Report: American Idol's Plan to Replace Mariah Carey With Ex-Judge Jennifer Lopez Derailed

In the wake of continually decreasing ratings, American Idol‘s Powers That Be reportedly began plotting the return of former fan-fave judge Jennifer Lopez, with just weeks left in Season 12. That Hail Mary pass, however …READ MORE

Rep Confirms: Jennifer Lopez Is Done With Idol — 'We Had an Amazing Run,' Says J.Lo

The day after she dropped new hints that she won’t be returning as an American Idol judge, Jennifer Lopez added more fuel to the fire — yet again conspicuously stopped short of saying, “I’m Audi!” — during a call-in to Idol host Ryan Seacrest’s radio show. Lopez’s representative, however, has since cleared the air …READ MORE & LISTEN TO INTERVIEW

TVLine Items: J.Lo Hints at Idol Exit, Kristin Chenoweth Out of Hospital, Fresh Hell and More!

It’s looking more and more like American Idol will be decidedly J.Lonelier next season.

Appearing on NBC’s Today Thursday morning to promote Ice Age: Continental Drift, pop diva Jennifer Lopez hinted …READ MORE

TiVo: Jennifer Lopez's Alleged (and Denied) 'Slip' Was Oscars' Most-Watched Moment

You like the Academy Awards’ Best Costume Design and Makeup category, you really like it. How else to explain TiVo’s report that the presentation of that award — by Jennifer Lopez and Cameron Diaz — was the most-watched moment of the telecast among its subscribers?

According to TiVo’s StopWatch next-day ratings service, J.Lo … READ MORE

Team American Idol Takes on NBC's The Voice: The Top 5 Zingers (Plus Scoop on Season 11)

There’s no love lost between American Idol and The Voice. That was the key takeaway from Sunday’s Television Critics Association press tour panel for Season 11 of the Fox juggernaut, where NBC’s breakout hit was Topic No. 1. Herewith we present the top 5 zingers Idol producers and judges lobbed at their Peacock rivals. READ MORE

TVLine Items: Gellar's 'Delusional' AMC Return, Charlie's Angels Vet Visits NCIS, and More

Sarah Michelle Gellar returns to ABC’s almost-over All My Children on Wednesday, Sept. 21, and her mysterious role has finally been revealed. The Buffy vet will play …READ MORE

J.Lo, Randy, Steven, & Ryan Officially Returning to Idol: What Changes Do You Want to See?

In what amounts to a very high-profile dotting of the i’s and crossing of the t’s, Fox announced this afternoon that Jennifer Lopez, Randy Jackson, Steven Tyler, and Ryan Seacrest will all be back when American Idol‘s eleventh season kicks off Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012. …READ MORE

Jennifer Lopez Returning to American Idol, Says Executive Producer Nigel Lythgoe

Jennifer Lopez is is apparently no longer on the fence about her American Idol future.

After weeks of carefully calculated suspense, Idol‘s executive producer  Nigel Lythgoe revealed on Ryan Seacrest’s radio program that …READ MORE

TVLine Items: Oprah's Boffo Finale Ratings, J.Lo's Idol Future, and Other TV News to Know

Fall TV Preview

Oprah doesn’t do mediocre — and neither do her ratings. The Queen of Daytime took her final bow on Wednesday, raking in her largest at-home audience in 17 years. READ MORE