Things got tense on American Idol this week when contestant Madai Chakell performed Ariana Grande’s “Tattooed Heart.” The 22-year-old theatrical performer spoke with host Ryan Seacrest ahead of the performance, acknowledging that judge Luke Bryan had previously thought she wasn’t ready to be on the show because she didn’t know who she was yet. “I … Read more
Hollywood Week is here on season 22 of American Idol — and the judges couldn’t be more excited! “We’re reluctant to keep saying it gets better and better every year because it sounds like [a cliché] and we’re just trying to falsely pump up the show. But I mean, we’re not. There’s a lot of great talent … Read more
Katy Perry (soon-to-be) out, Jordin Sparks in? Sparks raised her hand (via emoji) and volunteered to replace Perry as one of the judges on American Idol following Perry’s announcement that she’s leaving the reality singing competition after seven seasons. Sparks took to X on Friday to express her interest in the gig. She tagged American Idol and tweeted, “Oh hiiii @AmericanIdol —I … Read more
American Idol is going to be getting a shake-up in the seasons to come as Katy Perry will soon be making her exit. The singer and long-time Idol judge sat down with Jimmy Kimmel on Monday’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!, where she came out to promote the forthcoming 22nd season of the reality singing competition. However, … Read more
Paula Abdul has filed a lawsuit against Nigel Lythgoe, claiming that the American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance producer sexually assaulted her on two occasions. According to multiple reports citing court documents filed Friday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, the GRAMMY winner claims the first alleged incident happened during one of American Idol’s “initial … Read more