September 17, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
The “American Idol” judges’ panel is now complete with the naming of singer-rapper Nicki Minaj and country crooner Keith Urban. The Fox network officially tapped the pair with an announcement Sunday. Continue Reading
August 20, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Nicki Minaj sings about “Starships,” but is she a star-maker? The singer-rapper could be joining the ranks of “American Idol” judges. Continue Reading
August 8, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe
Program’s bus tour to hit Rock Rapids
ROCK RAPIDS, Iowa Small town, big voice? “American Idol,” the television contest famous for producing artists like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Kris Allen, is on a nationwide search for talent and this year it isn’t limited to the metro areas. Continue Reading
July 17, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Could Charlie Sheen be a judge on “American Idol”? The actor says he’s game.
In an interview Tuesday on Ryan Seacrest’s radio show, Sheen said “Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe publicly threw his name out there as a possible judge and the idea piqued people’s interest including his own. Continue Reading
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July 13, 2012 in WDAZ
LOS ANGELES (AP) Jennifer Lopez followed Steven Tyler’s lead off “American Idol” on Friday, a one-two punch for a show on the brink of an adolescent identity crisis.
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May 31, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
The ratings are in, and the “American Idol” franchise is officially in trouble. Viewers of the season finale of the series dropped by 32 percent from last year, a fall that is part of an overall steady decline in viewership since its series peak in 2003. Continue Reading
March 2, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
The finalists will return to the stage to sing next Wednesday for the first round of season 11′s finals. “Idol” host Ryan Seacrest announced Thursday that the male singers would perform Stevie Wonder songs, while the female contestants would pay tribute to the late Whitney Houston, who died last month. Continue Reading
February 26, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Until Reed Grimm sat down behind a drum kit on “American Idol” two weeks ago, the show’s 18 million viewers probably didn’t know he’s also a talented percussionist. Unless, of course, they happen to be among the Minnesota and Wisconsin rock fans who’ve seen his band Shoeless Revolution perform. Continue Reading
January 17, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Scotty McCreery had just come home from school with an assignment: write essays for college applications. Wait a minute. Isn’t he the reigning American Idol? Isn’t he about to go on tour with Brad Paisley? The high school senior plans to be on campus in the fall. Last month, he was putting the finishing touches on applications for four or five schools. He’s committed to his career but determined to go to college part-time, too. Continue Reading
May 25, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
Scotty McCreery is the new “American Idol,” defeating fellow country crooner Lauren Alaina. Continue Reading
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