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American Idol fans thought they would be dealing with a "huge" change in programming when it was announced earlier this year that longtime staff member Randy Jackson wouldn't be returning as a mentor, marking the first time he hans't appeared on the program. However Ryan Seacrest subtly dropped the real bombshell while being interviewed at the Z100 Jingle Ball on Friday night in New York: The show would be ditching its second "Results Night" program so that performers and viewers alike won't have to wait for another day to find out the winners (or more importantly, the losers). -
Keith Urban 'American Idol' Season 14: Judge Talks Missing Tapings, New Show Wrinkles
The 14th season will also feature Big Machine founder Scott Borchetta, who discovered Taylor Swift, as a mentor. But Urban said the group of judges (himself, Jennifer Lopez and Harry Connick, Jr.) is not looking to "find the next anybody." -
Rumor Has It That Mary Murphy May Be Leaving 'So You Think You Can Dance' and Paula Abdul Might Be In!
Longtime fans of "So You Think You Can Dance" were recently thrilled to learn that the show has been picked up for a 12th season on Fox, but now comes the downside. Mary Murphy, who has been a regular face at the judges panel since Season 2, is reportedly getting ready to leave the show. Murphy and her "Hot Tamale Train" antics have played off fellow judge/co-producer Nigel Lythgoe perfectly, but sources say the show is looking for someone new to fill her seat and a familiar name is being circulated.According to a report by Deadline, Paula Abdul is being eyed by Dick Clark Productions to take the prized seat. Abdul is no stranger to the show, as she has sat in the guest judge's seat on several occasions. She also successfully worked with Lythgoe on "American Idol" for several seasons, so it is a working relationship that is already developed, which might ultimately benefit the show if Murphy really is ready to move on. -
Fox Wins American Idol Lawsuit from Black Contestants Alleging Racial Discrimination in Dismissal from Competition
The verdict is in for a case from 11 former contestants on American Idol that alleged the show used race as a discriminating factor in the elimination of the plaintiffs, and it seems Fox is off the hook, based largely on statutes of limitations. -
'American Idol' Alum David Cook Releases New Song 'Wait for Me' [LISTEN]
After a five-year layoff between albums, David Cook of "American Idol" expects to drop his new release in 2015.For now, we have a little slice of the pie: "Wait for Me.""The song itself is different; it's more piano-based, and that was a conscientious effort with writing the new stuff," Cook told "The Hollywood Reporter." "The angle was creating music I wasn't comfortable creating in a musical sense. I wanted to test myself, and I wanted to have fun with that."He has not officially signed on with a distributor for his new LP, though. -
Oral Arguments Heard on 'American Idol' Racism Lawsuit; 12 Contestants Allege Show Was a "Non-Competition"
The first stages of a trial against American Idol and its promoters kicked off October 6 as Judge Naomi Buchwald heard oral arguments alleging that the show partook in racial discrimination over the course of its existence. The suit is being brought by 12 former contestants, all black, who believe that they never actually had a shot in the "false" competition. -
Keith Urban Added as Headliner to Country Jam 2015
Country star Keith Urban has been announced as one of the headliners of Country Jam 2015, "Taste of Country" reports, where he will be joining fellow superstars Tim McGraw and The Band Perry. The annual festival takes place at the Jam Ranch outside Grand Junction, Colorado, and will run next year from June 18 to 21. So far, just the three headliners have been announced, though more artists will be added soon. -
'American Idol' Alum Joanne Borgella Dies at 32 Following Year-Long Battle with a Rare Case of Cancer
Sadly, the "American Idol" family mourns the loss of alumna Joanne Borgella. The 32-year-old singer died Saturday, Oct. 18, following a year-long battle with a rare case of cancer. -
Adam Lambert to Guest Judge on 'American Idol' Season 14 Auditions as Keith Urban Grieves Antony Kidman's Death
Adam Lambert is finally getting to return to American Idol as a judge. The Queen singer will join Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban at the upcoming New York City auditions this week, as regular judge Keith Urban grieves the death of his father-in-law. -
Josh Gracin Back on Tour Following Suicide Scare, Previews New Music On Facebook
Things are looking up for former American Idol contestant Josh Gracin and he's back on the road touring. -
Josh Gracin: 'American Idol' Alum Checks Into Psychiatric Hospital
American Idol alum Josh Gracin scared fans with a suicidal Facebook note on Thursday. But thanks to some quick action, a tragedy was prevented, and Gracin is now seeking help. -
'American Idol' Michael Johns Dead at 35. Former Finalist Dies From Blood Clot In Ankle
Michael Johns, veteran of the seventh season of Fox's American Idol, died Aug. 1 from a blood clot in his ankle that he had recently twisted. The Australian-born singer reportedly passed away in his sleep at the age of 35.
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