Nigel Lythgoe Returns to American Idol as Executive Producer
Nigel Lythgoe will return as an executive producer of American Idol, televisions No. 1 series. Lythgoe joins executive producers Simon Fuller, Cecile Frot-Coutaz and Ken Warwick for the milestone 10th anniversary season of American Idol, premiering January 2011 on FOX.
Since we launched the original Pop Idol in England, Ive remained close with Simon Fuller. Working as executive producer on American Idol for its first seven years not only was an inspirational journey into the heart of American po...
Happy Birthday, Crystal Bowersox!
Crystal Bowersox celebrates her quarter-century birthday today! Currently, the top female of Season 9 is traveling the country with the American Idols LIVE! 2010 Tour, and on her birthday she will be performing at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida.
The Ohio native has had quite a year. She went from singing in subways to being the most popular female contestant on the most popular TV show. Crystal first won over the judges with her version of A Natural Woman during Hollywood Week audit...
Vocal Coach Debra Byrd’s Master Classes
Debra Byrd, vocal coach and arranger for American Idol, has partnered with the world renowned House Of Blues for her master class series, STAR SCHOOL LIVE!These popular master classes offer vital tips and information to aspiring singers, musicians, performers and basically anyone who uses their voice. It gives vocal hopefuls the chance to work with the much sought after singing coach.
Debra will kick off her tour at the House of Blues in Cleveland, Saturday, August 14, at 10AM. For more informat...
Exclusive Interview with Katie Stevens
American Idol Season 9 finalist Katie Stevens is still a teenager, but she gets to spend her summer touring around the country with the Top 10 American Idols of 2010. While in Tampa, Florida with the tour, Katie chatted exclusively with AmericanIdol.com about how the show changed her life, being accompanied by her brother, and more.
Katie said that the best part about being on tour is being with the rest of the Idols, meeting the fans, and getting to say thank you in person to all of the people ...
Exclusive Interview with Crystal Bowersox
Season 9s top girl, Crystal Bowersox, has had a very busy year! Since coming in second place on American Idol, Crystal has signed with 19 Recordings/Jive Records, has started working on her album, and is currently touring the nation with Season 9s Top 10 on the American Idols LIVE! 2010 Tour. Crystal opened up exclusively to AmericanIdol.com about her family, writing songs, and why she loves her fans.
We chatted with Crystal the day before her 25th birthday. She said she doesnt have any celebrat...
Exclusive Interview with Casey James
Season 9s third place finalist, Casey James, is currently touring around the country with the American Idols LIVE! 2010 Tour. He took time out of his busy tour schedule to talk about the upcoming Texas shows, performing on no sleep, and what was in that mystery box!
Casey is having a wonderful time on tour. I love everything about it! Obviously the music is what its all about. Getting to meet the people and see new places has been great.
MyIdol member Danna1988 wanted to know which of the tour s...
Ellen DeGeneres Bows Out As Judge
Ellen DeGeneres has decided to bow out from her role as a judge on American Idol next season.Ellen served as a judge during the ninth season of Idol, the No. 1 hit series on television.
A couple months ago, I let FOX and the American Idol producers know that this didnt feel like the right fit for me, said Ellen. I told them I wouldnt 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. It was a difficult dec...
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