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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: Randy Jackson

Randy Jackson stories: 7 news summaries
OPINION

 Idol Will Miss 
 Paula's Crazy Antics 

The true reality show is at the judges' table, after all

Aug 7, 09 9:30 AM CDT
(Newser) - Paula Abdul “walked away from a multimillion-dollar salary, a gig that brought her out of obscurity”—but it’s American Idol that will smart the most from her departure, writes Jeanne McManus for the Washington Post. “She generally contributed absolutely nothing to the verdict of... More »

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entertainment • reality TV • American Idol • Simon Cowell • celebrity • Paula Abdul • Randy Jackson • Kara DioGuardi

GOSSIP ROUNDUP

 Susan Boyle Makeover Begins 


Apr 22, 09 10:52 AM CDT
(Newser) - Susan Boyle, Britain’s Got Talent contestant and Internet sensation, has been the subject of one hot debate: Makeover or no makeover? The makeover process has already begun, Deadline reports—Boyle appeared recently in a trendy dress and leather jacket. “It wasn’t until I saw myself on TV... More »

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entertainment • American Idol • Simon Cowell • Mike Tyson • domestic violence • celebrity • Paula Abdul • Randy Jackson • Chris Brown • Susan Boyle • makeover

This Season's Idols Leaked Online

List of 36 contestants revealed, some never seen in auditions

Feb 2, 09 10:20 AM CST
(Newser) - Warning to American Idol fans: If you don’t like spoilers, be careful what you search for. A list of the contestants who will perform on the new season has been leaked by fan sites, the New York Post reports. The list includes some surprise contestants whose auditions weren’t... More »

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television • music • American Idol • VoteForTheWorst.com • Simon Cowell • contestants • Paula Abdul • Randy Jackson • Kara DioGuardi

Simon Cowell Won't Be Able
to Shut Her Up

Idol's new fourth judge 'feisty, heartfelt, and outspoken'

Jan 11, 09 12:46 PM CST
(Newser) - Simon Cowell, beware: Your new sparring partner arrives this week on American Idol. “If he doesn’t let me speak, it’s going to be a problem,” Kara DioGuardi, a songwriter and Idol’s fourth judge, tells the New York Times. “I’m not going into this... More »

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American Idol • Simon Cowell • Paula Abdul • Randy Jackson • Kara DioGuardi

OPINION

Simon Cowell Rocks the Vote

Encouraged by civics lessons from American Idol, young voters are used to going to polls

Oct 31, 08 3:22 PM CDT
(Newser) - Barack Obama isn't the only force driving young voters are to the polls, writes Alan H. Fleischmann in the New Republic. Thanks to the extreme popularity of judge Simon Cowell and American Idol, they’ve gotten used to having their voices heard. And just as important, Idol participation has allowed... More »

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entertainment • Barack Obama • American Idol • Simon Cowell • New Republic • Election 2008 • young voters • Paula Abdul • Randy Jackson

OPINION

Judge DioGuardi
Is Just What
Idol Needs

Injecting youth into talent show bound to boost 8th season

Aug 26, 08 9:32 AM CDT
(Newser) - The addition of hit songwriter-producer Kara DioGuardi as a fourth judge on American Idol is a much better fix for flagging ratings than simply sending irrelevant judges Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson packing, writes Andy Dehnart for MSNBC. While guest judges in the past haven't had much effect, DioGuardi will... More »

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American Idol • Simon Cowell • Paula Abdul • Randy Jackson • Kara DioGuardi

American Idol Adds Fourth Judge

Songwriter Kara DioGuardi to join Cowell and company

Aug 25, 08 12:23 PM CDT
(Newser) - American Idol is getting a fourth judge this season, marking what the New York Post calls the biggest change TV’s top show has ever undergone. Songwriter Kara DioGuardi will join Simon, Paula, and Randy, in a move producers say they always intended. All of Idol’s international counterparts... More »

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reality TV • American Idol • Simon Cowell • Paula Abdul • Randy Jackson • judges • Kara DioGuardi

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