It wasn’t terribly surprising that FOX would say goodbye to American Idol after so many years, but word that NBC might look to revive it alongside The Voice came more unexpectedly. Now, FOX is reportedly bidding for the rights to bring American Idol back on its own, almost exactly as we remember it.
Now that Upfronts 2015 have entered the scheduling phase, we thought most of the major renewals, cancellations and pickups had delivered their biggest surprises. Not so apparently, as FOX has decided to put American Idol out to pasture after 15 seasons, ending the reality singing competition for good next year.
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman took some time out of their busy schedules and visited some kids at a children's hospital in Melbourne, Australia. Then, this morning rumors surface that their marriage might be coming to an end.
Every once in a while, a contestant comes on American Idol that has me thinking they've got a chance to do something special with their talent. I thought that when I saw a 15-year old kid covering a 40-year old Rolling Stones song, and making it cool.
American Idol premiered this week and people are talking. Talking about the new judges panel that is! Keith Urban returns but with two new judges. Harry Connick Jr. and Jennifer Lopez is back.
FOX got a hefty amount of business taken care of today, not the least of which will surely have the internet talking, as Seth MacFarlane's controversial 'Dads' has been given a full season order to continue its equal opportunity offending. Meanwhile, the network has also plotted 'The Following's January premiere to coincide with the 'Sleepy Hollow' finale, a spring break for 'Glee' and more!
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The Abilene Cultural Affairs Council (CAC) presents the musical "Ballroom With a Twist", Tuesday November 12th at the Abilene Civic Center. The CAC is partnering with Celebrity Attractions to bring nationally touring Broadway shows to Abilene. This musical will feature stars from “Dancing with the Stars,” “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance.”
FOX's 'Glee' might be absent from Comic-Con for the first time in years next week, but that doesn't mean the long-running FOX musical dramedy lacks for big news going into season 5. 'American Idol' runner-up and glam icon Adam Lambert has been announced to join the cast of 'Glee' season 5, and frankly, we're surprised it took him this long.