It’s ambitious that ABC is bringing on board American Idol 16 for their upcoming schedule at midseason. However, there are still problems. Specifically, one of them is going to be trying to come up with a way in which to adequately pay for it while still making money for the network. No matter how you look at […]
While it’s not confirmed as of yet that an American Idol – Lionel Richie deal is coming, signs seem to be suggesting that very thing. According to a new report coming in right now via TMZ, Richie did sit down recently in order to look at the possibility of becoming a judge on the upcoming season. The […]
While it’s not official, Ryan Seacret is likely returning to the American Idol reboot. So, who else from the past could be joining him? According to a new report coming out right now via Variety, Rickey Minor is going to be returning as the musical director for the show! Minor may be known to some for his […]
Will Lionel Ritchie be the next American Idol … judge? He’s one of the names floating around out there. According to TMZ, Ritchie is being circled to be the second judge on the panel alongside Katy Perry, though it doesn’t seem as though any formal discussions have been made. He’s got a ton of music-industry credibility, and […]
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 […]
