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"American Idol" season seven finalist Jose Candelaria plays the title role in the Old Library Theatre's production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Jesus Christ Superstar, which begins performances July 30.

Ellen DeGeneres' "American Idol" body is barely cold and now word is leaking that Jennifer Lopez may be replacing her at the judges' table.Both Deadline and Gossip Cop are reporting that Jennifer Lopez has been tapped as the new "Idol" judge. Deadline says Lopez' old manager Benny Medina "orchestrated the meeting with the 'American Idol' producers a month ago, and negotiations have been ongoing ...

Ellen DeGeneres, the newest judge of American Idol (for a few more weeks anyway), and the topic of much scepticism, made an announcement tonight on her Twitter account that will make many fans sad, and others who are not fans cheer for joy. Ellen DeGeneres took to Twitter to announce her departure from American Idol. “Dim the [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "American Idol: Ellen Degeneres Is ...

"American Idol" producers must have a pretty good idea of which celebrity (or celebrities) they want to fill the empty chair left by judge Simon Cowell if rumors that they'll announce a replacement heir(s) on Monday are true. Both EW and TV Guide are reporting that they've already made the decision, and plan to make it official at FOX's August 2 Television Critics Association summer press tour ...

In the wake of Ellen DeGeneres' "American Idol" departure, and Jennifer Lopez's likely addition to the judges' table, there are now murmurs that Kara DioGuardi is officially out of commission for Season 10. TMZ reports that DioGuardi has been fired, and the series is returning to a three-judge panel. If producers' rumored plan goes through the appropriate contract signings, the three seats will ...

allie top6ar @ Yahoo! Video"American Idol" Season 8 finalist Allison Iraheta graced the "So You Think You Can Dance" stage Thursday (July 29) to perform "Don't Waste the Pretty" during the live results show. She was accompanied by Australian rock guitarist Orianthi.Allison is currently on tour with fellow Season 8 finalist Adam Lambert -- in fact, her tour with Adam was just extended. Orianthi ...

Ellen DeGeneres is not returning to "American Idol" after her one-season stint on the judges' panel, Zap2it confirms.DeGeneres says in a statement: "A couple months ago, I let FOX and the 'American Idol' producers know that this didn't feel like the right fit for me.""I told them I wouldn't leave them in a bind and that I would hold off on doing anything until they were able to figure out where ...

Chris Pizzello / APJust one season after joining the judge's table on 'American Idol,' Ellen DeGeneres is leaving the show. The big shakeup at "American Idol" continues, with today's surprise announcement that Ellen DeGeneres is leaving the show. Fox confirmed...

JLo Could Become Idol Judge Ellen DeGeneres is dancing off "American Idol" after one season and Jennifer Lopez is poised to step in.

"American Idol" judge Ellen DeGeneres unexpectedly quit the top-rated television singing show on Thursday after just a year in the job, saying it was not the right fit for her.