Posts with tag "steven tyler"

Steven Tyler Prefers 'Idols' to Earn the Title

Posted Jan 18th 2011 at 09:15 AM by AOL TV Editors

Steven Tyler became a rock idol in the 1970s, long before reality television even existed. And now he's joining 'American Idol,' the biggest reality show to ever hit these shores. As a judge, he'll help America choose its next 'Idol' through a competition. It's certainly a different journey. "I always thought that in order to become an American Idol, or any kind of idol, you have to pay your ...

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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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Steven Tyler Pushed Offstage by Joe Perry

Posted Aug 19th 2010 at 11:21 AM by PopEater Staff

Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry, 59, doesn't know his own strength--or does he? While rocking out during the band's Toronto concert last night, 62-year-old Steven Tyler abruptly fell off the stage, and today, TMZ has obtained video footage of exactly how it happened: Perry gave his bandmate a hip bump, which sent Tyler flying headlong into the crowd. After bounding back onto the stage, the frontman ...

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Steven Tyler Tells Friend He's an 'American Idol' Judge

Posted Aug 19th 2010 at 09:04 AM by PopEater Staff

Speaking on the condition of anonymity, a friend of Steven Tyler told the Associated Press that the Aerosmith frontman is confirmed as a judge on the upcoming season of 'American Idol.' "While an official announcement about Tyler has yet to come from FOX and the producers of the top-rated show, the source told The Associated Press on Wednesday, 'there is no reason to refute' Tyler's account," ...

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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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Steven Tyler Replacing Kara DioGuardi on 'American Idol'?

Posted Jul 30th 2010 at 01:57 PM by PopEater Staff

There are more shakeups occurring in the 'American Idol' house. Following Thursday night's bombshell that Ellen DeGeneres is leaving the show, TMZ sources are claiming Steven Tyler might be joining the judges' panel. When reporters caught up with Tyler late last night in Los Angeles, they asked the Aerosmith frontman who he thought would be a good replacement on the show. Tyler smirked and ...

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More 'American Idol' Shakeups: Kara DioGuardi Fired?

Posted Jul 30th 2010 at 07:27 AM by PopEater Staff

Less than a day after Ellen DeGeneres announced her 'American Idol' departure, TMZ is reporting Kara DioGuardi has "been fired," citing sources connected with the show's negotiations for next season, which will mark the singing competition's tenth installment. "We're told the show will be going back to a three-judge format and assuming all deals are finalized, the judge's panel will consist ...

Celebrities Falling On Stage ... Live!

Posted Mar 9th 2010 at 10:30 AM by Steven Avalos

It's sometimes easy to forget that the world's biggest stars are people just like us, and beyond all the glitz and glam, they're just as prone to make mistakes. The one difference is that millions of fans watch their every move as opposed to the three or so spectators that just happened to notice you trip along the sidewalk. Over the weekend, country singer Brad Paisley took a tumble on stage that ...

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Steven Tyler Admits Painkiller Addiction, Enters Rehab

Posted Dec 23rd 2009 at 06:26 AM by PopEater Staff

Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler has spent decades shouldering the rock 'n' roll lifestyle, and ten years of performance injuries have taken their toll. Tyler has entered a rehab facility for pain management and an addiction to prescription painkillers, PEOPLE reports. His actress daughter Liv Tyler says, "We love him and are so proud that he is getting help to balance his pain management, not just ...

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The Age Old Question: When Should Stars Stop Partying?

Posted Nov 23rd 2009 at 01:49 PM by Jo Piazza

Steven Tyler's Aerosmith bandmates are worried about the frontman's erratic behavior. "He's got some bad influences in his life right now and he's making poor choices," drummer Joey Kramer told People. Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford added, "His behavior is spinning out of control." How do you tell a 61-year-old man to grow up? Tyler's condition isn't really anything new. The music world ...