The Latest Breaking News from American Idol

Did Kelly Clarkson Regret American Idol Stint? Singer Claims Bosses 'Lied' Over Missing Car Prize

Kelly Clarkson's claim that she never received the car she was promised for winning American Idol in 2002 has reignited questions over how reality TV prize packages really work behind the scenes.

International Business Times UK · Mar 12

Suspect in American Idol exec killing used couple’s gun and then called 911 after deadly shooting

The man accused of killing American Idol executive Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas Deluca, used a gun that was owned by the couple in the shooting, authorities revealed.

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025

Suspect in murder of ‘American Idol’ couple had assault charges dismissed and was put in conservatorship a year ago

The man suspected in the murder, Raymond Boodarian, had battery charges against him dismissed last year and was placed under a conservatorship.

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

Why is Katy Perry leaving American Idol after seven seasons?

The singer joined the hit singing talent show as a judge in 2018 but announced her departure this week

Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2024

Paula Abdul sues Nigel Lithgow for alleged sexual assault

Former American Idol judge Paula Abdul files lawsuit accusing producer Nigel Lithgow of sexual assault. She seeks damages and accountability.

Top News · Dec 30, 2023

"Joey got to take the mask off and be a different person": how The Exorcist, quoting Airplane! and Joey Jordison's mum turned Wednesday 13 from Hot Topic clerk to glam punk star

Joey Jordison had already found acclaim with Slipknot, but horrorcore glam-punks Murderdolls let him flex an entirely different side to his music

Metal Hammer · Aug 19, 2023

Are Simon Cowell And Kelly Clarkson Friends In Real Life?

Kelly Clarkson first met Simon Cowell as a tough judge on American Idol over 20 years ago. Are they friends in real life?

Cinemablend · Jul 28, 2023

Carson Daly Admits He ‘Hated American Idol’ And It Had A Big Effect On His Initial Reaction When He Got Offered The Voice

Carson Daly admitted that he "hated American Idol," and how that affected his reaction to being offered The Voice hosting job.

Cinemablend · Jul 7, 2023

‘The goal wasn’t to try and be a star’: the unlikely rise of Gabriels

With their glorious, soaring sound this UK-US trio seem unstoppable. But success has arrived after a decade of false starts, personal loss, living hand-to-mouth – and American Idol

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2023

After Whoopi Goldberg Called American Idol Out For 'Destroying Civilization,' Insider Reveals How Katy Perry And Other Judges Are Feeling

Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie allegedly have thoughts about Whoopi Goldberg's comment that American Idol was "the downfall of society."

Cinemablend · Jun 16, 2023