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So I'm roaming around the San Francisco American Idol auditions, having no problem getting people to sing for me, when who should I bump into but Justin Guarini! You may recall Justin lost to Kelly Clarkson in the first ever Idol finale, but that hasn't stopped him from trucking along in his career: He's currently covering all things Idol for TV Guide and doing a little singing as well (check out Read more
It's baaaa-aack! Just when you think you're out, they pull you back in! OK, that's a bit melodramatic but that's a little how I felt when I headed down just south of San Francisco to check out the first set of folks lining up to audition for the eighth season of American Idol. Feels like just yesterday we crowned David Cook the winner and yet, here we are, back at the beginning. And for some Read more
Let's get right to the most important part of this week's elimination show, the homecoming of one of American Idol's finest graduates: Taylor Hicks. Oh right, I guess Kris Allen was there too, and after a couple contestants were sent to the dreaded bottom three stools, LMFAO treated us to a performance of their new single, "Sorry For Party Rocking." Hollie Cavanagh, Elise Testone, and Colton Read more
NBC is getting in on musical madness with new show Smash, a drama that follows the production of a musical about Marilyn Monroe and the two ingénues vying for the lead. With high production value and an ensemble cast that includes Debra Messing and Anjelica Huston, the show is a colorful, splashy, and tune-filled entrant into the midseason lineup. Before you check out tonight's premiere, check Read more
Watch Chris Medina's talked-about American Idol audition! Read more
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American Idol returns for an 11th season later this month, and Fox brought out the perennial hit to close out their TCA day. Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez, Randy Jackson, and Ryan Seacrest joined producers to talk about the upcoming season, but the panel was mostly dominated by talk of the rivalry between Idol and other singing competition shows, particularly The Voice. Strongly opinionated, Read more
Jennifer Lopez arrived for the third day of American Idol Hollywood Week auditions in Pasadena yesterday. She waved to fans and entered the arena solo, and later in the day she got a visit from her boyfriend, Casper Smart. Casper made a low-key entrance though a back door. It wasn't apparent, though, if he arrived in the Bentley Jennifer allegedly gave him as a gift! J Lo and Casper's Read more
Jennifer Lopez was back to work for her second day in a row at American Idol's Hollywood Week auditions held in Pasadena, CA yesterday. She arrived in another sexy and sophisticated outfit following the bright yellow ensemble she wore for Tuesday's taping. Jen was chauffeured to set by a black SUV, but it's a convertible J Lo gifted to Casper Smart that's getting all the attention since she Read more
Jennifer Lopez stepped out of her black SUV in a bright yellow coat and white Milly trousers at Pasadena's Civic Center before cameras started rolling on American Idol's Hollywood Week auditions. Fellow judges Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler also arrived in separate chauffeured cars and joined J Lo inside with the show's hopeful contestants and host Ryan Seacrest. The singing competition returns Read more
