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‘Idol’ Lunchtime Lowdown 09/23/09

AOL Television — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Filed under: Blogosphere, Life After 'Idol', Hot Topics

-- Kris Allen and Adam Lambert are still making music together -- and you'd be 'Crazy' to miss it [YouTube]

-- Katy Perry is just one of many guest judges appearing this season. So how'd she do on the job? [MTV]

-- Ryan Seacrest, Randy Jackson and more dish on Ellen DeGeneres' new job [Fox News]

(more headlines after the jump)

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19 Recordings/RCA Nashville Signs Danny Gokey

AOL Television — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Filed under: Life After 'Idol', Hot Topics

Danny Gokey has gone country.

According to USA Today, 19 Recordings/RCA Nashville has officially signed season 8's third-place finisher, with an album release planned for as early as March 2010.

Gokey will begin recording his album after the Idols Live tour ends Sept 15. His first single will be released later this fall, according to the report.

Kris Allen, Adam Lambert and Allison Iraheta were all signed earlier this year.

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‘American Idol’ Guest Judges Roundup

AOL Television — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Hot Topics

Earlier this month, Fox chairman Peter Rice confirmed that 'American Idol' would replace longtime judge Paula Abdul, who recently left the show over a contract dispute.

It turns out he wasn't lying.

So far, the show has already brought in a whopping seven guest judges for its season 9 audition rounds. The guests represent a wide spectrum of talent and professions -- from country superstars (Shania Twain) to Tony-winning Broadway veterans (Kristin Chenoweth).

Below, check out the confirmed and rumored lists of guest judges.

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‘Idol’ Lunchtime Lowdown 08/26/09

AOL Television — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Filed under: News & Rumors, Blogosphere, Life After 'Idol'

-- Carrie Underwood has been named emcee of this year's CMA awards. Find out who she'll be co-hosting with [PEOPLE]

-- Looks like it doesn't always pay to be an 'Idol' alum. See which runner-up may owe the IRS $125,000 [Detroit News]

-- Which Emmy nominee recently guest judged the Dallas audition rounds? The answer is pretty legen ... wait for it ... [E!]

(more headlines after the jump)

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‘Idol’ Lunchtime Lowdown 08/21/09

AOL Television — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Filed under: News & Rumors, Blogosphere, Life After 'Idol'

-- One blogger thinks Paula Abdul will return to 'American Idol' by the live broadcast [MTV]

-- In the meantime, find out the one place you won't be seeing Paula Abdul this fall [Ausiello Files]

-- Kris Allen speaks! Check out the exclusive video interview [PopWatch]

(more headlines after the jump)

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‘Idol’ Lunchtime Lowdown 08/13/09

AOL Television — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Filed under: News & Rumors, Blogosphere, Life After 'Idol', Hot Topics

-- So what really happened between Paula Abdul and 'American Idol'? Find out how they parted ways [NY Times]

-- Word from the 'Idol' tour claims Adam Lambert is outshining Kris Allen. Why are we not surprised? [Newsday]

-- Jennifer Hudson is officially a mom! Get it on the baby talk [E!]

(more headlines after the jump)

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‘American Idol’ Moving Forward Without Paula Abdul

AOL Television — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Filed under: News & Rumors, Hot Topics

Only a few days after her departure, Fox is already planning an 'American Idol' without Paula Abdul.

According to USA Today, 'Idol' is expected to keep four judges on the panel. This means Paula is likely to be replaced, said Fox chairman Peter Rice.

In the meantime, Rice said the seven-week audition round will feature a number of guest female judges, including singers Katy Perry and Victoria Beckham.

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Is Paula Abdul Really Leaving ‘American Idol’?

AOL Television — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Filed under: News & Rumors, Hot Topics

Paula Abdul has threatened to leave 'American Idol' before, and this time it appears to be for real.

But given her history of highly publicized bluffs, is there a chance this is all just a big game of chicken?

According to sources from TMZ, Paula announced her departure on Twitter before she actually told 'Idol' producers. This came after a series of failed contract negotiations, which included two separate offers for Paula to return. Was she seriously that upset by their offers (or lack thereof)? Or was this just another one of her bluffs?

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