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"American Idol" new judges to be unveiled Wednesday

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "American Idol" will unveil its new judging panel next Wednesday, ending months of speculation following the departure of old hands Simon Cowell, Ellen DeGeneres and Kara DioGuardi, Fox said on Thursday. The network said it would announce the lineup at the Los Angeles Forum, an arena where auditions will be held ahead of the show's Season...

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'Idol' contestant Adam Lambert accused of battery

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - Former American Idol contestant Adam Lambert is accused of simple battery on a photographer on Miami Beach. A police report says 38-year-old Victor Eras was taking pictures of the singer Thursday when Lambert started running toward him "in an aggressive manner." Eras claims Lambert grabbed his...

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The r-word: Jennifer Aniston, Kristen Stewart and others say it, and they should stop

It's the r-word. Except when quoting someone else, I'm only going to say its full name once. The word is "retard" -- and it is a hurtful word which we can do without. Everyone from kids to radio talk show hosts use the r-word to describe something they think is...

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Kara DioGuardi leaves 'American Idol' judge's seat

With America idle, another judge leaves "American Idol". Kara DioGuardi will not return for the 10th season of "American Idol", Fox announced in a press release. The announcement arrived via e-mail at 8:11 p.m. Eastern time on the Friday before the Labor Day weekend. As EW.com put it, that is...

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'Dancing with the Stars' Season 11 cast revealed: Bristol Palin, The Situation, David Hasselhoff and more

What does the daughter of a former Vice Presidential candidate have in common with a guy who used to talk to his car? They will be dancing. The "Dancing with the Stars" Season 11 cast was revealed live Monday night during an episode of "Bachelor Pad" on ABC. Bristol Palin...

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2010 Emmy Awards: Best moments

Critics who write reviews about awards shows typically offer their thoughts about the best and the worst of the evening's events. But I'm breaking from the bad. (Not to be confused with "Breaking Bad".) I'm just choosing the best. THE BEST MOMENTS FROM THE 2010 EMMY AWARDS 1. "Modern Family" winning...

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Is Steven Tyler an 'American Idol' judge or not?

"American Idol" just got a little more "Crazy". Or did it? Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler finalized a contract to become the newest judge on Fox's television ratings juggernaut and occasional hit-making show, E! Online gossip columnist Ted Casablanca reported Wednesday. Yet spokespersons at Fox, "Idol" and FremantleMedia all declined comment when contacted...

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Gordon Ramsay scores a $60million TV Deal

Gordon Ramsay has been sold off -- in a deal that will net the foul-mouthed chef millions. British production giant All3Media on Friday announced terms of a 40 million pound ($60 million) deal to acquire U.K. independent producer Optomen, which includes One Potato Two Potato -- the 50/50 joint production...

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"Jersey Shore" star Snooki denied name Trademark

"Jersey Shore's" Nicole Polizzi lost a legal hold on her famous "Snooki" nickname after the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rejected her trademark application on grounds that a similar character already beat her to the punch, according to The Smoking Gun website. Since 2004, the publishers of book featuring a...

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Doctors discover tumor in Michael Douglas' throat

Doctors have found a tumor in the throat of Oscar-winning actor Michael Douglas and plan to treat the "Wall Street" star with radiation and chemotherapy over eight weeks. Doctors expect Douglas, 65, to make a full recovery, the actor's spokesman told People magazine on Monday.A representative for Douglas confirmed the...

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Ailing Zsa Zsa Gabor to spend final days at home

Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor has decided to spend her final days at her Bel Air home after declining to undergo any more surgery, her publicist said on Monday. Gabor, 93, was given the last rites by a priest in hospital at the weekend after undergoing a series of setbacks following...

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TV series "Glee" to get comic book treatment

"Glee" has already conquered television, music, and live touring, and now the show will invade the world of comic books. Bluewater Productions has named the cast of the hit TV series as the centerpiece for the next installation of their "Fame" biographical comic series. "Fame: The Cast of Glee," set...

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'So You Think You Can Dance' fans pick Froderman

Lauren Froderman had all the right moves on "So You Think You Can Dance."Viewer votes awarded the 18-year-old recent high school graduate from Phoenix the title of "America's Favorite Dancer" and the $250,000 grand prize. Froderman bested 18-year-old runner-up Kent Boyd of Wapakoneta, Ohio, and 19-year-old third-place finisher Robert Roldan...

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Who Makes the Most Money on TV? [REPORT]

Hugh Laurie, Charlie Sheen, Matt Lauer, Ryan Seacrest and Oprah Winfrey are among TV's highest-paid performers in various categories, according to a newly released breakdown of star salaries from TV Guide. Though television studios have been cracking down on paydays overall to keep costs in line amid sinking broadcast ratings,...

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NC Police thought Fantasia's Overdose was a Suicide Attempt

Police believed they were responding to an attempted suicide after "American Idol" winner Fantasia overdosed on aspirin and other pills at her home in Charlotte, but her manager says she wasn't trying to kill herself. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police report released Wednesday did not name the victim but Fantasia's manager confirmed...

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