Posts with tag "randy jackson"

Steven Tyler, Randy Jackson Sign On for More 'Idol'

Posted Jun 29th 2011 at 04:50 PM by Kelly Fisher

Two outta three ain't bad. 'American Idol' has two judges signed on for next season, but who's still on the fence? Steven Tyler and longtime 'Idol' vet Randy Jackson are both set to return to the small screen next season, E! Online confirms. But what about J.Lo? Jennifer Lopez has been vocal about her hesitance to return to the judges' table, and currently she's the only one holding out to ...

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Randy Jackson on 'Idol' Finale: 'Scotty's Probably Got a Slight Edge' (Video)

Posted May 24th 2011 at 09:29 AM by AOL TV Editors

Randy Jackson snuck away from 'American Idol' during this finale week to sit down with 'Chelsea Lately.' Chelsea Handler took the opportunity to talk to him about the new judges and ask his predictions for the finale. "They're a little bit warmer, a little bit sweeter," Jackson said of Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez. He intimated that it might be because they are current artists, and perhaps ...

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Randy Jackson: I'm the Assertive Judge This Season

Posted Jan 15th 2011 at 11:00 AM by Amber James

As 'American Idol' counts down to its return next week, judge Randy Jackson acknowledges that this is definitely a make-or-break season. However, he's very optimistic about what he calls 'Season 10: The Remix.' With judges Simon Cowell, Ellen DeGeneres and Kara DioGuardi gone from the hit show, a sea of buzz surrounds high-profile newcomers Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler. Jackson insists the ...

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'American Idol' Confirms Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler as New Judges

Posted Sep 22nd 2010 at 02:13 PM by AOL TV Editors

'American Idol' has confirmed that Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler are joining the FOX show for its tenth season. The pair will join seasoned judge Randy Jackson, 'AI' host Ryan Seacrest announced on Wednesday in a press conference that streamed live at americanidol.com. The official confirmation ends weeks of speculation about the judges' lineup. Recent rumors surfaced that Lopez had signed a ...

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The 'Dawg' Speaks! Randy Jackson on 'American Idol' Rumors

Posted Aug 2nd 2010 at 06:35 PM by PopEater Staff

With each new day, comes new 'American Idol' casting rumors. Ellen DeGeneres quits. Is Jennifer Lopez onboard? Is Steven Tyler? Did Kara DioGuardi really get fired? What is going on with Randy Jackson? One of the main players involved -- Mr. Randy Jackson – has finally spoken up. E!Online spoke to the big "dawg" earlier today and he confirmed one thing. The host isn't going anywhere. ...

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Crystal Bowersox's Illness Clouds Contestant's Future

Posted Mar 12th 2010 at 05:15 PM by Sam Brand

You're a big deal if you can force 'American Idol' to shift its schedule. Last week, the guys sang before the girls after Crystal Bowersox's doctor kept the sick singer off the stage. It was an unprecedented shakeup for one of TV's most reliably scheduled shows. This week, Bowersox swept the incident aside and followed her talent into the Top 12. But will her health keep her from winning it all? ...

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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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'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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The Easiest Gigs in Showbiz

Posted Nov 26th 2009 at 10:00 AM by Bruce Haring

It's everyone's dream: Make massive money, get mass recognition and it all comes with no heavy mass to lift. It's called an easy gig, and there are plenty of them in show business. With Thanksgiving filling the bellies of Americans across the country, let's spotlight a few celebrities who should say a special prayer of Thanksgiving this weekend, for they have been blessed with lucrative tasks ...

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Count Kara in Ellen's Corner

Posted Sep 21st 2009 at 10:15 AM by PopEater Staff

Kara DioGuardi is enthusiastic in her endorsement of new 'American Idol' judge Ellen DeGeneres. "I think it's a genius decision," said DioGuardi in response to the highly publicized decision to bring in DeGeneres to replace former judge, Paula Abdul. "I wish I had thought of it," she added during the Entertainment Tonight/People magazine Emmy Award after-party. Idol fans have been mixed in ...