Randy, Paula will return along with Simon–and a new fourth judge. Both Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul will return to judge American Idol 2 along with Simon Cowell–and a mystery fourth judge, which FOX says will “add a different and unique perspective.” Both Simon and host Ryan Seacrest have already signed on for the second …
American Idol 2
ad package rate for American Idol 2 “highest [ever] for any reality show.” Advertisers who want their product whored left and right on American Idol 2 will pay more than any advertiser has in history for a similar package on a reality TV show. FOX will charge $26 million for “an integrated marketing package,” more …
American Idol 2 auditions start Oct. 21 in Detroit; visits to seven cities planned. In order to find the next slate of finalists, American Idol 2 will hold auditions in seven cities, starting with Detroit on Oct. 21. After that, the show will tentatively visit New York, Atlanta, Nashville, Miami, Austin, and L.A. Anyone ages …
Dunkleman won’t return for American Idol 2; FOX “lukewarm” about him. The co-host of the first season won’t return to host American Idol 2. Brian Dunkleman says he’s going to “pursue other opportunities in the world of TV and feature films.” Uh huh. Reuters reports that “Fox execs were lukewarm at best about Dunkleman’s return, …
Ryan Seacrest will host AI2 for nearly $1 million; Dunkleman may not return. Ryan Seacrest will receive nearly $1 million to host American Idol 2, according to The Hollywood Reporter. His co-host, however, isn’t so lucky; “[n]o decision has been made yet on” whether Brian Dunkleman will return. The paper reports “that Seacrest might fly …
Justin signed; Simon will get $1m for AI2; ratings records; and more. Justin has been signed to Simon Fuller’s 19 management company. … Simon Cowell’s company has offered Tamyra a record deal, but will not sign Christina Christian, the The New York Post reports. One more person is getting a record deal out of the …
American Idol renewed; winner’s single will be in stores by late September. Simon will have all three American Idol finalists record a single, making it possible to release the winner’s track in stores “within three weeks of ‘Idol’s’ Sept. 4 finale,” Variety reports. A CD featuring tracks from all 10 finalists will probably be released …