Quote:HOLLYWOOD, May 19 (UPI) -- "American Idol" parent group, CKx, has ousted chief operating officer Kraig Fox and brought in Miley Cyrus' former manager, The Hollywood Reporter said.

Fox, who was with the company as head of music since 2005, left the company earlier in May, an unidentified source told THR. The departure came after an announcement from new president Marc Graboff, who took the helm in January.

Fox played a key role in "American Idol" summer tour sponsorships and was active in the careers of some of the reality show's finalists, including Haley Reinhart, the entertainment industry publication said.

Cyrus' former manager, Jason Morey -- the two split in February -- has been brought in to CKx to handle some of Fox's former duties, THR reported.
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Quote:Fox Entertainment president Kevin Reilly hinted at changes coming to American Idol, and they might be starting at the show’s parent company, CKx.

According to sources, New York-based chief operating officer Kraig Fox is out. With the company since 2005, he was considered CKx’s head of music and played a key role in deals involving Idol partnerships (like title sponsors for the annual summer tour) and management.

According to an insider, Fox made a swift exit two weeks ago after an announcement came from new president Marc Graboff, the former head of West Coast business operations for NBC Universal Television Entertainment, who only arrived at the company in January.

Although Fox, who was promoted in September 2010 from chief corporate development officer and executive vp, was not involved in the day-to-day operations of 19 and its Idol properties, he was active in the careers of select Idol finalists, like season 10’s Haley Reinhart. Other alums that 19 currently manages include Lee DeWyze, James Durbin, Stefano Langone, Pia Toscano and Casey Abrams.

All optioned season 10 Idols are currently co-managed by Red Light Entertainment (winner Scotty McCreery and runner-up Lauren Alaina are represented by Simon Fuller's XIX Entertainment, along with season 7's David Cook and season 4's Carrie Underwood), which handles the likes of Tim McGraw, Dave Matthews Band and Phish, among others, but another source tells THR that partnership will not continue for season 11's grads or beyond. Rather Jason Morey, former manager of Miley Cyrus (the two split in February), has been brought in-house to 19-CKx work on the music side.

Reps for CKx and Red Light were unreachable.

Quote: Here’s what you probably didn’t know about Haley Reinhart: The 21-year-old American Idol Season 10 alumna loves herself some family time. We only chatted for a bit, but in practically every question we asked, the “Free” singer managed to mention a sweet childhood memory involving her mom and pops, or good ol’ home sweet home. The Chicago native has a warm spot in her heart — make that, her belly — for the city’s famed deep-dish pizza, as well the Historic Navy Pier’s Great Ferris Wheel. But that doesn’t mean the girl doesn’t travel. These days the sun-loving blonde likes to get down poolside, drinking Jack & Cokes, in L.A. And if her picks for favorite album are any indication, she’s probably spinning The Beatles while she soaks up Vitamin D.

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Hear Haley confess even more of her favorite things in the video above, and don’t forget to pick up her debut album, Listen Up!, when it drops on May 22.

Quote:17: What are some of the life lessons that she’s taught you?

HR: She’s really made me into the strong person I am today. Not every door opens when you knock, and she always reminds me not to get discouraged because there’s going to be a new opportunity around the corner, usually sooner than you expect! She’s always told me, “Don’t wear your heart on your sleeve.” I’ve been doing things like American Idol, where I have to stay really, really strong and fight for what I believe in. She’s always told me to trust my instincts and follow my intuition.

Quote:It’s no surprise that Haley Reinhart’s favorite song off her debut album is “Wonderland.”

Because that’s exactly how the 21-year-old Wheeling native describes her worldview right now.

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Writing my next album w/ Motown legend Brian Holland changed my life. Here is some footage of us working...

Quote:I'll probably attend the finale [American Idol Finale] on the 23rd

Quote:The rowers in the viral video — the one you can no longer see on (YouTube) — have been invited to appear Thursday morning on NBC-TV’s Today show.

Brad Sutton, a spokesman for Southern Methodist University Athletics, told me this afternoon that the school had just gotten the call from NBC, and that he was scrambling to find the nine rowers in the video — they’ve scattered, now that school is out — to tell them they’re heading to New York City tonight.