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28 Days Later, A New Dance Company Is Born

AP | Posted 07.26.2012 | Home

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- Reality TV mogul Nigel Lythgoe is producing a new competition series where a dance company is created in just 28 days. The O...

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...

'Idol' Exec 'Shocked' By J. Lo's Exit

Posted 07.16.2012 | TV

When Jennifer Lopez made her official "American Idol" exit last week, no one was more surprised than the show's executive producer Nigel Lythgoe. ...

'So You Think You Can Dance': Picking The Top 6 Dancers

Denette Wilford | Posted 09.08.2012 | TV
Denette Wilford

Because I've watched every season of the show and my dream job is to guest-judge the series, I feel like I have the inside scoop on what the judges and voters are looking for. So here are my Top 3 guys and girls -- in honor of Season 9 crowning both a top male and female dancer.

Big Changes Coming To 'So You Think You Can Dance'

Posted 05.19.2012 | TV

When "So You Think You Can Dance" returns to Fox on May 24 (at 8 p.m. EST), the popular competition series will look wildly different than seasons pas...

'Idol' Producer: J. Lo's Exit Could Happen

Posted 05.19.2012 | TV

"American Idol" executive producer Nigel Lythgoe acknowledged in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter that the show could lose Jennifer Lope...

President Obama Invited On 'American Idol' By Producer

Posted 01.31.2012 | TV

From the American President to American Idol? Barack Obama's rendition of Al Green's classic "Let's Stay Together" at an event in Harlem earned him...

'SYTCYD' Results Show Canceled

Posted 01.09.2012 | TV

UPDATE: Mike Darnell, Fox's president of alternative entertainment, confirmed at a Television Critics Association event on Jan. 8 that "So You Think Y...

Channel Surfer: Why Cowell-Less American Idol Is New, Improved, Better Than Ever

David Finkle | Posted 06.19.2011 | Entertainment
David Finkle

The reality talent show -- which under Simon Cowell searched relentlessly for the next big pop star, according to the man's definition -- is no longer blindered to other musical genres.

So You Think You Can Dance Finale

Tonya Plank | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Tonya Plank

Overall, that was a fine finale. Not one of the best on this show, but it was good. Kent had a beautiful performance, Robert nailed the jazz and Broadway numbers, and Lauren is just the diva of soul.

It's Not Rocket Science. It's American Idol. What's the Problem?

Tamara Conniff | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Tamara Conniff

We're about to head into the show's 10th season. The franchise just changed partners from Sony Music to Universal Music Group. The judges table is in ...

So You Think You Can Dance Semi-Final

Tonya Plank | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Tonya Plank

Last night's semi began with a group dance to a Tyce Diorio Broadway number set to Guys and Dolls. I thought this was pretty fun, but it didn't really blow me away.

So You Think You Can Dance Week 7: Can it Be, a Week Without Injuries?

Tonya Plank | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Tonya Plank

Well, almost! I'm beginning to feel like I'm jinxing people! Whoever I end up favoring as a possible winner gets hurt...

The Most Culturally Radical Show on TV (and Sometimes One of the Cheesiest) is on Fox

Miles Mogulescu | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Miles Mogulescu

When I want to spend an hour or two with the most culturally radical show on TV--a multi-racial, multi-cultural program where race, gender and sexual orientation truly don't seem to matter--I watch "So You Think You Can Dance".

Please Let Alex Wong's Injury Be Minor! So You Think You Can Dance Week 4

Tonya Plank | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Tonya Plank

How heartbroken am I that Alex Wong is injured and may have torn his Achilles tendon? I have no idea who's going home tonight, but I really, really hope it's not Alex.

Ballerino Alex Wong Nails Hip Hop: So You Think You Can Dance Week 3

Tonya Plank | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Tonya Plank

Alex and Twitch's hip hop dance really knocked me off my sofa. And I'm apparently not the only one who appreciated it, judging by that standing ovation and crazy Bravo-laden applause.

Katie Holmes Attends Inaugural Charity Gala Without Husband Tom (PHOTOS)

Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment

Katie Holmes attended the inaugural Dizzy Feet Foundation's Celebration of Dance gala Sunday night solo. Holmes co-founded the dance charity with TV r...

The Largely Self-Taught Dancer Wins America's Collective Hearts: So You Think You Can Dance Season Finale

Tonya Plank | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Tonya Plank

Joshua Allen was the rightful winner this season. He has everything: creativity, understated charisma, an endearing personality... I really don't know if there's been a winner I've felt is so deserving.

Nigel Lythgoe, Key "American Idol" Producer, Leaves Hit Show

AP | LYNN ELBER | Posted 05.25.2011 | Media

LOS ANGELES — A key "American Idol" producer who's guided the top-rated TV show since its debut is leaving the job as the Fox juggernaut faces t...

So You Think You Can Dance Final Four

Tonya Plank | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Tonya Plank

This show really outdoes itself each week. I think this week was the best ever choreographically.

So You Think You Can Dance Top 6

Tonya Plank | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Tonya Plank

I am shocked. Will's Samba this week completely blew me away, as did his slow Hip Hop. As did his solo. He hasn't done a thing this season that hasn't been excellent.

So You Think You Can Dance Top Eight, and Desmond Richardson!

Tonya Plank | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Tonya Plank

This show outdoes itself each week. I was in a blissful state of shock Wednesday to see the breathtaking Desmond Richardson helping to choreograph.

So You Think You Can Dance Top 10, Alvin Ailey, and Bollywood

Tonya Plank | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Tonya Plank

Wow, what a week -- I agree with Nigel: "brilliant job."

So You Think You Can Dance Round 4 Eliminations

Tonya Plank | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Tonya Plank

I thought this was Courtney and Gev's best week so far. I'm kind of glad they were in the bottom three, because otherwise we would not have been able to see that wicked Hip Hop routine!

"American Idol" Producer: We Didn't Want Bush On "Idol Gives Back"

OK! | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment

OK! Magazine talked to "American Idol" mastermind Nigel Lythgoe. Buried in a piece about how this season's winner David Cook needs more personality wa...