Randy Jackson

Candice Glover Crowned New ‘American Idol’ As Finale Ratings Hit All-Time Low

The first all-female AI finale in nine years crowned a winner, Candice Glover, but the Season 12 finale still didn’t rack up the numbers.

2013/05/17

Nicki Minaj, Shakira Latest In Singing Competition Judge Shakeups

Remember when singing competitions kept their judges a little longer than one or two-year stints? Perhaps American Idol set an unattainable precedent during its first seven years on the air, with zero changes to the […]

2013/05/17

Judging The Judges: Star Power Alone Can’t Revive ‘American Idol’ Ratings

The early- to mid-2000s were a simpler time in music. Rock music was actually thing on popular radio. Production on hit singles was often stripped down nearly to its core rather than with bombastic synths […]

2013/03/29

Nicki Minaj Rolls In Late To ‘Idol’ Live Taping, Covers ELLE Sans Makeup

When Nicki Minaj didn’t appear to the set on time for the first live taping of American Idol Wednesday night (March 13), the cameras kept on rolling. Her absence had many wondering what could have […]

2013/03/15

Randy Jackson On “American Idol” And His Type II Diabetes Diagnosis

The judge raves about AI, calling it an “amazing, amazing show.”

2012/09/11

Mariah Carey’s Got A New Gig, Song and Award

Yep, Mariah Carey’s the new ‘American Idol’ judge, but that’s not the only thing she’s got going on.

2012/07/24

“American Idol” Gets Incestous: Mariah Carey To Join Show With Manager Randy Jackson

Mariah pleased to be a judge, while veteran/MC’s manager Randy Jackson was involved in her negotiations.

2012/07/23

Casey Abrams Embraces ‘Idol’ Past On New Album

Casey Abrams talks to CBS Local about working with ‘American Idol’ judge Randy Jackson on his recently released debut album, his musical connection with ‘AI’ alum Haley Reinhart and shares his advice for this season’s Idol cast offs.

2012/06/26

Former Idol Contestant (And “Fresh Faces” Star) Speaks Out About Randy Jackson

[photogallerylink id=50783 align=right] Haley Reinhart talked to Mix 104.1/Boston about her new album, Listen Up, due out May 22nd. While she’s extremely excited about her first single off the new album, “Free,” the American Idol […]

2012/03/30

American Idol 2012 Promo! Video

American Idol Promises An Incredible Journey In 2012!

2011/10/26

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