Now that Upfronts 2015 have entered the scheduling phase, we thought most of the major renewals, cancellations and pickups had delivered their biggest surprises. Not so apparently, as FOX has decided to put American Idol out to pasture after 15 seasons, ending the reality singing competition for good next year.
There is no lack of talent on the set of 'American Idol' but sometimes that talent has yet to be discovered. This week, behind-the-scenes of the reality show, Keith Urban discovered even Ryan Seacrest has a hidden talent.
It was pretty big news that Keith Urban decided to go in a different direction with his hair, and many American Idol fans haven't gotten to see it yet in the audition portion of Idol, so Keith's appearance at the Grammy show was a first glance at the new look.
It's official: Country star Keith Urban will be back on the 'American Idol' judging panel this season, making him the only judge from last year who's returning. But, uh, how would you feel about a judge from two years ago? Because producers are also reportedly trying to woo Jennifer Lopez -- again.
(When everyone went crazy for that all-alum idea, this isn't really what they had in mind.)
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As had been rumored for a while, Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj have both publicly confirmed that they are leaving 'American Idol' after this season, following the announcement that Randy Jackson was also retiring. This leaves Keith Urban as the last judge standing, though perhaps not for long.
'American Idol' used to be the hottest show on television, but after 13 years, it's starting to show its age. The show's ratings have slipped from regularly having 30 million viewers to now somewhere around 11 million. And though the show has had some different judges over the course of its run, it's now looking to ditch all four current judges to have a fresh face for season 13.
I was watching the Oscars with my wife and when we saw Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, we both smiled. She sort of towered over him, much like my wife does when we're out and she's wearing heels.