Kara DioGuardi Fired from ‘American Idol,’ Report Says
DioGuardi’s only hope to remain on the show is if the Lopez deal falls through.
DioGuardi’s only hope to remain on the show is if the Lopez deal falls through.
After nine seasons, the show’s ratings had started to taper off, and ‘Idol’ had begun to seem predictable.
In a lawsuit filed in L.A. County Superior Court, a former assistant prop master named Carl Jones claims he was fired from the show in March … because he didn’t go along with the “degenerate conduct” of his superiors.
Sources close to the show tell TMZ the cast feels they can make more money doing appearances for two months, rather than filming the show.
The framed letter from President Obama hangs in the hallway outside Matt Weiner ’s office. “He wrote to say he enjoyed Season 3,” the Mad Men creator says, giggling in disbelief. “He was congratulating me on my and the show’s success, and I wanted to say, ‘But wait, you’re the successful person.’”
Jim Longworth, the Chicago detective whose relocation to Florida is at the center of the new A&E series The Glades , isn’t the most sympathetic character. In fact, he’s a bit of an abrasive know-it-all. But that’s just fine with the actor who plays him, Matt Passmore , who’s had plenty of experience playing characters who aren’t always likeable. In anticipation of The Glades’ premiere Sunday at 10/9c, Passmore talked with TVGuide.com about what makes the show unique, and how being an Australian playing a transplanted Chicagoan helps him relate to his character.
Last week was the lowest rated in the 24-year history of her show according to Nielsen.
According to a criminal complaint, Charles Nagel twice showed up at filming for the show and sent letters and other messages to Erbe.
Who is being replaced on Desperate Housewives ? Going into its seventh season, the ABC series is looking for a new Penny, the daughter of Tom and Lynette Scavo. Kendall Applegate , 11, who took over the role from toddler twins two seasons ago when the show jumped five years into the future, is out.? The search is now on for a new 12-year-old actress to take over the role.
NCIS star Michael Weatherly has signed a new contract to continue his role on the show, a CBS rep says.