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Kelly Clarkson hosted a reunion of original American Idol judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson on her new daytime talk show this week.]]> https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/kelly-clarkson-reunites-original-american-idol-judges-simon-cowell-paula-abdul-and-randy-jackson-1072081.php rtvw-news-kelly-clarkson-reunites-original-american-idol-judges-simon-cowell-paula-abdul-and-randy-jackson-1072081 Sun, 22 Sep 2019 12:26:07 -0400

American Idol is being canceled following its 2016 edition, but former judge Ellen DeGeneres seemingly couldn't care less. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-was-one-of-worst-decisions-ive-ever-made-says-former-judge-ellen-degeneres-18493.php rtvw-news-american-idol-was-one-of-worst-decisions-ive-ever-made-says-former-judge-ellen-degeneres-18493 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 14:48:08 -0400

Simon Cowell's baby mama Lauren Silverman has reportedly been scandalous even dating back to her high school days. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/simon-cowell-married-pregnant-girlfriend-lauren-silverman-reportedly-had-teenage-affair-with-her-married-high-school-teacher-15119.php rtvw-news-simon-cowell-married-pregnant-girlfriend-lauren-silverman-reportedly-had-teenage-affair-with-her-married-high-school-teacher-15119 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 14:57:35 -0400

Simon Cowell reportedly felt blindsided and tricked when he discovered his former close friend's wife Lauren Silverman is pregnant with his baby. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/simon-cowell-reportedly-blindsided-and-tricked-by-lauren-silverman-pregnancy--15110.php rtvw-news-simon-cowell-reportedly-blindsided-and-tricked-by-lauren-silverman-pregnancy--15110 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 12:56:37 -0400

Simon Cowell's reported expectant father news with gal pal Lauren Silverman is allegedly the result of an adulterous affair that's responsible for the breakup of her marriage to Andrew Silverman, Simon's former close friend. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/husband-claims-simon-cowell-is-homewrecker-names-him-as-co-respondent-in-divorce-filing-15106.php rtvw-news-husband-claims-simon-cowell-is-homewrecker-names-him-as-co-respondent-in-divorce-filing-15106 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 15:15:53 -0400

Simon Cowell reportedly may soon have to move his focus from career to family. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/simon-cowell-reportedly-expecting-baby-with-his-friend-wife-lauren-silverman-15100.php rtvw-news-simon-cowell-reportedly-expecting-baby-with-his-friend-wife-lauren-silverman-15100 Wed, 31 Jul 2013 12:19:12 -0400

Former American Idol runner-up Crystal Bowersox and her husband, musician Brian Walker, have announced they are divorcing after two years of marriage.]]> https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/crystal-bowersox-and-husband-brian-walker-announce-divorce-1034782.php rtvw-news-crystal-bowersox-and-husband-brian-walker-announce-divorce-1034782 Tue, 07 May 2013 06:44:54 -0400

Kara DioGuardi has become a mom.]]> https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/kara-dioguardi-and-husband-mike-mccuddy-welcome-baby-boy-1033092.php rtvw-news-kara-dioguardi-and-husband-mike-mccuddy-welcome-baby-boy-1033092 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:33:03 -0500

Kara DioGuardi is having a baby boy. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/kara-dioguardi-and-husband-mike-mccuddy-having-baby-via-gestational-surrogate-14318.php rtvw-news-kara-dioguardi-and-husband-mike-mccuddy-having-baby-via-gestational-surrogate-14318 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:48:56 -0500

Lee Dewyze is officially a married man. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/lee-dewyze-marries-model-and-actress-jonna-walsh--13671.php rtvw-news-lee-dewyze-marries-model-and-actress-jonna-walsh--13671 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:21:18 -0400

"American Idol" winner Lee DeWyze says he got engaged this month to model/actress Jonna Walsh after eight months of dating.]]> https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/lee-dewyze-gets-engaged-model-actress-jonna-walsh--1024812.php rtvw-news-lee-dewyze-gets-engaged-model-actress-jonna-walsh--1024812 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:52:18 -0400

Kara DioGuardi is taking her musical talents to the Broadway stage. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/kara-dioguardi-star-in-chicago-on-broadway-this-september--12407.php rtvw-news-kara-dioguardi-star-in-chicago-on-broadway-this-september--12407 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:09:22 -0400

Past "American Idol" winner Lee DeWyze said he was simply responding to his fans when he told them he had not been invited to the finale of the current season.]]> https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/lee-dewyze-shrugs-off-flap-over-american-idol-finale-appearance-1023859.php rtvw-news-lee-dewyze-shrugs-off-flap-over-american-idol-finale-appearance-1023859 Sat, 28 May 2011 10:00:11 -0400

Kara DioGuardi has revealed two heart-wrenching details of her past in her new memoir.  ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/kara-dioguardi-reveals-past-molestation-and-date-rape-in-memoir--12203.php rtvw-news-kara-dioguardi-reveals-past-molestation-and-date-rape-in-memoir--12203 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 11:05:46 -0400

U.S. songwriter and TV personality Kara DioGuardi says in her memoir "A Helluva High Note" she was date-raped by a music producer.]]> https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/kara-dioguardi-says-music-producer-sexually-assaulted-and-raped-her--1023246.php rtvw-news-kara-dioguardi-says-music-producer-sexually-assaulted-and-raped-her--1023246 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:19:52 -0400

Ex-'American Idol' Alex Lambert not homeless despite his earlier claim   ]]> Steve Rogers https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/ex-american-idol-alex-lambert-not-homeless-despite-his-earlier-claim-11896.php rtvw-news-ex-american-idol-alex-lambert-not-homeless-despite-his-earlier-claim-11896 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 10:29:17 -0500

Singer Lee DeWyze says he is hoping to avoid the stigma that comes with becoming an overnight success on TV's "American Idol."]]> https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/lee-dewyze-there-definitely-stigma-attached-american-idol-1021365.php rtvw-news-lee-dewyze-there-definitely-stigma-attached-american-idol-1021365 Fri, 24 Dec 2010 03:30:00 -0500

Crystal Bowersox appears to be on her way to beating ninth-season American Idol winner Lee Dewyze in their album sales re-match. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/crystal-bowersox-debut-sells-58000-units-beating-lee-dewyze-11834.php rtvw-news-crystal-bowersox-debut-sells-58000-units-beating-lee-dewyze-11834 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:10:17 -0500

Kara DioGuardi has decided to dish about her experience as an American Idol judge. ]]> Reality TV World staff https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/kara-dioguardi-release-memoir-about-life-including-american-idol-11773.php rtvw-news-kara-dioguardi-release-memoir-about-life-including-american-idol-11773 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 11:51:21 -0500

Lee Dewyze has set a new American Idol record, but it's a dubious feat he presumably didn't want. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/lee-dewyze-debut-album-sells-only-39000-units-in-first-week-11766.php rtvw-news-lee-dewyze-debut-album-sells-only-39000-units-in-first-week-11766 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 07:20:02 -0500

U.S. singer/songwriter Crystal Bowersox has recorded a first CD she calls "Farmer's Daughter," Jive Records announced Wednesday.]]> https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/crystal-bowersox-debut-farmer-daughter-album-drop-dec-14-1020754.php rtvw-news-crystal-bowersox-debut-farmer-daughter-album-drop-dec-14-1020754 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:15:01 -0500

"American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest has listed his Hollywood Hills estate for sale for nearly $15 million, The Los Angeles Times reported.]]> https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-host-ryan-seacrest-lists-hollywood-home-for-15-mill-1020452.php rtvw-news-american-idol-host-ryan-seacrest-lists-hollywood-home-for-15-mill-1020452 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 09:47:07 -0400

An Illinois man who made it to the Top 20 on last season's "American Idol" is one of two finalists on Korea's TV talent show "Superstar K."]]> https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/ex-american-idol-semifinalist-john-park-finalist-on-korean-show-1020366.php rtvw-news-ex-american-idol-semifinalist-john-park-finalist-on-korean-show-1020366 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 23:36:17 -0400

Crystal Bowersox has gotten married. ]]> Reality TV World staff https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/crystal-bowersox-marries-musician-brian-walker-at-chicago-club-11616.php rtvw-news-crystal-bowersox-marries-musician-brian-walker-at-chicago-club-11616 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 20:44:28 -0400

"American Idol" runnerup Crystal Bowersox has confirmed she married musician Brian Walker in a Chicago nightclub.]]> https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/crystal-bowersox-and-musician-brian-walker-get-married-in-chicago-1020125.php rtvw-news-crystal-bowersox-and-musician-brian-walker-get-married-in-chicago-1020125 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:21:44 -0400

"American Idol" Season 9 winner Lee DeWyze is to release his major-label debut album, "Live It Up," next month, 19 Recordings/RCA Records said Thursday.]]> https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/lee-dewyze-debut-album-be-released-on-november-16-by-rca-1020047.php rtvw-news-lee-dewyze-debut-album-be-released-on-november-16-by-rca-1020047 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 19:27:14 -0400

Crystal Bowersox is getting married. ]]> Reality TV World staff https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/idol-runner-up-crystal-bowersox-engaged-musician-brian-walker-11569.php rtvw-news-idol-runner-up-crystal-bowersox-engaged-musician-brian-walker-11569 Sat, 25 Sep 2010 15:34:03 -0400

American Idol runner-up Crystal Bowersox is engaged to be married next month to musician Brian Walker, her representative told People magazine.]]> https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-runner-up-crystal-bowersox-engaged-brian-walker-1019984.php rtvw-news-american-idol-runner-up-crystal-bowersox-engaged-brian-walker-1019984 Sat, 25 Sep 2010 13:52:31 -0400

Crystal Bowersox's personal information improperly accessed in Ohio   ]]> Steve Rogers https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/crystal-bowersox-personal-information-improperly-accessed-in-ohio-11529.php rtvw-news-crystal-bowersox-personal-information-improperly-accessed-in-ohio-11529 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 02:41:53 -0400

"American Idol" runner-up Crystal Bowersox says getting her new smile is "something I've always wanted to do" since childhood.]]> https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/crystal-bowersox-i-had-wanted-fix-my-teeth-since-i-was-child-1018464.php rtvw-news-crystal-bowersox-i-had-wanted-fix-my-teeth-since-i-was-child-1018464 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:32:56 -0400

'American Idol' summer tour canceling eight shows and ending early   ]]> Steve Rogers https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-summer-tour-canceling-eight-shows-and-ending-early-11310.php rtvw-news-american-idol-summer-tour-canceling-eight-shows-and-ending-early-11310 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:45:37 -0400

Julianne Hough keeps mum about Ryan Seacrest romance rumors   ]]> Steve Rogers https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/julianne-hough-keeps-mum-about-ryan-seacrest-romance-rumors-11318.php rtvw-news-julianne-hough-keeps-mum-about-ryan-seacrest-romance-rumors-11318 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:00:53 -0400

Crystal Bowersox was surprised that boyfriend Tony Kusian decided to end their relationship the morning before she took the stage for American Idol's final ninth-season performance show. ]]> Christopher Rocchio https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/crystal-bowersox-was-shocked-beau-split-before-american-idol-finale-11234.php rtvw-news-crystal-bowersox-was-shocked-beau-split-before-american-idol-finale-11234 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 02:14:41 -0400

19 Recordings/Jive Records has formally announced that it has signed American Idol ninth-season runner-up Crystal Bowersox to a recording contract and is set to release her debut album this fall. ]]> Christopher Rocchio https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/crystal-bowersox-jive-records-recording-deal-formally-announced-11226.php rtvw-news-crystal-bowersox-jive-records-recording-deal-formally-announced-11226 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:53:56 -0400

Chidi Benjamin Uzomah Jr. is reportedly paying the maximum price for stalking American Idol host Ryan Seacrest. ]]> Christopher Rocchio https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-host-ryan-seacrest-stalker-gets-two-years-in-prison-11169.php rtvw-news-american-idol-host-ryan-seacrest-stalker-gets-two-years-in-prison-11169 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:49:50 -0400

American Idol band members are apparently making some legal noise. ]]> Christopher Rocchio https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-band-suing-show-for-ring-tone-and-downloads-royalties-11164.php rtvw-news-american-idol-band-suing-show-for-ring-tone-and-downloads-royalties-11164 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 07:57:02 -0400

The musicians union is suing the popular U.S. television series "American Idol" over royalties for ring tones and downloads, according to court documents.]]> https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-band-sues-show-for-ring-tone-and-downloads-royalties-1018112.php rtvw-news-american-idol-band-sues-show-for-ring-tone-and-downloads-royalties-1018112 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 14:51:17 -0400

19 Recordings/RCA Records has formally announced that it has signed American Idol ninth-season winner Lee Dewyze to a recording contract and is set to release his debut album this fall. ]]> Christopher Rocchio https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-champ-lee-dewyze-rca-signing-formally-announced-11132.php rtvw-news-american-idol-champ-lee-dewyze-rca-signing-formally-announced-11132 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 10:23:24 -0400

American Idol ninth-season champ Lee Dewyze's first single -- a cover of U2's "Beautiful Day" -- made its debut at No. 12 on Billboard's Digital Songs single-sales chart after moving 95,000 downloads in its first week of release. ]]> Christopher Rocchio https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/lee-dewyze-beautiful-day-debuts-at-no-12-sells-95000-units-11082.php rtvw-news-lee-dewyze-beautiful-day-debuts-at-no-12-sells-95000-units-11082 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 09:56:51 -0400

Ricky Minor claims a report that he was angered by American Idol's failure to note his departure as the show's music director during last week's ninth-season finale was "blown out of proportion." ]]> Christopher Rocchio https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/ricky-minor-report-about-anger-over-american-idol-snub-overblown-11077.php rtvw-news-ricky-minor-report-about-anger-over-american-idol-snub-overblown-11077 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:55:58 -0400

Crystal Bowersox says she never considered herself to be American Idol's ninth-season frontrunner and was simply satisfied to remain in the competition as long as she did. ]]> Christopher Rocchio https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/crystal-bowersox-coming-in-second-on-american-idol-was-amazing-11052.php rtvw-news-crystal-bowersox-coming-in-second-on-american-idol-was-amazing-11052 Sat, 29 May 2010 16:08:17 -0400

Lee Dewyze is thankful for the platform American Idol gave him, however the ninth-season winner is also glad that his journey on the show has ended. ]]> Christopher Rocchio https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/lee-dewyze-happy-win-american-idol-but-glad-competition-over-11051.php rtvw-news-lee-dewyze-happy-win-american-idol-but-glad-competition-over-11051 Fri, 28 May 2010 17:00:19 -0400

It apparently didn't take too long for Lee Dewyze and Crystal Bowersox to sign record deals. ]]> Christopher Rocchio https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/report-lee-dewyze-crystal-bowersox-ink-american-idol-record-deals-11038.php rtvw-news-report-lee-dewyze-crystal-bowersox-ink-american-idol-record-deals-11038 Fri, 28 May 2010 13:30:04 -0400

Crystal Bowersox has revealed that she and boyfriend Tony Kusian decided to split on Tuesday morning before she took the stage for American Idol's final ninth-season performance show. ]]> Christopher Rocchio https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/crystal-bowersox-and-boyfriend-split-right-before-american-idol-finale-11045.php rtvw-news-crystal-bowersox-and-boyfriend-split-right-before-american-idol-finale-11045 Fri, 28 May 2010 11:08:50 -0400

Crystal Bowersox claims she experienced "this strange sense of peace and calm" that told her Lee Dewyze was going to win American Idol. ]]> Christopher Rocchio https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/crystal-bowersox-i-knew-lee-dewyze-was-going-win-american-idol-11036.php rtvw-news-crystal-bowersox-i-knew-lee-dewyze-was-going-win-american-idol-11036 Fri, 28 May 2010 09:16:00 -0400

Simon Cowell's departure not the only challenge facing 'American Idol'   ]]> Steve Rogers https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/simon-cowell-departure-not-only-challenge-facing-american-idol-11034.php rtvw-news-simon-cowell-departure-not-only-challenge-facing-american-idol-11034 Thu, 27 May 2010 11:28:11 -0400

'American Idol' finale averages 24.2 million viewers, lowest since 2002   ]]> Steve Rogers https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-finale-averages-242-million-viewers-lowest-since-2002-11033.php rtvw-news-american-idol-finale-averages-242-million-viewers-lowest-since-2002-11033 Thu, 27 May 2010 11:18:54 -0400

David Cook's American Idol finale absence wasn't a snub at the show that launched his career, according to his representative. ]]> Reality TV World staff https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-champ-david-cook-missed-finale-reunion-due-charity-11032.php rtvw-news-american-idol-champ-david-cook-missed-finale-reunion-due-charity-11032 Thu, 27 May 2010 11:00:02 -0400

'American Idol' runner-up Crystal Bowersox still hero in struggling Ohio   ]]> Steve Rogers https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-runner-up-crystal-bowersox-still-hero-in-struggling-ohio-11029.php rtvw-news-american-idol-runner-up-crystal-bowersox-still-hero-in-struggling-ohio-11029 Thu, 27 May 2010 10:55:59 -0400

Departing 'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell celebrated on finale   ]]> Steve Rogers https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/departing-american-idol-judge-simon-cowell-celebrated-on-finale-11028.php rtvw-news-departing-american-idol-judge-simon-cowell-celebrated-on-finale-11028 Thu, 27 May 2010 10:47:26 -0400