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Mass Shooting Suspect Nigel Edge Escorted 'American Idol' Alum to CMT Awards Years Before Killing 3 Innocent Victims
The suspected shooter in the killing of three and injury of five in North Carolina once escorted Kellie Pickler to the CMT Awards in 2012.
Kelly Clarkson Reveals When She'll Be Returning to 'The Voice' and Her Talk Show After Ex Brandon Blackstock's Death
Kelly Clarkson revealed when she'll be returning to 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' and 'The Voice' following the death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock.
Paula Abdul Reveals She Had 'Spikes' on Her Heels to 'Kick' Simon Cowell Under the Table on 'American Idol'
Paula Abdul revealed she had 'spikes' on her heels to 'kick' Simon Cowell during her 'American Idol' days.
Ryan Seacrest Sparks Fan Concern With Recent 'Frail' Appearance: 'Too Thin'
Fans are concerned for 'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest, calling him 'too thin' after a social media photo highlighted a noticeably 'frail' appearance.
Carrie Underwood Fully Committed to 'American Idol' Despite Missing Her Husband and Sons While 'on the Road'
Carrie Underwood is devoted to ‘American Idol’ despite missing her husband and two sons while on the road, a source said.
Ryan Seacrest Says He's 'Never Been More Depressed to Be Single' After 'American Idol' Contestant Dedicates Song to Wife
Ryan Seacrest shared a rare emotional moment on 'American Idol,' revealing how a moving performance made him reflect on his life.
Jessica Simpson 'Was Dying' From Nerves While Performing Live for the First Time in 15 Years: 'I Felt Naked'
Jessica Simpson was shaking in her boots while singing on the Sunday, May 18, episode of 'American Idol,' as it marked her first live performance in 15 years!
Simon Cowell Shocked by 6-Figure Offer to Judge Couple's Bedroom Antics
Simon Cowell once rejected a couple's six-figure offer to 'judge' them 'intimately.'
Kellie Pickler Leaning on Katharine McPhee Amid Brutal Court Battle With Late Husband's Parents
Katharine McPhee has become a lifeline for Kellie Pickler, who is still grieving her husband, Kyle Jacobs.
What Is Ryan Seacrest's Net Worth? How The Legendary 'American Idol' Host Made His Millions
Ryan Seacrest has been the face of 'American Idol' since 2002 — but how much does he make per season?
Carrie Underwood Reveals Her Secret Strategy to Fighting Haters: 'Post and Ghost'
Carrie Underwood was supercharged with strategies to handle post-inauguration backlash.
Carrie Underwood Fans Praise Her for Wearing 'Cute' and 'Modest' Swimsuit While Paddleboarding: 'Classy'
Carrie Underwood's fans praised her for wearing a 'cute' and 'modest' swimsuit while filming 'American Idol.'
'Gorgeous' Carrie Underwood Praised for Going Make-Up Free as She Enjoys Some Wine and Watches 'American Idol': Photo
Carrie Underwood went makeup-free while sipping wine and watching 'American Idol.'
Sophie Powers' 'American Idol' Audition Goes Viral and Shocks the Judges: Watch
Sophie Powers, 18, made quite the impression on 'American Idol.'
Kelly Clarkson Admits She's 'Lost' and 'Alone 'a Lot' in Cryptic Message to Her Viewers
Kelly Clarkson admitted to viewers on her show's 1,000th episode that she's feeling 'lost' and 'alone.'
Ryan Seacrest Has 'Really Taken' Carrie Underwood 'Under His Wing' After Joining 'American Idol': He Wants the Judges to 'Really Make Her Feel Welcome'
Carrie Underwood won Season 4 of the hit talent competition in 2005 and went on to win eight Grammy Awards throughout her successful country music career.
Carrie Underwood Is 'Looking Ahead' to 'American Idol' Gig and 'Not' Thinking About Inauguration Snafu
Carrie Underwood is 'looking ahead' to her 'American Idol' gig, a source said.
Katy Perry Reveals Former 'American Idol' Co-Judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie Still Reach Out 'All the Time' After She Quit the Show: Watch
Katy Perry shared that even though she is no longer an 'American Idol' judge, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie still contact her.
Jordin Sparks Says 'Amazing' Carrie Underwood Is an 'Excellent Choice' to Be a Judge on 'American Idol': She’s 'a Powerhouse'
Jordin Sparks exclusively told OK! that Carrie Underwood is an 'excellent' choice to be an 'American Idol' judge.
Carrie Underwood 'Hit the Ground Running' After Joining 'American Idol' as a Judge: 'It's Been a Whirlwind'
According to a source, Carrie Underwood and her fellow 'American Idol' judges have been busy 'filming a lot of promotional content and auditions.'
Carrie Underwood Says Her First Days of Being a Judge on 'American Idol' Are 'Really Great'
Carrie Underwood said her first days of being a judge on 'American Idol' are 'really great.'
Carrie Underwood Enjoys Fly Fishing With Husband Mike Fisher in Montana Before She Becomes 'American Idol' Judge: Photos
Carrie Underwood shared a series of photos of herself and her husband, Mike Fisher, as they spent time together fly fishing in Montana.
Kelly Clarkson Believes Carrie Underwood Will 'Do Great' as 'American Idol' Judge After Rumored Tension: 'Awesome Pick'
Carrie Underwood was chosen to replace Katy Perry as a judge for Season 23 of 'American Idol,' which is set to air in Spring 2025.
Kelly Clarkson Hilariously Forgets the Date of Her 'American Idol' Win: Watch
Kelly Clarkson hilariously forgot the date of her 'American Idol' win — watch the moment, here!
Simon Cowell Gushes Over 'Sweet' Carrie Underwood Being a 'Good Choice' as New 'American Idol' Judge
Simon Cowell reacted to Carrie Underwood becoming an 'American Idol' judge.
Carrie Underwood 'Swears' She and Husband Mike Fisher 'Can Handle the Long Distance' After Accepting 'American Idol' Gig: 'She Wishes People Would Stop Worrying'
According to insiders, Carrie Underwood isn't afraid of her new job on 'American Idol' having any effect on her marriage to Mike Fisher.
Carrie Underwood Is Going to 'Be Tough' as a Judge on 'American Idol': 'Don’t Let That Sweet Face Fool You'
Carrie Underwood is returning to 'American Idol' as a judge, taking over Katy Perry's spot.
Carrie Underwood Says She's Going to Be 'Constructive and Encouraging' After Nabbing 'American Idol' Judge Gig: 'I Can't Lie'
Carrie Underwood explained what type of judge she will be when she appears on 'American Idol.'
She's Back! Carrie Underwood Replacing Katy Perry as a Judge on 'American Idol'
Carrie Underwood is replacing Katy Perry as a judge on 'American Idol.'
15 of the Most Successful People Who Were on 'American Idol': Kelly Clarkson, Adam Lambert and More
Whether they were winners or not, these 'American Idol' alums found more success outside the singing competition show.
What Is Katy Perry's Net Worth? How the Pop Icon Made Her Millions
Thanks to her numerous hits and years on the judges panel on 'American Idol,' Katy Perry has become a multi-millionaire.
Kelly Clarkson Admits Why She Won't Be Taking Over for Katy Perry on 'American Idol'
Kelly Clarkson opened up about why she won't be a judge on the upcoming season of 'American Idol' after Katy Perry's departure.
'American Idol' Star Mandisa's Cause of Death Confirmed in Autopsy
The singer — who went mononymously by Mandisa — was found dead in her Tennessee home on Thursday, April 18.
'Disrespectful' Katy Perry Scolded for 'Wasting Food' After Singer Throws Pizza Into the Crowd During 'American Idol' Finale: Watch
Katy Perry recreated a viral 2022 video of herself flinging pizza into a nightclub crowd by throwing a slice into the audience at 'American Idol.'
Pink Reveals If She's Open to Taking Over Katy Perry's Spot on 'American Idol'
Now that Katy Perry is leaving 'American Idol' after this current season, the competition is looking for her replacement
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom's Daughter Daisy Makes Rare Appearance on 'American Idol' After Pop Star Gushes About Motherhood
Katy Perry received a special Mother's Day visit from her and Orlando Bloom's daughter, Daisy, during an episode of 'American Idol.'
10 of the Most Memorable 'American Idol' Moments and Auditions: Kelly Clarkson's Win to Kyra Wait's Performance
Here are the most memorable 'American Idol' moments over the years.
Luke Bryan Reveals Why His Eyes Sometimes Look Red, Clarifies He's Not 'Smoking Pot'
Luke Bryan cleared the air on why his eyes sometimes 'get red.'
Nigel Lythgoe Claims Paula Abdul 'Concocted' Assault Allegations, Accuses Her of 'Character Assassination'
According to court documents, Nigel Lythgoe claimed Paula Abdul's assault accusations against him were 'character assassination.'
Orlando Bloom Raves Over Katy Perry's Hot Look Before Her Unique Top Breaks on 'American Idol': Watch
Katy Perry's unique top broke while she was filming 'American Idol.'
Katy Perry Has a Blast Filming 'American Idol' in Hawaii During Her Final Season on the Show: Watch
Katy Perry recounted six things she did in Hawaii while filming her last season of 'American Idol.'
Meghan Markle 'Loves' Kelly Clarkson and 'Voted' for Her on 'American Idol,' Her Pal Abigail Spencer Reveals
Abigail Spencer revealed Meghan Markle 'loves' Kelly Clarkson on 'The Kelly Clarkson Show.'
Kelly Clarkson Reveals She 'Got in Trouble' on 'American Idol' for Refusing to Wear Makeup
Kelly Clarkson admitted one 'American Idol' producer 'was not a fan' of her.
Lionel Richie Jokes Katy Perry's 'American Idol' Exit Made Him 'Run Off the Road': 'My Phone Blew Up'
Lionel Richie revealed he was behind the wheel when he heard the surprising news during his Thursday night, February 15, appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'.
Katy Perry Quits 'American Idol' After 7 Seasons, Singer Wants to 'See the World' and Teases New Music
Katy Perry joined 'American Idol' as a judge in 2018, when the show was revived by ABC after a two-year hiatus and a 15-season run on Fox.
Luke Bryan Was Worried He'd Get Fired From 'American Idol' After Controversial Rant About Dustin Lynch
Luke Bryan was worried he'd be fired from 'American Idol' after going on a rant about Dustin Lynch.
Kelly Clarkson and Fantasia Barrino Both 'Hate' Watching Themselves on Old Episodes of 'American Idol'
'American Idol' champions Kelly Clarkson and Fantasia Barrino would rather leave the past behind them!
Kelly Clarkson Subtly Shades Carrie Underwood After Claiming She Was the First Artist to Bring Country Music to 'American Idol': 'You're Welcome!'
Amid their rumored feud, Kelly Clarkson made it clear she paved the way for Carrie Underwood on 'American Idol.'
Whoopi Goldberg and 'The View' Producer Clash on-Air After She Labels 'American Idol' the 'Downfall of Society'
Whoopi Goldberg caught heat from a producer of 'The View' when she dissed fellow ABC series 'American Idol.'
Katy Perry May Be Looking to Exit 'American Idol' After Being 'Thrown Under the Bus' by Producers, Insiders Claim
Katy Perry and the producers of 'American Idol' reportedly have beef as the pop icon thinks she's been misrepresented on the show.
