After the premiere of VH1's "Sex Rehab," I found myself thinking one thing: How much did folks get paid to be on this show, because I certainly hope it's a whole heck of a lot.
The celebrity chef takes it on the chin after Simon Cowell criticizes his crevices
In the business of music talent shows, there's always room for one more.
The Brit singer debuts powerful ballad from her latest album Echo
Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres will join the judges' panel on "American Idol" for the show's ninth season beginning in 2010, a Fox spokeswoman confirmed Wednesday.
The America's Got Talent judge calls DeGeneres a needed "breath of fresh air"
Simon Cowell breaks his silence about a Paula Abdul-less "American Idol" next season in an exclusive interview with the television show "Extra."
Danyl Johnson, a 27-year-old schoolteacher from England, is good-looking too!
The British supermodel has a deal in the works to host or judge a talent show
"She sounds fantastic," says Simon Cowell, who is trying not to pressure the emotionally fragile singing sensation
After the premiere of VH1's "Sex Rehab," I found myself thinking one thing: How much did folks get paid to be on this show, because I certainly hope it's a whole heck of a lot.
The celebrity chef takes it on the chin after Simon Cowell criticizes his crevices
In the business of music talent shows, there's always room for one more.
The Brit singer debuts powerful ballad from her latest album Echo
Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres will join the judges' panel on "American Idol" for the show's ninth season beginning in 2010, a Fox spokeswoman confirmed Wednesday.
The America's Got Talent judge calls DeGeneres a needed "breath of fresh air"
Simon Cowell breaks his silence about a Paula Abdul-less "American Idol" next season in an exclusive interview with the television show "Extra."
Danyl Johnson, a 27-year-old schoolteacher from England, is good-looking too!
The British supermodel has a deal in the works to host or judge a talent show
"She sounds fantastic," says Simon Cowell, who is trying not to pressure the emotionally fragile singing sensation
Simon Cowell, the acid-tongued producer of "American Idol" and "Britain's Got Talent," is in talks with billionaire Philip Green about a new business venture, his representative said Thursday.
"We didn't handle the situation with Susan as well as we could have," he admits in a new editorial
Plus: The Britain's Got Talent runner-up enjoys retail therapy and support from Kelly Clarkson
Her brother says she's "absolutely fine" and at a London apartment after four days in a mental health center
The singing sensation landed in second place after dance troupe Diversity took the top spot
She may have finished second, but Susan Boyle continued to make newspaper headlines in the UK Sunday following her shock defeat in the final of "Britain's Got Talent."
Internet sensation Susan Boyle came up short, coming in second during "Britain's Got Talent" finale on Saturday.
"What pressure?" the Scottish singing sensation says after performing a dazzling rendition of "Memory"
Singing sensation Susan Boyle breezed through to the finals of the television show "Britain's Got Talent" after the audience on Sunday voted her semi-finals performance the best of the night.
Fans of the television show "Britain's Got Talent" are looking forward to the performances of 40 semi-finalists Sunday.
Perhaps Ryan Seacrest said it best at the top of the "American Idol" Tuesday night when describing Adam Lambert and Kris Allen, the show's final two contestants.
This season on "American Idol," there's a huge question looming around Adam Lambert.
"I could have killed myself," the Idol judge says about her previous dependence on medication
The singer announces his loss after running a benefit race for cancer research
Paul Abdul also remembers David Cook's brother as part of the Idol family
"She's got to sing better than she's ever sung before," the judge says
The talent judge's wealth is on the rise, but it's not the case for Paul McCartney, Amy Winehouse and more
Move over Susan Boyle. A week after the Scottish woman became a global sensation following a barnstorming audition on "Britain's Got Talent," a 12-year-old Welsh boy with a Motown voice has been hailed for his "life-changing" performance on the TV show after earning a standing ovation from Simon Cowell.
"Perhaps we should record a duet?" proposes London stage star Elaine Paige
"I actually liked him. It was a moment in time," O'Donnell tells PEOPLE about Cowell
Despite becoming a worldwide Internet singing sensation, Susan Boyle insists she's still the same humble girl next door.
The single Scottish singing sensation is asked if men now want her number
A 47-year-old charity worker who says she has never been kissed is now a YouTube sensation after a singing performance that wowed the notoriously harsh talent judge Simon Cowell.
With one year left on his "American Idol" contract, judge Simon Cowell said he is considering what he will do next.
Scott MacIntyre's quest ended like so many others who were voted off "American Idol" before him.
It's no secret that "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell often shows no mercy toward aspiring singers. Quirky, tattooed contestant Megan Joy Corkrey discovered that Wednesday night during the elimination round on the popular singing competition.
"What were you doing, getting your teeth whitened?" asks Jay Leno
Simon Cowell may not recognize "American Idol" alumna Mandisa the next time he sees her.
Week after week, contestants on "American Idol" face scrutiny from judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi, not only for their song choices and performances, but also for their outfits.
The Desperate Housewives star offers her culinary services – in your home – for an auction
The Idol judge teams with Ellen DeGeneres to find his cranky colleague a date
The Idol judge praises Spears – and opens up about being single
Yet another scale Il Divo has mastered: scaling the heights of success.
Terri Seymour will always have a "special place in her heart" for him – and his mom
And the American Idol judge insists he and ex Terri Seymour are "still friends"
The American Idol judge and Terri Seymour were together for six years
"This is a horrific tragedy," says Idol judge Abdul after the deaths of the singer's mother, brother and nephew
PEOPLE has a early listen of the operatic pop group's upcoming spiritual song
"Good for him," says the American Idol judge of Aiken's decision
"What the hell is this?" Jackson asks himself after Cowell gives him a "barbaric-looking sword"
After her surprise call-in Wednesday, we tracked down the Idol judge's childhood sweetheart
Singer Leona Lewis has become the first British artist to debut at number one in the U.S. album charts.
The American Idol judge opens up about Botox, hair dye and Viagra to U.K.'s Glamour
A gathering of American Idol regulars took place on Ryan Seacrest's KIIS-FM radio show Friday – with one major omission, though he did briefly speak over the phone from England.
It's a New Year – and Simon Cowell has some new advice for an old favorite of his, Britney Spears.
Simon Cowell may not have been in the crowd at L.A.'s Nokia theater Sunday night, but the American Idol vibe was alive and well at the 35th Annual American Music Awards.
You may think you have the worst boss in the Western Hemisphere, but if you've never had to dodge a cell phone, been fired over a breakfast pastry or had your work referred to as "a complete and utter mess," you probably have it better than you realize.
It was inevitable: Simon Cowell had to weigh in on Ryan Seacrest's performance at the Emmy Awards.
And now the professionals are weighing in: Reality TV judges Simon Cowell and Bruno Tonioli are offering their - surprisingly different - opinions of Britney Spears's much-maligned performance at Video Music Awards.
Working with puppets has certainly paid off for Terry Fator.
Think you've got what it takes to win American Idol? Can you see yourself as the next golden-throated superstar adored by millions? Confident you could survive Simon Cowell's insulting jibes and mean-spirited put-downs?
Simon Cowell would not be pleased. Julien Doré won France's Nouvelle Star - that country's version of American Idol - Wednesday night. Doré 24, had been dubbed the French Sanjaya because, like Idol's Malakar, he was better known for his stage presence and looks than for his singing ability, and he became an Internet sensation with his awkward renditions of American pop anthems like Britney Spears's "... Baby One More Time," Madonna's "Like A Virgin" and the Soft Cell hit "Tainted Love" (see a video of him performing that song above).
Simon Cowell is offering up some career advice for Britney Spears, telling the pop star to "go home to your family."
Blake Lewis looked strangely serene when his adversary, Jordin Sparks, was declared this season's American Idol on the May 23 finale of the Fox primetime hit. Surely, Blake saw this coming. After the previous night's sing-off, American Idol's troika of judges - Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson - had all but crowned Jordin themselves.
Blake's VIP Treatment Thirty minutes before the show started, Blake Lewis, rockin' his performance gear, made an appearance in the FOX VIP room in the Kodak Theatre lobby. The room lit up as the finalist was escorted in, looking cool as ice despite having to get onstage and take on Jordin Sparks moments later. Blake, who was all smiles, greeted guests, shaking hands as he made his way around the room.
Aspiring singers tired of watching others soak up the spotlight on the wildly popular "American Idol" television show can now have their 15 minutes of fame (and longer) with "Konami's Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol" for the Sony PlayStation 2.
Since we wrote about USA network's inventor reality show Made in the U.S.A. last February, a football shoulder pad with a built-in canteen won the top prize, fending off competitors such as women's...
Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt didn't have a chance from the get-go, says John Gray, best-selling author of "Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus."
And the new "American Idol" is ... Carrie Underwood.
Simon Cowell, the "American Idol" judge known for his over-the-top critiques of pop star wannabes, doesn't just drive contestants and audience members crazy. He also irks his peers.
Gavin Wood sensed it was time to strike. A parade of male contestants had spent the morning warbling on the stage at Kuala Lumpur's Panggung Bandaraya theater, straining to find the melody to "Can'...
In 1982, the cable channel Showtime set out to find the Funniest Person in America. The winner was a comedian from New Orleans, Louisiana, Ellen DeGeneres.
2003 could go down in history as one of the most controversial years in music ever. Artists got involved in politics, scandal, and a race that ended much like the most recent presidential election.
Enduring thousands of bad auditions each season is enough to make any executive snarky. But when Simon Cowell rips apart contestants on American Idol, he's just doing his job. The hit Fox show is m...
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