American Idol 13

The first two American Idol 13 audition stops in Salt Lake City and San Francisco reportedly had lower turnouts than usual, but it appears that Idol fans came out in full force the Detroit stop

I approached this year’s tour with a great deal of ambivalence. The producers made such a hash of this year, that even many die-hard fans like me seemed reluctant to attend. Who wants to endure

The American Idol 13 audition process has begun. Potential contestants have already sung for producers at cattle call auditions in Salt Lake City and San Francisco, and it appears the numbers are significantly down vs prior seasons.

Attention all you White Guys and Gals With Guitars! For the first time EVER YOU can hide behind your sing with a guitar at the initial cattle call audition.

It’s begin to look likely that American Idol band leader, Ray Chew will return to American Idol. He told The Hollywood Reporter at Tuesday night’s Recording Academy Honors in New York City that he plans

19 Entertainment has brought on two MTV music award vets to help produce American Idol 13.

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Donna Redier Linsk, the COO of Freemantle North America, the company that produces American Idol, has opted not to renew her contract. The executive will exit the company in July to become a consultant at Idol Idol until December.

The Hollywood Reporter reports that Freemantle Media has announced a new Executive Producer of American Idol for Season 13.

Swede Pers Blankens was the executive producer of the Swedish version of American Idol.

Post-American Idol finale judges panel speculation begins in earnest with this report from Vulture. Sources claim producers are looking to populate the panel with American Idol alum–possibly every seat.

EOnline is reporting that a 3 judge panel made up of alums is “95% there”