Stories from The Plain Dealer - Television

  1. 'American Idol' judge Steven Tyler mum on future, but loves working with 'sexy beat' J-Lo

    The Plain Dealer - Television &bull May 22, 2012

    Steven Tyler is mum on whether he or Jennifer Lopez will return to the judging panel on "American Idol" next year, but the rocker says he has loved the experience of sitting next to her. "She's a sexy beast," Tyler… Full Story »

  2. Ryan Seacrest to agrees to an extended stay on 'American Idol'

    The Plain Dealer - Television &bull Apr 24, 2012

    The Fox network said Monday night that Seacrest "will continue" as host of the hit singing-competition series, over which he has presided since its premiere a decade ago. The network gave no specifics about the length of his new contract,… Full Story »

  3. Colton Dixon gets a surprise: Elmination from 'American Idol'

    The Plain Dealer - Television &bull Apr 20, 2012

    The 20-year-old alt-rocker was revealed Thursday to have received the fewest viewer votes on the Fox talent competition. Dixon was surprisingly eliminated from "Idol" after delivering lukewarm renditions of Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" and Earth Wind and Fire's "September" on… Full Story »

  4. Dick Clark was a modern entertainment mogul: Fortune estimated in 'hundreds of millions'

    The Plain Dealer - Television &bull Apr 19, 2012

    Dick Clark married music and television long before "American Idol." But his legacy extends well beyond the persona of the laid-back host of "American Bandstand" whose influence can still be seen on TV today. Full Story »

  5. Deandre Brackensick booted from 'American Idol'

    The Plain Dealer - Television &bull Apr 6, 2012

    The falsetto-powered 17-year-old student from San Jose, Calif., impressed the "Idol" judges with DeBarge's "I Like It" on Wednesday's 1980s-themed installment, but he wasn't rescued by the panel Thursday after receiving the fewest viewer votes. Full Story »


  6. Hollie Cavanaugh, Elise Testone have a rough night on `American Idol'

    The Plain Dealer - Television &bull Apr 5, 2012

    "American Idol" recap: Cavanaugh's "Flashdance" fizzled with the judges and so did Testone's take on Foreigner's "I Want to Know What Love Is." Full Story »


  7. 'The X Factor' puts Simon Cowell back within arguing range of Paula Abdul

    The Plain Dealer - Television &bull Sep 20, 2011

    Cowell says the singing competition show, which premieres Wednesday night on Fox, is different from "American Idol" because the judges get to be coaches, too. Full Story »

  8. Jennifer Lopez returning to 'American Idol,' says show producer

    The Plain Dealer - Television &bull Aug 11, 2011

    An executive producer of the hit musical reality TV show "American Idol" says celebrity judge Jennifer Lopez will return for another season. Lopez hasn't said anything. Full Story »

  9. 'American Idol' creator Simon Fuller sues for stake in rival 'X-Factor'

    The Plain Dealer - Television &bull Jul 21, 2011

    Fuller is seeking an executive producer credit and the appropriate fees once "The X-Factor" - which was created by former "Idol" judge Simon Cowell - begins airing its U.S.-debut in September. Full Story »

  10. Who should win 'American Idol' tonight? Take our poll

    The Plain Dealer - Television &bull May 25, 2011

    Lauren Alaina, 16, of Rossville, Ga., required medical treatment for a vocal cord injury suffered during rehearsals for Tuesday's performance show. She soldiered on with three tunes, drawing high praise from the Fox TV show's judges. This is a very… Full Story »

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