‘American Idol’ Revival: ‘Too Soon,’ Says Former EP Nigel Lythgoe (EXCLUSIVE) – Among the flummoxed is former “Idol” executive producer Nigel Lythgoe, who tells Variety, “They got their wish, but it feels a little too soon to bring it back.” Lythgoe, who EPs another longtime Fox staple, “So You Think You Can Dance,” worked on “Idol” from 2002 to 2008 and again from 2010 through 2016. He was also the creative driver behind the penultimate finale in April 2016. He says that while he still “loves the show,” he believes you resurrect a series “when there is public demand that it come back.” At the same time, Lythgoe gives credit to ABC for “looking after its shows, like ‘Dancing With the Stars,’” which is currently in its 24th season, as well as FremantleMedia’s Trish Kinane, who he says “did a good job” with “Idol’s” final seasons. – Read more at Variety

Former FOX scheduler weighs in on American Idol Reboot – Big up ABC for stepping up and taking the chance on an “American Idol” revival. In this TV environment, you can never have enough live events and reality competition shows on your schedule. Sure, “AI” was in its mature phase and had come down from the stellar heights of the first 8 or 9 seasons, but when it left the air it was still pulling in better than 9 million viewers. Look, it’s inevitable that a show like “American Idol” was going to decline, but as I would tell Mike and the producers, “Idol” can either crash into the earth or we can bring it in for a smooth landing. Unfortunately, in the last few years, there were some decisions made which accelerated the erosion. They can be recognized and addressed with a fresh set of eyes. – Read more at TVByTheNumbers

Calia by Carrie Underwood and the Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation Partner to Fully Fund Girls Team Sports Projects on Donorschoose.Org in May – Today, The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation and CALIA by Carrie Underwood, a fitness and lifestyle brand created in partnership with DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) and multi-platinum superstar, Carrie Underwood, announced plans to fully fund girls team sports projects on education crowdfunding platform, DonorsChoose.org. Pledging a $200,000 commitment, together CALIA by Carrie Underwood and The DICK’S Foundation will fund an estimated 100 teams across the country in the month of May. – Read more at CSRWire

Buzzfeed is throwing its first-ever Queer Prom with stars like Adam Lambert, Darren Criss and more – That’s where Buzzfeed plans to step in. The online platform is making a statement and throwing an inclusive, magical evening, hosted by Buzzfeed’s Eugene Lee Yang, open to people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, where they can celebrate unity and acceptance with music, dance, celebrity guests and more. Buzzfeed’s hand-selected Queer Prom Court (local high schoolers making a difference in their communities, each of whom will be flown out to Los Angeles and honored at the event) will be joined by students from local high schools, along with LBGT advocates and stars like Adam Lambert, Darren Criss, Latrice Royale, Margaret Cho and Ryan Murphy. – Read more at TimeOut.com

Randy Jackson on If He’ll Return to Idol – That same night, Randy Jackson introduced Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Chicago, who brought down the house with a nine-song set: “If You Leave Me Now,” “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” “Just You ‘n’ Me,” “Make Me Smile,” “You’re the Inspiration,” “Hard to Say I’m Sorry,” “Saturday in the Park,” “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day” and “25 or 6 to 4.” Backstage, Billboard asked Jackson if he would go back to American Idol, which is possibly returning to TV. “If they go, I go,” Jackson said, referring to the other original judges. – Read more at Billboard

Adam Lambert on creating new music with Queen: ‘Could happen’ – “The only time we ever talk about that is when we are in front of you guys,” Lambert said at a recent New York press day, promoting Live Nation’s concert slate. “So, it’s definitely not out of the realm of possibility, but it’s not something we are actively doing at the moment. I don’t know. Could happen.” – Read more at UPI

Normani Kordei Reveals Why She Opened Up About Cyber Bullying on Dancing With the Stars: “It’s a Very Scary Thing” – “I think for a long time I kind of steered away from myself and I didn’t necessarily recognize who I was at one point just because I was very sad. It even affected those around me that genuinely do love me…it was just a really devastating time for me. I think that through this piece, it spoke volumes,” Kordei told E! News’ Sibley Scoles. “Not only for myself, but for so many people who feel the same way that are probably fearful to even speak up because of questioning, ‘Will I be accepted?’ Just scared, it’s a very scary thing and subject.” – Read more at ENews

Simone Biles Addresses Viral ‘Gold Medal’ Comment: ‘I Don’t Know What More I Can Do’ – ET’s Nischelle Turner caught up with Biles and her pro partner, Sasha Farber, after the show, where they opened up about the disappointing response and how they are going to move forward. “I feel like everyone has their own opinion, clearly, and I feel it’s just how you take it,” Biles said, adding that, in spite of the judges saying that they can’t get a feel for who she really is during her performances, she’s doing her best to convey real emotion. “I feel like I am trying, I am being honest, but if they don’t see that, I don’t know what more I can do,” Biles explained. – Read more at Entertainment Tonight

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