American Idol Season 12 has already picked its Top 20 finalists after the Hollywood and Las Vegas rounds and is now in its semi finals. And this early, predictions are strong that a female will bag this year's crown. It's been six years since AI had a female champ in the person of Jordin Sparks. Sparks beat Blake Lewis in the May 2007 finale. For American Idol's first … [Read more...]
Ellen’s out, JLo’s in at Idol
Ellen DeGeneres got more than she bargained for by signing on with American Idol. The talk show queen has decided that "judging people and sometimes hurting their feelings" is just too hard for her. She also cites a heavier work schedule than she anticipated among the reasons she has decided to exit American Idol effective immediately. She will not appear on the show's upcoming … [Read more...]
American Idol lowers age limit
For the upcoming 10th season of American Idol -- also known as "the season with no Simon" -- the show has decided to lower the age limit for eligibility from 16 to 15. According to USA Today, Idol was inspired to take this step by the success of Justin Bieber and his ilk. American Idol's producers also recently announced their intention to accept submissions from Fox-owned … [Read more...]
Year-end ratings put CBS on top
For the seventh time in the last eight years, CBS has emerged as the overall ratings winner for network television. Nielsen's annual ratings report indicates that CBS was boosted to the top of the heap thanks to the record-breaking broadcast of the Super Bowl showdown between the Colts and the Saints. This year's Super Bowl was the most-watched television broadcast in … [Read more...]
Idol Gives Back and Urban Bows Out
I've often wondered why they have to boot someone out during the "Idol Gives Back" episode. With the good cheer going all around as people focus more on charity it just seems pretty sucky to try to wipe the smile off someone's face. Keeping a smile on is not a problem to the one who had to leave this time though because Tim Urban had been getting comments from Simon for being … [Read more...]