Click Track: American Idol


Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 07/30/2010

Judge shake up on "American Idol"; Spiritualized discuss "Floating in Space"; Sleater Kinney guitarist talks favorite songs
By Aaron Leitko
Degeneres will not return to "American Idol" next season. (Michael Becker-AP) By Aaron Leitko -Ellen DeGeneres will not be returning for the next season of American Idol. Not to fear, though, Jennifer Lopez is going to jump on board. -The...

By Aaron Leitko  |  09:00 AM ET, 07/30/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning click | Tags:  American Idol, Bikini Kill, Corin Tucker, Ellen DeGeneres, Jennifer Lopez, Max Richter, Sleater Kinney, Spiritualized

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 07/21/2010

The xx and Dizzee Rascal lead Mercury Prize nominees; Big Star bassist Andy Hummel passes away; Live Nation offers $10 tickets
By David Malitz
By David Malitz - Moody young indie-soul group The xx and grime rapper Dizzee Rascal lead the 2010 list of Mercury Prize nominees. Other nominees for the prestigious award for best U.K. or Irish album include Paul Weller, Mumford...

By David Malitz  |  09:00 AM ET, 07/21/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning click | Tags:  American Idol, Andy Hummel, Big Star, Creed, Dizzee Rascal, Jonas Brothers, Live Nation, Maroon 5, Mercury Prize, Rihanna, The XX

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 07/12/2010

Sugar Minott R.I.P.; Phosphorescent's gear stolen; Carrie Underwood weds hockey player
By Aaron Leitko
Grammy-winning country singer Carrie Underwood. (AP/Matt Sayles) By Aaron Leitko -Reggae singer and producer Sugar Minott has passed away. Minott was a member of the trio the African Brothers and also had a successful solo career during the 1970s, with...

By Aaron Leitko  |  08:00 AM ET, 07/12/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning click | Tags:  american idol, carrie underwood, phosphorescent, sugar minnot

Posted at 01:13 PM ET, 02/22/2010

Riffs: "American Idol" vs. "X Factor"
By Allison Stewart
Which of Simon Cowell's talent shows produces better talent? Sometime in the not too distant future, the British talent competition “X Factor” will call creator Simon Cowell home to the mothership. Okay, maybe not to the mothership, but to an...

By Allison Stewart  |  01:13 PM ET, 02/22/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Riffs | Tags:  American Idol, David Archuleta, Leona Lewis, Taylor Hicks, X Factor

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 01/12/2010

Speculation: Replacing Simon Cowell
By Allison Stewart
"American Idol" will be a lot less sarcastic and V-necky once Simon Cowell leaves the show. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images) Simon Cowell is set to vacate his "American Idol" judging chair, and we've got questions about his potential replacement....

By Allison Stewart  |  12:00 PM ET, 01/12/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Speculation | Tags:  American Idol