Randall Darius "Randy" Jackson (born June 23, 1956) is an American bassist, singer, record producer, entrepreneur and television personality. He is best known as a judge on American Idol and executive producer for MTV's America's Best Dance Crew. Jackson has won a Grammy Award as a producer. Read more at Wikipedia


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Video: 'The Voice' recap: The top 10 try to prove they're worthy

...far. Judith Hill, Team Adam member and former Michael Jackson backup vocalist, was uneasy with her coach's choice for her, Jackson's "The Way You Make Me Feel." She worried people would feel she was exploiting her connection to the late singer, but Levine...

Authorities' hard work leads to reopening cold case against Felix Vail

...The Clarion-Ledger and is now available on Amazon for the Kindle and iTunes for the iPad. In December, Calcasieu Parish Deputy Randy Curtis, a 20-year law enforcement veteran, took on the case. He had just been transferred from the Violent Crimes Unit to the...

"The Voice": Top 10 take the stage

...Usher. "I understand now why [Shelton's] won, and why he's such an incredible coach." Judith Hill was reluctant to sing Michael Jackson's "The Way You Make Me Feel," because she used to sing backup vocals for the late King of Pop, but she delivered a jazzy...

'The Voice' Recap: Judith Hill Pays Tribute to Michael Jackson

...of Adam, two of his contestants hit it out of the park. The first was Judith Hill, who did a stellar rendition of Michael Jackson's "The Way You Make Me Feel." The other was Sarah Simmons with Jessie J's "Mamma Knows Best." At first, Judith was reluctant to...

Jackson Concert Director Worked Without Contract

...problems. “There are strong signs of paranoia, anxiety, and obsessive-like behavior,” Ortega wrote to AEG Live CEO Randy Phillips. Jackson’s symptoms were reminiscent of behavior that led to the cancellation of an HBO concert earlier in the decade. Ortega...

'The Voice' recap: Michelle Chamuel rules Top 10 power rankings

...How Country Feels (Team Blake): The Swon Brothers sound like they could be on country radio right now, especially with this Randy Houser hit. As the best-performing duo in the shows history, though, they really dont need the background singers doing their...

Murray didn't have a signed contract with AEG

...Panish also showed the jury an email Ortega had sent to Randy Phillips, president and chief executive of AEG Live, five days before Jackson died, in which Ortega said the singer was in frail mental health. Ortega wrote "trouble at the front" in the email's...

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Randy Jackson Quits American Idol

While on the red carpet for a radio event, Ryan Seacrest spoke about the announced departure of judge Randy Jackson from "American Idol." The two have been working on the show for over 11 years.

ShowBiz Minute: Jackson, Jackson, PSY

ShowBiz Minute: Jackson, Jackson, PSY Makeup artist says Michael Jackson was pushed to rehearse; Randy Jackson leaving 'American Idol'; PSY addresses students at Harvard University. (May 10) From: AssociatedPress Views: 14 0 ratings Time: 01:03 More in Music

Randy Jackson Leaving 'American Idol' After Season 12

After 12 years, Randy Jackson is leaving "American Idol," the longtime judge told E! News. After more than a decade of "pitchy" comments and "yo, dawg's," Jackson is leaving quite an "Idol" legacy beh

ShowBiz Minute: Jackson, Jackson, PSY

Makeup artist says Michael Jackson was pushed to rehearse; Randy Jackson leaving 'American Idol'; PSY addresses students at Harvard University. (May 10)

ShowBiz Minute: Jackson, Jackson, PSY

Makeup artist says Michael Jackson was pushed to rehearse; Randy Jackson leaving 'American Idol'; PSY addresses students at Harvard University. (May 10)

Heather Locklear's Daughter Guest Stars in 'Good Luck Charlie'

Heather Locklear's daughter Ava Sambora guest stars in Disney's 'Good Luck Charlie'. Alicia Keys is sad that Randy Jackson is leaving 'American Idol'. And 'Scrubs' star Donald Faison is sued by his ag

American Idol to Fire All Celebrity Judges and Revamp Show

All celebrity judges on American Idol, including Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey, Keith Urban and Randy Jackson will reportedly be fired as FOX hopes to fix down ratings and re-invent the show.

'American Idol': Randy Jackson Crowns Angie Miller The Winner

“American Idol” was down to its final four, but it was all about one contestant for the judges: Angie Miller. She delivered three solid performances: Jesse J’s “Who You Are,” a duet of Rihanna’s “Stay

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Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj and Randy Jackson were judges on the latest season of American Idol - Published on 2013-05-17 13:38:00 by Bournemouth Daily Echo

Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj and Randy Jackson were judges on the latest season of American Idol

Published by Bournemouth Daily Echo on 2013-05-17 13:38:00

Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson - Published on 2013-05-17 03:05:00 by Mail.com

Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson

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Judges Mariah Carey, left, and Randy Jackson walk on stage at the

Judges Mariah Carey, left, and Randy Jackson walk on stage at the "American Idol" finale at the Nokia Theatre at L.A. Live on Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

Published by Fandango.com | Movie News on 2013-05-16 21:51:00

E! NEWS NOW, TV, RANDY JACKSON, AMERICAN IDOL, MUSIC, MARIAH CAREY - Published on 2013-05-15 21:45:00 by E! Online

E! NEWS NOW, TV, RANDY JACKSON, AMERICAN IDOL, MUSIC, MARIAH CAREY

Published by E! Online on 2013-05-15 21:45:00

Randy Jackson, the 56-year-old American Idol judge, says he won't be returning to the Fox talent competition after serving 12 seasons on the show's judging panel. The record producer said in a statement on Thursday, May 9, 2013, he's leaving Idol to focus on his record label and other business opportunities.  - Published on 2013-05-13 12:39:00 by Pegasus News

Randy Jackson, the 56-year-old American Idol judge, says he won't be returning to the Fox talent competition after serving 12 seasons on the show's judging panel. The record producer said in a statement on Thursday, May 9, 2013, he's leaving Idol to focus on his record label and other business opportunities.

Published by Pegasus News on 2013-05-13 12:39:00

Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, AMERICAN IDOL - Published on 2013-05-12 22:06:00 by E! Online

Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, AMERICAN IDOL

Published by E! Online on 2013-05-12 22:06:00

Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, AMERICAN IDOL - Published on 2013-05-12 14:55:00 by E! Online

Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, AMERICAN IDOL

Published by E! Online on 2013-05-12 14:55:00

Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, AMERICAN IDOL - Published on 2013-05-12 10:22:00 by E! Online

Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, AMERICAN IDOL

Published by E! Online on 2013-05-12 10:22:00

Alicia Keys Dismayed about Randy Jackson Leaving American Idol - Published on 2013-05-12 05:22:00 by She Is That!

Alicia Keys Dismayed about Randy Jackson Leaving American Idol

Published by She Is That! on 2013-05-12 05:22:00

Singer Alicia Keys, who performed her new song on singing reality show 'American Idol', expressed her dismay that Randy Jackson would no longer be a part of the show. - Published on 2013-05-12 03:05:00 by Times of India

Singer Alicia Keys, who performed her new song on singing reality show 'American Idol', expressed her dismay that Randy Jackson would no longer be a part of the show.

Published by Times of India on 2013-05-12 03:05:00

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Oh man, I'm saying that that was the performance of the night. I'm going to tell you why -- not because of the placement, but because of the fact that it's just you. You are the theatrics, you are the vocals. You're everything. There's nothing onstage but you...

in 'The Voice' Top 10 finalists sing for votes, Michelle Chamuel and Sarah Simmons deliver
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You have a fantastic voice ... I want to just feel you thinking less. I still want to see you open up more and get more comfortable....

in "The Voice": Top 10 take the stage
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