For those wondering about the status of Ryan Seacret’s American Idol contract, know that it is almost now officially signed. According to a new report coming in right now via TMZ, Seacret’s deal is set to run somewhere over $10 million for the upcoming season over at ABC. The reports are that he initially was looking for […]
Is it possible that you could see Keith Urban become a judge on American Idol season 16? It may sound unlikely in theory, but in practice it does feel like Fox and the producers liked what they got from the country singer. He was likable, he offered decent advice, and he never came across as mean or […]
The Ryan Seacrest negotiations for American Idol season 16 have played out the media for weeks, and they are still not near a conclusion. Yet, the more that we do hear, the more that it appears ABC is realizing that getting the host back is essential. They also realize that they have made a number of different […]
American Idol season 16 is coming onto ABC for the first time in the new year, and the show has posted its first video with Katy Perry The video below is mostly featuring Perry doing her part in order to encourage contestants from all over America to try out for the new season. The show is […]
Now, it’s pretty much official that all three original American Idol judges have discussed the upcoming season 16 reboot, even if none of them are likely to be a part of it. The latest name to add to the list here is Paula Abdul, who was a part of the show for the first eight seasons before […]
Simon Cowell has already spoken out several times about American Idol season 16, explaining that he’s got utterly zero interest. Now, why not hear a little bit of what one of the other original judges had to say on the subject? Speaking in a new interview on the matter with Entertainment Tonight, Randy Jackson made it clear that he […]
At one point earlier this month, a Ryan Seacrest return to American Idol felt assured thanks to his ties to ABC. However, now, it’s more or less anything but. According to a new report from the New York Post, which cites Richard Rushfield of American Idol: The Untold Story as evidence, Seacrest may end up […]
As many people may have heard, Katy Perry’s American Idol salary is already the stuff of legend. Reports have her making a whopping $25 million just for a single season, which puts her above any singer who has ever held a position on the show. It’s a salary that could make many people out there faint, and it’s […]
Did an ABC executive go “swish swish” when they secured Katy Perry as a judge on American Idol for the coming season? It’s possible, but it’s also possible that sentiment changed when they started to look at the bottom line. According to a report from TMZ, Perry may have been paid a shocking $25 million to be […]
When you’re at the top, it’s certainly easier to give honest feedback on everything below. you. This is certainly the situation at the moment that CBS boss Leslie Moonves finds himself in while talking about American Idol and the new revival coming to ABC. It’s a show that will try to give the network a […]
