On Thursday night, after 15 seasons, “American Idol” will air its final episode. Or will it? Simon Fuller, who created the “Idol” format in 2001, is already re-envisioning what the next generation of the reality show franchise will look like, telling The Hollywood Reporter that “‘Idol’ will certainly be coming back for sure.” “Idol” […]
On Monday morning, Fox confirmed that 2016 will be the last for “Idol,” a show that broke the mold in 2002 and became the most popular show in America for many years. Reasons for ending “Idol” come down to dollars and cents. Once a hugely profitable enterprise, I can’t imagine it makes Fox much […]
She had her doubts about surviving the competition created to find the best voices in the country, but at just 16, Tyanna Jones is officially leaving the “American Idol” competition with a renewed sense of faith. Jones was handpicked out of thousands of hopefuls to sing her way to the top five contestants in […]
Season 12 “American Idol” winner Candice Glover is finally releasing her debut album, Music Speaks, on February 18. Glover is the first female winner of the show since Jordin Sparks won in 2007, and the fourth African-American winner in American Idol history. She is also the only winner to have auditioned three times before […]
Third time lucky Candice Glover took the American Idol crown last night. Glover, who had previously auditioned for the 9th and 11th season of the singing reality show but never made it to the final rounds, finally achieved her dream of winning American Idol after showing consistency and strong performances throughout the season. Glover defeated […]
R andy Jackson’s exit from the American Idol judges’ table has been long rumored and now sources are calling it fact. Citing sources, say that Randy Jackson, the only Idol cast member other than host Ryan Seacrest to have an on-air role since season one, will transition to a mentor role in season 12. Randy was […]
Jacob Lusk might be the next gospel great. His performance on American Idol has him earning comparisons to Gospel singer Rance Allen (Rance Allen Group). Following a memorable performance of “God Bless The Child” earlier this season, Lusk graced the ‘Idol‘ stage with a performance of “A House Is Not A Home” (Luther Vandross, Dionne […]
