The hint is in the air that American Idol judge Simon Cowell could call it quits after Season 8 due to his other shows. “I’ll make a decision next year as to what I do as an on-screen judge because there is a big, big schedule now and I do two other shows (The X Factor and ...

I have a few more thoughts on Ken Warwick’s Monday press conference regarding American Idol’s big schedule and format changes. In the meantime, get ready, ’cause I’m hearing Simon Cowell will be speaking to reporters today, at 1 PM ET. I took a look at the ratings ...

As previously reported, season eight of American Idol will unveil a few changes. A significant one will be a special "Wild Card" round, which will air on March 5 and feature each semifinalist group's highest remaining vote-getter, an individual that didn't automatically advance to the finals. ...

If you’re following along, the schedule for Season 8 was released this morning. The basic changes are outlined HERE . Check out the schedule HERE . Here’s more detailed information from producer Ken Warwick–from Entertainment Weekly , Los Angeles Times and today’s ...

If you’re following along, the schedule for Season 8 was released this morning. The basic changes are outlined HERE . Check out the schedule HERE . Here’s more detailed information from producer Ken Warwick–from Entertainment Weekly , Los Angeles Times and today’s ...

It is almost here… American Idol will return with a brand new season and some changes in the format of the show, including a new judge , Kara Dioguardi ! She will be joining long standing judges, Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul. The show will premiere with a two night, ...

Here’s the American Idol Season 8 Schedule from American Idol.com . Jan 13 & 14 - 2 hour audition episodes each night Jan 20 & 21 - Auditions Jan 27 & 28 - Auditions Feb 3 & 4 - Hollywood Week Feb 10 & 11 - Hollywood Week Feb 17 & 18 - Top 36 ...

GET READY TO SHARE YOUR VOICE AS “AMERICAN IDOL” RETURNS WITH A BRAND-NEW SEASON, NEW CONTESTANTS AND A NEW JUDGE TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 AND WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, ON FOX The eighth season kicks off with three weeks of audition episodes, featuring tryouts held in East Rutherford, ...

Fox announced the "American Idol" format changes Monday morning, featuring three weeks of audition episodes instead of the usual four, 36 semifinalists instead of 24,...

American Idol released some more of the Season 8 schedule today. There will also be a conference call this afternoon to discuss the format changes for Season 8 as already discussed Here. Premiere Week : January 13 and 14, 2009 Top 36 Revealed : February 11, 2009 Voting Begins : February 17, ...

We are just a few mere weeks away from the American Idol season 8 premiere and I’m pretty excited.  As you’ve heard, in addition to adding fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi , other changes will be taking place.  On Tuesday, January 13 and Wednesday, January 14 on FOX it ...

American Idol Announces Season 8 Schedule Get Ready To Share Your Voice As American Idol Returns With A Brand-New Season, New Contestants and a New Judge Tuesday, January 13 and Wednesday, January 14 on FOX. *Top 36 Semi-Finalists Revealed Wednesday, February 11. * Voting Begins ...

FOX details the schedule for the opening weeks of the new season.