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Ellen DeGeneres surprised how raw 'American Idol' contestants are
February 9, 2010
Ellen DeGeneres called American Idol's ninth-season Hollywood Week hopefuls a "great, eclectic group" -- however she was also surprised at "how little experience some of the have."
Jennifer Hudson, Katharine McPhee part of 'We Are the World' remake
February 1, 2010
Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson and Kanye West were among those who headed to a Hollywood studio Monday to help record a remake of "We Are the World."
Randy Jackson didn't know Simon Cowell was leaving 'American Idol'
January 28, 2010
Randy Jackson claims he had no knowledge of Simon Cowell's American Idol departure until after it was publicly announced.
Randy Jackson: Simon Cowell may decide to return to 'American Idol'
January 19, 2010
Randy Jackson is hopeful that American Idol's currently-airing ninth season won't be Simon Cowell's last.
'American Idol' creator: Superstars lining up to replace Simon Cowell
January 14, 2010
American Idol will apparently have no shortage of possible big-name judging panel replacements for Simon Cowell.
Elisabeth Hasselbeck says 'American Idol' premiere was offensive
January 13, 2010
Elizabeth Hasselbeck said she was "truly bothered" by the "incredibly offensive" way American Idol portrayed a female ninth-season hopeful during last night's premiere broadcast on Fox.
Simon Cowell: 'X Factor' agreement with Fox "wasn't going to happen"
January 12, 2010
Simon Cowell said his deal with Fox that will end his American Idol judging role while launching his British The X Factor reality competition series for the network in Fall 2011 was a last-minute agreement.
'American Idol' returns with new judge, old format and farewell tour
January 12, 2010
While American Idol is returning to a more familiar format, there will still be several substantial changes when the curtains go up on the show's ninth season -- including the absence of Paula Abdul, the addition of Ellen DeGeneres, and Simon Cowell serving on the judging panel for the final time.
Ellen DeGeneres "Very, very sad" about Simon Cowell's 'Idol' exit
January 12, 2010
Ellen DeGeneres' first official day as an American Idol judge just so happened to coincide with Simon Cowell inking a deal with Fox that will end his judging role on the reality series following its ninth season.
'American Idol' judge Randy Jackson: Simon Cowell talk distracting
January 9, 2010
While he personally hasn't been distracted by reports that Simon Cowell is leaving American Idol, Randy Jackson says it has impacted the show.