L.A. Reid Officially Resigns as Island Def Jam Chairman
Posted On 17 Mar 2011 By Happiness.
A day after The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that L.A. Reid will serve as a judge on Simon Cowell’s upcoming Fox show The X Factor, the record exec resigned as chairman of Island Def Jam Thursday.
In a memo to his staff, he wrote:
"Great leaders are almost always great simplifiers, ... Read More
Kara DioGuardi leaving ‘American Idol’
Posted On 04 Sep 2010 By Happiness.
Fox announced Friday what media reports have speculated for weeks: Kara DioGuardi is leaving "American Idol."
“I felt like I won the lottery when I joined 'American Idol' two years ago, but I feel like now is the best time to leave 'Idol,” DioGuardi said in a statement. “I am very ... Read More
Lee DeWyze Bests Crystal Bowersox to Become Ninth ‘American Idol’
Posted On 27 May 2010 By Happiness.
After a ninth-season finale that was by turns sentimental, silly and surreal, the American Idol results are in, and Lee DeWyze is this year's winner.
DeWyze, of Mount Prospect, Ill, wins a recording contract, and his first single will be a cover of U2's Beautiful Day .
DeWyze appeared so stunned that ... Read More
Glee Cast and Creators Dish on Neil Patrick Harris, “Puckleberry” and Lady Gaga!
Posted On 14 Mar 2010 By Happiness.
Just when you thought Glee couldn't get any better: Lady Gaga has agreed to let Glee cover one of her songs this season. Neil Patrick Harris and Matthew Morrison will share some seriously awesome screentime (and duets). And the romance is heating up!
Here's the scoop you Gleeks absolutely need to ... Read More
Simon Cowell, Sony Ink Global Joint Venture
Posted On 19 Jan 2010 By Happiness.
Just days after he announced he was quitting "American Idol," Simon Cowell announced a new five-year joint venture with Sony that will pool the television and music assets of global TV formats "The X Factor" and "Got Talent," as well as a musical roster including such stars as Leona Lewis, ... Read More
FIRST LOOK: Adam Lambert Sits Down with Oprah
Posted On 14 Jan 2010 By Happiness.
It's hardly like Adam Lambert to be anything but upfront, so the recent mystery about his possible appearing with Oprah Winfrey on her show was a bit baffling. But baffle no more.
While the American Idol sensation addressed the rumors and Twittered last Thursday, "Oprah: def true," word from the Winfrey ... Read More
Randy Jackson Talks Ellen DeGeneres & Paula Abdul
Posted On 11 Jan 2010 By Happiness.
"American Idol" returns tomorrow night, but it won't be quite the same show which has captured our viewing loyalty since it premiered in 2002. Paula Abdul is being replaced at the judges' table by Ellen DeGeneres. ET talks to judge Randy Jackson to get his take on the new season.
"The ... Read More
‘American Idol’ Returns Jan. 12 For 9th Season
Posted On 28 Dec 2009 By Happiness.
"American Idol" will return next month with a two-night, four-hour premiere featuring auditions in Boston and Atlanta, the Fox network says.
The Boston auditions will air Jan. 12 and the Atlanta auditions will air Jan. 13, the network announced Wednesday. Auditions for the ninth season of the popular singing competition will ... Read More
No Simon, No Problem? Fox Still Wants More Idol
Posted On 24 Dec 2009 By Happiness.
The show must go on—even without its snarky, British center of attention, apparently.
Despite the news from a seemingly solid source (it was the guy's brother, for goodness' sake!) that Simon Cowell plans to end his stint as a judge on American Idol after the upcoming 2010 season, the show's ninth, ... Read More
Janet to Fill in for Michael on UK’s “The X-Factor”
Posted On 04 Dec 2009 By Happiness.
Janet Jackson is in London, England this week ahead of a performance on the final episode of “The X-Factor,” as only four contestants are remaining. Janet will perform on the Sunday night grand finale.
Star judge Simon Cowell originally hoped to have Jackson’s late brother Michael on the show. But the ... Read More
