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American Idol Judges

From 'Idol' Contestants To Judges?

Vulture | Posted 05.22.2013 | TV

There's a very real chance the next "American Idol" will be judged by a panel of former "American Idols." As Fox and the production companies behind t...

Weeklings!: Judging the American Idol Judges (VIDEO)

Louis Virtel | Posted 05.21.2013 | Gay Voices
Louis Virtel

Now that Season 12 is over, let's judge Idol's judges, Keith Urban, Nicki Minaj, Randy Jackson and Mariah Carey, for all they're worth -- and, hell, Seacrest too. Frankly, they all deserve it.

'Idol'-Bound Again?

Posted 04.30.2013 | TV

Jennifer Lopez and "American Idol" made headlines when rumors erupted that the triple threat was in talks to return to "Idol" and replace current judg...

Nicki Minaj Reveals Her Favorite 'Drag Race' Contestants

The Huffington Post | Glennisha Morgan | Posted 04.25.2013 | Gay Voices

Who would have thought that Nicki Minaj watches "RuPaul's Drag Race"? The rapper, singer and "American Idol" judge took to Twitter yesterday and sound...

Bye Mimi, Hi J.Lo?

Posted 04.24.2013 | TV

"American Idol" reportedly tried to replace Mariah Carey with Jennifer Lopez. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Fox singing competition sho...

Nicki Minaj Reveals Her Favorite Gay Contestant On 'American Idol'

The Huffington Post | Glennisha Morgan | Posted 03.28.2013 | Gay Voices

Eccentric "Starships" rapper Nicki Minaj jumped on a conference call with reporters on March 25, as Us Weekly notes, to talk about her current run on ...

Nicki Minaj Teases 'Idol' Future

Posted 03.26.2013 | TV

Nicki Minaj could be back for "American Idol" Season 13. Maybe. "Would I come back next season? I think people would rather be surprised," Minaj sa...

Weeklings!: What if a Gay Guy Judged American Idol? (VIDEO)

Louis Virtel | Posted 05.08.2013 | Gay Voices
Louis Virtel

Call me a radical, but maybe a gay male judge is just what the show needs. In this edition of Weeklings!, I revisit all 12 seasons of Idol and discover what the show would've been like if an opinionated gay man criticized the competing singers.

15-Year-Old's Beautiful 'Skyscraper' Cover (VIDEO)

Posted 03.02.2013 | Teen

Juliana Chahayed may have been eliminated on Wednesday's "sudden death" episode of American Idol, but the 15-year-old's performance of "Skyscraper" wa...

Former 'Idol' Judge To Have Child

Posted 01.17.2013 | Celebrity

Another "American Idol" offspring is on the way, as former judge Kara DioGuardi confirmed to People magazine on Wednesday that she'll finally have a l...

'American Idol' Judges Become Focus Of New Season

AP | LYNN ELBER | Posted 03.17.2013 | TV

LOS ANGELES — "American Idol" is facing a $36 million-plus question: Will that combined paycheck lavished on superstar judges Mariah Carey, Nick...

Leno's Got Embarrassing Almost-Nude Pics Of 'Idol' Judges

Posted 01.14.2013 | TV

The boys of "American Idol" dropped by "The Tonight Show," so it should come as no surprise that Jay Leno had his crack team go delving into the archi...

Clay Aiken On What's Wrong With 'Idol'

Posted 12.17.2012 | TV

Clay Aiken has noticed a shift in "American Idol." Aiken, was the runner up in Season 2 of the Fox singing competition series said the show has shifte...

Cashing Couch

Lisa Steinberg | Posted 11.28.2012 | TV
Lisa Steinberg

American Idol, Glee, and The X Factor have all beefed up their wildly popular programs with star-studded guest stars or judges and it isn't always paying off.

Mariah Carey: No Feuding With Nicki Minaj On 'Idol' Yet

AP | MESFIN FEKADU | Posted 11.17.2012 | Black Voices

NEW YORK -- Mariah Carey says there's no feud between her and fellow new "American Idol" judge Nicki Minaj at the moment. Judges Carey, Minaj, Keith ...

Naughty But Nice Rob

Are Mariah & Nicki At War?

HuffingtonPost.com | Naughty But Nice Rob | Posted 09.17.2012 | Celebrity

New reports say Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj are already having trouble with each other after only days of taping "American Idol." However, insiders t...

Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban Headed To 'Idol'

AP | FRAZIER MOORE | Posted 11.16.2012 | TV

NEW YORK — The "American Idol" judges' panel is now complete with the naming of singer-rapper Nicki Minaj and country crooner Keith Urban. The ...

Randy Jackson In, Enrique Out On 'Idol'?

Posted 09.11.2012 | TV

The "American Idol" judges saga continues with new reports putting Randy Jackson back on the panel. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Enrique I...

Is This The New 'Idol' Judge?

EW.com | Posted 11.07.2012 | TV

Fox's "American Idol" is getting closer to finalizing a judges panel for its 12th season. Sources say Latin singer-songwriter Enrique Iglesias has ...

REPORT: Katy Perry Turned Down $20 Million 'Idol' Offer

Posted 08.25.2012 | TV

Not many people are in the position to pass on a multimillion dollar, one-year job offer, but it looks like Katy Perry doesn't have that problem. The ...

Keith Urban & Nicki Minaj Close To 'Idol' Deals?

Posted 10.24.2012 | TV

After months of rumors and speculation, "American Idol" is reportedly close to choosing two new judges for Season 12: Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban. ...

Kanye West Reportedly In Talks To Judge 'Idol'

Posted 10.21.2012 | TV

Kanye West is joining the long list of stars reportedly in talks to judge the next season of "American Idol." TMZ is reporting that sources close ...

Nick Jonas Confirms 'Idol' Judge Rumors

Posted 10.05.2012 | TV

Nick Jonas is in talks to become an "American Idol" judge for Season 12 of the Fox reality competition series. The pop star confirmed the news to h...

Which Former Contestant Wants 'Idol' Judging Seat?

AP | JOHN CARUCCI | Posted 09.30.2012 | TV

NEW YORK — Kimberley Locke wants to fill that vacant judge's chair on "American Idol." The season two finalist feels having a former contestant ...

A Rotating 'Idol' Judge Panel?

Posted 07.23.2012 | TV

"American Idol" could get a facelift each year with new judges joining the Fox singing competition series. According to journalists at the Televisi...