own Randy Jackson will not be returning as a judge on ‘American Idol,’ but he will have a role in the upcoming season of the show.

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

Jessica Sager — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:12:18 +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.

J-Lo + Tyler Fired?

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 12:50:55 +0000

Did Idol Fire Lopez and Tyler?

'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.’

Randy Jackson, Steven Tyler Returning to 'American Idol'

Andy Scott — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:07:11 +0000

Randy Jackson is still in it to win it: EW.com has confirmed that the original ‘American Idol’ judge will return for an 11th season on Fox’s top-rated series.

Also returning for season 11 is Aerosmith rocker Steven Tyler — not exactly the most surprising revelation, considering he initially signed on for more than one season, according to EW.com.

America Still Reeling as Pia Gets the Axe on Idol

shelley — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 12:11:51 +0000

Around the water cooler this morning one of the biggest topics of the day is what happened on American Idol last night. Boos filled the American Idol studio and homes across America as favorite finalist Pia Toscano was voted off the show. Pia has long been considered the best singer of the season, but she [...]

AI Judges In NOLA

Debbie Ray — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 17:24:17 +0000

The New Orleans Times Picayune's TV writer did a series on the American Idol Judges that I hope you'll enjoy- whether you're a fan of the show or not. I love watching the ships and tugboats go by in the background! To watch, click here.