Posts Tagged ‘American Idol’
Smash – Katharine McPhee, Megan Hilty and Marilyn
NBC’s ambitious new drama Smash follows the process of creating a Broadway musical based on the life of Marilyn Monroe. Vying for the lead role are stage veteran Ivy Lynn (Megan Hilty) and newcomer Karen Cartwright (Catharine McPhee). We hear from both actresses…
The X Factor – Paula Abdul on how Simon Cowell gets on her nerves
When Paula Abdul left her job as a judge at American Idol, many felt it would be the last time she would ever appear with Simon Cowell. But surprise, surprise – here they are again on another competition series created by Cowell…
The X Factor – Simon Cowell on how it is completely different
This is it – the show that the bluntly controversial judge Simon Cowell left American Idol for. The X Factor, created by Cowell, has been on British TV for seven years. Simon tells about this British import which is so special to him….
Ringer – How Ioan Gruffudd likes being ambiguous
Best known by film audiences for his role as Mr Fantastic in Marvel’s Fantastic Four, and by TV viewers for his performance as the lead role in Horatio Hornblower, Ioan Gruffudd is back on television this season with the new drama Ringer…
Soul Surfer – Carrie Underwood on an inspirational story
Carrie Underwood captivated audiences with her girl-next-door likeability on American Idol, and went on to win the competition and become a superstar, selling millions of CDs. Now she’s branching out in a new direction…
American Idol – Judge the new Judges: Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler with Randy Jackson
Replacing Simon, Kara DioGuardi and Ellen DeGeneres, are two pop icons – Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler. We spoke with them and Randy Jackson about what we can expect from them and the talent this year…
American Idol Top 12 Party
By the time I’d arrived at the Industry club in West Hollywood, the Top 12 finalists had already been chosen on American Idol, but I had no idea who they were, as the telecast was delayed in Los Angeles…
Glee – Creator Ryan Murphy
Ryan Murphy tells about his new series, a one-hour musical comedy that follows optimistic high school teacher Will Schuester as he tries to transform the school’s Glee Club, and inspire a group of ragtag performers to make it to the National competition