American Idol News

American Idol News

Fox's 'American Idol 7' open auditions draw thousands in Texas
August 7, 2007
"American Idol" producers say about 13,000 people showed up at Texas Stadium to audition for the seventh season of the reality show behemoth.
Simon Cowell producing 'American Idol'-like 'Star Struck' film
August 2, 2007
An American Idol-themed film is apparently in the works, and who better to helm the project than Simon Cowell.
'Idol' summer camp considering expanding duration and locations
August 1, 2007
American Idol is reportedly looking to further its educational outreach.
Ex-'Idol 2' finalist Corey Clark arrested, charged with drug possession
July 31, 2007
Corey Clark's long list of legal woes continues to grow.
Fox's 'American Idol' begins seventh season auditions in San Diego
July 30, 2007
Fox's 'American Idol' begins seventh season auditions in San Diego
Former 'Idol 5' finalist Kellie Pickler: Fox sitcom on "back burner"
July 27, 2007
Kellie Pickler's so focused on her country music career that fans of the former American Idol fifth-season finalist shouldn't expect to see her sitcom project on-air anytime soon.
'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest looking forward to fatherhood
July 25, 2007
Ryan Seacrest is currently the host with the most gigs, serving as moderator for Fox's American Idol; his own Los Angeles-based radio show; the E! network's E! News; and various other endeavors such as Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve -- but the 32-year-old apparently has babies on the brain.
'Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe admits to sixth season 'mistakes'
July 24, 2007
American Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe apparently feels the Fox mega-hit should focus more on its aspiring singers and less on the established mentors who provide the contestants support.
Original 'American Idol' Kelly Clarkson "regrets" feud with Clive Davis
July 23, 2007
After publicly railing against him in one recent interview after another, original American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson is suddenly singing a different song and publicly apologizing to RCA chairman Clive Davis.
'Dancing' leads reality TV Emmy Awards field with eight nominations
July 19, 2007
Fourteen reality television shows received a total of 39 nominations in today's announcement of the 59th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards nominees -- with the number of shows and the amount of total nominations representing the highest ever for both.