American Idol

Paula Abdul is suing famous television producer Nigel Lythgoe for sexual assault, sexual harassment, and gender violence.

December 30, 2023

E! News’ exclusive first look at American Idol season 22 shows judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan embarking on the singing competition’s hometown visits.

November 8, 2023

Nearly three months after singer Tori Kelly was hospitalized with blood clots, the American Idol alum shared how she’s doing on her recovery journey.

October 10, 2023

American Idol alum Lauren Alaina recently revisited her time on the reality show and how online criticism exacerbated her eating disorder.

August 11, 2023

Find out if American Idol judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan are returning for the ABC singing competition's upcoming 22nd season.

July 25, 2023

Luke Bryan recently addressed the criticism fellow American Idol judge Katy Perry faced from viewers during this past season of the singing competition series.

June 14, 2023

Kellyanne Conway's daughter Claudia, 18, detailed about her decision to pose for Playboy in a series of tweets.

June 6, 2023

Oliver Steele, who competed on the most recent 21st season of American Idol, is speaking up for show judge Katy Perry amid criticism of her behavior.

June 2, 2023

American Idol’s season 18 winner Just Sam has returned to singing at subway stations because "I legit needed the money."

May 23, 2023

American Idol judge Lionel Richie gets candid about whether he'd ever take center stage on a reality show featuring him and daughters, Sofia and Nicole Richie.

May 22, 2023

After Iam Tongi was declared the winner of American Idol, the singer reflected on his victory in an exclusive interview with E! News.

May 22, 2023

American Idol host Ryan Seacrest announced the competition's season 21 winner during the May 21 finale, which featured performances from judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie.

May 22, 2023

American Idol judge Katy Perry didn’t win over some fans with her critique of contestant Nutsa Buzaladze during the show’s April 17 episode.

April 18, 2023

American Idol fans were left guessing after Ryan Seacrest revealed on April 17 that a contestant had dropped out of the competition. Now, the singer with a famous dad has come forward.

April 18, 2023

After Katy Perry posted a video of her “ugly cry face,” Kim Kardashian took to the comment section with a pretty comical response.

April 5, 2023

On the April 2 episode of American Idol, judge Katy Perry attempted to convince Sara Beth Liebe—whom previously called out for Katy "mom shaming" her—to stay in the competition.

April 3, 2023

In an exclusive sneak peek of the April 3 episode of American Idol, a performance of Queen's "Don't Stop Me Now" had Katy Perry break out in goosebumps. See the evidence.

April 3, 2023

After judge Katy Perry made a joke about a young American Idol hopeful already having three kids, the 25-year-old contestant fired back at Katy on TikTok. Find out what she said.

March 22, 2023

On the March 12 episode of American Idol, contestant Amara Valerio had one heck of an audition story for judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. Find out how Kanye West was involved.

March 14, 2023

When a rockin' audition causes Katy Perry's hair extensions to fall out on American Idol season 21, she can't help but give Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie a makeover. Watch the sneak peek.

February 24, 2023

The cause of death for American Idol alum C.J. Harris—who appeared on the show's 13th season—has been revealed.

January 20, 2023

American Idol alum C.J. Harris—who finished in sixth place during season 13—died on Jan. 15 at age 31, the Walker County coroner confirmed to E! News.

January 16, 2023

American Idol alums Gabby Barnett and Cade Foehner welcomed their second child, a baby boy, on Oct. 27. Find out his name and see the first picture of him with big sister Baylah below.

November 2, 2022

American Idol winner Scotty McCreery and wife Gabi McCreery announced the birth of their first child. Learn about their baby boy who is "7 lbs 13oz of nothin but love."

October 26, 2022