ABC announced today that they picked up American Idol for a 25th season, its 10th on the network.
Not only that, auditions in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. start next month. So if you were born between June 2, 1997, and February 15, 2012, then now is your chance to try to be the next American Idol. You can apply here.
However, there are two things that they did not announce. What are they? They will announce the judges and host at a later date. I have a feeling that they will not be changing things up, but they should.
I would love to see Paula Abdul replace Carrie Underwood for the milestone season. Say what you want about her, she knew how to pick singers.
To see when and where the auditions are, then click here!
Tonight was Rock & Roll Hall of Fame night on American Idol, and this year’s nominee, Billy Idol, was forced to sing Rebel Yell with Carrie Underwood.
As a reward for that painful performance, Ryan Seacrest told him that, unlike last year, he and Steve Stephens are getting inducted into this year’s Hall of Fame.
The Rocker will be joined by this class’ other inductees: Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan.
“Induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is music’s highest honor. We look forward to celebrating these remarkable artists at this year’s ceremony – it’s going to be an unforgettable night,” said John Sykes, Chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Poor Mariah Carey was once again rejected by the Cleveland museum. And I think she deserves to be in it more than Sade and Wu-Tang Clan. Maybe next year, I mean, how many times did it take Cher and Dionne Warwick to get in?
This year’s ceremony will take place on Saturday, November 14th, and air sometime after that on ABC and Disney+.
Before Keke Palmer was an Advisor on American Idol, she auditioned for American Juniors, a spinoff of the singing competition for kids. Can you believe that they decided not to move forward with the talented 9-year-old after her 2006 audition?
I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait for the new seasons of Will Trent and The Rookie. And today, ABC finally announced when those shows and a few others will be back.
The big news is that American Idol is starting earlier in the year, will only air one night, and the contestants are not going to Hollywood for the second part of televised auditions. Instead, they are going to Nashville for one round.
Do I smell a 9-1-1: Nashville/American Idol crossover episode in the works? I wouldn’t be surprised if that is in the works.
And talking about in the works, Scrubs is no longer in that stage and returns to ABC, after a 15-year break, on February 25th with back-to-back episodes.
Hey, Jamal Roberts, you won American Idol. What are you going to do next?
Did he record an album? Did he prepare to go on tour? Nope!
So what did he do? He went back to work as a physical education teacher. That’s right. And he explained to Jennifer Hudson on her show today why he did. He said to her, “I love the kids. That’s why I did it.”
Hudson wanted to know if he sings with his students. Not only does he do that, but he also started a gospel choir with elementary school children.
To me, there is more to being an American Idol besides singing. Being a role model is another important part. And the humble winner has that in strides.
I hope the girl dad, of three daughters, continues to find success. And it sounds like he is, because he is going on tour with Brandy and Monica. May that push his career forward, as being on the road did for Sabrina Carpenter, who opened for Taylor Swift.
