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Simon Cowell Reflects On Kelly Clarkson’s American Idol Win, And Why He Thought The Show Would Be A ‘Disaster’ Early On

Cowell looks back on that first season.

Cinemablend

Cause of Death Revealed for Latino Star Cleto Escobedo III, Close Friend of Jimmy Kimmel and Luis Miguel, Marc Anthony and Paula Abdul Collaborator

Late-night television lost a pillar of its musical backbone on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, when Cleto Escobedo III, longtime bandleader of Jimmy Kimmel Live! and childhood friend of its host Jimmy Kimmel, passed away at the age of 59. His death was announced by Kimmel in an emotional Instagram post…

Latin Times

Simon Cowell Was Such A Pain During The Early American Idol Years, Paula Abdul Had An Entire Process For Kicking Him 'Underneath The Table'

Who could blame her?

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"It obviously didn't work!": Ann Wilson says Paula Abdul was hired to teach Heart choreographed dance moves "like Prince and the Revolution"

Record companies, eh?

Louder

“I’ve seen a million faces and I’ve rocked them all!”: Was Bon Jovi’s 1989 acoustic performance really the inspiration for MTV Unplugged?

It was Jon and Richie at their peak

MusicRadar

Paula Abdul Settles Sexual Assault Lawsuit With Nigel Lythgoe

Paula Abdul and Nigel Lythgoe settle lawsuit over alleged sexual assault, bringing closure to a challenging chapter in their lives.

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Paula Abdul ‘grateful’ after settling sexual assault lawsuit with Nigel Lythgoe

The lawsuit accused Lythgoe of sexually assaulting her while she was a judge on American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance.

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Paula Abdul settles lawsuit that alleged sexual assault by 'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe

Paula Abdul and former “American Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged he sexually assaulted her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the show

The Independent UK

Paula Abdul cast in new wrestling action comedy Raging Midlife

'Straight Up' hitmaker Paula Abdul has been cast in a new action-comedy movie 'Raging Midlife' about two friends' obsession with a wrestling superstar.

BANG Premier

Paula Abdul shares update after being forced to cancel tour over injury

Paula Abdul is "recovering well" after a series of injuries forced her to cancel her tour and has hinted that she will be back on the road at some point soon.

BANG Premier

Paula Abdul cancels Canada tour due to recent injuries

Pop singer said she had spoken with doctors and decided on a ‘minor procedure’ after sustaining unspecified injuries

The Independent UK

The Wildest and Worst Golden Globes Dresses

We love a big swing, but...

Marie Claire

Following Nigel Lythgoe's Controversial Exit, So You Think You Can Dance Is Bringing Back Another Familiar Face

The third judge for SYTYCD Season 18 has been announced in the wake of Nigel Lythgoe exiting.

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Nigel Lythgoe departs 'So You Think You Can Dance' amid sexual assault allegations

The 74-year-old TV personality, producer and choreographer is facing a lawsuit launched by high-profile co-host Paula Abdul.

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Evening Standard

Nigel Lythgoe steps down from So You Think You Can Dance amid assault lawsuits

In a new statement, Lythgoe said he is dedicated to ‘clearing my name and restoring my reputation’.

Top News

Nigel Lythgoe Steps Down from So You Think You Can Dance Amidst Lawsuits Alleging Sexual Assault

Nigel Lythgoe steps down as judge on So You Think You Can Dance amidst sexual assault allegations, vowing to clear his name and reputation.

The Independent UK

Nigel Lythgoe steps down from So You Think You Can Dance following second sexual assault lawsuit

British-born TV executive has served as a judge on the Fox competition series since 2005

The Independent UK

Nigel Lythgoe stepping aside as 'So You Think You Can Dance' judge after sexual assault allegations

TV producer Nigel Lythgoe says he is stepping aside as a judge on “So You Think You Can Dance” after lawsuits accusing him of sexual assault

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The Independent UK

American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe faces second sexual assault lawsuit

Lythgoe was accused of sexual assault by former ‘American Idol’ judge Paula Abdul earlier this week

Evening Standard

Nigel Lythgoe accused of sexual assault by two more women following Paula Abdul claims

Two contestants on Lythgoe's All American Girl claim he 'openly groped' them and aggresively shoved them

Salon

Paula Abdul files sexual assault lawsuit

Lythgoe denied the allegations in a TMZ statement, calling them “false” and “deeply offensive”

Cinemablend

Nigel Lythgoe's Past Comments About Wanting To 'Abuse' Paula Abdul Are Spreading Around Again After Her Sexual Assault Lawsuit

After Paula Abdul accused Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault, a past interview resurfaced in which the producer joked about "abuse."

Chicago Sun-Times

Paula Abdul accuses ‘American Idol’ producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault

The lawsuit states Abdul remained silent for years about the alleged assaults out of fear of retaliation by “one of the most well-known producers of television competition shows.”

International Business Times

Singer Paula Abdul Sues 'American Idol' Producer Over Sexual Assault

Grammy-award-winning artist and US television star Paula Abdul has accused a producer on the singing contest show "American Idol" of sexual assault, according to a California lawsuit.

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Paula Abdul Reportedly Sues American Idol Executive Producer Nigel Lythgoe For Alleged Sexual Assault

Nigel Lythgoe has since denied that allegations and labelled them as "deeply offensive".

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