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Ryan Seacrest, Simon Cowell, Ellen Degeneres, Kara Dioguardi and Randy Jackson on Larry King Live – VIDEO

04/20/2010 mj santilli 28

Ryan Seacrest, Simon Cowell, Ellen Degeneres, Kara Dioguardi and Randy Jackson were on Larry King Live last night to promote the upcoming Idol Gives Back special (airing Wednesday at 8/7c on FOX) and to talk

Nigel Lythgoe No Longer Wooing Paula Abdul, Suggests Big Changes for American Idol

03/19/2010 mj santilli 47

So You Think You Can Dance producer, Nigel Lythgoe, always good for a juicy soundbite, tells the New York Post’s Popwrap that he’s done trying to woo Paula Abdul onto SYTYCD: PW: Will you continue

Lacey Brown – Radio and TV Exit Interviews

03/18/2010 mj santilli 29

I’ll be posting any radio and TV exit interviews with eliminated Idol contestant, Lacey Brown, that pops up today Check out Lacey’s interview this morning with Ryan Seacrest: Ryan Seacrest – Lacey Brown She and

Idol News Roundup: CKX Finalizing Idol Deal, Paula Abdul Update And More

03/16/2010 mj santilli 6

A couple of Idol news updates for ya (and I may be adding more as they arrive.) Michael Johns performs with David Foster at the Muhammed Ali Fight Night on March 20 Season 7 Idol,

Paula Abdul in Talks to Headline an Updated Version of Star Search

03/15/2010 mj santilli 5

via Mark Ausiello of Entertainment Weekly, Paula Abdul may be headed back to TV soon: Sources confirm to me exclusively that the ex-American Idol judge is finalizing a deal to headline an updated version of

Simon Cowell – The Tonight Show With Jay Leno – VIDEO

03/09/2010 mj santilli 115

When Simon Cowell dropped by the Tonight Show with Jay Leno Monday night, he and Jay chatted about Simon’s last year on Idol, friction with new judge Ellen Degeneres and Simon’s girlfriend Mezhgan Hussainy. Jay’s

Simon Cowell Gets Emotional Speaking About His Father’s Death – VIDEO

03/08/2010 mj santilli 11

On Britain’s ITV interview program, Life Stories, hosted by Piers Morgan (Britain’s Got Talent, America’s Got Talent) Simon Cowell becomes very emotional discussing the moment he found out about his Dad’s sudden death. Simon got

Kris Allen, Allison Iraheta and More Attend the Elton John Oscar Party – PHOTOS

03/08/2010 mj santilli 58

Kris Allen and Allison Iraheta with Sir Elton John at Elton’s 18th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar party held at Pacific Design Center (March 7) in West Hollywood, California. Also in attendance–Jennifer Hudson (who

Idol News Round Up – 02/25/10

02/25/2010 mj santilli 17

A couple of noteworthy items: Ellen’s Ratings Breaking Records First Week of Idol Idol judge, Ellen Degeneres has seen record ratings since her first week on Idol, “During her first week on “Idol, ” Ellen’s

Simon Cowel Post-Hollywood Conference Call

02/18/2010 mj santilli 30

I listened in on Simon Cowell’s conference call, tonight. Check out this complete transcript. Some interesting stuff here… Will a girl win this year? It depends what she’s like We’ve had a few years of