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American Idol judges heaped praise on the final contestant of the show’s first audition episode of Season 19. They compared her performance to that of first Idol winner Kelly Clarkson. Grace Kinstler from Chicago, Illinois, was the last hopeful to stand in front of Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan during Idol‘s season premiere. […]

American Idol teased the audition of Claudia Conway in a new trailer posted to Twitter. Claudia is the daughter of former President Donald Trump’s advisor Kellyanne Conway and her husband, Lincoln Project founder George Conway. Claudia first teased her appearance on the show in November when she posted a TikTok video to social media of […]

Katy Perry joined Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, and Bobby Bones in a new Instagram photo to promote American Idol. She looked like a golden goddess and took center stage in the snap. The new photo ushers in Season 19 of the show, with a flurry of golden tickets surrounding the judges, host, and […]

American Idol has reportedly begun filming Season 4 with restrictions set in place to ensure the safety of the contestants and all involved with the production due to the coronavirus pandemic. Judges’ auditions for the series reportedly began production on October 5, reported Deadline. American Idol will now hold these in several California locations to […]

Sofia Richie didn’t let her reported split from Scott Disick stop her from making memories with her famous family at her birthday dinner. The stunning model shared a series of snaps from the extravagant family event — including photos of her sister Nicole Richie and dad Lionel Richie — to Instagram during the early hours […]

ABC has revealed which American Idol judges will be back for Season 19 — and if Ryan Seacrest will once again take on hosting duties. The network officially confirmed on August 19 that it’ll be a trio of familiar faces on the judging panel when it returns next year, while the latter mainstay will also […]

Sofia Richie’s prominent family were reportedly worried about her prior to her split with Scott Disick. According to Us Weekly, Sofia’s dad, Lionel Richie, and her sister, Nicole Richie, weren’t entirely on board with her romance with Disick. Her family reportedly voiced their issues with the relationship often, and it was one thing that eventually […]

While American Idol will be filming the finale to its 18th season remotely, that doesn’t mean the long-running reality series will be dialing back on its usual bombast. The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic means this finale will be like none that came before, and an E! Online report reveals that the competition will take advantage […]

It has been four years since The Weeknd — whose real name is Abel Tesfaye — released a new studio album. The “Can’t Feel My Face” singer’s latest album, After Hours, was released worldwide on March 20 and is having a huge impact on listeners. On Twitter, the hashtag “AfterHours” is currently trending. Fans have […]

Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie spilled details of a fourth judge who will make an appearance on American Idol in a quick clip seen just before the show’s newest episode on Sunday. The trio stood together and spoke about what fans can expect moving forward on the series. “Guys I can’t tell you […]

American Idol fans are freaking out after a contestant from Hawaii auditioned for the show and had no idea who the judges were. On Sunday night’s episode of the ABC singing competition, dreamy surfer/model Lou Dawg showed up with guitar in hand, but no knowledge of who well-known celebrity judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and […]

Sofia Richie shared a new photo set with her Instagram fans today. The update had three images in total and showed a sweet moment between her and her famous dad, Lionel Richie. Sofia was photographed while posing against an elaborate gate in a chic outfit. The model wore a black shirt and pants, along with […]

Sofia Richie and Scott Disick have been dating for several years now, which has given a somewhat hesitant Lionel Richie some time to come to terms with the romance. Lionel was initially not thrilled about his daughter dating someone so much older than she is but has since “accepted” it, according to E! News. Sofia […]

Sofia Richie’s romance with Scott Disick has caused her to have a rocky relationship with big sis Nicole, reports Hollywood Life. A source told the publication that Nicole Richie has grown concerned because Sofia’s relationship with Scott has progressed within the past few months. “Nicole and Sofia’s relationship has definitely become strained as Sofia’s relationship […]

Katy Perry took to Instagram on Monday to announce that she would be returning for the third season of ABC’s American Idol alongside judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, who joined Perry at the judge’s table in Seasons 1 and 2 of the reboot of the popular singing competition. It’s been a busy few weeks […]

Carrie Underwood is proving that she’s looking just as stunning as ever a mere three months after giving birth to her second child with husband Mike Fisher. The country superstar returned to where it all began for her as she performed on the big American Idol Season 17 finale on May 19 while sporting a […]

American Idol has scored a Season 3 renewal but a new report reveals that judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan’s roles on the series could hang in the balance as the reality competition singing series moves forward into the future on ABC. Deadline reported that the 18th overall season of the show may […]

Katy Perry became visibly emotional during a candid moment on the latest installment of American Idol. The judge – who sits alongside Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie on the judging panel of the ABC singing competition – couldn’t seem to hold back the tears during the April 14 episode, breaking down in tears as contestant […]

American Idol fans now officially know who the top 20 contestants for the 2019 season are, but there is one more critical round of cuts ahead. The live shows will be starting soon, and that’s when the audience gets to decide which singers stay and which ones head home. However, Idol spoilers reveal that six […]

According to Yahoo Entertainment, American Idol judge Luke Bryan found himself participating in an audition with Ethan Payne, a survivor of cystic fibrosis. Payne revealed in his backstory that he was diagnosed with the deadly disease when he was 18-months-old. He admits that with the high death rate of those suffering the respiratory disease, oftentimes […]

According to Yahoo Entertainment, American Idol judge Lionel Richie was struggling to contain himself as blind singer Shayy Winn demonstrated her incredible talent in her recent audition. On Wednesday’s episode, Winn told her heartbreaking backstory of how she lost her eyesight. She says it started when she was struggling to see the whiteboard at school, […]

A new season of American Idol is about to debut on ABC and fans are anxious for spoilers. 2019 marks the second run of the reboot on the new network and it’s shaping up to be a wild one. Ryan Seacrest is back as the host and viewers will again see Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, […]

Sofia Richie may be extremely busy as of lately, but she always finds time for her dad. The model took to Instagram on Thursday to share an adorable father and daughter picture of herself cozying up to her dad, Lionel Richie. Sofia was dressed to impress in a Chanel ensemble, complemented with big statement golden […]

Scott Disick and his girlfriend, Sofia Richie, have been dating for over a year now, and their relationship only seems to be getting stronger. This means that Sofia’s famous father, Lionel Richie, may need to get on board with the fact that his daughter’s relationship with the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star may be […]

Things are reportedly back to normal for Sofia Richie and her beau, Scott Disick. As the Inquisitr reported a few weeks ago, the couple’s relationship appeared to be on the rocks after the 19-year-old found out that Disick had allegedly cheated on her while he was in Miami. At the time, Richie was informed that […]

Sofia Richie and her famous father, Lionel Richie, are reportedly having a huge disagreement about including her boyfriend, Scott Disick, in the family’s Father’s Day plans. According to a June 16 report by Hollywood Life, Sofia Richie wants to spend time with both Lionel Richie and Scott Disick on Father’s Day. Sofia, 19, allegedly wants […]

After finding out about Scott Disick’s cheating, Sofia Richie moved out of his house and broke up with him. These events occurred after they’d been dating for roughly one year. According to a People report, the two no longer live at the same residence, despite the fact that many people believe that they will end […]

Sofia Richie has reportedly called it quits with Scott Disick. The 19-year-old model has allegedly decided to end her relationship with the 35-year-old father-of-three for a number of reasons. According to a June 2 report by Us Weekly Magazine, Sofia Richie dumped Scott Disick after she found out that he had allegedly cheated on her […]

Scott Disick is revealing how girlfriend Sofia Richie pampered him over his birthday weekend. Per a new report from The Mirror, Scott shared a snap to Instagram Stories on May 27 that showed Sofia – who was sporting a black bikini – treating her man to a foot rub as he lay on a sun […]

Sofia Richie has had enough, and she’s speaking up. Kourtney Kardashian has been very vocal about wanting Richie to stay away from the children she has with ex-husband Scott Disick. Richie recently signed a contract to appear in the next season of Keeping Up With the Kardashians and has been seen with Scott and Kourtney’s […]

Scott Disick has recently come under fire after posting a photo of his son, Reign Disick. Yesterday, the father-of-three took to his popular Instagram page to post a photo of his youngest son. In the picture, Reign Disick is leaning back and looking relaxed. The 3-year-old is dressed casually as he clutches one of his […]

The American Idol reboot turned out to be a hit. A second season of ABC’s reboot of the TV singing competition has already been announced by the network several weeks before the first season is set to end, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The American Idol renewal also includes the return of freshman judges Katy […]

American Idol spoilers indicate that the Top 14 group of singers who make it to the 2018 reboot season live shows is jam-packed with talent. The Top 24 grouping has featured plenty of fantastic performances, but it is almost time for the live show finalists to be revealed and it looks like this is definitely […]

American Idol judge Katy Perry isn’t winning any popularity contests with her behavior on the set of the singing competition. The singer, known for her hit songs “Firework” and “Roar,” has caused an uproar by openly teasing male contestants with sexual innuendo and even kissing one surprised contestant who thought he was only going to […]

Kelly Ripa may have been brightening America’s morning on Live since 2001, but it turns out the former soap actress has another career in mind – kind of. The star recently tried her hand at singing in a hilarious new segment for Live with Kelly and Ryan where she tried her hand at becoming the […]

Making the obvious point that he too was once 19-years-old, Lionel Richie thinks his teen daughter is going through nothing more than “a phase” with her infatuation with Scott Disick. So what is he planning to do about it? He’s not make too much out of it. During an interview with an Australian publication, Lionel […]

When a man shares a video of his girlfriend dancing in her underwear, he’s already playing a very dangerous game. When you’re a celebrity with a much younger girlfriend playing the same game, the results can be catastrophic. That’s the very recent case for Scott Disick and Sofia Richie as the reality star has posted […]

Scott Disick’s recent argument with Sofia Richie out in Miami reportedly left Lionel hoping that his daughter breaks up with the 34-year-old very soon, it has been reported. The couple had flown out to Miami last week, and while all seemed well for the first couple of days, sources tell Hollywood Life that Sofia and […]

ABC is hoping for big things with the American Idol reboot, but it looks like judge Katy Perry is hoping for even bigger things. Since she signed on as one of the judges for the reboot, Perry is not messing around, as she states she is searching for the next “Kelly Clarkson” this season. Perry […]

Wendy Williams is sickened about the relationship between Scott Disick and Sofia Richie to the point where she’s urging Lionel to interfere. The talk show host, during her Hot Topics segment, made it known that she doesn’t understand what a 19-year-old is doing with someone like Scott, who has a reputation for not only cheating […]

Scott Disick and Sofia Richie’s romance is only a few months old, yet it sounds like the two are already planning for a wedding. Sources claim that Disick and Richie got engaged during a romantic trip to Italy this month and that some family members are not thrilled about the news. According to Hollywood Life, […]

She made her relationship with Scott Disick Instagram official earlier this month, and since then, Sofia Richie has been flaunting their romance around the world. Earlier reports claimed that the teen is already falling hard for the father-of-three and her recent post on social media seem to confirm the speculations. Sofia Richie bagged another modeling […]

When Katy Perry inked a deal with ABC for $25 million to be a judge on the American Idol reboot, it ended up causing problems for the network when it came to filling out the judge’s panel. After three months of trying to get talent with low ball contract offers, the show finally hired country […]

Sofia Richie and Scott Disick are a hot item, and her dad Lionel Richie is not happy about it. Are things already getting serious between the couple, or is it just a fling? The 68-year-old American Idol judge talked to Us Weekly recently, and he said that his daughter’s new relationship scares him to death. […]

This is your American Idol judges’ panel. The superstar judges for ABC’s 2018 reboot of the long-running TV singing competition posed for their first photo together, and the star power is so bright we need to wear shades. Posing for the first time as the new American Idol team were Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and […]

After fans have been waiting for what seems like an eternity, the search for the next American Idol judges has finally come to an end, with icon Lionel Richie and country superstar Luke Bryan signing huge contracts to join pop star Katy Perry. For weeks, plenty of names were rumored to be joining the cast […]

Airline delays are often frustrating, and they can be quite annoying if you end up being stuck overnight, but it’s nothing that a little dance party won’t solve. One woman found herself in such a situation when her flights were delayed, and she was forced to spend the night in Charlotte Douglas Airport. Instead of […]

Sofia Richie has left Lionel’s fans outraged that the music icon would let his 19-year-old daughter date a man that’s 15 years older than her. After having confirmed their relationship last week, it didn’t take long for social media users to blast the couple and their romance by tagging Lionel Richie in their messages regarding […]

Mariah Carey has been concerning fans lately due to a number of out-of-character performances the diva gave at the tail end of her Vegas residency and during her initial appearances on tour with Lionel Richie. Recently captured video footage of the star shows Carey looking less-than-enthused onstage and seemingly bored by singing her own music, […]

Mariah Carey is the diva known to hit notes that seem humanly impossible to sing and for her glamorous appearance, as well as her captivating performances. However, it seems that Carey is experiencing “performer’s fatigue” as of late, as The Mirror suggests, seeing as the songstress’ most recent shows have seen Carey with little enthusiasm […]