Jennifer Hudson Signs as American Idol Judge: Report

American Idol alumna Jennifer Hudson has reportedly signed a contract to be a judge in the upcoming 13th season of American Idol. 

According to E! News, the 31-year-old Hudson has already finalized a deal to sit as one the judges in American Idol Season 13 which is set to start auditions in July. Jennifer Hudson is one of the most successful Idol alumni. Although only finished seventh in the show's 3rd season way back in 2004, Jennifer went on to win awards at the Grammy and Oscars both as a singer and as an actress.

Reports also said that American Idol plans to have an all-alumni three-person judging panel in season 13, a revamp which aims to highlight its capability to produce top-selling recording artists. The producers are considering seating its first ever winner Kelly Clarkson and another alum which may either be Season 8 runner up Adam Lambert or Season 2 runner up Clay Aiken.

Veteran judge Randy Jackson (who has been a judge since the very first season) already announced during the season 12 finale that he will be leaving the show. His season 12 co-judges, Mariah Carey, Keith Urban and Nicki Minaj are also reportedly not coming back for season 13.

According to E! News, The "superstar-alum" theme is aimed at reclaiming some of Idol's lost viewership. American Idol has suffered a serious competition from The Voice in the past two years and recent data showed that the Fox reality singing competition has hit its lowest viewership in the last season which crowned Candice Glover as winner in a historic all-girl Top 5.

Do you think American Idol will bring back some of its lost glory with an all alumni judging panel?

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Mnet Asian Music Awards (2012 MAMA) Winners

The 2012 Mnet Asian Music Awards (2012 MAMA), the most anticipated Asian awards show in the region happened November 30 at the Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Centre. 

The 2012 MAMA, organized by Mnet Media, was attended by the hottest K-Pop artists in town including Big Bang, PSY, Super Junior, SISTAR and Wang Lee Hom with the hottest Korean top stars like Jung Woo Sung, Song Seung Heon, Song Joong Ki, Yoon Eun Hye, and Han Chae Young. Hongkong superstar Jackie Chan, rapper B.o.B, and American Idol alumnus Adam Lambert also graced the event.

Sarah Geronimo became the first Filipino to win the Best Asian Artist award (Philippines) at MAMA. She shared the award with other Asian artists from Japan, Vietnam, China and Indonesia. Meanwhile, Big Bang and SISTAR bagged the Best Male and Female Group, respectively, beating Super Junior and 2NE1.

The Daesang (3 grand awards) went to Big Bang (Artist of the Year), Super Junior (Album of the Year- Sexy Free & Single) and PSY (Song of the Year - Gangnam Style).

Here is the complete list of winners of the 2012 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA):

Best New Female Artist Ailee	Best New Male Artist Busker Busker
Best Female Artist IU	Best Male Artist G-Dragon
Best Female Group SISTAR	Best Male Group Big Bang
Best Collaboration Performance  Hyuna and Hyunseung - Trouble Maker	Best OST Seo In Guk & Jung Eun Ji - All for You (Reply 1997)
Best Music Video PSY - Gangnam Style	Best Rap Performance Epik High - Up
Best Band Performance Busker Busker - Cherry Blossom Ending	Best Dance Performance – Solo PSY - Gangnam Style
Best Dance Performance – Male Group SHINee – Sherlock	Best Dance Performance  – Female Group f(x) - Electric Shock
Best Vocal Performance – Solo K.Will - I need you	Best Vocal Performance – Group Davichi - Will Think of You
Best Global Group – Female KARA	Best Global Group – Male Super Junior
SONG OF THE YEAR PSY - Gangnam Style	ARTIST OF THE YEAR Big Bang
BEST ASIAN ARTIST Wang Leehom Philippines: Sarah Geronimo Japan: AKB48 Vietnam: My Tam Indonesia: Agnes Monica Singapore: Taufik Batisah China: Li Yuchun	ALBUM OF THE YEAR Sexy Free & Single – SUPER JUNIOR
	best new asian artist New Asian Artist Group - EXO China: TimeZ Thailand: Natthew
Mnet PD’s Choice Award B.A.P.	Rookie of the Year EXO
International/Global Favorite Artist Psy	Style in Music Ga In of Brown Eyed Girls
Guardian Angel Worldwide Performer Award Big Bang	Best Line Award Super Junior

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2012 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) Livestream on MYXph.com

The 2012 Mnet Asian Music Awards (2012 MAMA), the most anticipated Asian awards show in the region will be happening this November 30 at the Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Centre. As the proud Philippine partner of the 2012 MAMA, MYX will be covering the live action straight from Hong Kong.

On November 30, starting at 4:00 PM, MYX VJs Chino and Bianca will take you through the event straight from the red carpet to the main show! For Filipino K-Pop fans living abroad, you can also watch the 2012 MAMA through its LIVESTREAM on MYXph.com at 4:00 PM Manila Time.

Huge K-Popstars are expected to perform including Big Bang, PSY, Super Junior, SISTAR and Wang Lee Hom. Hottest Korean top stars like Jung Woo Sung ("Asphalt Man", "Padam Padam"), Song Seung Heon ("Autumn In My Heart", "East Of Eden"), Song Joong Ki ("My Fair Lady", "Sungkyunkwan Scandal"), Yoon Eun Hye ("Princess Hours", "1st Shop Of Coffee Prince"), and Han Chae Young ("Delightful Girl Choon-Hyang", "My Girl") will also be part of the event.

Aside from Korean stars, Hong Kong martial arts superstar Jackie Chan, American Idol runner up Adam Lambert and rapper B.o.B are also going to be a part of the festivities!

Don't miss the 2012 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) live on MYX this November 30 at 4 PM and the livestream (with chat and translation) also starting at 4 PM Manila time.

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American Idol Season 12 Online Auditions Now Open!

American Idol 2013 online auditions is now open. I you do not want to wait for long hours in lining up, it's your chance to make it to Fox's hit singing reality show for its 12th season.

You can also nominate someone who has an Idol potential. Just go to American Idol website for more information. You have only about 10 days  left to audition and nominate an Idol online.

American Idol returns this 2013 with a new set of judges after previous judges Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler quit the show. If Randy Jackson will also be not part of the judges' table for its 12th season, then we can expect a whole new line up of judges.

It was confirmed that Mariah Carey will be one of those judges. Other rumored judges include Adam Lambert and Nick Jonas.

Watch the video below:

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Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez Quit American Idol

American Idol judges Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez are not coming back on the Season 13 of the said Fox hit singing competition. Both Tyler and J-Lo had confirmed quitting American Idol to pursue their "first love."

Steven Tyler first confirmed that he will not return as an American Idol judge. In a statement released by Fox, Steven said:

“After some long…hard…thoughts…I’ve decided it’s time for me to let go of my mistress American Idol before she boils my rabbit. I strayed from my first love, AEROSMITH, and I’m back — but instead of begging on my hands and knees, I’ve got two fists in the air and I’m kicking the door open with my band. The next few years are going to be dedicated to kicking some serious ass — the ultimate in auditory takeover…On Nov. 6, we are unleashing our new album, Music from Another Dimension on the Earth, Moon, Mars, and way beyond the stars…IDOL was over-the-top fun, and I loved every minute of it…Now it’s time to bring Rock Back. ERMAHGERD.”

Meanwhile, a day after Steven Tyler announced he was leaving Idol, Jennifer Lopez also said that she was exiting the show. In an emotional chat with American Idol host Ryan Seacrest on his On-Air radio show July 13, J-Lo said that she will quit Idol, too.

''Something had to give, something has to give. I was really dreading this phone call with you. I honestly feel the time has come that I have to get back to doing the other things that you do, and you have to pay attention to that, too. I could keep doing Idol for the rest of my life, but that would be giving up a bunch of other things. I feel like we had an amazing run.''

Although J-Lo may not return w a judge, she said she will always be around whenever the show needed her, probably as a mentor for the contestants.

''No matter what you guys need over there, I'm always going to be here. I feel there's that tie there. I just can't be there every day like I was for the last two years. It's just one of those special things in your life you don't want to walk away from.''

Both Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez had spent two years in the show and with the two quitting Idol, judge Randy Jackson's future on the show is also unsure. There are rumors that Randy is also not coming back for Season 13 in an attempt to freshen up the format.

If Randy will be gone too, then host Ryan Seacrest will be the only person left from the original run since it started.

Who will replace the judges, then? There were rumors that Adam Lambert, Charlie Sheen and Mariah Carey will be seating on the judges' table when American Idol returns this 2013 for Season 12.

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Adam Lambert to Judge American Idol 12?

American Idol Season 8 runner-up Adam Lambert is said to join the panel of judges in the Season 12 of American Idol. 

According to a report by E! Online, Adam Lambert is being considered as one of the judges for the return of AI in 2013 and has been in talks with the show's bosses for over a month now.

The source told E! Online:

"They have been talking about Adam for over a month. He personifies the show, and will be a popular choice right from the start. He knows what it's like to be on the receiving end of the judges' comments, he has a human touch, and they know they can't go wrong if they bring him on. He would be able to bring a unique perspective to the show. People love him."

The source also suggested that American Idol is up for a new look next season while maintaining the soul of the show and in an attempt to freshen up the format, judge Randy Jackson may not return for Season 13.

"Randy is great, but he's part of the old Idol," the source said. "They want to keep the soul of the show but have a new look, and for that reason he may well not be part of the new line up."

Steven Tyler's future in American Idol is also unsure and hanging as with Jennifer Lopez's. However, J Lo, who is  rumored to be leaving the show to focus on her singing career might be retained as the producers wanted to keep their female judge according to several sources.

If ever Adam Lambert will be joining American Idol Season 12, he will be the very first contestant to ever seat on the judges' table.

What do you think of Adam Lambert as the new American Idol judge? Sounds exciting, huh.

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American Idol 2012 Top 3 Results Night: Joshua Ledet Eliminated!

Joshua Ledet got the boot on American Idol 2012 Top 3 Results Show (Elimination Night) May 17 (May 18 in Manila). 

Joshua joined the ranks of Haley Reinhart, Syesha Mercado, Elliot Yamin, Melinda Doolittle, Jasmine Trias and other Idol Top 3 finalist who missed out the opportunity to be a member of American Idol Top 2 and the chance to compete in the finale.

Joshua Ledet failed to make it to the finale and has just been voted out of American Idol Season 11

The American Idol Season 11 Top 2 spots were snatched by Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips, who will battle it all out for next week's finale (May 22 performance and May 23 results show).

Before Joshua made his final vow on the American Idol stage, Idol alumnus and Season 8 runner-up Adam Lambert performed his new song, Never Close Our Eyes (from his sophomore album "Trespassing" which dropped May 15) while Lisa Marie Presley sang You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet, her latest single from her new album “Storm & Grace.” 

Joshua Ledet is one of the favorites to make it in the finale and his performances last night earned rave reviews from the judges, who again gave Joshua a standing ovation for his performance of Etta James' classic, I'd Rather Go Blind which was picked for him by Randy Jackson. He also tackled John Lennon's Imagine and Mary J. Blige's No More Drama to a great extent.

Watch all the American Idol 2012 Top 3 performances here

Watch the announcement of the American Idol 2012 Top 2 below:

Now that we have our American Idol 2012 Top 2 in the person of Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips, it's time to set our minds for the finale on May 22nd and 23rd. 

American Idol Season 11 Top 2 - Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips

Who will be crowned as the 11th American Idol winner? Well, it's up to America on who they want to win. I'm just hoping that whoever wins this thing, all the eliminated talented contestants will be given their own spots in the music industry.

(Honestly, been hoping for a girl to win this season and now keeping my fingers crossed for Jessica's victory.)

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American Idol 2012 Top 3 to Perform 3 Songs Each on May 16

American Idol 2012 Top 3 will be performing three songs each come Wednesday's Top 3 Performance Night, May 16. Your American Idol Season 11 Top 3 - Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez will prove to all that they are deserving to be in the Idol Finale.

On May 16, the American Idol 2012 Top 3 will be tackling 3 songs - the judges' choice, Idol mentor Jimmy Iovine's choice and their own song choice in a performance night that seemed to be themed as "choices." Of course, we all know that whenever the contestants are down to 3, choices came in (only past seasons have producers' choice for the idol hopefuls to sing).

American Idol 2012 Top 3 -  Phillip, Jessica and Joshua will perform 3 songs each on May 16

Come Top 3 Results Show the next night, May 17, expect powerful performances form Idol alumnus and Season 8 runner-up Adam Lambert who will perform his new song, Never Close Our Eyes (from his sophomore album "Trespassing" which drops May 15) and from Lisa Marie Presley who will sing You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet, her latest single from her new album “Storm & Grace.” 

Of course, we don't want to miss the Live results Night on May 17 because Ryan Seacrest will be announcing the American Idol Top 2 finalists who will battle it out on the finale at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California.

With only this performance left before the Grand Finale, your American Idol Season 11 Top 3 will surely give it all just to be in the Top 2. Don't miss the Top 3 performance night on May 16 and the live results show on May 17.

The American Idol Season 11 will culminate in a two-part Grand Finale which will take place on Tuesday, May 22 (Top 2 performance) and Wednesday, May 23 (announcement of winner).

Who do you think will be crowned as the 11th American Idol? Drop your choices on the comments and don't forget to support your favorites.

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