Posts with tag "americanidol"

Boyz II Men Want to Get on 'Idol' and Duet With Prince

Posted Dec 18th 2009 at 12:03 PM by Mike Hess

Boyz II Men changed the game when it comes to R&B singing, harmony and the public's tolerance for love songs. Boy banders have nothing on the Philly natives, who are the best selling male group of all time -- and they're back to take the music industry by storm with 'Love,' an album full of covers you might not expect from the pitch-perfect pals. PopEater was lucky enough to chat with Boyz II ...

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Simon Cowell May Leave 'American Idol' to Focus on 'Factor'

Posted Dec 17th 2009 at 01:27 PM by PopEater Staff

You'll be hearing Simon Cowell's biting critiques of aspiring singers on U.S. television for years to come, but after 2010 it may not be on 'American Idol,' according to a report in the Times of London. Cowell is reportedly considering standing down from his post on 'Idol' after next season and switching his focus to bringing the hugely successful British show 'X Factor' to the USA. Ironically, ...

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Why America Has a Crush on Susan Boyle

Posted Dec 16th 2009 at 09:00 PM by Laura Ferreiro

Scottish songstress Susan Boyle seems poised to conquer the world. The unassuming 'Britain's Got Talent' star has already sold more than 1.8 million copies of her debut album 'I Dreamed a Dream' in its first three weeks of release in the U.S. (not to mention the millions she's sold worldwide). She also set an impressive record for the best first-week sales of any woman since SoundScan started ...

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With Ellen In at 'Idol,' Paula's Feeling Out

Posted Dec 16th 2009 at 07:00 AM by Rob Shuter

To everyone who asked "Why in the world would Paula Abdul quit 'American Idol?" a few months ago, it seems that Abdul herself is now pondering the same question. Word is, she's bummed out and her replacement (Ellen DeGeneres) is absolutely the talk of the 'Idol' set. That, plus a movie fit for a Queen (seriously) and Angelina Jolie's journalistic dreams take a hit. ...

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Carrie Underwood Bashes Tony Romo, Simon Cowell in Esquire

Posted Dec 9th 2009 at 10:10 PM by PopEater Staff

Carrie Underwood takes no prisoners in the latest issue of Esquire -- bashing everyone from 'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell to her Dallas Cowboy's ex, Tony Romo. The 26-year-old country star reveals the honest truth about her life, why you'll never see her turn political and the harsh reality that "as you step off that stage, you're pretty much alone." See the juicy interview >> ...

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'Idol' Alum Kimberley Locke Wants Diamond Ring for Christmas

Posted Dec 8th 2009 at 12:00 PM by Amber James

'American Idol' season 2 contestant Kimberley Locke has one item on her Christmas list: a diamond ring. But she tells PopEater that it likely won't happen. "I don't think I'm going to get it, but I think that's a good thing. My boyfriend is like, 'I don't want to do it around the holidays. I want it to be your special day,'" Locke says. "I'm like 'I don't care when you do it. Just do it.'" Locke ...

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Paula Abdul Gets Her Pooches Painted

Posted Nov 26th 2009 at 11:55 AM by Bryan Alexander

It's been so long since Paula Abdul left the 'American Idol' scene and the daily news cycle, and with no Paula fix on the way (as of now, at least), aren't we all a little curious how the always-interesting judge/musician is doing? So, when word hit that Abdul made her presence known at the American Music Awards Luxury Lounge, Popeater's ears perked up. After the jump, check out five absolutely ...

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Adam Lambert: I'm a 'Role Model' or a 'Nightmare'

Posted Nov 25th 2009 at 08:04 AM by Steve Baltin

Even before his 'American Music Awards' performance became the most talked about musical TV appearance since a certain singer (cough cough Janet Jackson) flashed America during the Super Bowl, Adam Lambert knew that his brazen style and love of theatrics was going to be polarizing. "If you are in the public eye and you are a certain type of persona, you're putting certain ideas out there you're ...

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'Idol' Finalists Defend Adam Lambert's Controversial AMA Performance

Posted Nov 25th 2009 at 07:45 AM by PopEater Staff

Former 'American Idol' contestants Blake Lewis and Anoop Desai are coming to Adam Lambert's defense after his controversial AMA performance, which subsequently got him booted from ABC's 'Good Morning America.' Season 6 runner-up Lewis tells HollywoodLife.com exclusively, "Adam Lambert isn't too controversial. 'Good Morning America' could have had an amazing interview with a talented, humble ...

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Was Lambert's AMA Romp Too Much?

Posted Nov 23rd 2009 at 02:01 PM by PopEater Staff

Adam Lambert certainly knows how to get people talking. His AMA performance could have just been his post-'Idol' breakout show, but instead it's become one of those "did he take it too far?" moments of awards show folklore that has everyone taking sides (Watch the Video Here!) and caused thousands of complaints, according to ABC. So, with all of the buzz and chatter about his ...