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American Idol 10
First, we had to get through the world shattering news that Kara
DioGuardi has been added as a fourth judge to the panel for Season
8, and what that may have meant for the future of the show.
As
we predicted, DioGuardi was just waiting in the wings to take over
the role from Paula Abdul, whose antics we suspected were wearing
very thin on producers. (For fans, not so! She will be missed.)
American
Idol Season 10 Rumors & Gossip
Along
with the sudden - and very unexpected! - announcement that comedian
and talk show host Ellen
DeGeneres would be taking over Paula's spot in the 9th season,
what else could have happened?
Well,
before the season even kicked off, news was already buzzing that
American Idol judge Simon
Cowell would be quitting American Idol when his contract ended
in 2010.
Cowell,
who is also the executive producer of "America's Got Talent",
has in the past hinted at being bored with his role as the talent
judge. So he was packing his bags after the Season 9 finale in May.
Now with Season 10, news comes that Ellen is now quitting the show after a single season...
....followed by the rumored departure of Kara DioGuardi which is now considered a foregone conclusion!
Is
this the end of Idol? Not quite. With all the fresh publicity about THREE judges to be replaced for Season 10, the American Idol PR machine keeps rolling along... with rumors about new American Idol judges flying fast and furiously - pointing to everyone from Shania Twain and Steven Tyler to Justin Timberlake or Elton John as likely candidates to take over new judging positions in 2011.
And here's a good one: Jennifer Lopez has already been bumped as a possible candidate over the summer due to the pop diva's unreasonable demands.
Meanwhile, watch for the
new season to kick off in January 12, 2011 with a two-night, four-hour
premiere on FOX.
With
additional casting calls in Chicago, Orlando, Dallas, Los Angeles
and Denver - a handful of lucky contestants will again be headed
to Hollywood where they will compete to make the Top 100, followed
by the Top 24 and 12 ... and on to the big finale.
American Idol Season 9 recap ....
Only
weeks into the new season, some of the names of contestants who
made it into the Top 24 were leaked on to the Web, a list that almost
exactly matched the official list - except for Chris Golightly
- who was deemed inelgible at the last moment due to a former record
contract that Golightly failed to disclose (Chris was replaced by
Tim Urban).
And the Winner Is ....
The final appearances by Krystal Bowersox and Lee DeWyze, who battled it out in this week's final Idol competition revealed most of the love going to Bowersox, who gave three powerhouse performances that dazzled the judges the night before the winner was announced.
The big 2-hour Wednesday finale - which was by turns drawn out, awkward, and at times downright bizarre - featured appearances by American Idol alumni Kelly Pickler, Carrie Underwood, and former judge Paul Abdul along with an emotional farewell to the departing Simon.
AND FINALLY THE BIG ANNOUNCENT CAME when LEE DEWYZE was named the newest American Idol who will enjoy an upcoming record deal, concert schedule, and a good shot at genuine stardom. Congrats! Meanwhile, keep glued for the summer tour schedule of American Idol Season 9 when Aaron Kelly, Andrew Garcia, Casey James, Crystal Bowersox, Didi Benami, Katie Stevens, Lee DeWyze, Michael Lynche, Siobhan Magnus, and Tim Urban – will hit the road this summer on the American Idols LIVE! Tour 2010.
American Idol Season 9 TOP TEN 2010 summer tour schedule:
7/1 Auburn Hills, MI Palace of Auburn Hills
7/2 Milwaukee, WI Summerfest
7/3 Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena
7/5 Hamilton, ON Copps Coliseum
7/7 Wantagh, NY Nikon at Jones Beach
7/10 Atlantic City, NJ Mark G. Etess Arena
7/11 Philadelphia, PA Wachovia Center
7/13 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena
7/14 Manchester, NH Verizon Wireless Arena
7/15 Hershey, PA GIANT Center
7/17 Albany, NY Times Union Center
7/18 Mansfield, MA Comcast Center
7/20 Newark, NJ Prudential Center
7/23 Washington, DC Jiffy Lube Live
7/24 Baltimore, MD 1st Mariner Arena
7/25 Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless
Amphitheatre
7/27 Columbus, OH Nationwide Arena
7/28 Knoxville, TN Thompson-Boling Arena
7/29 Virginia Beach,VA Amphitheater
7/31 Lexington, KY Rupp Arena
8/1 Duluth, GA Arena at Gwinnett Center
8/3 Sunrise, FL BankAtlantic Center
8/4 Tampa, FL St. Pete Times Forum
8/7 Houston, TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell
Pavillion
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8/8 Tulsa, OK BOK Center
8/9 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center
8/12 Phoenix, AZ US Airways Center
8/13 Los Angeles, CA STAPLES Center
8/14 Mountainview, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre
at Mountainview
8/16 San Diego, CA Viejas Arena
8/17 Anaheim, CA Honda Center
8/18 Sacramento, CA ARCO Arena
8/20 Seattle, WA KeyArena
8/21 Portland, OR Rose Garden
8/23 Denver, CO Comfort Dental Amphitheatre
8/25 St. Louis, MO Scottrade Center
8/26 Omaha, NE Qwest Center
8/27 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center
8/29 Minneapolis, MN Target Center
8/30 Chicago, IL United Center
8/31 Des Moines, IA Wells Fargo Arena
9/2 Toledo, OH The Huntington Center
9/3 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center
9/4 Indianapolis, IN Conseco Fieldhouse
9/7 Winnipeg, MB MTS Centre
9/10 Buffalo, NY HSBC Arena
9/11 Cleveland, OH Quicken Loans Arena
9/13 Bridgeport, CT Arena at Harbor Yard
9/14 Pittsburgh, PA Consol Energy Center |
As Season 10 kicks off next year, keep
it right here for more of the latest on contestants
including photos, video clips, and a survey of buzz,
gossip
and rumors
surrounding one of reality TV's greatest hits ...
More
about American Idol around the Web:
American
Idol - The official site at FOX featuring the latest news,
background profiles on judges Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Karen
DioGuardi and host Ryan Seacrest, how-to's on voting, auditions,
show recaps, trivia and downloads, online games, forum
and American Idol Club info, ticket availability, FAQ, and behind-the-scenes
pictures and video clips.
Yahoo!
Full News Coverage - American Idol - The latest breaking news and pictures
from major news organizations around the Web, plus related links and a Yahoo!
TV American Idol profile with an extensive contestant photo gallery, show
history and info on upcoming episodes. American
Idol - Who will be the next American Idol?
- A top blog and unofficial fan site offering the latest news, rumors and gossip,
vital stats on contestants and regularly updated popularity checker. American
Idol - Wikipedia - From the online encyclopedia, with how it all works
including the audition, the final 12, show spinoffs, a list of guest judges, synopses
from seasons past, recent updates and related resources.
Television
Without Pity - American Idol
- The show viewed from another angle, with merciless and sometimes
hilarious updates and reviews, background info on contestants, FAQ.
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