Up-to-date American Idol news from multiple sources covering show and contestant news - brought to you by GuessWhoWins.com http://www.guesswhowins.com/news.php Tue, 12 Jul 2011 03:01:26 +0100 http://www.guesswhowins.com/images/rsslogo.gif http://www.guesswhowins.com/news.php http://www.dailyindia.com/show/450255.php <img src='http://www.guesswhowins.com/images/screenshots/thumb/3091732167_256923.jpg' border='0' align='left' vspace=5 hspace=10>Washington, <b>July</b> 11: Jennifer Lopez is reportedly staying on as a judge on '<b>American</b> <b>Idol</b>' following her continued involvement with the show. According to E! Online, Lopez, 41, has allegedly signed on the dotted line for the 11th season of the Fox show, and will be joining current judges, Randy Jackson and <b>Steven</b> Tyler. She had initially told Radio One DJ Scott Mills that she was unsure about her future on the <b>Idol</b> judging panel. "I don't know. I haven't been forced to make a decision and I'm glad about that because honestly I'm very on the fence about it," Radar Online ... Mon, 11 Jul 2011 07:00:00 +0100 http://tasteofcountry.com/lauren-alaina-ankle-injury-american-idols-live-tour/ <img src='http://www.guesswhowins.com/images/screenshots/thumb/393096265_257022.jpg' border='0' align='left' vspace=5 hspace=10>Mike Coppola, Getty Images / Twitter Poor <b>Lauren</b> <b>Alaina</b>! Based on her tweets from last night, it seems the &#8216;<b>American</b> <b>Idol</b>&#8216; runner-up has suffered an ankle injury while out on tour with and the rest of the gang. The <b>American</b> <b>Idols</b> Live tour made a stop at Portland, Oregon&#8217;s Rose Garden... the #getwellauren that&#8217;s so sweet(: love y&#8217;all,&#8221; <b>Alaina</b> later . The <b>American</b> <b>Idols</b> Live Tour is currently on the west coast, with stops in Sacramento, Oakland, San Jose and Los Angeles, Calif. expected this week. Get well soon, <b>Lauren</b> <b>Alaina</b>! Sun, 10 Jul 2011 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.antimusic.com/news/11/july/ts07American_Idols_Pia_Toscano_To_Release_Debut_Single_Next_Week.shtml <img src='http://www.guesswhowins.com/images/screenshots/thumb/3717726096_256950.jpg' border='0' align='left' vspace=5 hspace=10>On Thursday <b>American</b> <b>Idol</b>'s <b>Pia</b> <b>Toscano</b> To Release Debut Single Next Week was a top story. Here is the recap: Interscope Records has inked Season 10 <b>American</b> <b>Idol</b> finalist <b>Pia</b> <b>Toscano</b> and will release her debut single, "This Time," via all digital retailers on <b>July</b> 12th. <b>Toscano</b> will perform "This Time" when she hits the road for the <b>American</b> <b>Idols</b> Live! 2011 Tour, which kicks off <b>July</b> 6th in Salt Lake City, UT, and continues through the summer before concluding on September 10th in Rochester, NY. "I am ... Sun, 10 Jul 2011 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.dailyindia.com/show/450154.php <img src='http://www.guesswhowins.com/images/screenshots/thumb/3032491498_256949.jpg' border='0' align='left' vspace=5 hspace=10>Washington, <b>July</b> 10: Aerosmith frontman <b>Steven</b> Tyler is negotiating a deal to return to season 11 of '<b>American</b> <b>Idol</b>'. Tyler told FoxNews at the House of Blues, the venue of Boston Common magazine's summer bash, that he and the show's bosses 'were in negotiations', reports Contactmusic. The singer, who will join Randy Jackson as a judge if the deal is finalised, however, denied further comments. Meanw hile, fellow judge Jennifer Lopez is currently 'on the fence' as to whether to come back or not for the season. Sun, 10 Jul 2011 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.jsonline.com/entertainment/tvradio/125277089.html <img src='http://www.guesswhowins.com/images/screenshots/thumb/398168321_256948.jpg' border='0' align='left' vspace=5 hspace=10>Lo's coming back. Or so reports E! Online, citing an unnamed source, saying that Jennifer Lopez has agreed to another year as a judge on "<b>American</b> <b>Idol</b>." Last month, <b>Steven</b> Tyler and Randy Jackson signed deals to return to the judges' table on television's most popular show. E! Online's "exclusive" source says an announcement on Lopez's status on the Fox reality show "could be coming any day now." Lopez was a key piece in "<b>American</b> <b>Idol</b>'s" 2011 makeover, after the departure of Simon Cowell and the non-returns of Ellen DeGeneres and Kate DioGuardi. Sun, 10 Jul 2011 07:00:00 +0100 http://charleston.thedigitel.com/arts-culture/come-audition-american-idol-north-charleston-32450-0710 <img src='http://www.guesswhowins.com/images/screenshots/thumb/2190104012_256947.jpg' border='0' align='left' vspace=5 hspace=10><b>American</b> <b>Idol</b> is once again setting up in the Charleston area to scout for talent from across the Southeast. On Friday, <b>July</b> 22, auditions will be held at North Charleston Coliseum&#65279...Here's Wristbands will be distributed from approximately 7:00 AM on Wednesday, <b>July</b> 20, until approximately 8:00 AM on Friday... the North Charleston Coliseum by 5:00 AM on Saturday, <b>July</b> 2. Front of Line Information: ALWAYS LOOK FOR ... your letter AND I.D. WITH you. If you cannot locate the AI Registration Desk, check with <b>American</b> <b>Idol</b> Security or an <b>American</b> <b>Idol</b> Staff member (in the AI t-shirts)... Sun, 10 Jul 2011 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.examiner.com/tv-in-national/jennifer-lopez-reportedly-close-to-staying-on-american-idol <img src='http://www.guesswhowins.com/images/screenshots/thumb/46656013_256946.jpg' border='0' align='left' vspace=5 hspace=10>It looks like we have a surprise this Sunday morning -- despite making everyone wait for over a month, Jennifer Lopez may be staying around for another season of " ," after all. A source tells E! News that it should be announced soon that Lopez is going to return for another season of the show -- even though she has signed on to do two feature films and also has another TV show she is developing. It is her schedule (and her own hesitancy) that led many people (including on this end) to believe that she actually was going to take off for some other venture. So what sort of deal is Lopez going ... Sun, 10 Jul 2011 07:00:00 +0100 http://celebs.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979603272 <img src='http://www.guesswhowins.com/images/screenshots/thumb/1628921237_256945.jpg' border='0' align='left' vspace=5 hspace=10>Jennifer Lopez held out for more than a week before finally announcing that she is also returning to <b>American</b> <b>Idol</b> next season. Her fellow judges, <b>Steven</b> Tyler and Randy Jackson, made their return known at the end of June, but Jennifer wouldn't commit. Lopez has .... I haven't been forced to make a decision and I'm glad about that because honestly I'm very on the fence about it." She went on to talk about how much she loved working on <b>American</b> <b>Idol</b> and with the show's contestants, but added ". . .it's going to come down to me making a choice of ... Sun, 10 Jul 2011 07:00:00 +0100 http://neonlimelight.com/2011/07/10/report-jennifer-lopez-signs-on-for-another-season-of-american-idol/ <img src='http://www.guesswhowins.com/images/screenshots/thumb/36574745_256944.jpg' border='0' align='left' vspace=5 hspace=10>...8220;on the fence&#8221; about whether or not she&#8217;d return to her chair at the judges&#8217; panel on <b>American</b> <b>Idol</b> , but, according to one report, she&#8217;s made up her mind. Sources tell E! News...has decided she&#8217;ll return to spend another season between <b>Steven</b> Tyler and Randy Jackson looking for and judging America... what else, more money. She reportedly wanted to up her <b>Idol</b> paycheck from $12million per season to $20million per season. No ... got the pay raise, but her announcement to come back to <b>Idol</b> is, according to E!, &#8220;coming any day now.&#8221; New ... Sun, 10 Jul 2011 07:00:00 +0100 http://rumorfix.com/full-entry/2011/7/10/jennifer-lopez-leaving-idol-to-focus-on-raising-children.html <img src='http://www.guesswhowins.com/images/screenshots/thumb/1207471974_256943.jpg' border='0' align='left' vspace=5 hspace=10>T he National Enquirer claims Jennifer Lopez is leaving <b>American</b> <b>Idol</b> because her husband, Marc Anthony, wants her to focus on being a mommy. According to the article, Jennifer has not officially signed on for another season of <b>Idol</b> because Marc wants her to concentrate on raising their two kids, Emme and Max, as well as work on having another child. So is ... enjoyed the process. We have a lot left to do this year." He reveals that he and his wife are focusing on their new show, Q Viva, on Latin <b>American</b> television - not having children. Sun, 10 Jul 2011 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.hotmommagossip.com/2011/07/10/jennifer-lopez-to-rejoin-american-idol-sources-claim/ <img src='http://www.guesswhowins.com/images/screenshots/thumb/2854209284_256942.jpg' border='0' align='left' vspace=5 hspace=10>As you know the next season of <b>American</b> <b>Idol</b> still has one empty seat - Randy Jackson and <b>Steven</b> Tyler are ...] - We reported on Wednesday that the suits at Fox and <b>American</b> <b>Idol</b> were in talks with Jennifer Lopez about replacing ...been made sadly aware, Jennifer Lopez was offered a seat on <b>American</b> <b>Idol</b> to replace Ellen DeGeneres. Well, insiders ... Jennifer Lopez and <b>Steven</b> Tyler ... (HMG) - Wow, the speculation on who will become the new <b>American</b> <b>Idol</b> judges is in high gear.&#32; While ... reports have Elton <b>John</b>, Usher and Paula Abdul, Justin ... [HMG] - <b>American</b> <b>Idol</b> scours the nation ... Sun, 10 Jul 2011 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.blueridgenow.com/article/20110710/APN/1107100641 <img src='http://www.guesswhowins.com/images/screenshots/thumb/3316223345_256940.jpg' border='0' align='left' vspace=5 hspace=10>Published: Sunday, <b>July</b> 10, 2011 at 12:09 p.m. Last Modified: Sunday, <b>July</b> 10, 2011 at 12:09 p.m. Hundreds of North Carolinians hoping for a shot at becoming the next "<b>American</b> <b>Idol</b>" showed up for auditions this weekend. More than 500 people lined... belt it out. One winner from the local competition goes on to perform for "<b>Idol</b>" producers in Charleston, S.C., on <b>July</b> 22. North Carolinians have proven their "<b>Idol</b>" credentials. Raleigh's Clay Aiken was a runner-up in the 2003 season. Garner's <b>Scotty</b> <b>McCreery</b> captured the 2011 title in May. <b>McCreery</b> and 10 others from... Sun, 10 Jul 2011 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.dailyjournal.net/view/story/b82a61b8067f4efaabb89e262ba30d3f/NC--American-Idol-Auditions/ <img src='http://www.guesswhowins.com/images/screenshots/thumb/2871166687_256941.jpg' border='0' align='left' vspace=5 hspace=10>Hundreds of North Carolinians hoping for a shot at becoming the next "<b>American</b> <b>Idol</b>" showed up for auditions this weekend. More than 500 people lined up at a Cary ... Singers had one minute to belt it out. One winner from the local competition goes on to perform for "<b>Idol</b>" producers in Charleston, S.C., on <b>July</b> 22. North Carolinians have proven their "<b>Idol</b>" credentials. Raleigh's Clay Aiken was a runner-up in the 2003 season. Garner's <b>Scotty</b> <b>McCreery</b> captured the 2011 title in May. <b>McCreery</b> and 10 others from Season 10 are currently on tour. They're set to perform at Raleigh's RBC Center <b>July</b> 27. Sun, 10 Jul 2011 07:00:00 +0100 http://socialitelife.com/jennifer-lopez-return-judge-american-idol-07-2011 <img src='http://www.guesswhowins.com/images/screenshots/thumb/631544645_256938.jpg' border='0' align='left' vspace=5 hspace=10>Rumors have been flying that Jennifer Lopez would not be returning to another season of &#8216;<b>American</b> <b>Idol</b>&#8217; but now it seems they are unfounded. &#8220;I had an amazing time doing it and I loved it, but I have a lot other things happening, and it&#8217... time of just waiting and seeing,&#8221; Lopez said. and her mother arrives at the 2011 BAFTA Brits To Watch Event at the Belasco Theatre on <b>July</b> 9th in Los Angeles, California. The newlywed Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were in attendance on the ninth day of their first joint overseas tour... Sun, 10 Jul 2011 07:00:00 +0100 http://popdust.com/2011/07/10/jennifer-lopezs-idol-announcement-coming-any-day-now/ <img src='http://www.guesswhowins.com/images/screenshots/thumb/294906832_256937.jpg' border='0' align='left' vspace=5 hspace=10>Breathe easy, <b>Idol</b> fans. Those night terrors we&#8217;ve all been plagued with...&#8217;s finale may finally subside given this piece of information: Jennifer Lopez will remain a judge on <b>American</b> <b>Idol</b> next season. (Yay! Nay?) According to E! News, Lopez has agreed to return to the judges&#8217; table with pals Randy Jackson and <b>Steven</b> Tyler for the eleventh installment of Simon Fuller&#8217;s reality... Xtina?) But the only thing worse than a sub par <b>Idol</b> season are months and months of <b>Idol</b> -related rumors, so as long as this doesn&#8217;t detract from the international Stay awesomely informed on ... Sun, 10 Jul 2011 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.oregonlive.com/music/index.ssf/2011/07/live_review_american_idol_live.html <img src='http://www.guesswhowins.com/images/screenshots/thumb/3100883991_256935.jpg' border='0' align='left' vspace=5 hspace=10><b>American</b> <b>Idol</b> Season 10 winner <b>Scotty</b> <b>McCreery</b> and runner-up <b>Lauren</b> <b>Alaina</b> duet on Saturday at the Rose Garden. When the obituary is one day written, and the epitaph of &#8220;<b>American</b> <b>Idol</b>&#8221; is engraved, let it read: ...strength came from musical diversity. Indeed there was rock and soul and something like jazz, country and a whole lot of pop. The women -- Haley Reinhart, <b>Naima</b> <b>Adedapo</b>, <b>Pia</b> <b>Toscano</b>, <b>Thia</b> Megia and runner-up <b>Lauren</b> <b>Alaina</b> -- showed best, owing in part to the current domination of pop music by women. It was easier to pick good songs for them, and they knew how to sing... Sun, 10 Jul 2011 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2011/07/jennifer-lopez-returning-american-idol <img src='http://www.guesswhowins.com/images/screenshots/thumb/331755536_256934.jpg' border='0' align='left' vspace=5 hspace=10>After weeks of speculation over her continued involvement in the show, Jennifer Lopez has reportedly agreed to stay on <b>American</b> <b>Idol</b> . The singer has followed in the footsteps of the other current judges, Randy Jackson and <b>Steven</b> Tyler , and signed on the dotted line for the 11th season of the FOX ...No one at <b>Idol</b> or Fox is yet commenting on Lopez's status as a judge. The eleventh season of <b>American</b> <b>Idol</b> is set to start airing in January. LATED STORIES: EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW: Randy Jackson Claims 'You're Gonna Love' The New <b>American</b> <b>Idol</b> Judges Sun, 10 Jul 2011 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.wcti12.com/news/28502770/detail.html <img src='http://www.guesswhowins.com/images/screenshots/thumb/321342562_256933.jpg' border='0' align='left' vspace=5 hspace=10>Hundreds of North Carolinians hoping for a shot at becoming the next "<b>American</b> <b>Idol</b>" showed up for auditions this weekend. More than 500 people lined up at a Cary ... Singers had one minute to belt it out. One winner from the local competition goes on to perform for "<b>Idol</b>" producers in Charleston, S.C., on <b>July</b> 22. North Carolinians have proven their "<b>Idol</b>" credentials. Raleigh's Clay Aiken was a runner-up in the 2003 season. Garner's <b>Scotty</b> <b>McCreery</b> captured the 2011 title in May. <b>McCreery</b> and 10 others from Season 10 are currently on tour. They're set to perform at Raleigh's RBC Center <b>July</b> 27. Sun, 10 Jul 2011 07:00:00 +0100 http://entertainment.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979605519 <img src='http://www.guesswhowins.com/images/screenshots/thumb/2464762590_256932.jpg' border='0' align='left' vspace=5 hspace=10>Last night, season 10 <b>American</b> <b>Idol</b> runner-up <b>Lauren</b> <b>Alaina</b> fell backstage during the <b>American</b> <b>Idol</b> Live Tour concert in Portland. According to concert attendees, the intermission ... when you are waiting for your favorite performers to come onstage. When <b>Lauren</b> came out after the intermission, before singing she said ... to the bus after the meet and greet with fans. This morning <b>Lauren</b> posted photos of her swollen ankle on twitter. She ... for the #getwellauren that's so sweet(: love y'all" Hopefully <b>Lauren</b> will have a speedy recovery. A similar incident occurred during season 8... Sun, 10 Jul 2011 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.examiner.com/tv-in-national/lauren-alaina-twists-ankle-during-american-idol-tour <img src='http://www.guesswhowins.com/images/screenshots/thumb/1771950711_256931.jpg' border='0' align='left' vspace=5 hspace=10>Not everything can go perfectly on tour -- and this is a listen that <b>Lauren</b> <b>Alaina</b> learned very quickly during a stop on the " " tour in Portland. According to reports, the show's reigning runner-up twisted her ankle going off for intermission -- but then came back onstage ... to meet some of the fans while sitting in a wheelchair. Ankle and all, the tour still goes on -- but you have to think that <b>Lauren</b> is going to be more than a little bit careful the rest of the way. TV Examiner Matt Carter is a poet, journalist, and ... Sun, 10 Jul 2011 07:00:00 +0100 http://idolator.com/5932542/jennifer-lopez-returning-to-idol <img src='http://www.guesswhowins.com/images/screenshots/thumb/2445199294_256929.jpg' border='0' align='left' vspace=5 hspace=10>... off past LPs. Which is your favorite? &#8221; singer Jennifer Lopez is days away from confirming that yes, she will be returning to <b>American</b> <b>Idol</b> for Season 11, E! News reports. JLo will again join fellow judges ,...her plate - including Que Viva , her very own singing competition for Latin <b>American</b> audiences, co-produced with hubby crooner Marc Anthony. That, or the singer/...as we are to see that (20)-million-dollar smile sipping from a Coke cup again? Tell us on &#8216;<b>American</b> <b>Idol</b>&#8217;: <b>James</b> <b>Durbin</b> Sent Packing, Enrique Iglesias & Jordin Sparks Perform Sun, 10 Jul 2011 07:00:00 +0100