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FOX Fall 2013 Schedule: Abrams' 'Almost Human' to Mondays, 'Glee' to Summer and More!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:45:23 +0000

Just yesterday NBC officially announced its fall schedule, complete with new additions to the lineup and a few shuffles of existing series, while today FOX has joined the fray. Not only will '24' return in 2014, but FOX will also move 'Bones and 'Raising Hope' to Fridays, giving new series from J.J. Abrams, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman places to shine! Find out FOX's fall lineup, including a big move for 'Glee,' inside!

'American Idol' Loses Randy Jackson

Damon Houx — Fri, 10 May 2013 00:15:18 +0000

There were rumors that there was going to be a big 'American Idol' shake-up, but before anything was made official Randy Jackson has given the show his walking papers. Jackson announced today that Season 12 will be his last on the hit show.

'American Idol' May Cut All Four Judges to Reinvent Itself

Damon Houx — Thu, 09 May 2013 01:22:53 +0000

'American Idol' used to be the hottest show on television, but after 13 years, it's starting to show its age. The show's ratings have slipped from regularly having 30 million viewers to now somewhere around 11 million. And though the show has had some different judges over the course of its run, it's now looking to ditch all four current judges to have a fresh face for season 13.

'Duck Dynasty' is Bigger Than 'American Idol' Now

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:38:37 +0000

We've gotten heavily invested in A&E's ongoing original series, with a second season of 'Bates Motel' already ordered, 'Longmire' season 2 soon to start and eventually Chloe Sevigny's 'Those Who Kill,' but it's the cable network's reality series 'Duck Dynasty' that really brings home the...well, duck. The ratings for the reality series third season finale drew A&E's highest ratings ever, nearly beating out 'American Idol,' while remaining cable's number 1 series behind 'The Walking Dead.' Read all about 'Duck Dynasty's' massive success inside!

Aerosmith to Debut New Single on 'American Idol'

Billy Dukes — Thu, 10 May 2012 22:02:01 +0000

The season finale of ‘American Idol‘ will feature a performance from judge Steven Tyler‘s full-time band. According to Joe Perry, the rockers will debut the first single from their upcoming new album during the May 23 Fox broadcast.

Steven Tyler Swoops In for the Save on 'American Idol'

Shauna Wright — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:00:39 +0000

Thursdays on ‘American Idol‘ mean someone goes home. Or is maybe forced in front of a firing squad in the back lot, which would explain why most of the finalists fade into obscurity after being booted. They’re dead! (No no, they’re not. Only their careers.)

Let’s see how many bullets Steven Tyler has in the chamber.

Elise Testone Nails Led Zeppelin's 'Whole Lotta Love' on 'American Idol'

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:00:33 +0000

On the Wednesday, March 28 edition of American Idol, Fleetwood Mac vocalist Stevie Nicks served as a mentor for America’s ‘Top 9,’ but the music of Led Zeppelin ruled the night thanks to a contestant’s performance of ‘Whole Lotta Love.’

Steven Tyler Makes A Tough Call Look Easy on 'American Idol'

Shauna Wright — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:00:19 +0000

Thursday night was results night on ‘American Idol‘ — with a twist. Instead of a straight audience vote-out as is usually done during the final rounds, the judges were again in charge of the death of a dream. Let’s see how resident nice-guy Steven Tyler handled it.

Steven Tyler Kicks Singers to the Curb on 'American Idol'

Shauna Wright — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 01:00:10 +0000

On Wednesday night’s ‘American Idol‘, the judges began the process of winnowing down the 42 remaining contestants down to the final 24. Let’s see how many hearts Steven Tyler has a hand in breaking. Again, for the neophytes who’ve never endured the torture of being a regular ‘Idol’ watcher, the way this particular round of [...]

Steven Tyler Tackles the 'American Idol' Group and Solo Rounds

Shauna Wright — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:00:19 +0000

It’s the always drama-filled group and solo nights on ‘American Idol‘! Whee! Let’s see how our own Steven Tyler and the rest of the judges fared with this whole “shooting fish in a barrel” thing.

Queen Tap 'American Idol' Singer Adam Lambert for Summer Tour

Joe Robinson — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:01 +0000

Queen will never replace Freddie Mercury, but the band reportedly are set to reform once again this summer with another vocalist stepping in to handle the late singer’s frontman duties. Flamboyant ‘American Idol’ star Adam Lambert says he will serve as Queen’s singer during a headlining run on this summer’s touring Sonisphere festival in Europe.

Steven Tyler Sits Helplessly as Queen, Rush and Aerosmith Songs Are Attacked on 'American Idol'

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:00:01 +0000

You gotta stand up for your friends, and for yourself. Surely somebody told Aerosmith singer and ‘American Idol‘ judge Steven Tyler that lesson at some point during his childhood. And yet, he sat there passively as three different classic rock songs were savaged by various ‘Idol’ hopefuls in Portland, Oregon, including one of his very own tunes.

Steven Tyler Braves the High Seas of Mediocrity on 'American Idol'

Matthew Wilkening — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:00:27 +0000

Steven Tyler boarded an aircraft carrier for tonight’s (Jan. 22) episode of ‘American Idol,’ but not before complaining that he was about to “listen to 40 different people sing the same Adele song for six %$#$ hours.”

Steven Tyler Says 'American Idol' Has More Than Doubled Aerosmith's Sales

Dave Swanson — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:00:05 +0000

Say what you want (some of us have) about Steven Tyler, but the mouth behind the lips claims that Aerosmith sales are up 260% due to his involvement with American Idol.

Aerosmith's Steven Tyler Appears in New 'American Idol' Commercial

Dave Swanson — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:00:47 +0000

Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler is a busy man! Aside from trying to finish the band’s long-awaited new album and recovering from two broken teeth in a bathtub mishap, he is also getting in gear for another round of that American pastime of “yay or nay” known as ‘Americn Idol.’

'American Idol' Confirms Judges Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler, and Randy Jackson Will Return Next Season

Shauna Wright — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 14:35:27 +0000

During an appearance on Ryan Seacrest’s radio show on Wednesday, ‘American Idol’ producer Nigel Lythgoe confirmed judges Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler, and Randy Jackson would be back for season 11 of the show.

“I am delighted to say that all three judges, along with the brilliant host of ‘American Idol’ are back for the next season,” he told Seacrest, who happens to be the aforementioned “brilliant host” of ‘Idol.’

Judas Priest Didn't Sell Out For American Idol

Sam Talkington — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 22:29:23 +0000

I don’t like American Idol as much as the next guy but Rob has a point! “It’s just amazing. We’d like to say thank you to James and to American Idol for putting heavy metal music into 30 million homes week after week. He’s become a hero of ours. He is right! James Durbin who [...]

Scotty McCreery Wins 'American Idol'

The Hawk — Thu, 26 May 2011 15:38:09 +0000

After a record-setting 122.4 million votes, it was country crooner Scotty McCreery who was named the winner of 'American Idol' season 10.

The 17-year-old from Garner, NC, beat out 16-year-old Lauren Alaina to become the youngest 'American Idol' winner ever. He's also the fourth-consecutive male to win the reality-competition series, following David Cook, Kris Allen and Lee DeWyze. (The last female to win 'American Idol' was Jordin Sparks, in 2007.)

Joe Perry: Aerosmith Won't Play American Idol Finale

The Hawk — Sat, 21 May 2011 13:56:58 +0000

Despite Steven Tyler’s vows that Aerosmith will play the May 25 finale of American Idol – for which he is a judge – guitarist Joe Perry says otherwise.

“ not playing Idol ’cause we were never asked by producers,” Perry wrote on his Facebook page. “Brad has a gig that night with . It’s not logistically possible.”

Haley Reinhart Eliminated From 'American Idol'

The Hawk — Fri, 20 May 2011 14:55:26 +0000

Though she put on an impeccable show Wednesday night, America ultimately decided they didn't want to see Haley Reinhart in the next week's finals.

The 20-year-old Wheeling, IL, native was booted from 'American Idol' late Thursday night, leaving Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina to battle it out for the season 10 crown.