Ryan Seacrest and Katy Perry. Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for Clear Channel Ryan Seacrest assured American Idol viewers that Katy Perry will go out with a roar. The Sunday, May 19 season finale will not only crown a new winner, it will mark the final appearance of Perry, 39, at the …
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Lionel Richie, Taylor Swift, Kelly Clarkson Monica Schipper;Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy;Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images(3) Now that Katy Perry has announced she is leaving American Idol, Lionel Richie has two superstars in mind to replace her: Taylor Swift or Kelly Clarkson. Richie, 74, Perry, 39, and Luke Bryan have …
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View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images Mandisa — a former American Idol season 5 contestant and award-winning artist — has died at the age of 47 years old. The late singer-songwriter’s music career had taken off thanks to the reality competition series, and she had released multiple albums before her …
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Where there’s smoke, there’s usually a fire, darlings. Dream factory or nightmare machine, that’s the prevailing question as claims of abuse in the hallowed halls of American Idol take center stage. At the crosshairs is the show’s impresario, Nigel Lythgoe. Known for his biting criticism and slick production values, the …
Read More »It was the photo that Australia waited decades to see – Australian Idol winner Guy Sebastian and runner up Shannon Noll posing arm in arm, 20 years on from their very public showdown. Some took it as proof their long-speculated ‘feud’ and rivalry had ended, but in a new podcast …
Read More »Paula Abdul, Grammy-winning entertainer and former judge on American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance, is suing the executive producer of those programs, Nigel Lythgoe, accusing him of sexual assault and harassment along with gender violence and negligence, according to a lawsuit filed Friday, US time. The complaint, …
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Less than 72 hours before California’s Sexual Abuse and Cover Up Accountability Act expires, Paula Abdul today filed a sexual assault and gender violence lawsuit against American Idol EP and So You Think You Can Dance judge Nigel Lythgoe over multiple alleged attacks. “Lythgoe knew and was aware that his …
Read More »It’s been 20 years since Shannon Noll’s life changed forever and he placed runner-up to Guy Sebastian on Australian Idol. Now, Noll, 48, has reflected on the remarkable milestone, saying he’s grateful to still be in the music industry and doing what he does best after all these years. Speaking …
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View gallery Image Credit: ABC HunterGirl nearly gave up on her dream of being a singer just days before her American Idol audition in 2021. She went on to compete on the show’s 20th season in 2022 and finish as the runner-up. However, she was able to capture those feelings of doubt …
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Sydney Sweeney Defended Sam Levinson After “The Idol” Backlash Once again, Sydney Sweeney is defending Sam Levinson. As I’m sure you know, Sydney rose to fame after playing Cassie Howard in Sam’s hit HBO drama, Euphoria. Though widely acclaimed, Euphoria has garnered a lot of criticism relating to the amount …
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“The Idol” Is Being Dragged Over Its Suspicious Positive Reviews It is arguable that HBO’s most recent Sunday night offering, The Idol, was doomed before it even made it to air, with the show shrouded in controversy since last Spring. Despite being the brainchild of The Weeknd, real name Abel …
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The Weeknd, Lily-Rose Depp’s Disturbing Cut Scene For “The Idol” Warning: This article contains discussion of rape. A month after its release, new reports about HBO’s The Idol have sparked another wave of backlash. Directed and produced by Sam Levinson, Reza Fahim, and The Weeknd, The Idol — which also …
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