Courtney Penry “Stay” American Idol 10 - Audition

Courtney Penry, who likes to do the chicken moves and deeply obsessed with Ryan Seacrest, perfomed her rendition of “Stay” by Sugarland during American Idol season 10 auditions (Fifth Episode) in in Austin, Texas on Wednesday (February 2).

American Idol season 10 Promo Poster

FOX has released the first promotional poster for the 10th season premiere of American Idol.


Returning judge Randy Jackson and host Ryan Seacrest are joined by the new judges Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler as they promote, “Every Superstar Begins With a Dream”

American Idol premieres Wednesday, Jan. 19 on FOX.

Jenni "J-Woww" Farley Turned Down $400,000 Playboy Offer

Many are surely interested to see "Jersey Shore" star Jenni "J-Woww" Farley on the pages of Playboy Magazine but she recently declined Playboy's offer of $400,000 to strip down.

Jenni seems preparing for a new gig. She told Ryan Seacrest on his KIIS-FM radio show, "I am not going to do Playboy in the near future. There is a better opportunity out there, which everybody will probably see soon."

She will do Jersey Shore spinoff with Snooki.

J-Woww said, "We'd love to do one, but nothing's confirmed. We are moving in together, though. That is a guarantee. Just to move in. She wants to get out of her house. I no longer like my house, so what better thing to do than move in together?"

[photo courtesy by wenn.com]

American Idol Season 10 Judges Officially Announced (VIDEO)

The American Idol officially announced the new judges for season 10 during a live press conference hosted by Ryan Seacrest on Wednesday (September 22),

The new judges that will criticize the AI hopefuls are Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler.

We all know Simon Cowell wants a new gig and season 9 is his last. The funny Ellen DeGeneres decided to quit while Kara DioGuardi was fired.

American Idol's upcoming tenth season will return to the three-judge format and they just announced that aspiring singers can now audition online.

Crystal Bowersox and beau Split-up Before Finale performance (video)

Behind her great performance during the American Idol final two showdown is her aching heart, season 9 runner-up Crystal Bowersox revealed that she and her boyfriend Tony Kusian decided to split-up right before the final two performance show.

On Ryan Seacrest KIIS-FM radio show, Bowersox said, "Big Tony...he went home. He wasn't cool with the lifestyle"

And added, "It's cool though, we're both logical, grown adults. He's a small town guy and that's fine, I'm a small town girl, but I want this. I want this more than anything, this career, this lifestyle. I didn't think he was up for it...he didn't think he was up for it."

Crystal explained that the break-up was mutual, and that there were no hard feelings on her part.

Lee DeWyze won American Idol season 9 but the judges and many critics felt that Bowersox delivered a better performance during the final two showdown.

Crystal Bowersox and AI host Ryan Seacrest in good terms

Crystal Bowersox shows no conflict with Ryan Seacrest during the American Idol Top 7 live performance show.

It was reported recently that Bowersox texted Top 24 contestant Katelyn Epperly as she felt "betrayed" after Seacrest revealed that she almost quit the show.

Bowersox explained, "We had a conversation, but it definitely didn't go down the way it has been portrayed. We had a simple, civil conversation. Ryan gave me great advice, and I highly respect him. I am not mad at Ryan Seacrest. He is a great man. We just bumped into each other and had a good talk."

Crystal Bowersox “People Get Ready” American Idol 9 Top 7 (video)

American Idol front-runner Crystal Bowersox Almost Quit

American Idol contestant Crystal Bowersox, who is the top favorite to win this season almost quit the show a couple of weeks ago, luckily host Ryan Seacrest convinced her to continue her journey and fulfill her dreams.

According to TMZ, It went down in a parking lot after an "A.I." show. In front of several people, Crystal told Ryan she couldn't handle the competition.... she said she hated the attention and said to Seacrest, "What's the point?"

"Crystal said she was going back to Ohio to be with her family, whom she missed terribly."

Ryan gave a sweet talk, encouragement and wake up call to Bowersox that "Idol" is like starting a business and if she win, she will get a recording contract and become a millionaire. Ryan also said, "The greatest thing I ever did was make enough money so I could buy my mom a house. You can buy your mom a house."

[Photo courtesy by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images]

Jennifer Lopez on landing with her butt in AMA: "I meant to do that"

Many commends Jennifer Lopez on her quick recovery after she falls down to the floor during her AMA performance and in her recent interview JLo play it cool as she talk about it.

Jokingly talking about landing with her butt in Ryan Seacrest's KIIS-FM radio show, "Did I trip a little bit? I don't even remember. Yeah, I meant to do that. That was part of the choreography."

Bouncing back with a quick recovery, She added, "The measure of things isn't what happens when you fall, it's how you recover when you fall".

That's what we called a "Professional Artist".

[Photo courtesy by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images]

Simon Cowell is Forbes top earning man in primetime

Not all people who are being straightforward and harsh can received a big payday. American Idol judge Simon Cowell who is considered as the meanest man in prime-time television is the top earning man in US television.

Forbes rated Cowell at the top of his league with the earning of $75 million last year from judging, producing and music publishing.

Checkout Forbes TOP TEN... (earnings from June 1, 2008 to June 1, 2009)

1. Simon Cowell - $75 million
2. Donald Trump - $50 million
3. Ryan Seacrest - $38 million
4. Charlie Sheen - $21 million
5. Steve Carell - $21 million
6. Howie Mandel - $15 million
7. Kiefer Sutherland - $13 million
8. Jeff Foxworthy - $11 million
9. Hugh Laurie - $10 million
10. David Caruso - $9 million

Spencer Pratt slams Seacrest over tasing Heidi Montag issue.

Still in deep need of publicity as Spencer Pratt making a big deal on Ryan Seacrest's answer on a funny topic aired in KIIS0-FM radio show which Ryan choose Heidi Montag if he could tase a reality star.

According to Us, an angry Spencer Pratt said, "I'm disgusted and horrified that Ryan Seacrest would find it amusing and entertaining to have his listeners call in about tasing anyone. What's next, Ryan -- guns and knives? Waterboarding? It is irresponsible and offensive for someone with your platform to promote violence on this level. For someone who produces reality content, I'm shocked that you'd encourage people to tase reality stars. Would it be funny to you if one of your Kardashians got tased? Is that how you treat your talent, Ryan?"

"Finding humor in violence is disgusting," Spencer continued. "For someone who pretends to be mister clean-cut America, you really should be ashamed. Any reasonable person knows that a taser isn't a Super Soaker and can cause immediate death."

"I expect an apology not to just us, but to people everywhere for using your public voice to spread violence," he concluded.

Maybe he is correct on the bad effect of "Finding humor in violence" but behind it, Spencer is just thirsty for more publicity as he use this issue.

[photo courtesy of celeb utopia]

Ryan Seacrest signs $45 Million deal for “American Idol" (three year contract)

“American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest got a massive raise on his latest contract. A lucrative deal worth $45 Million ($15 million x three years).

On his exclusive contract with CKX (parent of “Idol” producer 19 Entertainment), THR learned that he will also host other CKX-produced show aside from the "idol" job.

Seacrest previous salary is reportedly less than $5 million per season and it seems the "Idol" judges will be receiving also lucrative offers to keep them on the show.

A big day for 45 Million Dollar Man.

Ryan Seacrest and Lindsay Lohan's business date for a new reality project about "second chance"

When Ryan Seacrest and Lindsay Lohan were spotted together in Hollywood Thursday night, speculations of emerging romance are being buzz between the two but actually their together for a business date for a new reality project about "second chance".

Ryan Seacrest confirmed the plan via his twitter page, "Met with lindsay last night about a show idea I have for her..it helps people and gives others a second shot! Still putting it all together." (6:48 PM Jun 19th)

Lilo gave a hint via her twitter page, "Working on a really great project for television- I am excited! Something meaningful like Extreme Home Makeover on ABC.. :)" (4:58 PM Jun 19th)

TMZ source are saying that the premise of this series are for people who wanted a second chance and he/she will be given million bucks to return on track.

A panel of judges will decide who gets the reward and it seems Lindsay will be one of the judge.

Ryan Seacrest defended Paula Abdul against nasty rumors

After Paula Abdul's controversial out of its world judging in American Idol, Ryan Seacrest defended Paula Abdul against Internet chatter about her BLOOPERS. AI host gave a short speech about "dismissing the rumors".

"Just for the record: The rumors — they're not true. She's part of our family, and we love her."


The host didn't explain what those "rumors" were, but the said rumors that roams around the nets are Paula's was under the influence power of the booze and American idol is a scam.