American Idol 9 News

American Idol 9 News

Report: Simon Cowell to stop judging his U.K. 'The X Factor' series
June 25, 2009
Simon Cowell has reportedly decided which of his three reality competition's will be cut from his hectic schedule -- and it apparently isn't American Idol.
Report: Simon Cowell being offered Oprah-size deal to stay with 'Idol'
June 24, 2009
Simon Cowell is reportedly on the verge of extending his American Idol contract -- and receiving an Oprah-sized payday in the process.
More than 9,000 hopefuls attend 'American Idol's auditions in Atlanta
June 18, 2009
More than 9,000 hopefuls attend 'American Idol's auditions in Atlanta
Paula Abdul still "negotiating" to return to 'American Idol' judging role
June 7, 2009
Paula Abdul has labeled talk of her leaving American Idol as a negotiating ploy to produce a better contract.
Fox announces 'American Idol' ninth season audition dates, locations
June 2, 2009
Fox has announced that American Idol's ninth-season auditions will kick-off on Sunday, June 14 at Gillette Stadium in the Boston, MA area.
Simon Cowell: 'American Idol's four judges will 'absolutely' be back
May 6, 2009
Simon Cowell is confident that all four of American Idol's judges will be back next season.
Cowell would fight for Seacrest, Jackson and Abdul, but not DioGuardi
April 29, 2009
While Simon Cowell feels Kara DioGuardi should reprise her role as American Idol's fourth judge, he also apparently wouldn't go to the mat in an effort to retain her.