SHANIA TWAIN HEADED FOR -IDOL': PHOTO
Keep your eye out for for Shania Twain to be the next guest American Idol judge, following Victoria Beckham , who sat in on Denver and Boston shows and Mary J. Blige , who is joining the gang in Atlanta now. The 43-year-old Country Music star is slated to sit next to Simon Cowell on the Chicago panel August 30-31. Might this lead to a much-awaited comeback album? Stay tuned… Tags Shania-Twain

Posh excited about being American Idol judge
WASHINGTON - Victoria Beckham is excited to join the judging panel of American Idol and not guilty of replacing Paula Abdul. “I am beyond excited! When I got the phone call, I just couldn’t believe it. I feel like I got the best job that there is… I’m still grinning from ear to ear, and I’m going to try hard to pout and not shatter the illusion that I’m a moody cow, but I don’t know if I can-I’m just so happy,” Us magazine quoted her as...

Mary J. Blige Attends Gucci Show In Milan: PHOTO
Mary J. Blige at the Spring Summer 2010 Gucci Fashion Show in Milan, Italy. More of MJB after the jump….

Mary J. Blige & Gucci Hosts A Cocktail Party For Charity: PHOTO
This week Mary J. Blige hosted a event for her charity FFAWN Foundation For the Advancement of Women Now. FFAWN is dedicated to helping all women reach their dreams through scholarships and grants. Something near and dear to Mary's heart, she says: “These women come from the places that I come from, hard times, hardship, and they want to be educated and inspired and encourage.” The event was a platform to showcase the limited-edition black Twirl watch which a portion of the proceeds are...

Mary J. Blige Won't Adopt: PHOTO
The singer says she's already got a full plate with two stepkids, ages 11 and 10

MARY J. BLIGE COVERS ESSENCE & GETS PERSONAL!: PHOTO
Queen of Hip-Hop Soul Mary J. Blige graces the cover of ESSENCE’s October issue for the tenth time! In this ESSENCE Magazine feature, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul maintained the down-to-earth, accessible nature that fans adore by answering their most pressing questions collected from ESSENCE.com and Twitter. This Q&A features her answers to their questions on her fascinating career trajectory, love and marriage

Ellen DeGeneres is the New Judge on American Idol: PHOTO
Ellen DeGeneres (51) was chosen to replace Paul Abdul on American Idol. Fox said in a statement: "DeGeneres will sit alongside Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi and offer her own unique perspective to the contestants throughout the competition." Picture of Ellen DeGeneres is the New Judge on American Idol [source:HollywoodGrind.com] DeGeneres starts her judging after the audition rounds, which have featured a rotating group of celebrity guest judges including Shania Twain, Victoria...

Ellen Talks About Her American Idol Critics: PHOTO
Everyone didn't exactly jump for joy when they heard the news that Ellen DeGeneres is replacing Paula Abdul on American ...

Paula Abdul Talks About Ellen DeGeneres Taking Her Spot On American Idol: PHOTO
Ellen DeGeneres has landed a very hot seat on the American Idol judges panel and she was a bit worried ...

Ellen DeGeneres American Idol New Judge and Paula Abdul Replacement: PHOTO
Ellen DeGeneres American Idol New Judge and Paula Abdul Replacement Ellen DeGeneres American Idol ’s new fourth judge and stepping in as the Paula Abdul replacement ? WTH? FOX announced that Ellen DeGeneres, the mega-talented comedian and talk-show host with twenty plus years as a music industry producer big-wig …errrrr, sorry about that…will be the new 4th judge on American Idol. Ellen DeGeneres is an amazing comedian, one of the funniest comedy acts around, but an American...

Mary J. Blige on David Letterman 9/23
Don't miss Mary J. Blige performing "Stronger" on the Late Show with David Letterman tonight 9/23! Tune into CBS @ 11:35 EST/PST to watch!

EXCLUSIVE: American Idol Justin Guarini Getting Married Saturday: PHOTO
Justin Guarini, runner-up to Kelly Clarkson in Season One of "American Idol," is getting married this Saturday, Sept. 26, to his fiancée Reina Capodici, 27, of Doylestown, PA, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively. The couple have known each

EXCLUSIVE PHOTO: American Idol's Justin Guarini's Romantic Wedding
He lost out to Kelly Clarkson in the very first season of American Idol but he won the heart of his high school sweetheart, and Saturday Justin Guarini and Reina Capodici became husband and wife during a romantic and intimate ceremony in Pennsylvania.

The Great American Idol Blog - VIDEO: All Four Idol Judges Talk New Dynamic
By now, most of us have heard the news that American Idol is shaking up their new season by adding ...

Mary J. Blige Clears Up Jackson Tribute Rumors: PHOTO
Speaking of confusion and rumors surrounding her participation in a forthcoming Vienna-based tribute to late King of Pop, Michael Jackson, Mary J. Blige says she would like to be there but simply cannot attend. “There’s a lot going on at that time and I’m really, really sorry that I’m not going to be able to be there because …”Why wouldn’t I want to be there”…to do a tribute to Michael Jackson,” Blige told MTV News Thursday....

More Guest Judges on American Idol
Avril Lavigne and Katy Perry recently joined American Idol as guest judges during the final two days of auditions in Los Angeles last week. The two singer sat at the judges table next to Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi while the final group of wannabes tried for a golden ticket to Hollywood. Avril Lavigne and Katy Perry completed the list of guest judges. Other judges include Victoria Beckham in Denver and Boston, Mary J. Blige in Atlanta, Joe Jonas and Neil Patrick Harris in...

Ellen DeGeneres joins -American Idol' as fourth judge
Ellen DeGeneres will serve as the fourth judge on American Idol in season 9, effectively replacing Paula Abdul, Fox announced this afternoon. The talk show host will sit on the judges’ panel with Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, and Kara DioGuardia after the auditions. Guest judges for that phase of the competition include Victoria Beckham, Mary J. Blige, Shania Twain, Avril Lavigne, Neil Patrick Harris, Katy Perry, and Joe Jonas. Season 9 debuts on Fox in January 2010. Previous Post...

Ellen DeGeneres Joins American Idol as Fourth Judge
Emmy Award-winning talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has joined American Idol as the new fourth judge sitting alongside Simon Cowell , Randy Jackson , and Kara DioGuardi . As the new judge, Ellen will offer her own unique perspective to the contestants throughout the competition. Season 9 will premiere this January. Guest judges during Season 9 auditions include Victoria Beckham, Mary J. Blige, Kristin Chenoweth , Joe Jonas, Neil Patrick Harris, Avril Lavigne , Katy Perry , and Shania Twain. Ellen...

Ellen DeGeneres takes Paula's place on 'Idol': PHOTO
So much for the idea that Paula Abdul might reach some sort of accord with "American Idol" and return to the show for its ninth season. Nope. Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres will be "Idol's" fourth judge in Season 9, Fox announced Wednesday. Before she begins her stint, a series of guest judges will be part of the audition process. Those guest judges include Victoria Beckham, Mary J. Blige , Kristin Chenoweth, Joe Jonas, Neil Patrick Harris, Avril Lavigne, Katy Perry and Shania Twain. ...

It's Official Ellen DeGeneres Will Replace Paula Abdul On Idol!: PHOTO
Oh Sugar! We just got word Ellen DeGeneres will be replacing Paula Abdul’s seat on the judges panel permanently! The ninth season of American Idol premieres in January and Ellen

SHANIA TWAIN IS AN IDOL: PHOTO
Looking as goregous as ever, Shania Twain happily posed alongside some pop star wannabes as she played the role of guest judge for American Idol during Chicago auditions yesterday (August 31). Slowly but surely, the 44-year-old country singer is making a comeback after taking years off following a string of uber successful albums. Miss Twain sounded chatty and upbeat in a note posted to her fans over the weekend on her website, as she opened up for the first time since her marriage to Mutt...

Ellen DeGeneres : Ellen DeGeneres to take Paula Abdul's seat on American Idol
American stand-up comedian and TV host Ellen DeGeneres will be taking Paula Abdul’s place as the fourth judge on American Idol. People magazine quoted Fox television as stating: “DeGeneres will sit alongside Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi and offer her own unique perspective to the contestants throughout the competition.” DeGeneres appears on the popular talent hunt show after the audition saw a string of celeb guest judges including Shania Twain, Victoria...

American Idol star to make acting debut
'American Idol' star David Archuleta is set to make his acting debut in an episode of Nickelodeon's 'iCarly'.

The Great American Idol Blog - David A. to Make Acting Debut: Double-Threat in the Making?
He can sing, but can he act? Viewers will get to judge for themselves if David Archuleta has the

'American Idol' Runner-Up David Archuleta Shows His Range On Debut Album
"American Idol" runner-up David Archuleta talked to us about his debut album, his voice changing and the smooth transition he's had from the TV show to the recording studio.