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American Idol
woman’s world
Aug. 1, 2024
Carrie Underwood to Take the Wheel on
American Idol
Better luck next time, Meghan Trainor.
By
Justin Curto
lawyer up
June 3, 2024
(Almost) Every Reality TV Lawsuit Right Now
From villain edits to one contestant being forced to bake a pie the day she had a stroke.
By
Jennifer Zhan
don’t call it a comeback
Feb. 17, 2024
Katy Perry Leaving
American Idol
to ‘Find That Pulse to My Own Beat’
And now Lionel Richie is sharing his reaction to hearing the news for the first time with the rest of America.
By
Justin Curto
lawsuits
Jan. 3, 2024
Paula Abdul Is Suing Nigel Lythgoe for Sexual Assault
The producer faces additional lawsuits from two contestants on the 2003 show
All American Girl
.
By
Jennifer Zhan
my single is dropping
May 21, 2023
Watch
American Idol
Season 21 Winner Iam Tongi Duet With James Blunt
The pair covered “Monsters†in honor of Tongi’s late father.
By
Bethy Squires
rumor has it
Sept. 7, 2022
Dancing With the Stars
Reportedly Taps More Influencers, Bachelors
Charli
and
Heidi D’Amelio are the first two dancers of season 31.
By
Justin Curto
chat room
Sept. 1, 2022
What We Do in the Shadows
’ Anoop Desai Understood the Assignment
“I’ve been in this lamp for years, I’m not really doing anything, but still I’m put upon by the fact that I have to do something for you.â€
By
Anne Victoria Clark
search for a superstar
Aug. 16, 2022
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Is Doing
American Idol
for Kellyoke
There’s no golden ticket to Hollywood on the line, but you could get featured on the new season.
By
Justin Curto
going to hollywood
May 16, 2022
X Factor
 Alum ReplacingÂ
American Idol
 Winner onÂ
The Voice
Camila Cabello takes over for Kelly Clarkson this fall.
By
Justin Curto
daytime tv
Mar. 2, 2022
Another Former
American Idol
Contestant Pivots to Daytime Talk
But will
The Jennifer Hudson Show
have Jenniokes?
By
Bethy Squires
pride
June 12, 2021
David Archuleta Comes Out As Part of LGBTQ+ Community
He explained that he is unsure of his sexuality.
By
Charu Sinha
music
May 24, 2021
White Guy With Guitar Wins
American Idol
, Again
Chayce Beckham is the show’s 19th winner.
By
Justin Curto
tv
May 13, 2021
American Idol
Finalist Caleb Kennedy Exits Show After Racist Video Surfaces
Kennedy apologized on Instagram.
By
Charu Sinha
american idol
Apr. 13, 2021
Paula Abdul Wishes ‘STD’ Simon Cowell Could Have Joined Her
American Idol
Return
Abdul joked about missing her “super, talented, debonair†former co-star while filling in for current host Luke Bryan.
By
Halle Kiefer
roll clip!
Mar. 23, 2021
Claudia Conway Brought Her Mom and a New Look to Her
American Idol
Performance
She was eliminated after duetting Harry Styles’s “Sign of the Times.â€
By
Justin Curto
extremely online
Feb. 9, 2021
Yup, That’s Claudia Conway in the
American Idol
Season Premiere Commercial
She posted footage of her audition back in November.
By
Halle Kiefer
twist!
Nov. 15, 2020
It Sure Looks Like Claudia Conway Is Auditioning for
American Idol
Now that Trump is leaving office, she can enjoy other pursuits.
By
Halle Kiefer
obits
Nov. 1, 2020
Nikki McKibbin,
American Idol
Finalist, Dead at 42
The singer finished third on the show’s debut season behind Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini.
By
Halle Kiefer
conspiracy theories
May 18, 2020
Great News: Ryan Seacrest Did Not Have a Stroke During the
American Idol
Finale
’Like many people right now, Ryan is adjusting to the new normal and finding work-home balance’
By
Halle Kiefer
it’s called fashion
Apr. 27, 2020
Katy Perry Dressed As a Bottle of Hand Sanitizer on Last Night’s
American Idol
No, that’s not a quarantine-induced hallucination.
By
Justin Curto
zoom idol
Apr. 14, 2020
American Idol
Will Somehow Find a Way to Air a Remote Episode
The top 20 perform for America’s votes on April 26.
By
Justin Curto
kellyoke
Nov. 14, 2019
How a ‘Kellyoke’ Cover Is Made, According to Kelly Clarkson’s Music Director
“My goal is either to enhance her vocal or stay out of the way of it.â€
By
Justin Curto
kellyoke
Oct. 24, 2019
Of Course Kelly Clarkson Can Crush a Whitney Houston Cover
This feels right.
By
Justin Curto
Mar. 1, 2019
Why Is
American Idol
So Cruel?
Even without Simon, the audition episodes feel mean-spirited.
By
Granger Willson
reality tv
Jan. 6, 2019
Former
American Idol
Host Drives for Uber Now, and Don’t Think About Shaming Him
“I make over a grand on a good week motherfuckers.â€
By
Devon Ivie
the bachelorette
May 22, 2018
Katy Perry Had to Be Dragged Away From New Bachelorette Becca on
Idol
Finale
She wanted a rose and she’s not even single.
By
Dee Lockett
overnights
May 22, 2018
American Idol
Finale Recap: We Have a Winner (and Some Thoughts!)
Is it Caleb Lee Hutchinson, Gabby Barrett, or Maddie Poppe?
By
Louis Virtel
overnights
May 21, 2018
American Idol
Recap: Please Start Believin’
You’ll never guess who came out on top unless you’ve been paying any attention at all.
By
Louis Virtel
overnights
May 14, 2018
American Idol
Recap: The Twang Dynasty
Carrie Underwood night comes to
Idol
, and it’s a better fit for some than others.
By
Louis Virtel
overnights
May 7, 2018
American Idol
Recap: Erratic City
Put on your assless yellow jumpsuit because it’s time to watch baby millennials raid Paisley Park.
By
Louis Virtel
overnights
Apr. 30, 2018
American Idol
Recap: When You Swish Swish Upon a Star
I knew something was off with
Idol
’s Disney Night right from the start.
By
Louis Virtel
overnights
Apr. 24, 2018
American Idol
Recap: It’s My Right to Be Hellish!
Idol
is shedding contestants like an Agatha Christie whodunit.
By
Louis Virtel
overnights
Apr. 23, 2018
American Idol
Recap: Fire Away, Fire Away
I don’t know why Ada hasn’t called herself “Madam Lambert†yet, but it’s gonna happen.
By
Louis Virtel
overnights
Apr. 17, 2018
American Idol
Recap: Dragifying Gravity
Ada Vox has all of her
Idol
competitors lip-syncing for their lives.
By
Louis Virtel
overnights
Apr. 16, 2018
American Idol
Recap: Dancing on the Ceiling on My Own
At the risk of sounding like Lionel Richie, there’s a stunning amount of talent here.
By
Louis Virtel
overnights
Apr. 10, 2018
American Idol
Recap: Flops of Jupiter
This is no ordinary duet episode of
American Idol
.
By
Louis Virtel
overnights
Apr. 9, 2018
American Idol
Recap: Hello, Is It Relevance You’re Looking For?
Sorry if Lionel Richie’s critiques ranging from “Great!†to “Keep it up!†aren’t that helpful.
By
Louis Virtel
overnights
Apr. 3, 2018
American Idol
Recap: Swish Swish, Kids!
Bring on the semifinals and the first death drop of Ms. Ada Vox, please.
By
Louis Virtel
overnights
Apr. 2, 2018
American Idol
Recap: Set Fire to the Meh
All hail the
American Idol
solo round — it’s the meatiest and most underrated part of the competition.
By
Louis Virtel
politics
Mar. 30, 2018
ABC Held a Meeting After Trump’s Election That Lead to Reviving
Roseanne
Network executives worried they “had not been thinking nearly enough about economic diversity.â€
By
Jackson McHenry
ryan seacrest
Mar. 29, 2018
Ryan Seacrest Accuser Files Police Report, Seacrest ‘Confident’ He’ll Be Cleared
Seacrest’s lawyers say he will cooperate with the authorities.
By
Hunter Harris
overnights
Mar. 27, 2018
American Idol
Recap: Wig in the City
It’s Hollywood Week!
By
Louis Virtel
overnights
Mar. 26, 2018
American Idol
Recap: Let’s Slay Together
Lionel Richie can’t help but steal this episode like the Jenna Maroney fame hoarder he is.
By
Louis Virtel
overnights
Mar. 20, 2018
American Idol
Recap: Mrazzle Dazzle
Advice for all
Idol
auditioners: Be raunchy and cocky and righteous and risky!
By
Louis Virtel
overnights
Mar. 19, 2018
American Idol
Recap: It’s Just a Shot Away
A dozen cute Golden Ticket holders are on their way to Hollywood.
By
Louis Virtel
overnights
Mar. 13, 2018
American Idol
Recap: Teenage Dreams
The talent level on
Idol
just jumped the height of Constantine Maroulis.
By
Louis Virtel
Mar. 12, 2018
American Idol
Draws Solid Ratings in ABC Debut, But It’s No Phenom
With 10.3 million viewers, it’s the lowest-rated
Idol
premiere ever.
By
Josef Adalian
overnights
Mar. 11, 2018
American Idol
Premiere Recap: Another Moment Like This
As Kelly Clarkson once sang, “Some people wait a lifetime … for an
Idol
reboot that probably shouldn’t exist.â€
By
Louis Virtel
sexual misconduct
Mar. 9, 2018
ABC, Like E!, Is Sticking With Ryan Seacrest Amid Sexual-Misconduct Allegations
American Idol
bosses issue statement of support.
By
Dee Lockett
Mar. 9, 2018
American Ido
l Is Back and Desperate to Inspire You
Now on ABC instead of Fox, the original singing competition has gotten sprinkled with a bit of Disney pixie dust.
By
Jen Chaney
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