New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Season 23 of “American Idol” is beginning with a homecoming of sorts. Katy Perry, who has served as a judge since the series was rebooted in Season 16, stepped down … Read more
The past has come back to haunt Katy Perry. A former “American Idol” contestant who was eliminated by Perry, 40, recently shared a TikTok where he gave his scathing reaction to her new song “OK.” In the clip, Steven James listens to the track in the car with facial reactions that indicate he’s not a … Read more
Kelly Clarkson is looking back on her “American Idol” days. A year after winning the first season of the singing competition show in 2002, Clarkson passed the torch to Ruben Studdard. Clay Aiken was the runner-up during that second season, but the talk show host didn’t remember it that way. “We spent a lot of … Read more
Caleb Kennedy, who appeared on Season 19 of “American Idol,” has been sentenced after pleading guilty to driving under the influence, Us Weekly reported on Friday. Kennedy, 20, was arrested and charged with a felony DUI in South Carolina in February 2022 after a car crash led to the death of a 54-year-old man. Kennedy was 17 when … Read more
Jennifer Lopez admitted she took a career risk when she became a judge on “American Idol.” The “Dance Again” singer, 55, looked back on the time she spent working on the Fox singing competition series in a conversation with comedian Nikki Glaser for Interview Magazine. “I’ll do things that could be risky because I believe … Read more
Ten years ago, Katy Perry was beefing with Taylor Swift about dancers. The story goes that Perry stole three dancers away from Swift’s “Red” Tour to join her “Prism” Tour. At the time, they were dueling divas at the very top of pop. The feud even inspired Swift to write “Bad Blood,” her chart-topping hit … Read more
Carrie Underwood’s “American Idol” return is 20 years in the making. The “Before He Cheats” singer was recently tapped to replace Katy Perry on the judges’ panel for the 25th season of the hit competition show. During an appearance at SiriusXM’s Music Row Happy Hour inside Resorts World Las Vegas, Underwood gave insight on the three ways she … Read more
As Carrie Underwood prepares to take Katy Perry’s seat on the “American Idol” judging panel, the country superstar confessed a challenge she will face. When asked what kind of judge she would be on the popular singing competition show, she admitted, “I do have a big problem … I can’t lie.” “I feel like I’ll … Read more
Carrie Underwood is heading back to “American Idol.” The Grammy-winning singer, 41, is expected to be named a new judge of the singing competition show that made her famous, according to Deadline. Underwood will join judges Lionel Richie, 75, and Luke Bryan, 48, while replacing Katy Perry, 39, who announced earlier this year that she … Read more
Baby they’re fireworks. After Katy Perry’s departure from “American Idol” following her seven-season stint as a judge, fellow judges are teasing who will replace her. “I’ve said several names,” Luke Bryan, 47, told Billboard. “I think Pink has been in the talks, Miley Cyrus has been in the talks, Meghan Trainor has been in the … Read more
They’re not over it. A resurfaced video has pitted Katharine McPhee’s fans against her husband, David Foster. The video, which went viral on TikTok and since prompted countless response videos, is from a concert performance of the couple’s first show together. During the show, McPhee, 40, can be seen talking into the microphone, recounting to … Read more
“American Idol” alum Mandisa’s cause of death has been revealed, after the singer passed away at age 47 on April 18. The Grammy winner died of complications of class III obesity, according to an autopsy report obtained by People. The report listed her manner of death as natural. “American Idol” alum Mandisa’s cause of death … Read more
In Mandisa’s memory. On Monday night’s episode of “American Idol,” the ABC singing competition series held a special tribute to 2005 alum Mandisa. Mandisa — whose full name was Mandisa Hundley — died at her home in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 18. She was 47. On Monday night’s episode (8 p.m. on ABC), “Idol” alums Colton Dixon, … Read more
Ryan Seacrest is well aware of the big shoes he has to fill, taking over “Wheel of Fortune” from Pat Sajak. “He has made such an impact on this whole country. He’s become a companion, a best friend to a lot of people,” Seacrest told Fox News Digital at the “American Idol” Top 10 Tastemaker Event … Read more
The Franklin Police Department are “continuing to investigate” the death of “American Idol” alum Mandisa, authorities said in a statement on Monday. The California native, whose full name was Mandisa Hundley, died at her home in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 18. Her cause of death is still unknown. She was 47. Police do not believe … Read more
“American Idol” alum Mandisa has died. She was 47. Christian rock radio station K-Love announced her passing on Friday. The California native, whose full name was Mandisa Hundley, died at her home in Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday. “Even more than her music, the Platinum-selling singer will forever be known for her huge heart and sincerity,’ … Read more
It was a crossover of the competition shows on Monday evening. “Wheel of Fortune” letter turner Vanna White stopped by Ryan Seacrest’s “American Idol” set. Seacrest, 49, will be taking over longtime “Wheel” host Pat Sajak’s role in September alongside White, 67. The ABC singing show’s emcee was doing his gig like normal until he … Read more
He’s gonna miss her “Unconditionally.” Luke Bryan said it wasn’t a “huge shock” that fellow “American Idol” judge Katy Perry plans to exit the singing competition after this season. “I had heard whispers that she was thinking about it — it wasn’t like a huge shock,” the country star, 47, told Taste of Country. “I … Read more
It was not idol-istic. Season 22 “American Idol” contestant Madai ChaKell had an awkward and heated exchange with judge Luke Bryan during Sunday night’s episode. Bryan, 47, had already given ChaKell a “no” vote” during her first audition. So matters between the singer and judge were already not warm. When she performed again, she belted … Read more
These local talents are hitting all the right notes. Singers from New York and New Jersey are showcasing their vocal chops on “American Idol’s” Hollywood Week episode, airing Sunday on ABC. Among the aspiring “Idols” who wowed celebrity judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan was Brooklynite Ajii Hafeez, who credits his keyboard teacher … Read more