American Idol

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

Lionel Richie, Ryan Seacrest and Katy Perry give their candid thoughts on Iam Tongi's "American Idol" season 21 win. Plus, hear Ian's reaction!

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

Katy Perry gets backlash from the live audience while critiquing one contestant and her fellow judges jokingly love the haterade directed at her on "American Idol."

April 18, 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 are finally finding out the identity of a top 26 contestant that dropped out of the competition unexpectedly. Take a look!

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

Sara Beth Liebe is firing back on TikTok after Katy Perry made a joke about the 25-year-old already having three kids. Hear what Katy said to Sara Beth!

March 23, 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

After American Idol season 19 runner-up Willie Spence died in a car accident on Oct. 11, one of the show's judges, Lionel Richie, who praised him during his audition, paid tribute.

October 13, 2022

After learning of the death of Willie Spence, who was the runner-up on season 19 of American Idol, several of the show's stars, including Katy Perry and Luke Bryan, honored him.

October 12, 2022