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'Duck Dynasty' is Bigger Than 'American Idol' Now

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:10:37 +0000

We've gotten heavily invested in A&E's ongoing original series, with a second season of 'Bates Motel' already ordered, 'Longmire' season 2 soon to start and eventually Chloe Sevigny's 'Those Who Kill,' but it's the cable network's reality series 'Duck Dynasty' that really brings home the...well, duck. The ratings for the reality series third season finale drew A&E's highest ratings ever, nearly beating out 'American Idol,' while remaining cable's number 1 series behind 'The Walking Dead.' Read all about 'Duck Dynasty's' massive success inside!

Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry Debate 'American Idol' Rift on TV

Chad Childers — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 21:30:47 +0000

Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry are still fielding questions about the rift once caused by Tyler's decision to be an 'American Idol' judge, and for the record, Perry says his public anger over the situation was not based out of jealousy, but rather the consideration shown by Tyler at the time.

Jennifer Lopez Officially Bids Farewell to 'American Idol'

Shauna Wright — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 18:00:59 +0000

You knew it was coming, but maybe Jennifer Lopez didn’t want to steal Steven Tyler’s thunder. Just one day after the Aerosmith frontman announced he’s leaving ‘American Idol,’ the lovable judge told Ryan Seacrest that she too will not be returning to the judges’ table.

Steven Tyler Quits 'American Idol'

Matthew Wilkening — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 21:20:17 +0000

Steven Tyler has announced that he will not return for a third season as a judge on ‘American Idol.’ Instead of spending another year hosting a bland televised singing competition, the Aerosmith frontman will focus on what we all know he was put on this earth to do.

Steven Tyler Swoops In for the Save on 'American Idol'

Shauna Wright — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:00:39 +0000

Thursdays on ‘American Idol‘ mean someone goes home. Or is maybe forced in front of a firing squad in the back lot, which would explain why most of the finalists fade into obscurity after being booted. They’re dead! (No no, they’re not. Only their careers.)

Let’s see how many bullets Steven Tyler has in the chamber.

Stevie Nicks to Appear On 'American Idol,' Adds More Tour Dates

Dave Lifton — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 18:02:35 +0000

With a new album, ‘In Your Dreams,’ coming out on May 3 and high-profile tour with Rod Stewart this summer, we’re going to be seeing a lot more of Stevie Nicks in the very near future, particularly on television. Not only will she have a cameo on the NBC sitcom ‘Up All Night’ on Thursday (March 29), but she’ll be working with the remaining nine contestants on ‘American Idol’ tonight (March 28).

10 Billy Joel Songs Performed on 'American Idol'

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:00:34 +0000

10 different songs by Billy Joel were performed on ‘American Idol’ tonight (March 21) — one by each of the remaining contestants on the Steven Tyler-judged singing competition. Granted, we’re not the target audience for this program, and yes, some of these kids can sing, and sure, we’re sounding like a broken record running their [...]

Steven Tyler Lauds the 'Special' Voices on 'American Idol'

Shauna Wright — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:00:24 +0000

On Wednesday night’s ‘American Idol,’ the contestants did songs from the years they were born, which ranged from 1983 to 1995 — proving even fetuses can sing. Hell, Steven Tyler probably has nail polish older than these kids.

Steven Tyler and 'American Idol' Try Their Luck in Sin City

Shauna Wright — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:00:34 +0000

On Wednesday night’s ‘American Idol‘, all the cattle — oops, sorry, “singers” — were split into groups to see which contestants would kill each other first. This is all going down in Las Vegas, because who would notice a bloody death amid the glitz and glamor of Vegas?

Steven Tyler is probably just happy to have an excuse to visit Sin City. Let’s see what he had to say to the contestants who’ve thus far escaped the body count.

Steven Tyler Tackles the 'American Idol' Group and Solo Rounds

Shauna Wright — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:45:19 +0000

It’s the always drama-filled group and solo nights on ‘American Idol‘! Whee! Let’s see how our own Steven Tyler and the rest of the judges fared with this whole “shooting fish in a barrel” thing.

Steven Tyler Braves the High Seas of Mediocrity on 'American Idol'

Matthew Wilkening — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:05:27 +0000

Steven Tyler boarded an aircraft carrier for tonight’s (Jan. 22) episode of ‘American Idol,’ but not before complaining that he was about to “listen to 40 different people sing the same Adele song for six %$#$ hours.”

Steven Tyler Says 'American Idol' Has More Than Doubled Aerosmith's Sales

Dave Swanson — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:20:05 +0000

Say what you want (some of us have) about Steven Tyler, but the mouth behind the lips claims that Aerosmith sales are up 260% due to his involvement with American Idol.

Kara DioGuardi Accidentally Ate Pot Brownies at Paula Abdul's House [VIDEO]

Amory Gritta — Fri, 27 May 2011 13:30:28 +0000

Former 'American Idol' judge Kara DioGuardi dropped a bomb on Wednesday's episode of 'Lopez Tonight,' in which she revealed she accidentally ate pot brownies from Paula Abdul's fridge.

DioGuardi, whose new Bravo reality-competition series, 'Platinum Hit,' premieres May 30, said she was feeling hungry at the time of the incident, and so Abdul's maid "found some brownies in the freezer and put them in the refrigerator" without knowing what was inside them.

Scotty McCreery Wins 'American Idol'

Amory Gritta — Thu, 26 May 2011 13:16:17 +0000

After a record-setting 122.4 million votes, it was country crooner Scotty McCreery who was named the winner of 'American Idol' season 10.

The 17-year-old from Garner, NC, beat out 16-year-old Lauren Alaina to become the youngest 'American Idol' winner ever. He's also the fourth-consecutive male to win the reality-competition series, following David Cook, Kris Allen and Lee DeWyze. (The last female to win 'American Idol' was Jordin Sparks, in 2007.)

Steven Tyler Nominated for Daytime Emmy

Adam West — Mon, 16 May 2011 21:00:49 +0000

Steven Tyler is a very accomplished guy. Frontman for Aerosmith, one the greatest rock n’ roll bands of all time, judge on the always annoying American Idol, and author of a new autobiography that’s on store shelves, and now he’s been nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award. Tyler is now up for a Daytime Emmy [...]

'American Idol' Audience Member Too Fat to Sit in Front Row?

Amory Gritta — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:00:48 +0000

If you thought the judges on 'American Idol' were harsh, wait until you hear what production staffers allegedly did to an audience member on Thursday.

According to an exclusive report from Radar Online, 19-year-old fan Ashley Kauffman was booted from the front row because staffers told her she was "just too big, too heavy to be in front."

Kauffman claims she and two of her friends were moved to a "far row of the theater section, right at the back."

Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon Sing Rebecca Black's Friday [VIDEO]

Amory Gritta — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:30:05 +0000

Who knew that such a bad song could create so much good in the entertainment world?

On Friday night's episode of 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon,' funnyman Stephen Colbert made a special musical appearance, in which he fittingly performed Rebecca

Casey Abrams Brings Nirvana To American Idol [VIDEO]

Amory Gritta — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:05:02 +0000

For the first time ever, a contestant on American Idol sang a song from '90s grunge-gods Nirvana. Casey Abrams, who missed a show last week when he was hospitalized for a bowel condition, kept the drama going on Wednesday night's telecast with his out-of-left-field selection of "Smell's Like Teen Spirit."

The reactions from judges Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson to Abrams' performance were very positive. Jennifer Lopez was a bit less enthusiastic, although she stated she still "loved" Abrams.

See a clip of Abrams' rendition for yourself:

The Steven Tyler Experience

Adam West — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 21:28:05 +0000

Just when you think you’ve gotten enough of the Aerosmith front man, American Idol judge, songwriter, composer and sometime egomaniac, Steven Tyler is back and coming to an iphone near you! Yes, Tyler has teamed up with Lupalicious, inc. to launch a mobile platform called “Steven Tyler’s AppSoLewdly, available exclusively at the iTunes app store. [...]

Jacob Lusk Breaks Out On 'American Idol' [VIDEO]

Amory Gritta — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 13:45:28 +0000

The star of Thursday night's Hollywood week edition of "American Idol" was Jacob Lusk.

Lusk's high-octane performance of Billie Holiday's "God Bless The Child" had the audience pumping their fists, the judges standing, and left the 23-year-old from Compton, California so emotionally drained he collapsed in tears after he was done singing.

Read on to see Lusk's tour de force.