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American Idol enters its final season, But its past stars are still burning bright

January 7, 2016

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The Top-Earning American Idols Of 2015 by Zack O’Malley Greenburg of FORBES, additional editing by Alex JS American Idol is entering its final season, but the stars it has minted in the past are burning bright as ever–and, lately, none more than Adam Lambert. The Season 8 runner-up climbs to the top of our list for the first […]

#FallTV2015: #FOX Unveils Its Schedule and Confirms to End #AmericanIdol

May 11, 2015

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by: John DA (Live from the FOX Upfront in New York) Fox officially confirms of pulling the plug on “American Idol.” The network said next season will be the 15th and final for the talent show, which at its peak was the most dominant program on television and ushered in a new era of competition […]

#GLEE Season 4: @AmericanIdol Jessica Sanchez Officially Joins #Glee!

October 16, 2012

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The Season 11 runner-up will join the Fox show’s fourth season in an unspecified role. It’s official: American Idol Season 11 runner-up Jessica Sanchez is signed to a recurring role on Glee, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Although there are no details on what the 17-year-old Chula Vista, California native’s role will be, rumors are buzzing about a new love […]

@Kelly_Clarkson Debuts New Single ‘Catch My Breath’ [AUDIO]

October 10, 2012

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The original “American Idol” debuted her new song on Ryan Seacrest‘s radio show Wednesday morning, The Hollywood Reporter notes. Kelly Clarkson premiered her new single, “Catch My Breath,” on Ryan Seacrest‘s morning radio show Wednesday morning — one week before the song officially becomes available for airplay and digital download. Super Bowl XLVII: @Beyonce Will Reportedly Perform […]

President Obama Talks @NickiMinaj’s Mitt Romney Rap: “She Likes to Play Characters”

September 10, 2012

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Well, You can’t always believe what you hear—in Nicki Minaj raps, at least! 😉 While speculation swirled whether the Young Money maven was endorsing the GOP’s Mitt Romney—after rapping “I’m a Republican voting for Mitt Romney, you lazy bitches is f–king up the economy” on Lil Wayne‘s Dedication 4—President Barack Obama is happy to talk about his take on Minaj’s lyrics. Ryan Reynolds […]

#FallTV2012: Full Schedules From the Broadcast Networks

September 6, 2012

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TV Pilots 2012: The Complete Guide “Glee” and “Two and a Half Men” join the Thursday fray, comedy rules Tuesdays: Find out when your favorite returning and NEW shows will air this season 2012-2013. As the networks trot out high-profile new series — Dennis Quaid‘s TV debut! Connie Britton sings! Ryan Murphy‘s gay comedy! Mindy Kaling‘s a doctor! A young Carrie […]

#AmericanIdol’s Champ Phillip Phillips Debuts Original Song #TakeMeAway

August 23, 2012

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#IAYL: @NickiMinaj’s ‘I Am Your Leader’ New Video With Cam’Ron & Rick Ross The Season 11 victor unveiled “Take Me Away” during a performance at Philadelphia radio station Mix 106.1, The Hollywood Reporter has reported it first. Ever since Phillip Phillips won American Idol back in May, he has talked excitedly about recording his own songs. He described his future […]

American Idol: KANYE WEST in Talks to Become Judge!

August 21, 2012

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Prince Harry Caught Partying Naked! [Seems “What Happens in Vegas Stays on the Internet”] Kanye West is negotiating with producers to become an “American Idol” judge … TMZ has reported first. Sources close to the production tell TMZ, “Idol” honchos reached out to Kanye recently about filling one of the open judging spots … and Kanye expressed […]

#JenniferLopez Debuts Music Video for ‘Goin’ In’

July 26, 2012

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The former “American Idol” judge’s song is featured on the “Step Up Revolution” soundtrack. Sometimes, the best way to say anything is through bedazzled lips! #FallTV 2012: ABC Announces Premiere Dates! Jennifer Lopez has debuted the music video for her new song, “Goin’ In,” and it’s a colorful feast for the eyes, including unique eccentricies such as […]

#PrettyLittleLiars Season 3: @AdamLambert to Appear, Perform 2 Songs in Halloween

July 21, 2012

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The former “American Idol” finalist is set for the key October episode. #PrettyLittleLiars [The Remains of The ‘A’ ] Recap: “Is Ezra Or Holden the ‘A’?” Welcome to Rosewood, Adam Lambert! ABC Family’s buzzy teen soapPretty Little Liars is welcoming the former American Idolfinalist for the Halloween episode in the third season, The Hollywood Reporter confirms. #GLEE Season 4 Episode 1: […]

TV Buzz: Focus on Aerosmith, Steven Tyler Quits American Idol

July 12, 2012

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Steven Tyler is going back to his day job.  After two seasons as a judge on American Idol, the Aerosmith frontman says he won’t be returning to the reality show and will, instead, be focusing once again on his band. #WhiteCollar Season 4 Premiere ‘WANTED’ Recap: “Neal Was Born to Run!” “After some long … hard … thoughts […]

Adam Lambert and Queen Rock the Ukraine [VIDEO]

July 3, 2012

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The “American Idol” season 8 runner-up triumphs at the band’s Kiev show, and inspires a flash mob of Glamberts to take to the streets in Moscow. When it comes to Adam Lambert‘s multitude of diehard fans, sharing is caring, which is reason enough for one such Glambert to upload to YouTube all two hours of Queen’s Ukraine […]

#GLEE Enlists #AmericanIdol’s Jessica Sanchez for Season 4.

June 21, 2012

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GLEE-Search: Who Might Be Future Guest Stars on Glee? And we are telling you, she is not going to leave Fox’s primetime schedule. Indeed, Jessica Sanchez, whose monster pipes and near-perfect pitch carried her all the way to a second-place finish on Season 11 of American Idol, is nearing a deal to join Glee‘s fourth season in a multi-episode […]

The Most Watched TV Shows, Season 2011-2012 [US Broadcast Nets.]

June 1, 2012

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#FallTV2012: Full Schedules From the Broadcast Networks The regular season of US Broadcast TV has officially ended last week, but technically it’s just ended yesterday after 2 hours season finale of new fresh SciFi drama TOUCH on FOX. After airing from last fall on September 2011 until this month, now The Adam’s Corner has tabulated all […]

John Mayer’s ‘Born and Raised’ Earns Him Third No. 1 Album on Billboard 200

May 30, 2012

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Adele’s “21” and Carrie Underwood’s “Blown Away” hold down the second and third spots. John Mayer’s Born and Raised album debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with 219,000 copies sold in its first week, according to Nielsen SoundScan. John Mayer Debuts ‘Shadow Days’ Music Video From His ‘Born and Raised’ Album It’s the singer/songwriter’s […]

Adam Lambert Goes Sci-Fi for ‘Never Close Our Eyes’ Video

May 30, 2012

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@AdamLambert’s Memorial Day Weekend Blitz: “Music Doesn’t Have an Orientation” Adam Lambert’s new video for “Never Close Our Eyes” is one part futuristic sci-fi movie and one part rave, with “1984”-inspired cameras, pale, robotic people, and blue billowing clouds of smoke emanating from Lambert’s hands. Watch below as the “American Idol” runner-up frees his fellow citizens […]

Idol Winner Phillip Phillips to Have Surgery Next Week

May 26, 2012

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American Idol winner Phillip Phillips will undergo kidney surgery on Tuesday, TMZ reports. Phillips, who has a congenital kidney stone problem, was ordered to have emergency surgery two weeks ago when he saw his doctor at home in Georgia, but he postponed it until after Idol was finished. Phillip Phillips: ‘American Idol’ Season 11 Winner Talks About His Lucky Winning, Music, Health […]

#Revenge Boss Answers Finale’s Burning Questions (Someone Did Die!) and Spills Season 2 Secrets

May 25, 2012

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ABC’s Revenge capped its addictive freshman run Wednesday night with more questions than answers and more twisty turns than resolution — and we wouldn’t have had it any other way! But with so many mysteries left floating around the Revenge-verse — for example: is Emily’s mom actually still alive? Did Victoria go down with that plane? And […]

STATS: Wednesday Night’s ‘American Idol’ Season 11 Finale Sets Four Social TV Records [Of All Time]

May 24, 2012

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Despite banking its lowest season-ender viewing audience ever, the Fox competition generated a lot of social buzz. American Idol Season 11 finale has a 27% dip in viewers compared to last year’s but the reality TV singing competition managed to break or set new social TV records. Viewers generated 1.2 million comments across social media […]

Phillip Phillips: ‘American Idol’ Season 11 Winner Talks About His Lucky Winning, Music, Health And More

May 24, 2012

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STATS: ‘American Idol’ Season 11 Finale Sets Four Social TV Records American Idol‘s 11th season came to a close Wednesday night with 21-year-old Georgia native Phillip Phillips beating 16-year-old songstress Jessica Sanchez with the record-high 132 million viewer votes cast after Tuesday’s final showdown. After the music faded and the confetti settled, Phillips made his way […]

Teen Choice Awards 2012: ‘Vampire Diaries’ Leads Nominations

May 18, 2012

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UPDATED: “American Idol” and Justin Bieber follow with five nominations apiece; new categories including choice book and choice electronic dance music artist have been added. The first wave of nominations has been announced for this year’s Teen Choice Awards and leading the way with six is the CW hit The Vampire Diaries. TVD will compete in […]

Glee Season 4 Scoop: Sarah Jessica Parker, Kate Hudson Book Season 4 Guest Stints

May 14, 2012

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Upfronts: Fox’s 2012-13 Fall Schedule [Glee Moves to Thursday, Touch to Friday and Comedy Block on Tuesday] Sarah Jessica Parker is returning to the small screen next fall for the first time since her Sex and the City days via a multiple-episode guest stint on Glee. Additionally, Kate Hudson will join the cast for a six-episode arc. Parker will allegedly play a […]

Upfronts: Fox’s 2012-13 Fall Schedule [Glee Moves to Thursday, Touch to Friday and Comedy Block on Tuesday]

May 14, 2012

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Kevin Reilly and his team discuss the new Kevin Bacon thriller, a jolt of comedies and the future of Simon Cowell’s reality competition. Hours before Madison Avenue buyers flood into the Beacon Theatre for Fox’s upfront presentation, Kevin Reilly and his Fox team took time to wax on aboutKevin Bacon, The X Factor and a creative renaissance poised to […]

Surprise Suprise! LMFAO Have a Movie ‘Up Our Sleeves’

April 26, 2012

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Nobody’s shouting “Lights! Camera! Action!” just yet, but a movie is clearly on the future agenda for the party rockin’ members of LMFAO. “Oh yeah, we’ve got some stuff up our sleeves now,” the group’s Sky Blu told Billboard during a conference call to promote the duo’s upcoming Sorry For Party Rocking Tour of North America. “We […]

Ryan Seacrest Signs On for Two More Years of American Idol

April 24, 2012

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Ryan Seacrest will reign supreme at American Idol for at least two more years. The Idol host has signed a deal to stick with the Fox reality series for two more seasons, the network announced Monday. House “Body and Soul” Review – What an Emotional Shocking End! “For the last 11 seasons, I’ve had the privilege to be a part of […]

Aerosmith Ready First Album in 8 Years

March 30, 2012

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  Joe Perry says “Get a Grip”-era song will be included and talks “Global Warming Tour.” Two days after announcing a summer tour of the U.S., Aerosmith staged a media event Wednesday in Los Angeles to discuss the trip, the status of their new album and wave hello to a few hundred fans gathered at the outdoor shopping mall, […]

The Wanted to Perform on ‘American Idol’

March 30, 2012

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The Wanted, the all-male English quintet behind the record-breaking single “Glad You Came,” is scheduled to perform on “American Idol” next week. The band teased a major announcement on Twitter yesterday (March 28), finally tweeting, “And now for our big news…we are excited to announce we will be performing on American Idol on 5th of April!!” […]

Sonisphere Music Festival Canceled: Adam Lambert and Queen Reunion Isn’t Happening

March 29, 2012

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  UPDATED: The iconic rock band broke the news “with very heavy hearts” on their official website. After much fanfare, the big Queen performance featuring American Idol alum Adam Lambert at Sonisphere 2012 isn’t going to happen. The music festival has apparently been canceled. NEW: Chris Rock Sells Socio-Political Comedy Series to FX “It is with very heavy hearts […]

‘American Idol’ Recap: Jessica Sanchez Nails Whitney Houston’s ‘I Will Always Love You’

March 8, 2012

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Phillip Phillips, Skylar Laine and Joshua Ledet also shined on Wednesday’s performance night. Shannon Magrane did not. Is it too soon to crown Jessica Sanchez this year’s American Idol winner? Based on her jaw-dropping performance Wednesday night, it’s a wonder producers don’t call the whole thing off. Then again, in next week’s round, the powerhouse singer could just as […]

Meet American Idol’s Finalists: Who Was in Hannah Montana? Who Collects Knives?

March 7, 2012

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After a grueling, nausea-inducing Hollywood week and uneven semifinals, American Idol has chosen its Top 13, who begin the live final performances Wednesday (8/7c, Fox). TVGuide.com spent some time with the lucky 13, and learned more about the people behind those voices. The Top 13, in their own words: DeAndre Brackensick, 17, from San Jose, […]