American Idol Rumor Roundup! Elton John and Barry Manilow Pass

Yesterday’s FOX executive session at the TCA Press hour yielded no news. So you know what that means kids….the Idol rumor mill is once again open for business! First up today, Rob Shuter from AOL says Jennifer Lopez was not the Idol producer’s first choice to be judge. She was not even 2nd or third. Idol brass really wanted Elton John or Barry Manilow, but both passed–neither wanting to step into Simon Cowell’s very large shoes.  Plus, both still manage very busy  c...

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