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Nigel Lythgoe Returns to American Idol as Executive Producer
Adam Lambert’s Hit Song
Tamyra Gray Welcomes Baby Girl

Nigel Lythgoe Returns to American Idol as Executive Producer

Posted: 06 Aug 2010 11:43 AM PDT

Nigel Lythgoe will return as an executive producer of American Idol, televisions No. 1 series. Lythgoe joins executive producers Simon Fuller, Cecile Frot-Coutaz and Ken Warwick for the milestone 10^th anniversary season of American Idol, premiering January 2011 on FOX.

Since we launched the original Pop Idol in England, Ive remained close with Simon Fuller. Working as executive producer on American Idol for its first seven years not only was an inspirational journey into the heart of American pop culture, it opened my eyes to the untapped potential of the incredibly dynamic young people in this world. I have been able to continue discovering raw talent on So You Think You Can Dance, which I co-created with Simon, said Lythgoe. American Idol became a juggernaut of epic proportions, but to me it was always like home. I am elated and honored to be rejoining childhood friend and fellow executive producer Ken Warwick, and look forward to creating more magic.

I am so happy to be welcoming Nigel back to the Idol family. He is, without a doubt, the most accomplished executive producer I have ever worked with. Nigel helped to define the show I created almost 10 years ago, mentoring our judging panel and nurturing our talent. His unbridled passion has been missed, said American Idol creator and executive producer Simon Fuller. This year, with Idol celebrating our 10^th season as the worlds biggest and most powerful TV show, I felt it was an important time to collaborate with Nigel once again to help redefine American Idol and take us through … read more
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Adam Lambert’s Hit Song

Posted: 06 Aug 2010 11:43 AM PDT

Season 8 runner-up Adam Lambert‘s Whataya Want From Me reached #1 on Billboards Hot 100 Singles Airplay Recurrents List this week. Whataya Want From Me is the second single off Adams debut album, For Your Entertainment. Currently, Adam is touring the United States on his Glam Nation Tour, and Season 8s Allison Iraheta and rocker Orianthi are touring with him. Click here to find out what venues theyre off to.

The American Idols have now accumulated 277 #1s to date, counting all national, domestic charts compiled by the Billboard Information Group.

Kelly Clarkson 56
Carrie Underwood 48
Chris Daughtry (Daughtry) 36
Fantasia 21
Ruben Studdard 16
Jennifer Hudson 13
Clay Aiken 11
Mandisa 10
Kimberley Locke 8
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Tamyra Gray Welcomes Baby Girl

Posted: 06 Aug 2010 11:43 AM PDT

Season 1 star Tamyra Gray welcomed her first child, Sienna Marie Watters, on July 17^th. Her husband of four years, Color Me Badds Sam Watters, helped deliver Sienna. Tamryra told PEOPLE, Ive never known love to this capacity. She smiles already and it just stills my heart. The couple didnt find out what gender the baby would be until she arrived.

Tamyra has another special delivery this year she plans on releasing her second album in 2010 with The Runaways. Since coming in fourth place on American Idol, Tamyra has released an album, co-written many songs, performed on Broadway, and acted on TV and in movies.

Congratulations to Tamyra and Sam on baby Sierra!

View photos from the first season of American Idol.

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