American Idol

Style Files: Get Kelly Clarkson’s Neon Eyeliner

Summer music festival is in full swing and with Bonnaroo & B96 Summer Bash this weekend, it’s time to plan your nighttime dramatic festival look. During the day you may go for the natural look […]

2013/06/12

Media Room At "Chime For Change: The Sound Of Change Live" Concert

JLo Coming Back To Idol

There were rumors all season that American Idol was trying to replace my beloved Mariah with JLo. That didn’t happen however, Mariah has announced she will not be returning because she’s heading out on a […]

NOW 100.5–2013/06/04

Candice Glover finds out she's won season 12 of 'American Idol.' (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

More Trouble For ‘Idol’: Summer Tour Cancels Ten Dates

It seems there’s more trouble in ‘American Idol’ paradise. After competing their lowest rated season in history a show spokesperson announced they would be canceling a number of upcoming tour dates.

2013/06/03

Fox's "American Idol 2013" Finale - Results Show - Show

Mariah Carey Quits American Idol

Another day, another judge is OUT at American Idol. We heard that Mariah Carey has resigned from the show as a judge and won’t be returning next season.

NOW 100.5–2013/05/30

From Glambert To Kelly, 5 Former ‘Idol’ Contestants We’d Like to See As Judges

Here’s a few former Idols that could prove beneficial for Idol in the long run.

2013/05/29

Jennifer Hudson Rumored To Join ‘American Idol’ As Judge

Jennifer Hudson may be returning to the show that launched her into the spotlight, that is if reports of her signing on as a judge for next season of American Idol are true.

2013/05/24

Jennifer Hudson To Judge American Idol

Now the people over at Idol are thinking. I think it’s so smart to have a former Idol a part of the judging panel. She’ll know exactly what they’re going through. J Hud may not […]

NOW 100.5–2013/05/24

Carly Rae Jepsen Enlists Fans’ Help For New Song ‘Take A Picture’

The eight-week project had fans involved in everything from the lyrics to what she’d wear onstage to perform the song on the ‘American Idol’ finale.

2013/05/23

Emeli Sande and Amber Holcomb Sing “Next To Me” On American Idol [VIDEO]

Even though barely anybody was watching, last night’s finale of American Idol was full of awesome surprise duets. Check out Emeli Sande and Amber Holcomb singing “Next To Me”

NOW 100.5–2013/05/17

Angie Miller and Adam Lambert Sing “Titanium” On American Idol [VIDEO]

Third place American Idol finalist Angie Miller joined Adam Lambert to sing “Titanium” on the season finale of American Idol Thursday night. Check out their chilled out version of the hit song!

NOW 100.5–2013/05/17

Candice Glover Crowned New ‘American Idol’ As Finale Ratings Hit All-Time Low

The first all-female AI finale in nine years crowned a winner, Candice Glover, but the Season 12 finale still didn’t rack up the numbers.

2013/05/17

Mariah Carey (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty)

Mariah Carey Accused Of Lip-Syncing Live ‘American Idol’ Performance

If you watched the season finale of American Idol last night, you likely watched Mariah Carey put on a show that now has the Twitter world going crazy with accusations. Mariah Carey was spot-on during […]

2013/05/17

Daily Dirty: May 17, 2013

Congratulations Candice Glover is our new American Idol!!!! Hugh Hefner bought his wife a mansion, Lady Gaga tweets, AND Katy Perry’s Mom thanks god everyday for Katy’s divorce. Full Stories AND more!!! Candice Glover wins […]

NOW 100.5–2013/05/17

Nicki Minaj, Shakira Latest In Singing Competition Judge Shakeups

Remember when singing competitions kept their judges a little longer than one or two-year stints? Perhaps American Idol set an unattainable precedent during its first seven years on the air, with zero changes to the […]

2013/05/17

Daily Dirty: May 16, 2013

Demi Lovato got a new tattoo, P Diddy is coming to Downtown Abby, AND Britney Spears wants a girl!!! Full Stories and more! Demi Lovato got a cute tattoo that says, “I’m a warrior now”, […]

NOW 100.5–2013/05/16

Nicki Minaj (Photo Credit: Don Arnold/Getty Images)

Nicki Minaj Quitting American Idol After This Season

First Randy Jackson threw the peace sign up to American Idol, and NOW Nicki Minaj is leaving the judges table too!

NOW 100.5–2013/05/15

Daily Dirty: May 13, 2013

Seth Meyers is taking over for Jimmy Fallon, Chris Brown is feuding with his neighbors, AND Lindsay Lohan is already trying to get out of rehab. Full Stories AND more!!! Seth Meyers is taking over […]

NOW 100.5–2013/05/13

(Photo Credit: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)

Randy Jackson Steps Down As ‘American Idol’ Judge, Who’s Next?

After making the careers of artists like Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, longtime American Idol judge Randy Jackson announced Thursday (May 9) that he will not be returning as a judge next season.

2013/05/10

Randy Jackson Leaving American Idol!

Yo dawg! After being replaced as Mariah Carey’s manager earlier this week, Randy Jackson says he’s out at American Idol!

NOW 100.5–2013/05/09

Daily Dirty: May 9, 2013

Kim Kardashian wants a castle, Snooki names Kim and Kanye’s Baby, AND Adam Levine signs developmental deal with NBC. Full stories AND more!!! Kim Kardashian will only move to Paris if Kanye buys her a […]

NOW 100.5–2013/05/09

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