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American Idol Interested In Jessica Simpson For Judges’ Spot

07/28/2010 mj santilli 28

TMZ reports that reality star, Jessica Simpson, has had “several meetings” with Idol execs, and that there’s “mutual interest” in Jessica becoming one of the Idol judges. They claim Jessica will “take Simon’s place, ”

Chris Isaak, Harry Connick Jr. Among Contenders for Idol Judge, Bret Michaels Out

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The Hollywood Reporter reports that the search to replace Simon Cowell on American Idol is heating up. According to the industry mag, FOX is “determined to land a widely known music industry figure for the

Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher Are Married!

07/10/2010 mj santilli 58

Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher will reportedly tie the knot today at 5:30 pm at the Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation, in Greensboro, Georgia. Last night, a rehearsal dinner was planned, topped off by a fireworks

Simon Cowell, Ryan Seacrest and Ellen Degeneres Make Forbes 100 List

06/29/2010 mj santilli 10

Forbes posted their annual Forbes 100 list of the year’s top earners. Check out the complete list HERE. Three Idol-related entries are Simon Cowell at #11 earning 80 million, Ellen Degeneres at #23 earning 55

Bret Michaels Will Be Meeting With Idol Producers In A Few Weeks About Judge’s Gig

06/28/2010 mj santilli 71

Bret Michaels would love to be an Idol judge, and it looks like it could happen. He tells Parade magazine that he’ll be meeting with Idol producers in a few weeks. When Parade asked if

Ryan Seacrest, Simon Cowell Salute Dick Clark, Ellen Degeneres Show Wins on the Daytime Emmys

06/27/2010 mj santilli 10

Dick Clark had a huge impact on the television landscape. Not just through his American Bandstand show that aired for more than 40 years on ABC, but also as a producer of many game shows

Simon Cowell Honored With a Special Award From Bafta

06/06/2010 mj santilli 11

Simon Cowell was honored with a special award for his outstanding contribution to broadcasting by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) in a televised awards ceremony tonight in the UK. Here’s an

Simon Cowell Tells Ryan Seacrest He Won’t Miss Idol Auditions

05/26/2010 mj santilli 18

Ryan Seacrest interviewed Simon Cowell on his KIIS radio show this morning. Simon says, he’ll miss the fun he had on Idol, but will not miss traveling to the auditions. Fantasia’s “Summertime” was his favorite

Simon Cowell Bids Goodbye on the Ellen Degeneres Show (Plus Randy Jackson on Lopez) – VIDEO

05/25/2010 mj santilli 36

UPDATE: Randy Jackson told George Lopez last night that he thinks Lee DeWyze will win. Check it out HERE or after the jump. Simon Cowell sat with Ellen Degeneres on her talk show to discuss

Farewell to Simon Cowell – VIDEO

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The farewell begins! Check out this Simon Cowell goodbye video featuring the judges, cast, crew a few ex-Idols and a couple famous faces… If you can’t see the vid, click THIS LINK. Video after the