Katy Perry’s $ 25 million deal to be the lead judge on “American Idol” wasn’t just for her — she says she struck a blow for women everywhere who’ve been underpaid to do the same job as a man. Katy was on NYC’S WKTU radio Tuesday and told “Cubby and…
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Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Katy Perry"s Proud She"s Getting Paid More Than Most Men on "American Idol" (VIDEO)
Katy Perry’s $ 25 million deal to be the lead judge on “American Idol” wasn’t just for her — she says she struck a blow for women everywhere who’ve been underpaid to do the same job as a man. Katy was on NYC’S WKTU radio Tuesday and told “Cubby and…
Monday, May 22, 2017
Katy Perry Scores $25 MILLION for "American Idol" Deal
Katy Perry is getting a staggering $ 25 MILLION to judge “American Idol” … this according to sources familiar with the negotiation. Multiple sources tell us ABC was desperate to sign a name before the Upfronts last week, when honchos announced she…
Saturday, May 20, 2017
Ellen DeGeneres Chows Down with Ryan Seacrest and Talks "American Idol" (VIDEO)
Ellen DeGeneres made one thing clear and another thing unclear … Ryan Seacrest is a workaholic who may or may not become the host of the “American Idol” reboot. Ellen and wife Portia de Rossi were leaving Crossroads Kitchen in WeHo…
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
"American Idol" Makes It Official, Katy Perry"s Their Judge
“American Idol” and ABC made it official Tuesday … they’ve bagged Katy Perry to be the lead judge when the show returns next year. ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey made the announcement Tuesday — as we first told you she would — at…
Taylor Hicks Says Chris Daughtry Not "Idol" Judge Material "Cause He Didn"t Win (VIDEO)
Taylor Hicks is definitely NOT on board with Chris Daughtry being considered for an “American Idol” judge and his reason is simple — he’s a loser. Taylor’s point is more that Chris didn’t WIN ‘Idol’ … like he did back in season 5,…
Monday, May 15, 2017
American Idol Reboot: Put on BLAST by Fox!
American Idol really is on the way back.
About a year after the singing competition bid farewell last April, ABC made the stunning decision a couple weeks ago to revive the iconic program.
Not many details are available at the moment (host, premiere date, etc.), but American Idol is very much a part of that network’s upcoming programming schedule.
Many within the industry assume it will air on Sunday nights next spring.
During a conference call as part of the network’s upfronts in New York City on Monday, Fox CEO and Chairman Dana Walden was asked about the unusual situation.
And she made it clear that executives at Fox weren’t exactly thrilled with the development.
“It feels bad knowing it’s coming back on another network,” Walden told reporters, adding:
“It’s obviously a tough one for us. We loved American Idol. It’s so connected to the Fox brand. It was associated with a tremendous amount of success for everyone involved for 15 years.”
Walden claims she had discussions with production company FremantleMedia North America about revising the show in 2020.
But “they just weren’t interested in” waiting that long.
“All of our research and all of our fan forums supported that notion,” she said of waiting a few years to revive Idol.
“We did not see the fan excitement and enthusiasm for the show to come back that Fremantle did. We just had a different set of facts.”
Walden then couldn’t help but to throw a few shots in the direction of what ABC has in mind.
“It felt to us, sitting in those initial meetings with Fremantle, like it would be extremely fraudulent to bring the show back quickly,” she said, expounding as follows:
“Our fans would not appreciate being told one thing and then have the show brought back right away. We and Fremantle just had very different points of view.”
Meanwhile, Us Weekly has now confirmed that Chris Daughtry will be one of the judges on ABC’s version of the competition.
Idol got a bit embarrassed last week when it was announced that both Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson would be joining The Voice for upcoming editions of that NBC series.
“They wanted a panel of all ex contestants,” an insider tells the magazine. “Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Jennifer Hudson were all on their wish list.”
Well, one of those three women is still available at least.
Disney co-chairman Ben Sherwood announced on May 9 that American Idol is headed for his network.
“American Idol on ABC … that has a nice ring to it,” Sherwood said in a statement.
“Idol is an entertainment icon, and now it will air where it belongs, in ABC’s lineup of addictive fan favorites alongside Dancing with the Stars and The Bachelor.
“America, get ready for the return of a bigger, bolder and better-than-ever Idol.”
Will this return include Ryan Seacrest as host?
All rumors and even many actual statements make it sound as if this will be the case.
Come on, ABC: Call up Paula and Simon! Get the band back together!
“I don’t know, we’re still talking about it,” Seacrest told Entertainment Tonight a few days ago of the possibility.
Newly installed as the co-host alongside Kelly Ripa each morning on ABC, Seacrest also endorsed Ripa as a potential panelist for the new Idol.
“She is incredible,” the 42-year-old said of Ripa. “She was so remarkable and sincere and lovely when she came on at the last season. I think she’d made a fantastic judge.”
This is all A LOT to take in, we know.
For now, just answer the following question: Will you watch American Idol on ABC?
Sunday, May 14, 2017
Katy Perry"s "American Idol" Judge Deal Almost Closed, Announcement Planned
Katy Perry is in the homestretch … negotiating a deal to become the anchor judge on “American Idol,” and the announcement is expected to go down Tuesday. TMZ broke the story … ‘AI’ honchos set their sights on Perry after their bid for Kelly…
William Hung Backs Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson, They Didn"t Betray "American Idol" (VIDEO)
William Hung doesn’t think Jennifer Hudson and Kelly Clarkson betrayed “American Idol” by joining its arch rival, “The Voice” … and even has a (long shot) plan B for producers. Hung, who’s a professional public speaker now, tells us he doesn’t…
Katy Perry Is New Dream Judge for "American Idol"
Katy Perry is in line to fill the first judge’s chair on the new “American Idol” and negotiations have already begun … TMZ has learned. Sources familiar with the talks tell us Katy is very interested, and is open to scheduling potential tour dates…
Friday, May 12, 2017
Steven Tyler Says He"s All In for "American Idol" Reboot IF ... (VIDEO)
Steven Tyler is serious about putting the band together again — not Aerosmith, but his fellow judges J Lo and Randy Jackson … for the “American Idol” reboot. Thing is though … Steven’s got a lot of demands. He was at…
TMZ Live: "American Idol": Declares War On "The Voice"!
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"American Idol" Ready To Go To War With "The Voice Over Judges/Coaches
“American Idol” and “The Voice” are locked in an arms war over which superstars will judge and coach on the shows … and now ‘Idol’ is stepping up its game after taking 2 big Ls. A source familiar with negotiations between ‘Idol’ and Kelly…
Kelly Clarkson Joins The Voice, Sticks It to American Idol
So much for all that Idol chatter.
A few days after rumors surfaced that Kelly Clarkson would be a judge on the revamped version of American Idol, the original winner of has come out and stunned the television universe:
She will, indeed, be a judge on an upcoming season of a beloved, long-time running singing competition.
But it will not be the show that made her famous.
It will be The Voice.
Clarkson made the unexpected announcement on Thursday afternoon alongside Blake Shelton on his Facebook page as part of a live video.
The two artists will joined on season 14 by fellow longtime coach Adam Levine, while a fourth coach will be confirmed at a later date.
“I’m so excited to join The Voice at NBC,” Clarkson said in a statement.
She added:
“We’ve gone back and forth about a role as a coach for years, but the timing hasn’t been right until now.
“I have always loved appearing on the show as an adviser or performer and established an amazing relationship with the network during my Christmas special.
“I can’t wait to turn my chair and see the faces of up-and-coming artists and provide them with the help and support they’ve needed to break into the industry.”
Proving she’s ready for the typical weekly trash talk among panelists, Clarkson concluded as follows:
“Watch out Shelton, I’m comin’ to win!”
There’s also been talk, meanwhile, that Jennifer Hudson will come on board The Voice Season 13 as a judge.
Said Paul Telegdy, President, Alternative and Reality Group, NBC Entertainment, in a statement of his own:
“Kelly has been a part of The Voice family for many years as an adviser and performer. We are thrilled she has chosen to join us as a coach to mentor the next generation through our unique vocal boot camp.
“Every time Kelly Clarkson sings you are reminded what an incredible voice really is.
“We are looking forward to the sound of Kelly Clarkson on The Voice.”
It was announced on Tuesday that ABC has agreed on a deal to revive American Idol.
It will most likely air on Sunday nights next spring, with Ryan Seacrest most likely returning as host.
“American Idol on ABC…that has a nice ring to it,” Disney co-chairman Ben Sherwood said about this move, adding:
“Idol is an entertainment icon, and now it will air where it belongs, in ABC’s lineup of addictive fan favorites alongside Dancing with the Stars and The Bachelor. America, get ready for the return of a bigger, bolder and better-than-ever Idol.
The Voice airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.
Watch Clarkson and Shelton have a blast making the big reveal here…
… and then join us in welcoming Clarkson to The Voice!
Thursday, May 11, 2017
Kelly Clarkson Coaching with "The Voice," Stiffs "American Idol" Reboot (VIDEO)
Kelly Clarkson just turned things around quicker than ‘The Voice’ coach chairs — instead of judging on the new “American Idol” … she’s joining NBC’s hit singing competition. Kelly made the announcement by video chatting with Blake Shelton on…
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
TMZ Live: Kelly Clarkson: Newest Judge On American Idol?
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Kelly Clarkson Eyed By ABC to Become "American Idol" Judge
Kelly Clarkson is shaping up to be ABC’s first choice for judge on “American Idol” — she’s already clearing her schedule to start filming for auditions … TMZ has learned. Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ … ABC has expressed…
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
"American Idol" Auditions Will Go Down at Disney World!!!
ABC … you just snagged “American Idol.” So, where you goin’ for auditions? We’re goin’ to Disney World!!! Yep, TMZ has learned the show will shoot audition weeks at Walt Disney World in Orlando. We’re told there are 2 reasons: — It promotes…
Sunday, May 7, 2017
Ryan Seacrest Seems Interested in Hosting "American Idol" on ABC (VIDEO)
Ryan Seacrest sounds like he’s game for round two of “American Idol.” TMZ broke the story…”Idol” is coming back in March, 2018 on ABC. We got Ryan and GF Shayna in NYC Saturday night and he certainly didn’t shut down the possibility of hosting…
Saturday, May 6, 2017
"American Idol" Goes to ABC with Ryan Seacrest the Likely Host
“American Idol” will go to ABC, because TMZ has learned the deal is now closed. TMZ broke the story … ABC made the offer nearly 2 weeks ago, and the networks’s plan is to officially announce it at the Upfronts in a week. As we reported, FOX came…
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