Kara DioGuardi Talks About Hollywood Week
American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi recently talked about Hollywood Week on a press call. After completing a second season of Hollywood auditions, Kara shared her perspective on the Season 9 Hollywood Week experience.
Hollywood Week auditions saw the addition of Ellen DeGeneres to the judges panel. Kara commented on Ellen saying, She had a really good handle on whether a contestant had potential, whether they had a star quality. She knew if something was off in the vocals or in their performance,...
Ellen’s American Idol Debut
The excitement has been building, and the moment America has been waiting for is almost here! Ellen DeGeneres joins judges Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi, Randy Jackson and host Ryan Seacrest to help winnow down the American Idol contestants during the Hollywood Round beginning Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 8/7c on FOX.
During the Hollywood Round beginning next week, hopefuls from around the nation will endure an intense rehearsal schedule and pressure-packed auditions as they vie for a coveted spot among th...
Happy Birthday, Adam Lambert!
Just one year ago, the country was introduced to Adam Lambert on the Season 8 San Francisco auditions episode. Since stepping onto the scene, Adam has become a household name.
With his Top 36 performance of Satisfaction, Adam sailed into the Top 13. His bold song choices and impeccable vocals contributed to his safety week after week, eventually making him the Season 8 runner-up. Soon after Season 8 wrapped, Adam was signed to 19 Recordings and licensed to RCA Records. While touring around the c...
Getting Real with Randy Jackson
Earlier this month, American Idol judge Randy Jackson opened up about Season 9 of American Idol, Ellen DeGeneres, hometown auditions, Idol alumni, and more.
During the hometown audition rounds, Randy has to sit through an innumerable amount of auditions which include the good, the bad, and the "interesting." However, he noticed many standout performers and he shared, There are some really talented girls that showed up this time. I also think that what changes the show from year to year are the c...
Happy Birthday, Ellen DeGeneres!
American Idols newest judge, Ellen DeGeneres, celebrates her birthday today, and the Emmy Award-winning host has many reasons to celebrate. This September, we announced that Ellen joined the American Idol family as the newest judge. She will make her American Idol debut during the Hollywood week audition episodes, premiering on Tuesday, February 9th.
After making her big American Idol announcement on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Ellen opened up about how she got the position and what makes her a go...
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