Wednesday on the “American Idol” top three results show, Casey James was voted off. Yeah, this was hardly a surprise. Office pools and online polls were all heavily skewed against Casey. But still, I applaud him for making it this far. There was a time when I never even thought Casey James would get to […]
Category Archives: American Idol
Five Reasons Paula Abdul Quit American Idol
Five Reasons Paula Abdul Quit American Idol While at the LAT, Richard Rushfield became the world’s foremost expert on the inner workings of American Idol. He’s currently resting up before joining Gawker later this month, but he couldn’t resist weighing in on why Paula Abdul quit. Why did Paula do it? After I reported three […]
Youngest ‘Idol’ Contestant
On “American Idol,” Aaron Kelly, who has battled through laryngitis and tonsillitis, has been praised for his good manners and gentlemanly attitude. And the 17-year-old high school student is also the youngest contestant. “I always said that I was Southern-raised. … ‘Yes, sir,’ ‘yes, ma’am’ — that’s how my mom had taught me,” Kelley said […]
Crystal Bowersox, Boyfriend Split On Eve Of Idol Finale
“American Idol” runner-up Crystal Bowersox and boyfriend Tony Kusian have split. After losing the “Idol” crown to Lee DeWyze on Wednesday night, the singer revealed to Ryan Seacrest on his radio show, “On Air With Ryan Seacrest,” on Thursday morning that she’d also lost her relationship. “Big Tony… he went home. He wasn’t cool with […]
Ellen DeGeneres leaving American Idol
After only one year behind the judges’ table on “American Idol,” Ellen DeGeneres is leaving the show. “A couple months ago, I let FOX and the ‘American Idol’ producers know that this didn’t feel like the right fit for me,” Ellen said in a statement issued to Access Hollywood on Thursday. “I told them I […]
American Idol’ Top 8 Guys
Despite weeks of hype surrounding this season’s female contestants–predicted by pundits and judges alike to dominate “American Idol” this year–on Tuesday this week, most of the ladies’ performances fell flat. Therefore, the often-underestimated boys suddenly had a good opportunity thrust upon them Wednesday, and in the end they actually upstaged the girls, even moving Kara […]
Senator’s Daughter Gets CBS ‘Early Show’ Job
Former “American Idol” contestant Ayla (AY’-lah) Brown has a new job even before she graduates from Boston College. The daughter of Massachusetts Republican Sen. Scott Brown is serving as CBS “Early Show” contributor. She’s producing pieces focused on the youth audience. Executive Producer David Friedman said Tuesday he became interested in Brown when she sang […]
KARA DioGuardi Kicked To The Curb
KARA DioGuardi is allegedly “shocked†that she’s been fired from American Idol. The star is being kicked to the curb in favor of Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler – and she’s horrified! “Kara loved judging Idol,†a source said. “She’s horrified that she’s just being tossed aside like this. “She understands the show is in […]