American Idol Top 24 Season 9 Contestants Revealed

UPDATED – American Idol Spoiler Alert! FOX has released a press release saying some of the American Idol Top 24 Contestants for Season 9 will be revealed tomorrow night (Tuesday, February 16, 2010) and the rest of the Top 24 will be announced on Wednesday night.

Of course, spoilers have already been published all over the internet, so the names of the Top 24 contestants revealed should not come as a surprise to anyone.

“FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER “AMERICAN IDOL” REVEALS

SOME OF THIS SEASON’S TOP 24 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, ON FOX

Remaining Semifinalists Announced Wednesday, February 17
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Randy Jackson Leaving American Idol Too…

Is Randy Jackson leaving American Idol? It was only a matter of time before news and blog reports would come out saying that Randy Jackson is leaving American Idol too, after Season 9, to join Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul on X Factor.

Randy Jackson was interviewed by the LATimes about his future on Idol, and low and behold, Jackson isn’t giving an official exit statement quite yet but…

Just like Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul did about their plans to leave American Idol, the hype and buzz about their possible plans to leave the show went on for far too long.

“We have a theory that — with Cowell leaving, Paula Abdul being a free agent for now, and (as reported) you signing a three-year extension in 2006 — the original “Idol” dream team could reunite on “The X-Factor.” Care to respond?”

Jackson replies, “You know, there’s a song by the Fray that I really love. It’s called “Never Say Never.”

In the Feb 15th edition of The National Enquirer, a tipster spills the beans that yes, Randy Jackson is leaving American Idol.
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Jennifer Hudson Not Pregnant With Second Child

Oh well, the rumors that Jennifer Hudson is pregnant with her second child are reportedly false, according to a spokesperson. The idea of Hudson being pregnant so soon as having giving birth to her and David Otunga’s first child just four months ago was exciting while it lasted. Alas, Jennifer Hudson is not pregnant after all.

“Contrary to what has been falsely reported, Jennifer Hudson is not pregnant,” representative Lisa Kasteler told People magazine. “Jennifer leaves in April for South Africa where she will portray Winnie Mandela in the feature film, Winnie.”

“It is a commitment she is excited about and takes very seriously,” the rep adds. “Jennifer is currently in the studio recording her second album and this is the only delivery she is looking forward to in 2010.”
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Jennifer Hudson Pregnant Again!

Jennifer Hudson is pregnant again! No kidding! Jennifer Hudson and husband, David Otunga, are pregnant with baby number two, according to Star Magazine. Jennifer Hudson and David’s first child, David Jr, is only 4 months old and is soon to get a baby brother or sister. How exciting for Jennifer and David!

According to Star Magazine’s report, “Jennifer was in total shock when she found out she was having another baby,” says her close friend, who adds that the couple learned they were expecting on Dec. 10. “She had wanted some space between the kids’ ages.”
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Simon Cowell to Leave American Idol

Rumor has it that our beloved sarcastic American Idol British judge Simon Cowell IS seriously considering or planning to leave American Idol after Season 9 ends. News is traveling fast across the internet that yes.., Simon Cowell is leaving American Idol after all, to focus his time and energies on launching the American version of X Factor.

Surprised? Not me.

I told you Simon Cowell is planning to leave Idol after next season’s Season 9 of American Idol ends months ago. We had to say goodbye to Paula Abdul and now it looks like Idol fans are also losing Cowell as well.

Remember, Simon Cowell’s contract ends in May 2010. If you recall, Simon Cowell was said to have plans to leave American Idol when he turns 50 years old. Simon Cowell is now 50 years old, since Simon’s 50th birthday bash was held two months ago.
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