Randy Jackson

GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNING SUPERSTAR USHER COMES TO MTV’S “RANDY JACKSON PRESENTS AMERICA’S BEST DANCE CREW” TO CHALLENGE THE REMAINING FIVE CREWS IN PERSONALIZED VIDEO MESSAGES ON THURSDAY, MARCH 18, AT 10 P.M. ET/PT Crews to Infuse Artist’s Groundbreaking Hits and Choreography Into Their Performances MTV’s hit reality dance competition series from Warner Horizon Television – Randy Jackson Presents [...]  

It was another odd night on “American Idol.” The judges handed out some loopy feedback, from hugging a contestant to suggesting an offbeat way of gaining confidence. Simon Cowell put down Kara DioGuardi, but later took her in his arms to comfort her. And we have a new male contender: Tim Urban. Oh, and those crazy [...]  

There's a new survey out from Rasmussen Reports that says "American Idol" viewers look most favorably upon judge Randy Jackson.That comes as a huge surprise to us. It's not that Randy does anything offensive but he's just kinda ... there ... most of the time. We thought for sure Simon would reign supreme, but his prickliness must rub too many people the wrong way. The entire poll results, from a survey of 1,569 viewers, is as follows: Normal 0...  

Last week I had the chance to interview "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson. It was my first time chatting up the Dawg, so I didn't really know what to expect (other than hearing the word "dawg" a lot, which I did). Admittedly, I'm not a diehard Randy fan on "Idol." In my recaps, I've accused him [...]  

Longtime judge praises DeGeneres for being 'quick on her feet.'By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Jim Cantiello Randy Jackson Photo: MTV News Season nine of "American Idol" is under way, and judge Randy Jackson can't believe how much the show is about to change. With Paula Abdul out and Ellen DeGeneres in — not to mention that Simon Cowell will bid a fond farewell after this season — fans will certainly have a lot of interesting...  

"American Idol" judge Randy Jackson, the executive producer of MTV's "America's Best Dance Crew," and MTV are being sued by Dwight McGhee, who asserts that the idea for the show was his, reports TMZ.com.In the the lawsuit, filed last week in L.A. County Superior Court, McGhee said he pitched a show called "International Breakerz League" about a dance crew to MTV in 2004. Four years later "ABDC" premiered and McGhee contends it's too similar to...  

This seems to be the day for TV litigation. First we told you about that lawsuit brought by the creator of 'MacGyver' to stop the release of the new 'MacGruber' film, and now we have a lawsuit brought against 'American Idol' judge Randy Jackson. It's not about the hit FOX show, though, it's about MTV's 'America's Best Dance Crew.' A man says that Jackson and MTV stole the idea for the show from him. He says that he pitched the show, which had...  

RANDY Jackson has told pals he’s ready to quit American Idol. Randy — who will be the last of the original judges after Paula Abdul quit last year and Simon Cowell leaves at the end of Idol’s current season — apparently feels he’s being shoved towards the door. “Randy was basically told that there was a very [...]  

'They actually know how to critique,' he says of Mary J. Blige, Katy Perry, Avril Lavigne and other celeb judges.By Katie Byrne Randy Jackson Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images Back in August, long before Simon Cowell's departure was the big story surrounding the "American Idol" judges' panel, Paula Abdul announced her exit from the show. The move left producers scrambling to fill her seat for the soon-to-tape auditions, and they...  

CTV.ca"American Idol" Judge Randy Jackson Talks Ellen, Paula, And Show's Ninth SeasonAHN... join the show for auditions including Mary J. Blige, Katy Perry, Joe Jonas of the Jonas Brothers, Shania Twain, and Kristin Chenoweth, among others. ...'American Idol' auditions for Season 9Newsday (subscription)Jackson talks new 'Idol' seasonToronto SunSimon Cowell Leaving American Idol Season 9 to Launch the X FactorShowbiz Gossips (press release...  

'Give me somebody who's just really emoting and engaging and making you believe,' he says about contestants' song choices.By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Jim Cantiello Randy Jackson Photo: MTV News Randy Jackson is making no apologies for the "American Idol" theme weeks, even if you would personally rather see a Lady Gaga-themed week over a Motown-themed week. According to the judge, if you really want to prove you've got the...  

Photo: Michael Becker / FOX Randy Jackson predicts America has an “interesting, funny, different season” in store when the ninth cycle of American Idol kicks off next Tuesday on Fox. In a press conference earlier today Jackson assured reporters “this season we have some really good, bona fide, stand-in-your-shoes singers without all the props or all [...]  

In a recent interview with MTV, music industry icon Randy Jackson reveals how the eclectic North Carolina-based group Paper Tongues got their big break. According to Jackson, Paper Tongues singer Aswan North approached the American Idol judge while he was eating lunch at an LA restaurant, knowing he was also a musician and would appreciate the band’s unique sound. Check out the video now to hear how it all went down.Paper Tongues’ blend of...  

Hollywood Week hasn't yet been filmed so judge Randy Jackson can't tell us how the four judges are working together. But he can tell us what the guest judges were like and what he looks for in a contestant.On the audition citiesI gotta tell you for me, Orlando was really strange. Just in terms of the talent and who came out and what was going on there. It was a little strange. Dallas was good, surprisingly Atlanta was really good (I'm saying...  

Randy Jackson talks to Jimmy about "General" Larry Platt and makes a prediction about who will win American Idol this season.Add this to your queueAdded: Wed Jan 20 07:06:05 UTC 2010Air date: Tue Jan 19 00:00:00 UTC 2010Duration: 02:36