After a season of standout performances, the race to crown this year's American Idol winner is tighter than ever. Luckily for the singers and viewers, mentor Jimmy Iovine, chairman of Interscope-Geffen-A&M Records, guides the contestants in song choice and arrangement. "I'm like [the Wizard of] Oz," the all-knowing Iovine jokes. "I like helping the kids. It's creative to me. It's my opinion, and I have no trouble giving it." Iovine (and the Idols themselves) shares the keys for each contestant to win... read more
After months of speculation, Fox officially announced that pop superstar Britney Spears and teen sensation Demi Lovato will join The X Factor's judging panel when Season 2 premieres this fall. TV Guide Magazine spoke with Simon Cowell, L.A. Reid and Lovato just hours after they made their first appearance at Monday's Fox Upfront in New York City.
The pressure is on as American Idol named its top three contestants Thursday night and said goodbye to 18-year-old Hollie Cavanagh. read more
Appearing calm and collected in front of reporters just an hour after she was eliminated, American Idol's Skylar Laine was eager to head home. read more
Beth Behrs has a secret. Up until a few weeks ago, she'd never baked a single cupcake. "I'm not very savvy in the kitchen," she reveals coyly. "We're around them all day, everyday [on set] and one Sunday I was learning lines for a cupcake-heavy episode and thought, 'I'm going to bake cupcakes.' But I have to admit, it was a Betty Crocker mix."
Grasping a pink hydrangea and sporting a blue peacock feather in her hair, American Idol's latest eliminated contestant was all smiles as she greeted reporters backstage. But there was disappointment in 28-year-old Elise Testone's voice as she revealed her true feelings about the advice she received from the show's judges."I'd like to say that they were [helpful], but I don't really feel that way," Testone admitted. read more
Here comes the bride! After their season-long engagement, Jules (Courteney Cox) and Grayson (Josh Hopkins) will tie the knot in a romantic beach ceremony on Cougar Town's May 29 season finale on ABC.
"There are a lot of complications and hitches," teases... read more
Last night, the American Idol studio audience was left speechless when host Ryan Seacrest announced that 20-year-old Colton Dixon had been eliminated. read more
The Voice has a few tricks up its sleeve in preparation for this week's live shows. Coach Cee Lo Green and his six remaining team members visited Hollywood's historic Magic Castle for a day of mentoring and rehearsal with world-famous magicians Penn and Teller. The contestants even learned a few industry secrets from the duo to enhance their upcoming live performances. Abracadabra!
Hair today, gone tomorrow! American Idol said goodbye to soulful, curly-maned crooner DeAndre Brackensick last night, and the 17-year-old addressed reporters after the show with a sense of gratitude for the opportunity Idol gave him. read more
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