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X Factor star Scarlett Lee took break from music over trolling
The singer is making a comeback in American Idol after a mental health battle over cruel online comments.
Katy Perry Reveals She’s Leaving “American Idol: ”'I Wanna See the World and Maybe Bring New Music'
The singer, who joined the show in 2018, teased "something is coming" as she announced her exit on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Monday
Queen Naija hasn't spoken to her former 'American Idol' judges since making it big: 'You remember me when y'all booted me off the show? Look.'
Queen Naija talks new music, relationships and dealing with trolls on X
Tori Kelly health update: Singer is 'smiling again and feeling stronger,' husband says
But husband André Murillo cautions that Kelly is "not fully out of the woods."
How bullied tween singer Harper Grace found redemption a decade after 'worst national anthem ever' scandal: 'I would definitely say I had PTSD'
No one would've blamed Grace if she'd quit music altogether, after such a traumatic career setback at age 11. But now she's "deciding to go back out and do the thing that scares me the most."
'American Idol' teen winner addresses not taking off his hat while singing National Anthem
Iam Tongi, the beloved Hawaiian high schooler who was dubbed winner of the 21st season of “American Idol,” is apologizing for wearing a hat during a recent performance of the “National Anthem.”
And the winner of 'American Idol' Season 21 is…
Sunday's result was an emotional, full-circle moment, in more ways than one.
David Archuleta on coming out, struggling with suicidal thoughts, being 'done' with the church and dating men: 'I'm 32 years old and finally knowing what it feels like to have a crush'
"I've done enough for this church with the intentions that I thought I was serving God. But. ... I don't want to lead other people astray who are suffering the same way that I was," says the formerly closeted teen Idol, who was raised Mormon.
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Katy Perry "puts it out there," plays favorites with bold winner prediction: "When I see your name written, I see 'I. Am… the next American Idol.'"
Early on, the judges predicted Iam Tongi would go far. But on Disney Night, one week before the finale, Katy went off-script and actually declared him this season’s champion.
Why U.K. pop prince Sheeran judged 'American Idol' while Perry and Richie performed for King Charles
While two regular judges rubbed gilded elbows with the newly crowned royal couple at Windsor Castle, their 'Idol' thrones were filled by a ‘90s rock queen and a reigning prince of British pop.
Viewers veto judges' votes on déjà vu-inducing top 12 'American Idol' episode
On Sunday, two singers were voted off — again! — while Katy Perry revived her infamous "Adam Lambert" cape from 2009.
It's not ladies' night, and the feeling's not right: 8 divas land in 'American Idol' bottom 10
Ten contestants had to sing for just two remaining spots in Season 21's top 12… and almost all of then were women.
'I'm just so shook right now!': Shocking cuts on first live results show of 'American Idol' Season 21
On Sunday, the show hosted a “three-hour party” on its new set... but by the end of the night, the party was over for six promising singers.
Like 'Clockwork': Legendary British actor's son mysteriously vanishes from 'American Idol,' in third resignation of Season 21
Beckett Rex, also known as Beckett McDowell, was featured in top 26 promos and photos, but this week, he was suddenly replaced by "alternate" Paige Anne.
No safe Haven: Conflicting advice leads to frontrunner's downfall on 'American Idol' top 26 night
On Sunday, presumed “top 10 material” contestant Haven Madison received mixed messages that could sadly be her undoing.
'American Idol' Season 21 ends in tears for several former frontrunners on brutal Final Judgment night
To put it in perspective, bookies had odds on five specific standout contestants — but by the end of Monday’s episode, only two were still in the running.
'American Idol' announces shocking, unprecedented Final Judgment: 'We literally made this decision two minutes ago'
When the judges changed their minds and decided to keep two contestants, that came at the expense of another singer originally earmarked for the top 24. But who was it?
'It is so important that people see this side of my disability': Teamwork makes the dream work on 'American Idol' duets night
When autistic singer Adin Boyer couldn't find a partner for Monday's duets challenge, two "angels showed up to save the terrified and struggling Adin"... and the result was the best performance of the night.
Young mother Sara Beth quits 'American Idol' following Katy Perry's 'embarrassing' and 'hurtful' 'mom-shaming' remark
The singer didn’t cite Katy’s crude comment as the reason for her exit, instead just saying, "This is actually going to be my last performance, because my heart’s at home."
Who's that girl? '80s new wave legend's daughter tries out for 'American Idol.'
As the Eurythmics' Dave Stewart showed up to accompany his daughter Kaya, he claimed that going on 'Idol' was "more difficult than being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame."
'No. Go put it back': Awkward, heartbreaking 'Idol' moment as toddler hands rejected mom Golden Ticket
“It’s not fair, but that’s what life is,” said Lionel Richie, as struggling single mom Fire Wilmore, who'd hoped that 'American Idol' would turn her family's life around, stood humiliated in front of her child.
Late 'AGT' and 'Voice' veteran Nolan Neal's daughter honors dad with 'Idol' audition: 'It could have been so different. He didn’t mean to die.'
"Doing this has given me a chance to honor my dad and walk a path that my dad didn’t get to walk," said Cay Aliese, whose father died of a drug overdose last year.
'God brought you back nine times for you to do something amazing': 'Golden Child' Elijah McCormick flatlined, had multiple surgeries to get to 'American Idol'
After a terrible accident, Elijah McCormick flatlined nine times, had 10 surgeries, and was hospitalized for 79 days... but he finally made it to his 'Idol' audition.
'Our country has f***ing failed us!': Katy Perry emotionally reacts to school shooting survivor's story on 'American Idol'
After Trey Louis opened up about the Santa Fe High School shooting of 2018, Perry let rip a from-the-heart, expletive-riddled tirade about gun control, shouting, "This is not OK!"
Willie Spence's duet partner Kya Moneé tearfully returns to 'American Idol': 'He was actually supposed to be here with me today'
“Three days before he passed, Willie was telling me, ‘You have to go back. You have to chase your dream,’” Moneé said of her best friend, Season 19 runner-up Spence, who died in a car crash in October 2022.