American Idol

Carrie Underwood doesn't think she's too harsh on contestants as a judge on American Idol, explaining that she wants to make sure everyone is constantly improving.

September 25, 2025

Jordin Sparks revealed she’d be more than ready to return to American Idol as a judge during an exclusive interview with E! News.

September 19, 2025

American Idol's Ryan Seacrest announced he will be returning as host for the singing competition reality series' upcoming ninth season on ABC (season 24 overall).

September 9, 2025

Kelly Clarkson shared her first post on social media after the death of ex-husband Brandon Blackstock, with whom she shares kids River and Remington, to mark 23 years since winning 'American Idol.'

September 5, 2025

The cause of death details in the murder of ‘American Idol’ executive Robin Kaye and husband Thomas DeLuca have been revealed.

August 26, 2025

Just over a month after American Idol music supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband Thomas Deluca were found dead at the age of 70, their official cause of death has been confirmed.

August 26, 2025

Find out if American Idol's Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie's will return as judges for season 24 of the ABC singing competition series, set to premiere in 2026.

August 25, 2025

As David Archuleta begins a new chapter in his career, he shared insight into his decision to "step away" from the spotlight after coming in second on American Idol.

August 20, 2025

American Idol judge Luke Bryan revealed he is unsure if he’ll be on the ABC singing competition series for its upcoming 24th season. 

August 1, 2025

American Idol music supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband Thomas Deluca were found dead in their Los Angeles home July 14 from apparent gunshot wounds, which police are treating as a double homicide.

July 15, 2025

‘American Idol’ music supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband were found dead at their home in Encino, Calif., in a suspected double homicide.

July 15, 2025

Kelly Clarkson offered an apology to fans after she abruptly canceled the first two nights of her Las Vegas residency: “We can’t help our bodies sometimes.”

July 14, 2025

American Idol alum Scotty McCreery shared his grief after both grandmothers die on the same day: “I think I am still in a bit of shock.” 

July 11, 2025

After American Idol host Ryan Seacrest shared a snap from a reunion with high school buddies, social media users came out in droves to support the 50-year-old’s appearance.

July 8, 2025

With Jamal Roberts winning season 23 of American Idol, the 27-year-old contestant left with a recording contract and a six-figure cash prize. Read on for everything to know about his winnings.

May 19, 2025

'American Idol' crowned a season 23 winner May 18, with host Ryan Seacrest announcing the results after finalists John Foster, Breanna Nix and Jamal Roberts performed.

May 19, 2025

Iam Tongi, American Idol’s season 21 winner, shared insight into his dramatic weight loss and his life since being crowned champion of the competition series and moving to Tennessee.

May 19, 2025

American Idol crowned a season 23 winner May 18, with host Ryan Seacrest announcing the results after finalists John Foster, Breanna Nix and Jamal Roberts performed alongside major celebrities.

May 19, 2025

May 18, 2025

Though Baylee Littrell, son of Backstreet Boys alum Brian Littrell, was eventually eliminated from the 23rd season of American Idol, he joined a long line of contestants with celebrity parents. 

May 18, 2025

Dolly Parton revealed in an exclusive interview with E! News that while she’s been approached to judge on American Idol and become a coach on The Voice, she isn’t interested for one important reason.

May 8, 2025

Carrie Underwood exclusively shared with E! News her Joe Rogan-approved way of navigating hate online—and her advice to the current hopefuls on American Idol season 23.

April 29, 2025