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May 17th, 2012

Jennifer Lopez Is Leaving American Idol

According to new reports, Jennifer Lopez is leaving American Idol. 

The songstress began her gig on the hit reality TV competition back in 2010, but an insider reveals she’s way too busy these days to continue:

“There is just too much going on for her right now.”

Lopez, who just landed the top spot on Forbes‘ 2012 list of most powerful celebrities, has endorsement deals with L’Oreal and Gillette, a clothing line, and her very own fragrance. She’s also set to go on a 20-city tour of the U.S. and Latin America alongside Enrique Iglesias, and has 4-year-old twins Max and Emme to raise!

The source adds:

“She regrets she can’t stay on the show. It’s been an incredible experience and she is forever grateful that she did it.”

If Jennifer does leave Idol, who do you think should take her spot?

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February 9th, 2012

American Idol Contestant Falls Off Stage

Symone Black did a beautiful job singing “(Sittin On’) the Dock of the Bay” by Otis Redding, but it’s what happened after her performance that left the judges stunned.

As she was talking to Randy Jackson, the 16-year-old stumbled, lost her balance, fell off stage and hit her head.

Steven Tyler belted out in horror:

“F-k man! She hit her head!”

Executive producer of the show, Nigel Lythgoe, and a medic rushed to help Symone.

The fall is going to be further addressed on Thursday’s episode of AI.

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February 2nd, 2012

Britney Kellogg Proves She’s All Good With AI Audition

Britnee Kellogg sure knew how to impress the judges during her audition in Oregon last night.

The divorced, single mother of two performed “You’re No Good”, with Jennifer singing along the whole time…always a good sign, right?!

Randy admitted he liked Britnee’s vibe, and Steven predicted she’d be “next American Idol”.

Check out her performance, below, and be sure to catch Idol auditions tonight when they head to St. Louis.

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January 20th, 2012

“Family Matters” On American Idol

Talk about original…

Reed Grimm definitely made an impression on the judges with a song that we’ve never heard sung in previous seasons of American Idol.

The 26-year-old belted out a rendition of the theme song from sitcom Family Matters, with Steven Tyler calling his performance ”genius” and Jennifer saying it was “so exciting to watch.”

Check it out, below!

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January 7th, 2012

Is Ryan Seacrest Getting Cut From ‘American Idol’?!

Are Ryan Seacrest’s days onAmerican Idol numbered?

As he enters the last season of his $45 million, three-year contract with the popular show, negotiations have begun on whether or not to keep him.

A source tells The Hollywood Reporter big wigs at AI, which is produced by Fox, FremantleMedia and CKx, believe the singing competition can survive without Ryan if he proves to be too pricey:

“There’s no way Fremantle and CKx will continue to pay Ryan that kind of money when he can be replaced for $2 million to $3 million.”

Seacrest has been presenting on the show since 2002. It definitely wouldn’t be the same without him!

If he actually does leave (and we won’t believe it until he confirms the news himself), the only original person left would be Randy Jackson…

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July 25th, 2011

Carrie Underwood Highest Earning ‘Idol’

Carrie Underwood beat out Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson and Adam Lambert as the highest earning American Idol alum.

Adam Kluger, the president of brand partnership company the Kluger Agency, told Forbes magazine:

“['American Idol' is] a money-making machine. It’s like having the Super Bowl every week.”

Check out Forbes’ list of the highest-paid contestants, below!

1. Carrie Underwood: $20 million

2. Chris Daughtry: $6 million, Adam Lambert: $6 million

3. Fantasia Barrino: $4 million

4. Jordin Sparks: $3 million

5. Kelly Clarkson: $2.5 million

6. Jennifer Hudson: $2 million

7. Kellie Pickler: $1.8 million

8. Clay Aiken: $1.5 million

9. Katharine McPhee: $1 million, David Archuleta: $1 million, David Cook: $1 million

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May 26th, 2011

And The Winner Of ‘American Idol’ Is…

And the winner of American Idol is…Scotty McCreery!

Last nights finale was nothing short of spectacular! There were nearly two hours of star-studded appearances before the big announcement, with Steven Tyler, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Carrie Underwood and Tim McGraw all hitting the stage  to perform.

Did you watch last nights show? Check out some highlights, below.

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May 23rd, 2011

Simon Fuller Receives Hollywood Star

Jennifer Lopez and husband Marc Anthony posed alongside Simon Fuller as he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today.

The creator of American Idol was awarded the 2,441st star in a ceremony outside the W Hollywood Hotel, where Ryan Seacrest took a moment to say a few words about him:

“He is innovative, strategic, creative, kind, generous and, above all, he is a tremendous friend to all of us who have gotten to know him.”

Carrie Underwood, Kris Allen, Pia Toscano and several other former AI contestants were in attendance, as well.

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