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OCT
8
3 WKS

'American Idol' Snap Judgement: What to Expect From Season 13

'American Idol' Snap Judgement: What to Expect From Season 13

For the first time ever, Fox has released raw, unedited footage of the upcoming season of American Idol to the press -- nearly 13 minutes' worth. And while we can't share the snippets with you, Idol Worshippers, we can offer you some hints of what's to come.

PHOTOS: 'American Idol' Judges Past and Present

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SEP
11
1 month

Randy Jackson on Next Season's 'American Idol': 'Greatest Show of Its Kind Ever'

Randy Jackson on Next Season's 'American Idol': 'Greatest Show of Its Kind Ever'

Randy Jackson had kind words for the newly announced panel of American Idol judges when he spoke to THR and a group of reporters outside Tuesday's Novak Djokovic Foundation Gala Dinner in New York.

Jackson said that the panel, which includes Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr., is "amazing" and will make the upcoming season of Idol the "greatest show of its kind ever."

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'Idol Jam': Keith Urban Joins Steven Tyler for Nashville Gig

'Idol Jam': Keith Urban Joins Steven Tyler for Nashville Gig

American Idol’s past and present collided at the Nashville, TN, nightclub Tootsie’s when current judge Keith Urban was joined by Steven Tyler on stage for a jam.

Urban was in town playing several gigs promoting his new CD, Fuse, set for release on Sept. 10, when he was surprised on Friday night by the Season 10 and 11 alum at the club located on Nashville’s Lower Broadway.

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3
2 MOS

'American Idol' Releases Official Picture of the 'Dream Team'

'American Idol' Releases Official Picture of the 'Dream Team'

Fox released the first official photograph of the new American Idol judging panel on Tuesday, and it's a happy one.

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AUG
30
2 MOS

Harry Connick Jr. Lands Third 'American Idol' Judge Spot (Exclusive)

Harry Connick Jr. Lands Third 'American Idol' Judge Spot (Exclusive)

Harry Connick Jr. is returning to American Idol -- this time, in a judge's seat.

The singer, who has appeared on the Fox reality competition multiple times as a mentor and performer, is inking a deal to serve as a judge alongside Keith Urban and Jennifer Lopez on the upcoming 13th season, a source close to the show tells The Hollywood Reporter.

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AUG
26
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Dr. Luke Will Not Judge 'American Idol' (Exclusive)

Dr. Luke Will Not Judge 'American Idol' (Exclusive)

Despite reports to the contrary, hit-maker Dr. Luke will not be joining American Idol as a judge on season 13, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.

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AUG
26
2 MOS

Dr. Luke on Short List to Judge 'American Idol,' Says Protege Becky G

Dr. Luke on Short List to Judge 'American Idol,' Says Protege Becky G

For a brief moment on Sunday, Aug. 25, it looked as if the American Idol season 13 judges' panel was set.

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AUG
8
3 MOS

'American Idol''s Elise Testone Looks Back on Her Jersey Roots and Ahead to a Debut Album

'American Idol''s Elise Testone Looks Back on Her Jersey Roots and Ahead to a Debut Album

American Idol alum Elise Testone makes her home in Charleston, South Carolina, but last week, she returned to her New Jersey roots to celebrate a special occasion: her 30th birthday

The season 11 finalist ushered in the milestone with friends, family and fans who packed into Asbury Park venue The Saint (capacity: 150). Testone treated the audience to a sampling of fresh material from her debut album, In This Life, which she will independently release on her label, Red Tambo Records. Testone also sprinkled in an assortment of covers, including a rocking version of "Piece of My Heart" by Janis Joplin and two Led Zeppelin songs, "Heartbreaker" and a slowed down, bluesier version of her signature cover of “Whole Lotta Love,” which she performed on her season's Idol summer tour. The singer capped off the evening by handing out slices of birthday cake on appropriately themed plates decorated with musical notes.

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Jennifer Lopez Advances in 'American Idol' Talks, Will.I.Am Eyed

Jennifer Lopez Advances in 'American Idol' Talks, Will.I.Am Eyed

The new American Idol judges panel is slowly coming together.

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JUL
25
3 MOS

'Idol' Judge Update: Jennifer Lopez, Will.i.am Among Contenders

'Idol' Judge Update: Jennifer Lopez, Will.i.am Among Contenders

The behind-the-scenes reboot of American Idol is starting to pick up steam. A source tells The Hollywood Reporter that the Fox show is closing in on its season 13 judges lineup. At the top of producers' wish list: singer, actress and mini-mogul Jennifer Lopez, who was a judge on Idol for two seasons, in 2011 and 2012.

But talks between producers and Lopez's representatives seem to have reached an impasse over -- what else -- money.

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MAY
30
5 MOS

Nicki Minaj Confirms 'American Idol' Departure

Nicki Minaj Confirms 'American Idol' Departure

Rapper Nicki Minaj followed Mariah Carey's lead on Thursday afternoon, announcing via Twitter, "Thank you American Idol for a life changing experience! Wouldn't trade it for the world! Time to focus on the Music!!! Mmmuuuaahhh!!!"

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MAY
28
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Keith Urban Sets Date for New Album, Has 'No Official Information' on 'Idol' Return

Keith Urban Sets Date for New Album, Has 'No Official Information' on 'Idol' Return

Following his debut stint as a judge on American Idol, Keith Urban is back to work on his upcoming album, Fuse, and has set its release for Sept. 10, The Associated Press reports.

As for whether the country star will return to Idol, well, that's all up in the air.

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MAY
23
5 MOS

'American Idol' on the Charts: Candice Glover, Kree Harrison Make Their Billboard Debuts

'American Idol' on the Charts: Candice Glover, Kree Harrison Make Their Billboard Debuts

IDOLS TURN 70: One week after the season 12 finale of American Idol, the top two finalists can pick up Billboard magazine on the newsstands this weekend and see their names in print on multiple charts, something they couldn’t have imagined a year ago today.

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MAY
23
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'American Idol': Kelly Clarkson Will Not Judge Season 13

'American Idol': Kelly Clarkson Will Not Judge Season 13

Despite rampant rumors, a rep for Kelly Clarkson tells The Hollywood Reporter that the American Idol winner will not be judging season 13 of the Fox show.

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