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What do You do During The Vast Wasteland Between TV Seasons?

Justin Louis — Thu, 30 May 2013 17:49:17 +0000

I openly admit that I am a heavy TV viewer. I have two TiVo DVRs that usually have a good number of shows waiting for me each evening. But the last two weeks or so have been pretty quiet.

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'American Idol' Adds Jennifer Hudson as a Judge With More Superstar Alums on the Way?

Nick Romano — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:58:46 +0000

It was recently revealed that the folks behind 'American Idol' were planning to wipe their entire judges table clean and start anew admist plummeting ratings. But with the series at a personal all-time low, could a past 'Idol' standout reinvigorate it? It's been revealed that former contestant and Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson has signed on as judge for the next season.

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American Idol Finale Tonight-Candice or Kree?

Sue Moll — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:19:19 +0000

Tonight's the finale..already...for the 12th Season of American Idol on Fox at 8pm.

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Is it Time For American Idol to Hang it Up? [Poll]

Justin Louis — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:02:46 +0000

Take a good look at those judges, if "sources" are correct, you won't see any of them on American Idol's next season.

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'American Idol' May Cut All Four Judges to Reinvent Itself

Damon Houx — Thu, 09 May 2013 01:22:53 +0000

'American Idol' used to be the hottest show on television, but after 13 years, it's starting to show its age. The show's ratings have slipped from regularly having 30 million viewers to now somewhere around 11 million. And though the show has had some different judges over the course of its run, it's now looking to ditch all four current judges to have a fresh face for season 13.

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What Did You Think of the American Idol Premiere?

Justin Louis — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:16:18 +0000

The new season of American Idol kicked off last night with a new look, at least on the judging panel.

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American Idol Unveils New Judging Panel – What do you Think? [Poll]

Justin Louis — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:54:18 +0000

Speculation has been running rampant on who will fill the judges' seats on American Idol since Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler confirmed their departures. We now know...

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Review: Kris Allen "Thank You Camellia"

Shawn Michaels — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 10:38:55 +0000

So Kris Allen has a new album , lets take a look....Or should I say a listen

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Who Will Win "Idol?"

Sue Moll — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:34:13 +0000

It's been an exciting year on "American Idol."

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"Smash" Brings Us Behind the Red Curtain [Review]

Justin Louis — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:30:14 +0000

I've always enjoyed shows that bring the viewer behind the scenes of worlds we rarely get to see. I thought that Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, a dramedy about the inner workings of a Saturday Night Live type show, was too short lived, only lasting one season.

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Was it Fair For American Idol to Televise the Disqualification of Jermaine Jones? [Poll, Video]

Justin Louis — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:40:36 +0000

As we were among the first to report late Tuesday night, an unexpected scandal hit American Idol. If you avoided the spoilers in advance, you certainly know by now that the subject of the kerfuffle was "The Gentle Giant", Jermaine Jones. And it was all shown on last night's broadcast.

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Scandal Hits American Idol, Will Reportedly be Televised [Links]

Justin Louis — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 02:27:55 +0000

Huge news coming out about American Idol this evening. TMZ is reporting that a contestant will be disqualified and removed from the show because the singer, "concealed multiple crimes from producers".

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Idol Fans: Missing Grimm? "Reed" On…

Lisa Leonard — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:48:04 +0000

Remember how steamed I was that my favorite American Idol singer, Reed Grimm, didn’t make it into the finals? Remember how I wrote that his unfair and premature (in my opinion) departure actually put me in a
bad mood? Well my frown has turned upside down and now I’m smiling. Why? Because I got an e-mail from Reed’s mother!

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Reality Competition Shows=Emotional Rollercoaster

Lisa Leonard — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:07:29 +0000

How did you feel after last night’s American Idol? If you’re like me, you felt excited, spent, and a little nauseous…like you had just been on a rollercoaster ride.

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American Idol Goes Live Next Week – The Top 24 is Set [Audio]

Justin Louis — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:11:49 +0000

It's time to start voting! American Idol has whittled down the field to the Top 24 (or, as they're calling it, The Top 24 + 1, the judges will pick one more, no doubt in dramatic fashion, next week). Big congrats to our friend Adam Brock for making it to the live shows! Check out the whole list after the jump.

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Adam Lambert joins Justin Louis on the Air. Listen to His Performance and Interview [Audio]

Justin Louis — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:20:08 +0000

Adam Lambert is a busy guy these days. Not only is he putting the finishing touches on his upcoming album Trespassing, but he also swung by our Townsquare Media offices earlier today for an intimate, acoustic performance and was kind enough to take a few minutes to chat with me.

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American Idol Contestant Adam Brock Joins Justin Louis On The Air [Audio]

Justin Louis — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:37:18 +0000

As American Idol moves on to Hollywood Week, the standouts really start to...well, stand out. Justin Louis talked to contestant Adam Brock, who blew the judges away with his version of "Walking in Memphis" this past Wednesday.

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American Idol Advances, Talent Starts to Shine in Hollywood [Video]

Justin Louis — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:55:47 +0000

Last week I wrote about how, so far, I've been pretty underwhelmed by American Idol this season. I felt like the show was focusing more on story and less on talent, and like more mediocre contestants were getting golden passes to Hollywood than would have before.

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Underwhelmed by Idol [Poll]

Justin Louis — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:29:25 +0000

Let's be honest, American Idol just hasn't been the same. Ever since the show was shaken up last year with the departure of Simon Cowell, it hasn't been the juggernaut that it used to be.

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Are you ready for "American Idol?"

Sue Moll — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:49:53 +0000

I know I am! I can't wait for this season! All the judges are back---Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson!

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