Demi Lovato Rocks American Idol Finale, Takes Epic Tongue Selfie With Gene Simmons


Demi Lovato stopped by the American Idol finale last night to sing with the female finalists and we were loving it. Demi started with "Really Don't Care" and the girls joined in for "Neon Lights."

She literally lit up the stage and more impressive (we think?), she had judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr. up and dancing. Even JLo looked like she was singing along. So that's pretty awesome.

Maybe even cooler is this pic Demi snapped with one of the members of Kiss. Sticking your tongue out is mandatory when you hang with Gene Simmons, guys.

Demi captioned the tongue selfie: "Ummm... Such a dope picture. Haha.. #REALLYDONTCARE #AmericanIdol"



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Demi Lovato Sings with the Girls of 'American Idol' (Video)


Demi Lovato rocks out on stage during her performance on the American Idol season thirteen finale at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Wednesday (May 20) in Los Angeles.

The 21-year-old singer started off with her song “Really Don’t Care” before segueing into her hit “Neon Lights.”

Demi was joined on stage by the top girls from this season of Idol – Jena Irene, Jessica Meuse, Malaya Watson, Emily Piriz, Kristen O’Connor, and Majesty Rose.

“Had some really sweet fans say things that I really need to hear tonight.. God, I’m so grateful for you guys. I really do love you. ?,” Demi tweeted this week.



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Ariana Grande Skips Her Ponytail Hairstyle on 'American Idol'


Ariana Grande pops out on stage for a surprise appearance on American Idol on Wednesday (April 30) in West Hollywood, Calif.

The 20-year-old singer went for a different hairstyle for the appearance, letting her hair down instead of her signature ponytail style. She was there to surprise contestant Sam Woolf, who has said he has a crush on the singer.



“had fun surprising Sam on idol tonight! thought his performance was great. thanks so much for having me @ryanseacrest,” she later tweeted.

Also in attendance that night was Austin Mahone, who dropped by to say hi to his pal Ryan Seacrest.

“Thanks for having me on @americanidol @ryanseacrest!! #iheartmahone,” he captioned an Instagram photo of the two.

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TOP PICK: Jennifer Lopez Returns to 'American Idol,' Tweets Photo of Harry Connick Jr.


American Idol just confirmed the worst kept secret in Hollywood.

Jennifer Lopez will be back on the judges' panel for the Fox reality competition show's season 13, joining new judge Harry Connick Jr. and alum Keith Urban, Fox announced Tuesday, according to CBS.

Ryan Seacrest will also be back for his hosting gig, as will Randy Jackson, who will leave the judges' table to replace Jimmy Iovine as the in-house mentor.

"#IDOL2014TheRemix ...see ya soon," J. Lo tweeted Tuesday morning, later posting a photo of Harry while they were on set together for their first day on the job.

A couple of weeks ago, J. Lo's boyfriend, Casper Smart, accidentally broke the news to E! News, telling the network she would be returning to the show before it was ever confirmed.

American Idol's season 13 kicks off Jan. 14 on Fox.

Are you excited?


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TOP PICK: Is Jennifer Lopez Returning to 'American Idol'?


Is third season a charm for Jennifer Lopez?

The 44-year-old singer is "very close" to signing a deal with Fox to return as an American Idol judge, People reports.

J. Lo served as a judge for two seasons on the hit show previously and left last season while Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj joined the panel.

"Both Fox and Jennifer are very happy about this and want it to happen very much," a source tells the mag.

Why does she want to be back on the show now? It's all a matter of timing, apparently.

"She couldn't return last year because she had committed to a world tour," the source explains. "But now that the tour is over, she has more time to raise her family, do movies and puruse television projects."

Would you like to see J. Lo as a judge again?

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TOP PICK: Who Should Be the Next 'American Idol' Judge? Finalists Chime In!


When we caught up with the American Idol finalists at their tour rehearsal, we asked them who they think should be on the judges' panel next season, and we loved their answers!

"I think Justin Timberlake would be the perfect judge!" said Janelle Arthur. Burnell Taylor went in an entirely different direction. "I am the hugest Chaka Khan fan," Burnell said. "If they get her on the panel, I think I might go audition again."

Angie Miller is sticking to the Idol family. "Someone who has been on Idol before," Angie suggeted. "I heard rumors about Jennifer Hudson, and I think that would be super awesome. She gets it." The newest Idol agrees. "She knows what it's like to be on the show. She has an amazing career," said Candice Glover.

Sticking to her country roots, Kree Harrison asked, "Has Carrie Underwood ever been? I wonder if she has ever thought about it because she's just likeable." We'd love to see Carrie on the panel!

Amber Holcomb sounds like she's onto something. "I know this is never going to happen, but I want Simon to come back," she told us. "He was honest, he was real and he gave the show exactly what it needed."

Who do you think should be the next Idol judge?


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TOP PICK: American Idol: Kelly Clarkson, Adam Lambert, Other Alums Considered as New Judges?


Best idea ever?

According to E! Online, American idol producers are looking at hiring Idol alums to fill the judging spots on the panel next season.

"It's Idol stars guiding the next generation" one Fox source told E!.

Of course the first ever American Idol winner, Kelly Clarkson, is one of the show's top choices along with singer-actress Jennifer Hudson. They're also looking at Clay Aiken and Adam Lambert to fill the third spot, as they're looking to go back to three judges.

Who could better judge the newcomers than the people who have been in their shoes?!

We really hope all of this talk is true because it would be SO awesome! What a brilliant way to still have cool celebs on the show but with a different spin than the other reality singing competitions out there.

What do you guys think? Should American Idol go with hiring former contestants as judges?

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TOP PICK: Is Keith Urban Returning to 'American Idol'? "There's Talk About It"


This season of Idol has finally come to its end!

With Candice Glover taking the crown last night, do judges Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban agree with America's votes?

"I predicted that she would win," Nicki said. "I hate using the Cinderella story, but it kind of feels like that. She's a diamond in the rough and her voice has always surpassed everyone every night." But Nicki sees bright futures for all the girls. "I think the top 5 are all going to have big careers if they want it."

Keith agreed with America since the beginning. "I think for the top 10 they got it right," he said. "But when you can hold your own against Jennifer Hudson, you're a serious singer." Candice did perform an amazing duet with Jennifer during the finale.

But Keith would love to work with runner-up Kree Harrison any day. "In a heartbeat," Keith said about collaborating with Kree. "It's real easy to sing with her. She's such a natural."

While we haven't heard if Mariah Carey will be returning next season, we do know Randy Jackson will not be coming back, and it's been reported that Nicki (who did not comment on it) will not either. But will Keith?

"I have no idea," Keith told us. "No one knows. There's talk about it." But it sounds like he already has a full schedule. "For me, I'm in the studio this week finishing my album and putting the tour together and I hit the road in July."

We've had a blast seeing all the judges on the panel this season, but who do you think will fill those seats next season?

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TOP PICK: 'American Idol' Winner: Congratulations, Candice Glover!


Congratulations to your new American Idol, Candice Glover!

Tonight's finale show was jam packed with guest performers singing with this season's top 10 finalists. Some of the famous singers included Jennifer Hudson, Jessie J, Travis Barker and The Band Perry. Kree Harrison even performed with judges Keith Urban and Randy Jackson.

The five male finalists shared a song with Frankie Valli, and Aretha Franklin joined the five female finalists via satellite from New York.

After all of the amazing performances, Ryan Seacrest brought Candice and Kree together center stage to give them the final results.

As always, Ryan took a long pause before he announced Candice the winner of this season's Idol.

We're going to miss watching, and we're especially going to miss Randy, who's not coming back next season.


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TOP PICK: American Idol Final 2: Candice Glover Performs - Watch Now!


Candice Glover hits the stage to perform during the first part of the American Idol season finale on Wednesday (May 15).

The 23-year-old singer took on Adele‘s “Chasing Pavements,” The Cure‘s “Lovesong,” and her potential new single “I Am Beautiful.”

Tune in tomorrow night to find out who is crowned American Idol! We can’t wait to see who wins!

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TOP PICK: 'Idol' Top 3: Who Thought She Would Suck But Had the Best Night?


Idol's top 3 may have just returned from their hometown visits this week, but that doesn't mean they got a breather. Instead, this week the girls each had three performances--not of their own choosing.

Mentor Jimmy Iovine chose their first songs. (Kree Harrison got "F***in' Perfect" by Pink, Candice Glover got "One" by U2 and Angie Miller got "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word" by Elton John.)

Next came the judges' choice. (Candice got "Next to Me" by Emeli Sande, Angie got "Try" by Pink and Kree got "Here Comes Goodbye" by Rascal Flatts.) Last, the production unit had their say. (Angie got "Maybe" by Emeli Sande, Kree got "Better Dig Two" by The Band Perry and Candice got "Somewhere" from the musical West Side Story.)

"That was the most uncomfortable thing," said Candice, "Not having any control of what I sing." Angie was in the same boat at first. "I freaked out when we weren't able to choose any of them," she told us. "But then I really liked my song choices."

Kree enjoyed what the judges chose for her the most. "I think they understand that I'm not anything but country," Kree told us. "I will sing Aretha Franklin or whoever," she added, "But I'm a country singer."

Nicki Minaj may have been calling these girls superheroes all season, but they get tired too. "We're drained more than anything," Kree said. "But I couldn't imagine doing anything else right now. I don't want to be at home so it's incredible."

Angie feels the same way. "It's very exhausting. We had to fly and do the hometown visit in a day and fly back." It may be hectic, but, "It's all good, it's worth it," Angie said. "You can tell that we were all refocused and ready to be in the finale."

Who was the most focused? Earning the title "Winner of the night" by Jimmy was Candice when she closed the show with "Somewhere." "I thought I was going to suck at all three songs," a surprised Candice told us, "But I'm glad that was a moment." She did receive the only standing ovation from the judges last night.

Who do you guys want to see in the finale?

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Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez to Judge 'American Idol'?



Can we expect to see Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez on American Idol...as judges? It's possible!

According to RadarOnline.com, AI officials are over the Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj drama and are looking to to add a "dream team" celebrity judging panel next season. The site is reporting that some of the names in talks to become show judges are Justin, Selena, P!nk, and P. Diddy.

Right now neither Keith Urban, Randy Jackson, Mariah or Nicki have a secured spot on the talent show next season. The only one promised a position is the host, Ryan Seacrest.

"That's why they want to go big next season, and you can't get any bigger than Justin Bieber. The executives are calling it their dream team because who wouldn't tune in to see Justin and Selena, Pink and Diddy? Pink has been approached in the past and turned it down as well as Diddy, who wanted too much money. It will cost a fortune to get them, but the show has gotten so stale that Fox is desperate for a revamp--they're willing to pay to put Idol back on top," versus shows like The Voice and Dancing With the Stars, a source close to Idol told Radar.

Do you think Bieber and Sel would be good American Idol judges? What about P!nk and Diddy? Would they help the show's ratings?

Let us know!

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TOP PICK: American Idol 2013 Spoilers: Angie Miller Confirms Winner Will Release Album In Six Weeks — Exclusive!


We have exciting news to share on some hot American Idol spoilers about what will happen with the season 12 winner after the show ends! American Idol 2013 Top 4 finalist Angie Miller has confirmed the winner this season will be releasing an album just six weeks after the finale. Now that’s striking while the iron is hot.

In an exclusive interview with Wetpaint during rehearsals this week, Angela Miller discussed her contingency plan if she doesn’t win this season — and confirmed the American Idol 2013 spoilers going around that this year’s winner will be recording their debut album immediately after the season ends!


What’s different now that there’s just four of you?

We’re doing more community-wise now which is absolutely great. It’s not just interviews and rehearsals and press now, it’s, we’re visiting hospitals. And we’re going to fundraiser events, and there’s more intimate stuff we’re doing. It’s really awesome.


Nice. And what do you do for fun? And don’t say hospital visits. What do you guys for fun?

Okay. Well, when we’re not doing all the Idol stuff, what do we do?


Yeah, what do you do?

I feel like we honestly, just like, hang out in our rooms, and do random stupid – we’re really good at just going to a room, and having nothing to do, and having the funnest time doing nothing. Like, honestly.


Are you basically saying you need silence at the end of the day?

Yeah, unfortunately, when we get back from all the Idol stuff, we just like relax or just do chill stuff. Eat, relax.


Is this a good core four?

An amazing core four, I love these girls. We really, honestly, get along so well.


What would the hometown visit mean to you?

Everything, oh my Gosh, it’s so weird thinking like “This is your hometown. Oh, no one will show up.” But then you always hear in the past, “Oh, no one’s going to show up,” and then there’s like, thousands of people. I don’t know, I just like, I know I’d cry. I’d be like, “What the heck? Oh my Gosh.”


That would be really cool.

Yes, it would be the most amazing feeling ever. And I’ve heard – my parents have just told me great things that my hometown’s doing so I’m so excited.


Like what, what are you hearing?

I know there’s a billboard up. There’s two billboards up with my face on it. I’m just like, what? And there’s a sandwich named after me. There’s all these signs. And I’m just like, that’s so weird.


You have a sandwich? What’s your sandwich?

It’s called, the song that I did on the show, my original song is called, ‘You Set Me Free’, and the sandwich is called, ‘Angie, You Set Me Free Sandwich’, and I guess it’s like a chicken Parmesan sandwich. I’m just like, all right, sounds good. Isn’t it random?


That’s amazing. You have a sandwich. You made it.

I have a sandwich, yeah.


If you did go home on Thursday, what would happen on Friday? How would you feel? What would you do?

I would want to do everything that I possibly can. I mean, that’s the start, when you’re off the show, that’s the start, so that’s when I would want to start doing everything possible that I could possibly do. Like every talk show, every interview, every radio station, you know what I mean? Work, write songs, work on an album.


I feel like you have won, are you ready to go?

Yeah.


You basically have something to hand over to a producer and be like, okay, let’s go.

Oh my gosh, yeah. When this show’s over, I want to get to it. I want to start doing the album, do some of those songs on tour, definitely.


More you than anyone else, do you worry about not being able to do what you want to do? Because you are an artist.

Extremely, yeah, extremely. And especially, whoever wins this competition is going to have to come out with an album in six weeks, and that means, we’re not really going to be able to write all the songs on the album because we just won’t have the time. So it’s kind of scary that we’ll have to take writer’s songs. It’s like, what if you don’t like their songs, so I’m definitely nervous about that. But I really trust and love the people at 19 Entertainment, so I know that they’ll get good songs from good writers.

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Nicki Minaj Has Twitter Fight With Eliminated 'Idol' Contestant


Don't mess with Nicki Minaj!

The American Idol judge was Tweeting mad after eliminated contestant Devin Velez suggested Ms. Minaj could have "saved" him from getting kicked off and was favoring the girls during his exit interview with E! News.

"Lol. Be mad @AMERICA when u get sent home. The JUDGES are the ones who FOUGHT for America to get the opp to VOTE 4 U!!! #memba?" Nicki Tweeted in response to the criticism.

"Send the judges some flowers and a card. If Curtis didn't get SAVED, NONE of u get saved! Best male voice of the SEASON!!!!!!! #truthtea," she continued.

Nicki ended her Twitter rant with this point: "Jennifer Hudson didn't win!!!! Oscar winner!!! #memba??? ok. Take that exposure and let your light shine."

But Devin wasn't ready to let her have the last word. He Tweeted and (then later deleted) this gem: "That moment when an adult stoops down to the 3rd grade level...LOL grow up Hun, I've got songs to write. :) #movingforward."

Who's side are you on here?

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Justin Bieber: Will He Be an 'American Idol' Judge?


Will Justin Bieber be a new judge on American Idol?

During a recent interview with TMZ, AI head-honcho Nigel Lythgoe said that having Justin on the talent show would definitely be a positive thing.

"Yes, I'm just trying to figure out what he'd mentor on... it certainly would [help ratings]," he said.

He also said that he SO wants Nicki Minaj to judge again next season!

"By me, [Nicki Minaj] certainly will be [welcomed back next year as a judge]," he continued.

We can see why he'd want both of them next season. He has TONS of fans and her drama and diva-ness makes everyone want to watch!


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TOP PICK: American Idol: Top 20 Finalists!



The Top 20 finalists on American Idol is complete!

Judges Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban have announced the final contenders for the coveted title of American Idol.

The guys — are Charlie Askew, 18, Curtis Finch Jr., 24, Paul Jolley, 22, Elijah Liu, 18, Devin Velez, 18, Cortez Shaw, 22, Burnell Taylor, 19, Nick Boddington, 27, Lazaro Arbos, 21, and Vincent Powell, 29.

The ladies — Janelle Arthur, 23, Aubrey Cleland, 19, Candice Glover, 23, Zoanette Johnson, 20, Kree Harrison, 22, Amber Holcomb, 18, Adriana Latonio, 17, Angela Miller, 18, Tenna Torres, 28, and Breanna Steer, 18.

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Nick Jonas: Why He Didn't Get 'American Idol' Judging Job


We have to admit we shed a tear when we found out Nick Jonas wouldn't be a judge on American Idol.

After all, Nick got our hopes up when he said he was in the running... we thought it would be no competition to get one of the JoBros on the panel.

How wrong we were!

Instead, we get the feud between Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj (is that for real, by the way?!), old dawg Randy Jackson and hottie Keith Urban (we're not complaining about Keith, really).

Still, it sounds like the timing wasn't right for Nick, as he shared with MTV what went down in the decision-making.

According to Nick, "I think it's one of those things where it wasn't right on both sides."

He does, however, think "the panel they have is pretty solid," adding, "it's going to be highly entertaining."

We would have liked Nick in the mix, but glad that he can focus on the Jonas Brothers' new album and tour.

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Jonas Brothers Call Nick-Free 'American Idol' Feuds 'Perfect'


By all accounts, Nick Jonas had been in some pretty serious talks to join the "American Idol" judging panel over the summer. But, as summer cooled off, so did those discussions.

In the end, Nick explained, it just wasn't the right time, as the Jonas Brothers were knee-deep in launching their comeback."I think it's one of those things where it wasn't right on both sides," he told MTV News.

Of course with Jonas out of the running, it made room for Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey and Keith Urban to sit at the famed judges table. And, it also spared him from being in the middle of the Carey/Minaj feud that kicked into high-gear earlier this month before dying down.

Nick is giving the current set of judges his two-thumbs up. He said, "I think the panel they have is pretty solid; it's going to be highly entertaining."

Entertaining indeed, given all the fighting the judges have already displayed on the road, on Twitter and in interviews. So, how do the other Jonas Brothers feel about all the Nick-free drama?

"It seems they all hate each other already, so it's perfect," Joe teased, with big brother Kevin adding, "Exactly what you want in life."

While fans won't get the chance to see Nick judge talent on a weekly basis, he did appear alongside pal Demi Lovato on last week's "X Factor" where he helped her sort through the potential members to compete on her team on the show. So, how what kind of judge does he consider himself after filming the cameo?

"I was really honest. I don't know if I was too honest or not, but I know that it was great to work with Demi on that," he said.

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TOP PICK: American Idol Producers Insist Reports Of Mariah Carey & Nicki Minaj Feud Are 'Inaccurate'


"American Idol" producers have spoken out regarding this week's reported drama and feuding between new judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj.

"This is one of the best, most passionate, dynamic and invested judging panels we've ever had," producers said in a statement released to Access Hollywood. "We love and support all of the judges and the fantastic work they are doing, and we can't imagine a better group to find the next 'American Idol.'

"Despite all the accusations and media speculation -- much of which is inaccurate -- production is going extremely well today and the judges are focused on finding the best talent here in Baton Rouge," the statement concluded.

As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, a video surfaced online this week showing a heated blowout between Mariah and Nicki.

Mariah spoke to Barbara Walters about the incident and Barbara recounted their conversation on Thursday's "The View," saying "Nicki walked off the set and multiple people heard Nicki say, 'If I had a gun I would shoot the b****.'"

Mariah also told Barbara that she has hired extra security and that Nicki has expressed love for her, but has yet to apologize.

Nicki hit back at Mariah in a flurry of Twitter posts, writing, "I don't call tmz n Barbara Walters cuz I stand on my own two feet. Never needed an army. God is good. Insecurity is as cruel as the grave," she Tweeted on Thursday. "I guess it hurts 2 have the producers tell u to ur face that nicki is the best judge we've had since simon. Awww, poor u. Keep them lies cmn."

"Tried to keep quiet but let's go!!!!... I thought we resolved it yesterday but I see u want ur pity party to continue," she added. "So I'm bout to po dot tea."

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TOP PICK: Steven Tyler On Why He Joined — And Quit — ‘American Idol’


Steven Tyler kept the Fox censors working overtime during his profanity-laden "American Idol" tenure, but now that he is--quite happily, it would seem--off the show, he's really letting it rip. New "Idol" judge Nicki Minaj ain't got nothin' on Steven Tyler the Toxic Twin.

Speaking to Yahoo! Music during a press junket for Aerosmith's forthcoming comeback album, Music From Another Dimension, Steven minced NO words when discussing his decision to leave "Idol" after two seasons and never look back--although he implied that if he hadn't quit, he probably would have been pink-slipped anyway.

"You could equate it maybe to a band, but a band has to get into a fight and argue to break up. Television, it's just the next moment. The producers are watching that and instead of going, 'This is great,' they're thinking about how to make it greater the next year...they just look at the numbers and go, 'We need to change something,'" Steven explained. "So in the sense of that, it came around the month that I used to get phone calls, and I went, 'Wait a minute.' I called Randy [Jackson] and I said, 'What's going on? Am I getting thrown off?' He goes, 'They haven't called me...' And then I called Jennifer [Lopez], and she goes, 'I don't know what I'm doing.' So there was a month of huh? So finally one day I just went, 'It just don't feel right. I'm quittin' now.' Then the next morning Jennifer quit, so what does that tell you? It just didn't feel right."

Steven also made it clear that Aerosmith was always his top priority, even though Fox paid him generously. "There wasn't enough money to pay me to sit around and not go out with Aerosmith," he said, recalling the time he bargained for an "Idol" raise. "It was good money, but trust me, when I went back to [Fox] and said, 'Here's what I'm getting,' I put it in a piece of paper and handed it to 'em. I said, 'What would you rather do? Do a show that's been out for 10 years, or go with a band that's been together FOR FORTY YEARS? What do you think I'm going to do? I'm going with those guys. Unleeeessssss, you give me THIS!' That was a very funny moment. And [Fox] gave me what I wanted. I'm not a look-at-the-money guy, unless I get numbers like that."

Steven also admitted that his fallout with Aerosmith (after he tumbled offstage in 2009 at a South Dakota concert--injuring his head, neck, and shoulder--and the band's tour had to be cancelled) is what led him to consider the "American Idol" job in the first place.

"Those guys were angry because it was a great tour. I was angry. It was a great tour and I f***ed it up by falling off the stage. Come on. I know what I did. And they were angry at me, and so I didn't get back to them, so they decided to look for other lead singers, which pissed me off even more, which made me go to look at 'Idol,' because I wasn't sure what I was gonna do. And it was just perfect. It was really perfect, the way it went.

"It was not nice at the moment. I was totally incensed and hurt that a lot of those guys didn't call me back, but then, I had done something to them. It's the boys' club here. We can be rough with each other. And when you're high, you tend to take it personally. You know, half the things that they did, when I look back and I think, 'So let me see. They didn't come to the hospital when I got medivac-ed because I had a broken neck...Uh, why don't you call your lead singer, he's in the hospital and he's on his back right now, and they just put 40 stitches in the back of his head, so maybe you want to call him. His name is Steven. Bye!'

"I would have done stupid s*** like that and it would have been over. But when you're high on the drugs I was on at the time...which was Lumesta and stupid stuff just to be able to go on tour, because I had some feet operations and I couldn't walk...I was totally blown out of the water by the fact that I might not be able to be in Aerosmith again. You guys, if you suddenly couldn't use your you-know-what again, where would you go with that? That's how it was, literally. So I went on the drugs that I thought I could. They put me on these drugs, and I'm a drug addict/alcoholic--I can't be on any. But one of the real unknown secrets to this new album's success is that we're all like that now: f***ed up and on drugs."

Um, let's all assume Steven was kidding about that last part, but his candor--something that was sometimes missing from his live "Idol" critiques--was no doubt refreshing here. But what about the new "Idol" judges--does Steven think they'll be raw and uncensored onscreen? To that question, Steven theorized: "It may turn out be something where one girl goes, 'You know what? F*** you!' That may be the paradigm this year, that both of those girls [Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey] are fuming. Maybe they'll feud out loud. And they'll bleep it a lot. Maybe that's where it's going. Because it's gotta change. They loved me last year when I went, 'Hellfire, save matches, f*** a duck'...I mean, when I cussed, the whole place went whoooaaaa, and I went, 'You know what? Even though they just bleeped me, everyone at home said the word they just bleeped. And they couldn't bleep that!' And I was right."

Wow, if Steven had been this entertaining when he was on "American Idol's" live shows, I'd wish he was still on board for Season 12. But expect an equally entertaining free-for-all when Music From Another Dimension comes out November 6 and Aerosmith hit the road.

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