American Idol News Update (Nov. 10th, 2020) - By Roundup Newswires Entertainment Editor Brian Harrod

 

'American Idol' Sets Early 2021 Debut on ABC

With its (late) fall schedule largely in place, ABC is turning its attention to the first part of 2021. The network has set premiere dates for…

ABC Sets Premiere Dates For ‘The Bachelor’, ‘American Idol’, ‘To Tell The Truth’ & New Game Shows

ABC has set early-2021 premiere dates for new seasons of its reality hits The Bachelor and American Idol, along with the return of To Tell the…

Kelly Clarkson Talks 'Passing The Torch' After 'American Idol' Win In 2003 Interview

It's been nearly two decades since Kelly Clarkson won "American Idol," but it's still a moment like this! To celebrate the launch of Access Hollywood's new…

Former "American Idol" finalist Nikki McKibbin dies at 42

The Texas singer finished third on the show in 2002, behind Justin Guarini and Kelly Clarkson, who won the competition.

Nikki McKibbin, 'American Idol' contestant, has died at 42

Nikki McKibbin, a contestant on the first season of "American Idol," has died. She was 42. McKibbin suffered an aneurysm on Wednesday, her husband Craig Sadler…

‘American Idol’ Alum Dies After Suffering A Brain Aneurysm At Age 42

American Idol” alum Nikki McKibbin died Wednesday at age 42 after suffering a brain aneurysm. McKibbin’s husband Craig Sadler shared the news Sunday in an emotional…

Former ‘American Idol’ contestant Nikki McKibbin dead at 42

McKibbin set the template for feisty, pink-haired 'Idol' rockers for seasons to come, after placing third on the show in 2002.

Iowa 'American Idol' winner Maddie Poppe, planning album, tour, talks about overcoming 'lazy' pandemic, end of record deal

Maddie Poppe said she was feeling "uninspired" and "lazy" during the pandemic, but the "Whirlwind" songstress is back with new music and shows

Nikki McKibbin, ‘American Idol’ Finalist, Dies at 42

Ms. McKibbin, who finished third on the inaugural season of the reality talent show in 2002, died on Sunday after a brain aneurysm, her husband said.

‘American Idol’ contestant Nikki McKibbin dies at 42

Nikki McKibbin, a singer from Texas best known for her third place finish in the first season of American Idol, has died. She was 42. McKibbin’s…

03/21/13 COMPREHENSIVE REAL-TIME NEWS FEED FOR AMERICAN IDOL.

• Kree Harrison sings 'With a Little Help From My Friends' on 'American Idol' _{2013-03-21, 01:30 am}
  Kree Harrison performed tonight on " American Idol " on Beatles night. On this March 20 episode, she amazed the judges and fans by doing the song "With a Little Help From My Friends." What did you think of her performance tonight? If you missed Kree perform, you can check it out in this video .
• 'American Idol' Top 9: The recap _{2013-03-21, 01:28 am}
  AMERICAN IDOL: Janelle Arthur performs on AMERICAN IDOL Wednesday, March 20 on FOX.
• YouTube Execs Talk Up Paid-Subscription Channels _{2013-03-21, 12:19 am}
  ... work is expected to be part of a YouTube channel that would charge viewers a fee. This week, Simon Cowell of "American Idol" fame said he is launching a YouTube channel for a show about discovering talented performers. Meanwhile, some YouTube video ...
• Angela 'Angie' Miller Performs "Yesterday" on 'American Idol' Top 9 Episode _{2013-03-20, 09:54 pm}
  Angie Miller chose to sing, "Yesterday" on tonight's Top 9 American Idol Season 12 episode.
• Leah LaBelle just added to Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend Line Up _{2013-03-20, 09:30 pm}
  ... premiered on Complex.com. No stranger to the music industry, Labelle was a contestant on the 3rd season of American Idol, bowing out at a respectable 12th position. While she certainly made her marks on the TV show, it was her YouTube videos that ...
• Kree Harrison Sings "With A Little Help of My Friends" on 'American Idol' Top 9 Episode _{2013-03-20, 08:37 pm}
  Tonight's episode of American Idol Season 12 is underway. The Top 9 contestants: Angie Miller, Kree Harrison, Candice Glover, Janelle Arthur, Amber Holcombe, Lazaro Arbos, Devin Velez, Paul Jolley, and Burnell Taylor will be choosing from the "Lennon/McCartney" songbook.
• Nicki Minaj suffers ANOTHER wardrobe malfunction as she spills out of ... _{2013-03-20, 07:00 pm}
  ... the crowd while performing live on Good Morning America in August 2011, dressed in a skimpy crop top. The American Idol judge also accidentally bared her areola during a live broadcast of The Re-Up on BET in November 2012. The calm before the storm: ...
• Number nine, number nine ... _{2013-03-20, 08:23 pm}
  AMERICAN IDOL: TOP 9: Clockwise from left: Paul Jolley, Angie Miller, Amber Holcomb, Lazaro Arbos, Devin Velez, Candice Glover, Kree Harrison, Janelle Arthur and Burnell Taylor.
• San Diego 2013 summer kick off concert _{2013-03-20, 06:25 pm}
  ... You Came" and "Chasing the Sun" has climbed the charts to #1. Other artist includes San Diego's very own 'American Idol' Jessica Sanchez, Demi Lovato, Olly Murs, Emeli Sande, Icona Pop , Zedd and Cher Lloyd. Singer/Songwriter Emeli Sande recently ...
• Simon Cowell launches Youtube channel competition show: The You Generation _{2013-03-20, 05:40 pm}
  ... in the sea of Youtube land then maybe the " You Generation " channel is your ticket to becoming a STAR. Former American Idol judge and X Factor creator Simon Cowell has teamed up with Youtube to create a new way for undiscovered talent to be seen. ...
• Former 'American Idol' Judge Launches YouTube Channel to Discover Online Talent _{2013-03-20, 04:49 pm}
  The 20th century brought us talent shows like American Bandstand , Soul Train and Star Search. From American Idol and The X Factor to So You Think You Can Dance and Got Talent , the current century churned up talent-based reality TV hits where the ...
• Kelly Clarkson Sets 'People Like Us' Single... _{2013-03-20, 04:39 pm}
  ... ase according to Nielsen SoundScan. The singer's decade worth of hits was showcased on last week's episode of "American Idol," in which contestants performed various singles from the show's inaugural champ.
• Nicki Minaj Suffers Nip Slip On Set Of New Music Video _{2013-03-20, 04:37 pm}
  ... a trouble with her swimsuit while filming a scene in a jacuzzi! Of course, it's far from the first time the "American Idol" judge has flashed a nipple. In November, the "Super Bass" singer suffered a nip slip while appearing on a live broadcast of ...
• Jessica Sanchez performed during the grand opening ceremony at UTC. _{2013-03-20, 03:42 pm}
  Jessica Sanchez, who called Chula Vista home this time last year, will complete her American Idol journey Thursday night when she goes full circle and returns to the show that proclaimed her the runner-up to Phillip Phillips on Season 11 last May 23.
• Simon Cowell launches YouTube talent competition _{2013-03-20, 03:37 pm}
  ... today. The reality show veteran, who has helped discover music stars like Kelly Clarkson and Olly Murs on American Idol and The X Factor UK , is hoping to parlay his television success to the Internet. "Our mission is to discover the world's next ...
• Is Angie Miller American Idol's New Kelly Clarkson? _{2013-03-20, 01:06 pm}
  Angie Miller performed "I Surrender" last week for the Top 10 American Idol episode, and proved she's not going anywhere.
• Simon Cowell tweets statement that praises some 'X Factor' alumni, snubs others _{2013-03-20, 02:45 am}
  ... n she was a writer and editor at Billboard, she was one of the first people in the media to extensively cover "American Idol" and similar TV shows. As an entertainment journalist, she has done hundreds of celebrity interviews,...
• 'The X Factor' U.S. 2013 open-call auditions in Charleston get 6,000 people _{2013-03-06, 03:00 am}
  ... n she was a writer and editor at Billboard, she was one of the first people in the media to extensively cover "American Idol" and similar TV shows. As an entertainment journalist, she has done hundreds of celebrity interviews,...
• Jessica Sanchez returns to the 'Idol' stage with Ne-Yo and a new single _{2013-01-09, 03:00 am}
  ... on Friday, March 22. Even better, just prior to that, on March 21 on the Season 12 Top 9 results show of "American Idol," Jessica will showcase that single, "Tonight," with none other than R&B star Ne-Yo. The "Idol" Season 11 runner-up took to ...
• Simon Cowell and the Governor from 'The Walking Dead' named top TV villains _{2013-03-20, 03:11 pm}
  ... " TV Guide " ran a feature story and named the nastiest television villains of all time. Simon Cowell from "American Idol" and " The X Factor " and the Governor , played by David Morrissey , from " The Walking Dead " both landed on the new list. ..