Tommy Mottola, who is largely known for discovering stars like Shakira, Beyonce, and Mariah Carey – who also became his wife in a short-lived marriage, is set to write his memoir, detailing his rise to success and stories while he reigned at the top as the head of Sony Music. Mottola has signed a deal [...]
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Evening Crunch Crumbs: “Die Hard†Director Sentenced To One Year In Jail; Nicki Minaj Sweeps BET Hip-Hop Awards; Tiger Woods Sold Out By Big Bro
October 5th, 2010 |
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-The Social Network made a lot of friends with theater-goers at the box office this weekend. Let’s see how the real Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook founder mind you) did in his inaugural appearance on The Simpsons Sunday night… -Rutgers University held a weekend vigil for Tyler Clementi, the freshman who killed himself after video of his [...]
Steven Tyler Jennifer Lopez Join “American Idolâ€
September 22nd, 2010 |
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The new face of the American Idol judging panel was unveiled in Los Angeles Wednesday, ending months of suspense for longtime fans of television’s most-watched talent show. Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler and singer/actress Jennifer Lopez will join veteran producer and pundit Randy Jackson at the judges’ table when Idol kicks off its 10th season on FOX [...]
Ellen DeGeneres Leaving “American Idolâ€
July 30th, 2010 |
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Stick a fork in her! Ellen’s done with Idol. After just one season behind the judges’ table on American Idol, on Thursday, Emmy winner Ellen DeGeneres announced that she is bidding goodbye to the TV talent show.DeGeneres made the announcement in a post on her Official Website, titled “Idol News.” The talk show host and comedienne [...]
Elton John “American Idol†Judge Snub — “Rocket Man†Singer Turns Down $33 Million Offer To Replace Simon Cowell
May 12th, 2010 |
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As the Mr. Nasty era of American Idol winds to an end, at least one music legend is out of the race to replace acid-tongued judge Simon Cowell on the FOX TV talent series.According to Access Hollywood, music legend Elton John — who appeared as a guest judge on Season 3 of Idol — has [...]
Adam Lambert “American Idol†Judge? Lambert Courted To Replace Simon Cowell On “Idolâ€
April 21st, 2010 |
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In news that we’ll have to see to believe, American Idol Season 8 runner-up Adam Lambert is the latest contender joining the race to replace Simon Cowell on the judges’ panel of television’s most-watched talent show. After wowing Idol producers with his quick wit and biting critiques as a mentor on last week’s Elvis-themed special, we [...]
Jamie Foxx: “If Asked, I’d Do ‘American Idol’â€
February 10th, 2010 |
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Jamie Foxx is sounding off on rumors that he is in the running to take over Simon Cowell’s place on the judging panel of American Idol.
The 42-year-old Oscar winner — who appears in Garry Marshall’s new romantic comedy Valentine’s Day — says he’d be delighted to join the team of television’s most watched program, [...]
Conan O’Brien Replacing Simon Cowell On “American Idol?â€
February 10th, 2010 |
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Conan O’Brien, jilted former host of NBC’s The Tonight Show, is the latest contender rumored to be in the running to replace Simon Cowell as a judge on American Idol.
Irish Central celebrity spy Amy Andrews is reporting that Idol producers are considering casting the recently-unemployed O’Brien as a music critic when Cowell hangs up [...]
Lady Gaga For “The X Factorâ€
January 30th, 2010 |
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Lady Gaga is being tapped to judge on the US version of The X Factor.
After inking a $60 million deal earlier this month, Simon Cowell announced that he will leave American Idol at the end of the current season to launch The X Factor America.
Gaga impressed the producer-and-judge when she performed in a giant bathtub [...]
Mariah Carey Tells Larry King: “I Was Emotionally Abused†[VIDEO]
November 5th, 2009 |
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Songbird Mariah Carey — who married actor-and-rapper Nick Cannon in 2008 — has spoken out about her personal struggle with emotional abuse and hinted that ex-husband Tommy Mottola was responsible for her ordeal.
In 1993, Mariah, now 40, wed the much older music executive who signed her to the music label CBS Records. They separated three [...]