Posts Tagged ‘“American Idol”’
Simon’s Ditching “Idol”
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009
How will we be able to watch “American Idol” without Simon Cowell’s snarky remarks? After this next season, we’ll have to find out, because the acerbic judge plans to make his exit at the end of 2010.
Simon’s brother Tony broke the news on his podcast “The Cowell Report,” saying “Simon will leave Idol at the end of 2010 to concentrate on bringing the American version of ‘The X Factor’ to U.S. TV in 2011. As I sit here in the sunny Caribbean with my family, a press statement is being prepared, which will confirm what everyone expected.”
So how will the show go on without Simon? I predict another sharp-tongued music biz insider will be recruited to fill the Brit’s empty chair.
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Jordin Shops For A Costume
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
“American Idol” Jordin Sparks braved a windy day in Los Angeles as she shopped for a Halloween costume at Hollywood Toys and Costumes Store on Hollywood Blvd. I hope she picked something befitting a diva!
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Paula Speaks Out On Ellen
Thursday, September 10th, 2009
Paula Abdul can’t be happy with the news that she’s been replaced on “American Idol” by Ellen DeGeneres—and had to find out about it when the general public did. But the former judge is taking the high road and hiding her disappointment.
E! News reports Abdul released a statement today. “American Idol is a fantastic show that offers an invaluable platform to young talent. Ellen DeGeneres is wildly funny and talented in her own right. I wish her and the show only the best of luck.”
Kudos to Paula for being a class act, but I can’t help wondering if she wishes she had played her cards differently. Did her new manager convince her that “Idol” couldn’t live without her and would cave in to her demands?
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“Idol” Fans Split On Ellen
Thursday, September 10th, 2009
Some fans of “American Idol” are still in shock over the announcement yesterday that talk show host Ellen DeGeneres would replace Paula Abdul on the show.
The AP reports that while some viewers applaud the change, others question the new Judge’s credentials for the job. “Idol” blogger MJ Santilli commented, “I mean, really? Ellen DeGeneres? She guest judged ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ last season, and her critiques were comic relief. So is she going to be a real judge or some kind of joke? She’s a comedian, not a singer or a musician. I’m kinda flummoxed here.”
On her show today, DeGeneres explained her take on “Idol.” “Hopefully, I’m the people’s point of view because I’m just like you. I sit at home and I watch it, and I don’t have that technical … I’m not looking at it in a critical way from the producer’s mind. I’m looking at it as a person who is going to buy the music and is going to relate to that person.”
Will Ellen please the die-hard “Idol” fans? Only time will tell. But Paula’s presence, although sometimes incoherent, will certainly be missed.
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Simon’s Big Payday
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
“American Idol” judge Simon Cowell will have the opportunity to sharpen his tongue on another season of contestants—and be paid very well for it.
The NY Daily News reports the acerbic Brit is getting a whopping raise for his services, up from $36 million last season to $144 million for the next.
So at least one more batch of “Idol” hopefuls will get their hopes dashed by Cowell, while Randy mutters “Dawg,” and Paula looks loopy. Isn’t that what keeps us watching?
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