There should be a three-year moratorium on pitches of any variation of American Idol .

We are presenting news in a way that is unconventional and provocative, while at the same time connected to the Black experience in social, political, spiritual and intellectual terms. There's nothing like THE CHOP UP and MEET THE FAITH on any network today, which makes it perfect for BET.

I would lose straight away if I went on 'American Idol.'

I was very honored to get to be part of 'American Idol.'

Look, she doesn't need to thank me and she doesn't need to thank American Idol. She does need to thank the fans who voted for her on American Idol. That's all.

You know, when I did 'American Idol' the three times, I tried to tell these kids you have to tell the story of the lyric.