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Judging The Judges: Star Power Alone Can’t Revive ‘American Idol’ Ratings

The early- to mid-2000s were a simpler time in music. Rock music was actually thing on popular radio. Production on hit singles was often stripped down nearly to its core rather than with bombastic synths […]

2013/03/29

Jukebox Jury: Does Judging ‘Idol’ or ‘The Voice’ Help or Hurt Artists’ Careers?

Welcome to Jukebox Jury, our new music debate show where experts face off and a jury of fans decides the winner. THE CASE: Last week, American Idol returned with a whimper instead of the bang […]

2013/01/22

Las Vegas Strip Closes As Horse Stampede Welcomes Shania Twain's Arrival To The Colosseum At Caesars Palace

Country Gossip: Shania Twain As An X-Factor Judge?

So Britney Spears is apparently out on “The X-Factor”, and now the rumor is Simon Cowell wants Shania Twain to fill her shoes! Would you watch? Do you think she would be a good fit […]

2012/12/29

Is Simon Cowell Showing Off Too Much Chest Hair?

Do you think chest hair popping out of the shirt is sexy? Simon Cowell was rocking maybe a little too much the other night on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Check out the video!

2012/09/14

The Voice's Blake Shelton (r) with Christina Aguilera

Blake Shelton Fires Back At Simon Cowell Over ‘Voice’ Comments

After Simon Cowell of “X Factor” criticizes competing show “The Voice” for bumping into his season two premiere, Blake Shelton tells him to quit “mouthing off.”

2012/09/13

Trish Biondo’s Nashville Hotline: Blake Shelton Barks Back At Simon Cowell; Lady A Sneak Peak

Blake Shelton is barking back about Simon Cowell. Blake tells Access Hollywood, “Every time I turn around, he’s mouthing off about our show… There’s room for all these shows. That’s what frustrates me when I hear […]

2012/09/13

Who Is Ready For Blake Shelton Versus Simon Cowell?

Whoa! Looks like Blake Shelton and Simon Cowell are getting into a little war of words. Apparently Simon’s not happy that “The Voice” is going head-to-head with the “X-Factor”, and he claims that it violates a gentleman’s agreement. […]

2012/09/13

Meet Fox's 2012 "American Idol" Finalists

REALITY TV: What’s The Difference?

With The X Factor premiering on Fox tonight against the 3rd consecutive night of The Voice on NBC, how do you decide which one is better? What’s your favorite (is it still American Idol)? Share […]

2012/09/12

Nashville Hotline: Taylor Swift Picks Date For ACM Awards, Carrie Underwood Explains ‘Good Girl’

Today, details on [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Taylor Swift[/lastfm]‘s special date for the ACM Awards, [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Carrie Underwood[/lastfm] tells us about her new single Good Girl, why [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]George Strait[/lastfm] cancelled a concert over the weekend after only performing two […]

2012/02/27

Simon Cowell Vs. Scotty McCreery?

Oh it’s on! Simon Cowell was busy making the media rounds at Jimmy Kimmel Live the other night and he was spotted outside taking pictures and talking to the papparazzi. He was asked about Scotty […]

2011/09/23

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