http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/gossip/40681 America voted and they chose Phillip Phillips as the the new “American Idol.” The 21-year-old pawn shop worker from Georgia beat 16-year-old Jessica Sanchez of California to claim the title. There was a record 132 million votes Read more at http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/gossip/40681
Jennifer Hudson & Ne-Yo stopped by “American Idol” last night to perform “Think Like A Man.” Watch the clip inside….. “American Idol” alum Jennifer Hudson returned to the show last night to perform “Think Like A Man” with Ne-Yo. The song is off the soundtrack to the upcoming movie Think Like A Man. Jennifer […]
Jermaine Jones — the 6’8″ gentle giant on “American Idol” — has big problems with the truth, because he fabricated a sob story to “A.I.” producers to win the hearts and minds of the American people. “A.I.” sources told TMZ … last week, after appearing on the show … Jermaine came to them and said his dad called […]
Last night, American Idol took it there. Where? To Whitney Houston’s classics. There’s certain artists who need to stay primarily untouched in singing competitions because they simply cannot be outdone. Two of the female contestants last night proved that theory to be true. Elise Testone and Shannon Magrane crashed and burned and Erika Van Pelt […]
*Mary J. Blige put in work this week on “American Idol,” first as a co-mentor to the contestants alongside Interscope Records head Jimmy Iovine, and then, as a musical guest during Thursday night’s results show. In an interview shortly after contestant Jeremy Rosado was sent packing, she told us she was blown away by the […]
It’s never a good sign when a singer has had more tax liens than platinum albums — but that’s the situation former “American Idol” champ Ruben Studdard has found himself in … TMZ has learned. According to docs filed in Alabama, Studdard and his estranged wife Zuri owe $180,216.73 in federal taxes for the year […]
Producers of the upcoming Mahalia Jackson biopic have apologized to its star Fantasia Barinno for comments given to the New York Post by a financing broker for the film that were not authorized. Under the headline “’Idol’ Threat to Gospel Flick,” the Post’s Page Six quoted “executive producer Adrian Taylor” as saying production on the […]
Singer Jennifer Hudson isn’t even married yet and there already seems to be DRAMA! According to a family member, J-Hud’s wedding to fiance David Otunga has been delayed. The source says David refuses to sign a pre-nup and that’s causing the hold up. FYI, David studied law at Harvard so he completely understands how all […]
Fear not, Jennifer Lopez fans: the singer is returning to “American Idol” to judge for at least another year, TheWrap has learned through two individuals familiar with the deal. The pop star will be returning to the singing competition with a contract with the Fox Broadcasting Network that’s “a smidge over” $20 million, according to one […]
Fantasia Barrino, who recently revealed she’s pregnant with her second child, was hit with a $25,000 lawsuit last month. She is being sued by a collection company of behalf of U.S. Bank for allegedly owing them money. The lawsuit is asking for $25,057.02 plus 10% interest per year dating back to May 2009. Neither party […]
TLC returned to the stage for the first time in a long time to perform on the “American Idol” finale last night. T-Boz and Chilli reunited to sing a medley of their 90s hits “No Scrubs” and “Waterfalls” alongside 6 of this seasons’ contestants. We love TLC – always have and always will – but […]
Beyonce performed her new single “1+1” on the “American Idol” finale last night. The slow-paced, sentimental ballad poured out like a love letter: “I don’t know when I’m gon’ die, but I know I’m gon’ die by you. I don’t know much about fighting, but I will fight for you” We we’re expecting another uptempo […]