Posts Tagged: american idol

INTERVIEW: Nigel Lythgoe ‘Would Love’ To Work On ‘Idol’ Final Season

Former “American Idol” executive producer Nigel Lythgoe is interested in contributing to the show’s final season, set for next year. “I feel like it’s my baby; I brought it over here (from England),” he told “Ralphie Tonight” on Sunday at the Tony Awards red carpet. “But I don’t know what egos are involved right now.”… Read more »

VIDEO: The Stars Come Out To The 69th Tony Awards

It’s big business – billion dollar business, to be exact. Perhaps that explains why so many big stars from across entertainment continue to flock to Broadway for producing and/or starring roles. But as evidenced in last Sunday night’s “Tony Awards” broadcast, there is obviously more to the boom than just dollars and cents. “I think… Read more »

INTERVIEW: Caleb Hawley On Living Uptown, Loving Funk And Learning From ‘Idol’

Caleb Hawley, a Fieldhouse Music recording artist, stopped by “Ralphie Tonight” on Wednesday. He performed a couple of his tracks – “Bada Boom Bada Bling” and “Little Miss Sunshine” before chatting about life in Harlem, plans for 2015 and lessons learned from his run to Hollywood Week on Season 10 of “American Idol.” More on… Read more »

INTERVIEW: Phillip Phillips Says He’s In Great Health

Say whatever you want about Phillip Phillips except that fame and fortune changed him. “I’m just watching everybody else lose money,” Phillips responded to “Ralphie Tonight” last week when asked if he had a college basketball pick. The “Home” singer found himself in Dallas, the host city for this year’s Final Four weekend, to perform… Read more »

INTERVIEW: ‘Idol’ Finalist Tim Urban On New Judges, Performing At Miss Connecticut USA

“American Idol” season nine finalist Tim Urban stopped by “The Ralphie Show” because he’ll be performing at Miss Connecticut USA this weekend. It serves as the state qualifier to Miss USA, and yielded the current national crown-holder, Erin Brady. I am a judge for the competition. Tim also talked about his single, “Perfectly You,” and… Read more »

INTERVIEW: ‘Extra’s’ Maria Menounos on JLo/’Idol’ Rumors

“Extra” host Maria Menounos called in to “The Ralphie Show” and talked about “Extra’s” recent interview with Jennifer Lopez. The singer dodged a question about returning to “American Idol” next year.video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo playerSpeaking of singing competitions, “Extra” will be filming with all four judges from “The Voice” and host Carson Daly this Monday… Read more »

INTERVIEW: Aerosmith ‘Toxic Twins’ Seem Closer Than Ever

It seems the Toxic Twins are back and as strong as ever. The coincidence is that the latest issue to drive them apart – Steven Tyler’s involvement on “American Idol” – may have been what brought them back together. “I didn’t have anything to give Steven as a present because I’ve already given him everything… Read more »

INTERVIEW: ‘Idol’ Colton Dixon Teases Big Announcement Next Week

As the “American Idols Live!” tour enters its final stretch, the top ten contestants from season eleven will turn the page on a chapter of their careers and begin to write a new one. In an interview on “The Ralphie Radio Show,” singer Colton Dixon revealed that his post-show career could officially kick off as… Read more »