Per a report on E!Online, Kara DioGuardi and American Idol are no longer a pair. After 2 seasons with the show, FOX released the news during a press conference late Friday afternoon. Kara noted, “”I felt like I won the lottery when I joined American Idol two years ago, but I feel like now is the best time to leave Idol. I am very proud to have been associated with American Idol–it has truly been an amazing experience. I am grateful to Fox, FremantleMedia and 19 Entertainment, as well as the cast, crew and contestants, for all they have given to me. I look forward to my next challenge, and want to thank everyone who has supported me. All the best to everyone on season 10!” No reason for the separation was given and recently returned Exec. Producer Nigel Lythgoe did not comment. Discuss how you feel about this right HERE in our forums!
Earlier today, it was announced that Randy Jackson is indeed still IN for the upcoming tenth season of the show!
When we broke the news that Fantasia was in stable condition after a suicide attempt, it took a lot of people by surprise. Fantasia has since recovered and is now out of the hospital. She sat down with Good Morning America today to talk about her recent struggles. The American Idol Season 3 winner does not hold back during the interview and tearfully exclaims that she was tired of all the negative press surrounding her and her alleged affair with Antwaun Cook. Fantasia “just wanted out.” Check out the interview (courtesy of ABC news) and let us know in our forums what you think!
Reports going left and right in the past week or so have named a large number of potential American Idol judges, but we’ve got the scoop to help narrow down the field and keep the rumors to a minimum. Thanks to E!Online, we’ve learned that the Steven Tyler reports could very well be set in stone. No official word has been released (and likely won’t be soon), but as Idol gets closer to start filming for Season 10, we’ll be hearing more. Continue reading after the break for all the scoop on Idol’s new Judge’s panel and don’t forget to stay up to date on all things entertainment in our forums!
TMZ has obtained the tape of the 911 call made on Fantasia’s behalf after taking the bottle of aspirin and sleeping pills. According to the call, she was in the shower at the time of collapse, but was still conscious and breathing. Click here to listen.
We have since confirmed that she is doing well, and should be released from the hospital shortly. Come to the forum HERE to discuss!
Late last month, it seemed almost imminent that Jennifer Lopez was to be confirmed as one of the new judges of American Idol under the new Lythgoe team, but today it looks like the tides are turning. A people.com source close to the situation said the Lopez deal was closing, but she was demanding way too much and Fox had enough. No word from the Lopez or Fox camp as of yet. Looks like it’s back to the list of names for Fox! Who would you most like to see be a new judge? Come to the FORUM to discuss!
Fantasia Barrino, named in a lawsuit as having an affair with a married man, and who apparently attempted suicide last night, has released a statement. Allegedly, there is also a “sex tape” out there somewhere with this man but her manager did not address this, so we have no further details. Click ‘continue reading’ below to see the released statement, and don’t forget to come tell us what you think about this in the FORUM.
Fantasia Barrino, American Idol Season 3 Champ, is stable in the hospital after an overdose of aspirin and a sleeping aid. This just days after the artist was named in court documents for allegedly having an affair with a married man. A statement released says that Fantasia’s condition is not life-threatening but that she was dehydrated and exhausted. Fantasia did have a relationship with the man in question, but only after he stated to her that he was separated from his wife in a marriage his heart no longer was in. Fantasia’s third album since her Idol victory, “Back to Me,” is due for release on August 24. Join us here as we discuss the news!
Confirmed yesterday, Nigel Lythgoe is for sure coming back as Executive Producer of American Idol, joining forces with Simon Fuller, Cecile Frot-Coutaz and Ken Warwick. Lythgoe reportedly would also like a way to bring back former Idol judge Paula Abdul, which may be a tough one to crack now being she has signed exclusively with CBS on a new dance show. He hopes to have the new judging panel finalized by the end of this month as well. He said he would be most happy with Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler, but would also like to make sure that the chemistry with the judging panel is there.
He also mentioned cutting down the “back story” packages of the contestants, saying that he has seen enough of the contestants and rough family life. Instead, he would like the show to go back to it’s roots and focus on the singing. He also plans on expanding “Idol Gives Back.”
All in all, Lythgoe is excited about re-joining the show, and hopes he can provide some “tweaks” as he calls them (rather than a major facelift) to bring the show back up where it should be. What do you think? Do you think the tweaks will help? Will you watch? Come talk about it in the FORUM.
Sources over at TMZ are reporting that Kara DioGuardi has been fired from American Idol. The judges table is going back to the 3 judge format, and so far, reports have it that the 3 judges will consist of Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, and Steven Tyler. Do you like the changes? Join us HERE in the forum to discuss!
As the Yak reported earlier, Ellen Degeneres will no longer act as judge on American Idol. She released a statement earlier tonight regarding her departure from the show. You can read that here. Just hours later, we now have report that Jennifer Lopez has, in fact, signed a deal to sit as judge on the hit Fox show. American Idol will be entering it’s 10th season, set to air in January 2011. American Idol has started auditions for the 10th season, so the new judge’s panel will likely not be in effect immediately.
In other news, rumors are afloat that Steven Tyler has also been hired for the job. Both J.Lo and Steven Tyler’s deals have not been confirmed, while rumors are still afloat for Elton John, Justin Timberlake, Jessica Simpson, Harry Connick Jr., Chris Isaak, Jamie Foxx, Bret Michaels and Sean “P Diddy” Combs. stick to the Yak for the up-to-the-minute updates on everything Idol! What do you think of these changes? Come discuss it with us here!
Just moments ago, Ellen Degeneres released a statement to Access Hollywood regarding her future on American Idol. She will no longer be a judge on the Fox juggernaut. “A couple months ago, I let FOX and the ‘American Idol’ producers know that this didn’t feel like the right fit for me,” “I told them I wouldn’t leave them in a bind and that I would hold off on doing anything until they were able to figure out where they wanted to take the panel next. I loved the experience working on ‘Idol’ and I am very grateful for the year I had. I am a huge fan of the show and will continue to be.” Join our forums to discuss the news!
AOL TV has reported that Nigel Lythgoe might be returning to American Idol for a much needed remodeling of the show’s structure and format. And first on the table for the So You Think You Can Dance judge and Executive Producer? Completely revamping the Judge’s table. No more Randy, Kara, and maybe Ellen? Who would he like to see? Usher, Elton John and Paula Abdul – and he is on record saying that. Fox and the American Idol production team are under a time crunch as they try to secure a celebrity panel before Fox’s new show, The X Factor (produced by ex-AI judge Simon Cowell). After Lythoe’s work on SYTYCD, his expertise might be needed back on American Idol if he were to make a return as executive producer after leaving the show after it’s 7th season to spend more time on SYTYCD. So what’s next for American Idol? Will we see a whole new judge’s panel when the show premieres in January of 2011? Get the details here and discuss it with us!
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Per a report on E!Online, Kara DioGuardi and American Idol are no longer a pair. After 2 seasons with the show, FOX released the news during a press conference late Friday afternoon. Kara noted, “”I felt like I won the lottery when I joined American Idol two years ago, but I feel like now is the best time to leave Idol. I am very proud to have been associated with American Idol–it has truly been an amazing experience. I am grateful to Fox, FremantleMedia and 19 Entertainment, as well as the cast, crew and contestants, for all they have given to me. I look forward to my next challenge, and want to thank everyone who has supported me. All the best to everyone on season 10!” No reason for the separation was given and recently returned Exec. Producer Nigel Lythgoe did not comment. Discuss how you feel about this right HERE in our forums!
Fantasia Barrino, American Idol Season 3 Champ, is stable in the hospital after an overdose of aspirin and a sleeping aid. This just days after the artist was named in court documents for allegedly having an affair with a married man. A statement released says that Fantasia’s condition is not life-threatening but that she was dehydrated and exhausted. Fantasia did have a relationship with the man in question, but only after he stated to her that he was separated from his wife in a marriage his heart no longer was in. Fantasia’s third album since her Idol victory, “Back to Me,” is due for release on August 24. Join us 
As the Yak reported earlier, Ellen Degeneres will no longer act as judge on American Idol. She released a statement earlier tonight regarding her departure from the show. You can read that 
Just moments ago, Ellen Degeneres released a statement to Access Hollywood regarding her future on American Idol. She will no longer be a judge on the Fox juggernaut. “A couple months ago, I let FOX and the ‘American Idol’ producers know that this didn’t feel like the right fit for me,” “I told them I wouldn’t leave them in a bind and that I would hold off on doing anything until they were able to figure out where they wanted to take the panel next. I loved the experience working on ‘Idol’ and I am very grateful for the year I had. I am a huge fan of the show and will continue to be.” Join our 
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