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'American Idol' May Cut All Four Judges to Reinvent Itself

Damon Houx — Thu, 09 May 2013 01:22:53 +0000

'American Idol' used to be the hottest show on television, but after 13 years, it's starting to show its age. The show's ratings have slipped from regularly having 30 million viewers to now somewhere around 11 million. And though the show has had some different judges over the course of its run, it's now looking to ditch all four current judges to have a fresh face for season 13.

Steven Tyler Quits 'American Idol'

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 12 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 Is in the 'American Idol' Homestretch

Shauna Wright — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:42:58 +0000

Ah, Thursday night, when another ‘American Idol‘ contestant’s dreams are crushed into a fine powder snorted by record executives who need it to fuel their demonic souls.

Let’s see what Steven Tyler is up to, shall we?

10 Billy Joel Songs Performed on 'American Idol'

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 03:45:34 +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 Says 'American Idol' Has More Than Doubled Aerosmith's Sales

Dave Swanson — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:00:05 +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.

Steven Tyler Wants More 'Idol' Money

Carl Coffey — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 13:33:43 +0000

Steven Tyler is looking for a pay raise. As reports circulate about Jennifer Lopez’s possible multi-million-dollar contract with “American Idol,” the Aerosmith frontman is reportedly also making demands for a pay bump for his work on the show. A source tells the “New York Post,” “Steven is halfway through a two-year deal, and his management [...]

Two of the Judges Definitely Back for Idol

Kelly Stevens — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:36:05 +0000

Looks like two of the three judges for Fox’s American Idol have confirmed that they will be returning. Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson are set to return to the judges’ table for season 11 of the popular Fox reality series, according to Entertainment Weekly. A different source is saying the Jennifer Lopez is “still on the [...]

Aerosmith to Appear on Idol Finale

Kelly Stevens — Wed, 04 May 2011 19:30:42 +0000

Please tell me it isn’t so. But, it appears it is. Aerosmith will perform on the American Idol finale later this month, says Steven Tyler. The Aerosmith front man told Rolling Stone magazine that they are playing the last show of the season. Tyler said “When I came on board, of course they were talking [...]

Paul is Sent Packing on American Idol! Bout' Time!

Zoe.Burdine-Fly — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 02:33:41 +0000

Who is with me? I am so glad that Paul has been voted off American Idol. I thought from the beginning of the season that he just did not have what it takes to be be the last man standing. So, tonight America got it right! I have been struggling on whether I will continue [...]

American Idol Rocks The Stage Tonight!

Zoe.Burdine-Fly — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 01:51:07 +0000

The final American Idol contestants performed songs from Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legends tonight on the Idol stage. I thought it was a rough night for the majority of our final nine contestants. See if you agree with my reaction to tonight’s American Idol performances. Jacob took the stage endeavoring to bring his [...]

Final Two Idols Contestants!

Zoe.Burdine-Fly — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 21:08:11 +0000

I have picked the final two contestants that will compete in this season’s American Idol Finale. You have to read ALL my commentary on last night’s performance.Okay, here we go. Paul sounded like a cartoon. Thia was so boring. James had a good night with his Bon Jovi rendition. Niama may go home tonight. Haley [...]

Tyler Talks More About Zeppelin

Jeff Holbrook — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:21:36 +0000

TYLER TALKS ABOUT PLAYING WITH ZEPPELIN
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Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler appeared on Howard Stern’s radio show this week and revealed to the host that he jammed with Led Zeppelin members Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham for an audition after singer Robert Plant made it clear he didn’t want to go on a reunion tour. However, it’s not really n

Steven Tyler Opens Up To Howard Stern

chris.galbraith — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:48:12 +0000

Looks like Steven is really trying to turn things around for himself and Aerosmith! He opened up to Howard Stern about what lead to his big fall off stage! Apparently drugs were involved. (as if we couldn’t have figured that out) Tyler said trouble first began within the band when he took a year off to [...]

Steven Tyler On American Idol

chris.galbraith — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:45:29 +0000

Looks like Mr. Tyler thinks that being a judge on American Idol will transform his careen and Aerosmith’s future! Looks like he is using his new gig to revitalize his music career. After nearly 40 years fronting the American version of The Rolling Stones, a characterization that has been viewed alternately as either a diss [...]

Idol News

Jeff Holbrook — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:38:41 +0000

STEVEN TYLER AND JENNIFER LOPEZ TALK IDOL WITH LENO

The new panel of American Idol judges sat with Jay Leno on his late night show Monday night and newcomers Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez did the majority of the chatting. During the interview, Tyler says he never saw Idol before being asked to be a judge on the show. He added that he’ll be looking

Life After Simon Cowell!

Zoe.Burdine-Fly — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 20:06:00 +0000

I am the self-proclaimed biggest American Idol fan in the country. I watch the show every week, I vote for my favorites not just once, but up to 100 times if I really like contestant. I Google the contestants, host and judges just to find out as much information as I can about them. All that being said, I am concerned about what my show will be like without Simon Cowell.