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'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.
Ellen DeGeneres and Tim Gunn named PETA's people of the year
January 4, 2010
Tim Gunn and Ellen DeGeneres have been recognized for their work with animal rights.
Fox releases 'American Idol' schedule, old semifinals format returning
December 23, 2009
Fox has announced American Idol's entire ninth-season early broadcast schedule and revealed it is dropping some of last season's format changes.
Simon Cowell in talks to launch global Internet 'The X Factor' from Vegas
December 1, 2009
Simon Cowell reportedly has a new plan on how to bring his U.K. The X Factor reality series stateside while also launching it internationally at the same time.
Fox to premiere ninth season of 'American Idol' on January 12
November 25, 2009
Fox has announced American Idol's ninth season will premiere over the course of two consecutive nights with a two-hour broadcast on Tuesday, January 12 at 8PM ET/PT and a one-hour broadcast on Wednesday, January 13 at 8PM ET/PT.
'Idol' host Ryan Seacrest gets restraining order against alleged stalker
November 18, 2009
A Los Angeles judge has granted television and radio personality Ryan Seacrest a three-year restraining order against an alleged stalker, court officials said.
'Idol' judge Kara DioGuardi looking for Ellen DeGeneres chemistry
November 14, 2009
"American Idol" judge Kara DioGuardi says she wants to spend time with the U.S. TV series' newest judge, Ellen DeGeneres, so they can bond.
'American Idol' champ Kris Allen's debut album reflects life on the road
November 12, 2009
'American Idol' champ Kris Allen's debut album reflects life on the road
'Survivor 49' castaway Shannon Fairweather engaged to boyfriend Daniel Linger
'Farmer Wants a Wife' Season 4: Are Braden Pridemore, Brett Williams and Sean Cavanaugh still with their winners? 
'Summer House' star Ciara Miller blasts Amanda Batula: "She was never a friend to me"
'The Bachelorette' alum Katie Thurston shares new update on her cancer battle
Bravo to air surprise 'Summer House: The Aftermath' bonus episode
Cirie Fields fires back at Boston Rob over 'Survivor 50' jury-vote "excuses" speculation
Former 'The Bachelor' star Jake Pavelka finally settles down and gets married
'America's Got Talent': Australian singer and magician act receive Golden Buzzers
'The Bachelor' alum Abigail Heringer gets candid about when she and Noah Erb are having kids
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