American Idol

Want to join the ranks of Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Philip Phillips and other 'Idol' alums? Well, your chance to audition for 'American Idol's 14th (!) season is just around the corner!

After months of speculation, looks like the final judging seat on 'American Idol' has been filled -- by Harry Connick Jr.

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Jennifer Lopez is making a triumphant return to the 'American Idol' judges' table!

Sounds like there may be two Jennifers on the 'American Idol' panel this fall. Jennifer Hudson reportedly signed on to judge the somewhat struggling Fox juggernaut, and now former judge Jennifer Lopez may be rejoining the judges' table.

If there is a death knell of 'American Idol,' it seems as though this news could be the first ring. The notoriously successful tour that follows each season of the show has been forced to cancel nine tour stops on this year's foray. This is a bad sign.

In case anyone had any doubts, both Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj confirmed their exits from 'American Idol' last night (May 30).

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.

Giving hope to everyone who's keeping their fingers crossed for an all-alumni judging panel for next year's 'American Idol,' Jennifer Hudson is now officially on board. One down -- two to go.

'American Idol' is getting desperate for ratings, and they've already cleaned house at the judges' table. To salvage the show, they're looking for fresh blood -- fresh and familiar blood. Producers are reportedly considering 'Idol' alums Adam Lambert, Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson to judge season 13. And we think it's kind of a bang-up idea.