The news is now official, and it’s every bit as surprising as it was when it was first rumored: Katy Perry will be an American Idol judge. In a statement today centered around ABC’s upfront presentation, Perry had the following message to pass along in terms of getting this gig: “I am honored and thrilled to be […]
One of the best things about a TV breakup is that you can get some unfiltered thoughts, and today Fox is doing that in discussing the American Idol revival timing. While speaking to reporters ahead of upfronts, the network’s programming heads in Dana Walden and Gary Newman did their part to discuss all of the […]
The latest American Idol season 16 report has hit the web, but the idea of the show getting Katy Perry is little more than a teenage dream. Nonetheless, there’s a good chance that this could happen! According to a report from TMZ, Perry is in discussions to take over the role as judge for the […]
Simon Cowell runs a busy schedule like nobody’s business. He executive-produces and judges on America’s Got Talent, and then over in the United Kingdom he’s got both The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent. It also bears reminding that he also is an executive producer on both of those shows, as well. Given the recent news that American Idol, the show […]
Well, this is awkward: Kelly Clarkson opted to not join the upcoming American Idol revival on Thursday; instead, she’s heading to The Voice for the upcoming fourteenth season set to premiere on NBC in the spring. Presumably, she will be in the chair held in the fall by Miley Cyrus. In trying come up with the right metaphor for […]
While it may not be confirmed just yet that Kelly Clarkson will be a judge on the upcoming American Idol season 16, signs point to it happening. According to the latest report from TMZ, the original winner of the Fox series is currently working on clearing her schedule in order to serve in the role. She’s been […]
There is no reason to speculate anymore in regards to the future of American Idol and the proposed revival of the series — it’s officially happening. In a statement today, ABC confirmed that they are bringing on board the singing competition for the 2017-18 season. While early rumors are that the show will air Sunday nights starting […]
Even though it’s now starting to get solidified that American Idol airing on ABC is going to be a reality, there are already some possible judges names floating around. Fittingly, one of them just so happens to be one of the most famous former contestants of all. According to Variety, Kelly Clarkson is a name that is already […]
While it appeared as of Friday afternoon as though American Idol to ABC was a done deal, reports then came out about Fox making a last-ditch effort to get the show back that they effectively canceled just one year ago. However, it now looks like the deal over at ABC to keep the show is more locked-in than […]
There’s no more reason to dim the lights — American Idol season 16 is officially happening. According to Variety, ABC has closed a deal with FremantleMedia North America and CORE Media Group — the two owners of the show — in order to bring the show back on the air. Fox, which aired the series for the […]
