American Idol

American Idol judge Luke Bryan reflected on his former colleague Katy Perry going to space on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Space Flight and shared what the “Roar” singer said after her return to Earth. 

April 22, 2025

Baylee Littrell's decision to sing one of his dad Brian Littrell's songs on American Idol carried more emotional weight than viewers realized.

April 21, 2025

Over a month after Douglas Kiker, who competed on season 18 of American Idol, died unexpectedly at 32, his cause of death has been released. 

April 17, 2025

Carrie Underwood, who’s currently a judge on season 25 of American Idol, gushed over her former time on the show in 2005. 

April 8, 2025

Clay Aiken brought a special guest to the opening night of the Broadway musical BOOP!: His son Parker, 16. Find out more about the American Idol alum's family night out.

April 6, 2025

As American Idol's 23rd season continues and judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan make some tough decisions, see what past contestants have said about competing on the show.

April 6, 2025

April 6, 2025

Backstreet Boys’ Brian Littrell was one of the many people left in tears as he watched his son Baylee Littrell perform an original song on American Idol.

April 1, 2025

Wilson Phillips alum Carnie Wilson defended her daughter Lola Bonfiglio against negative comments following her American Idol audition. 

March 31, 2025

After her daughter Lola’s ‘American Idol’ audition received some “cruel” reactions on social media, Carnie addresses the negative comments during a panel at 90s Con on March 30th.

March 30, 2025

‘American Idol’ winner Scotty McCreery shares a video of himself tripping onstage during a concert on March 25, joking, “Who put that there?”

March 28, 2025

American Idol winner Scotty McCreery shared a video of himself tripping onstage during a concert on March 25, joking, “Who put that there?”

March 28, 2025

Lola Bonfiglio’s audition for American Idol had a special twist as she revealed her mother and aunt to be part of the beloved ‘90s group Wilson Phillips.

March 25, 2025

American Idol contestant Freddie McClendon paid tribute to his late father Davis McClendon 

after his May 2023 murder became the center of a true crime story.

March 24, 2025

American Idol contestant Isaiah Moore and his wife celebrated their wedding with a trip to Nashville, 

where he auditioned for a chance to make it to Hollywood.

March 17, 2025

Douglas Kiker, a musician known as “The Singing Garbage Man” who appeared on season 18 of American Idol in 2020, has died, according to his family. He was 32.

March 13, 2025

Baylee Littrell, the son of Backstreet Boys member Brian Littrell, was joined by his father during his American Idol audition.

March 10, 2025

Baylee Littrell, the son of Backstreet Boys member Brian Littrell, was joined by his father during his American Idol audition.

March 10, 2025

E! News chats with the judges of ‘American Idol’ including Carrie Underwood who opens up about the most exciting part of her return to the show as a judge.

March 6, 2025

One American Idol season 23 contestant makes new judge Carrie Underwood cry pretty in emotional new promo for the ABC singing competition series, which premieres March 9.

February 13, 2025

Grammy-nominated musician Jelly Roll joins the ‘American Idol’ family as their first “guest in residence,” according to ABC.

February 4, 2025

Jelly Roll is set to join American Idol’s upcoming 23rd season after outgoing judge Katy Perry previously told E! News he would be an “amazing” addition to the show.

February 4, 2025

American Idol alum Katy Perry shared her thoughts on past winner Carrie Underwood replacing her as judge on the singing competition series, which airs March 9 on ABC.

January 30, 2025

Nearly a year after Lauren Alaina married Cam Arnold, the American Idol alum announced that they are expecting their first baby in her latest music video.

January 23, 2025