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Jersey Boys Premiere in Las Vegas
American Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe and companion arrive for the premiere of the new musical "Jersey Boys" at The Palozzo casino in Las Vegas on May 3, 2008. The play is the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. (UPI Photo/Daniel Gluskoter)

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Paula Abdul confirms 'X Factor' firing
Paula Abdul confirms 'X Factor' firing
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31 (UPI) -- Paula Abdul confirmed Tuesday she has been fired from the American version of the British talent competition series "The X Factor."
Lythgoe wants Abdul back on 'Idol'
Lythgoe wants Abdul back on 'Idol'
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 6 (UPI) -- Returning executive producer Nigel Lythgoe says he would love to see former judge Paula Abdul back on TV's "American Idol."
Lythgoe returning as 'Idol' producer
Lythgoe returning as 'Idol' producer
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 5 (UPI) -- Nigel Lythgoe is to return as an executive producer of "American Idol" next season, 19 Entertainment said Thursday.
'Idol' producer eyeing Ross for U.S. work
LONDON, Jan. 9 (UPI) -- "American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe says British TV personality Jonathan Ross should try to get a job in the United States.
'So You' contestant was wearing dance gear
'So You' contestant was wearing dance gear
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 1 (UPI) -- A woman some U.S. viewers said wasn't wearing underwear at a "So You Think You Can Dance" audition was, in fact, wearing dance gear, Fox said.
Lythgoe didn't think Goodspeed dangerous
Lythgoe didn't think Goodspeed dangerous
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 12 (UPI) -- Former "American Idol" executive producer Nigel Lythgoe says he wouldn't have let Paula Goodspeed audition if he thought she was a danger to herself or others.
NBC plans international dance show
NBC plans international dance show
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 (UPI) -- "Lord of the Dance" star Michael Flatley has signed on as host of the new competition series, "Superstar Dancers of the World," NBC said Friday.
'Idol' owner Fuller marries in California
LOS ANGELES, June 1 (UPI) -- Simon Fuller, creator of the "American Idol" TV series, has gotten married in California's Napa Valley, "Idol" executive Nigel Lythgoe says.
Ken Ehrlich to exec. produce 2007 Emmys
LOS ANGELES, May 5 (UPI) -- The executive producers of "American Idol," Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick, have dropped their responsibility for the 2007 Primetime Emmy Awards. The 59th annual Emmy Awards will instead be executive produced by Ken Ehrlich, who has produced 27 Grammy Awar
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“ The producers had seen her, we'd seen her, she was an absolute fan of Paula's, so she's going to go in there to say, 'I am your biggest fan,' ”
Lythgoe didn't think Goodspeed dangerous
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“ Since we launched the original 'Pop Idol' in England, I've 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, ”
Lythgoe returning as 'Idol' producer
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“ I am shocked that people think that poor dancer was not wearing panties, ”
'So You' contestant was wearing dance gear
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“ They're talking about doing a song competition on the Web and have people write songs for the next 'American Idol' finale, because whenever they come out and sing the song at the American finale, the only bloody criticism Randy Jackson can do is 'Oh, I don't like that song,' ”
'American Idol' may feature past losers
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“ Because that's where so many of our Idols have come from, that's a must, ”
'American Idol' to audition 100,000
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