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Maddie Poppe was Crowned the Next AMERICAN IDOL In Last Night's Season 16 Finale Photo Maddie Poppe was Crowned the Next AMERICAN IDOL In Last Night's Season 16 Finale
by Macon Prickett - May 22, 2018

Maddie Poppe was crowned the next American Idol as the search to find the next music superstar came to a close in part two of the two-night season finale last night!...


Ricky Minor to Return as Musical Director for ABC's AMERICAN IDOL Reboot
by Caryn Robbins - June 20, 2017

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AMERICAN IDOL Announces Open Auditions in 19 Cities Across America
by Caryn Robbins - June 12, 2017

The nationwide search for the next superstar kicks off on THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, as the Idol Bus jumps into gear across America, offering hopefuls the chance to audition for a shot at superstardom....


ABC Renews AMERICAN IDOL For Second Season Photo ABC Renews AMERICAN IDOL For Second Season
by Tori Hartshorn - May 04, 2018

The journey continues as America's beloved singing competition series “American Idol” is set to return for its second season on The ABC Television Network for the 2018-2019 season. Following the historic revival of the beloved series on ABC, the fan favorite will set out once again on a nationwide s...


JUST IN: NBC in Talks to Resurrect AMERICAN IDOL!
by Caryn Robbins - February 09, 2017

Variety reports exclusively that NBC is in discussions with Fremantle Media to revive the FOX former juggernaut AMERICAN IDOL....


VIDEO: Demi Lovato Gives Emotional Performance of 'Stone Cold' on IDOL
by Caryn Robbins - March 04, 2016

On last night's AMERICAN IDOL, Demi Lovato gave an emotional performance of her new single, 'Stone Cold'. Check it out in full below!...


Luke Bryan Signs On to Judge ABC's AMERICAN IDOL Reboot Photo Luke Bryan Signs On to Judge ABC's AMERICAN IDOL Reboot
by Caryn Robbins - September 25, 2017

Country music star Luke Bryan has signed on as the second judge for ABC's upcoming AMERICAN IDOL reboot. The singer will join previously announced judge Katy Perry on the show...


VIDEO: Will Ryan Seacrest Host Return of AMERICAN IDOL on ABC? He Responds!
by Caryn Robbins - May 08, 2017

On today's LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN, host Ryan Seacrest responded to rumors that he will return as host of AMERICAN IDOL, reportedly coming to ABC in 2018. Watch the clip below!...


Carrie Underwood & Kelly Clarkson to Perform on AMERICAN IDOL Finale
by Tyler Peterson - March 24, 2016

AMERICAN IDOL, the cultural phenomenon that changed the face of television and created some of today's biggest music stars, will kick off a three-night Grand Finale week on Tuesday, April 5 (8:00-9:30 PM ET/PT), with AMERICAN IDOL: AMERICAN DREAM. The can't-miss, 90-minute retrospective will feature...


So Why Was Adam Lambert Missing From Last Night's AMERICAN IDOL Finale?
by Caryn Robbins - April 08, 2016

As over 40 former AMERICAN IDOL contestants returned to celebrate the final episode of the long-running singing competition, one alumni was noticably absent from the festivities - Season 8 runner-up Adam Lambert. ...


AMERICAN IDOL to Name Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan as Judges Photo AMERICAN IDOL to Name Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan as Judges
by Emily Bruno - September 29, 2017

TMZ reports that the AMERICAN IDOL reboot has finally scored two superstar judges in Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, who join Katy Perry. The news comes just in time, as AMERICAN IDOL has been struggling to seat judges at the table....


21st c Fox Teams with Give a Note Foundation to Honor AMERICAN IDOL Series Finale
by Caryn Robbins - April 01, 2016

21st Century Fox and Give a Note Foundation today announced a new wave of 21st Century Fox Give a Note Grants, which will support up to 20 under-funded music education programs at schools across the United States....


Luke Bryan Signs On to Judge ABC's AMERICAN IDOL Reboot Photo Luke Bryan Signs On to Judge ABC's AMERICAN IDOL Reboot
by Caryn Robbins - September 25, 2017

Country music star Luke Bryan has signed on as the second judge for ABC's upcoming AMERICAN IDOL reboot. The singer will join previously announced judge Katy Perry on the show...


ABC Wins Its 5th Straight May Sweep in Adults 18-49 With the Top TV Shows Photo ABC Wins Its 5th Straight May Sweep in Adults 18-49 With the Top TV Shows
by Macon Prickett - May 25, 2018

ABC Wins Its 5th Straight May in Adults 18-49,...


AMERICAN IDOL Announces 2018 Live Tour Featuring Top 7 Finalists + Season 8 Winner Kr Photo AMERICAN IDOL Announces 2018 Live Tour Featuring Top 7 Finalists + Season 8 Winner Kris Allen
by Macon Prickett - May 07, 2018

After a monumental return to television in 2018, “American Idol” announces it's taking the show on the road with the American Idol Live! 2018tour, spanning three months this summer. The shows will feature this season's talented Top 7 finalists: Cade Foehner, Caleb Lee Hutchinson, Catie Turner, Gabby...


ABC's AMERICAN IDOL Kicks Off Open Auditions at Walt Disney World Resort Photo ABC's AMERICAN IDOL Kicks Off Open Auditions at Walt Disney World Resort
by Caryn Robbins - August 03, 2017

ABC's AMERICAN IDOL launches the start of its highly anticipated open auditions at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. The iconic “American Idol” bus will roll into Disney Springs for auditions taking place on THURSDAY, AUGUST 17....


Photo: AMERICAN IDOL Judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan & Lionel Richie Kick Off Auditions Photo Photo: AMERICAN IDOL Judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan & Lionel Richie Kick Off Auditions in NYC
by Caryn Robbins - October 04, 2017

Grammy- and Emmy-nominated music luminary Katy Perry, country music superstar Luke Bryan and music icon Lionel Richie, along with host and producer extraordinaire Ryan Seacrest, were on hand when ABC's AMERICAN IDOL kicked off judge auditions in New York City this week....


Ryan Seacrest Returning as Host of Rebooted AMERICAN IDOL?
by Caryn Robbins - June 14, 2017

In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Ryan Seacrest gives viewers reason to believe he will be returning as host of ABC's upcoming AMERICAN IDOL reboot....


VIDEO: First Listen - Jennifer Lopez Previews New Song 'Ain't Your Mama'
by Caryn Robbins - April 05, 2016

Hot off the press, AMERICAN IDOL judge Jennifer Lopez exclusively announced on Facebook Live her new single, "Ain't Your Mama" which will be performed this week on the American Idol stage....


AMERICAN IDOL Taps nFusz for Innovative Audition Partnership Photo AMERICAN IDOL Taps nFusz for Innovative Audition Partnership
by Caryn Robbins - August 29, 2017

nFusz, Inc. (OTCQB: FUSZ), the Hollywood-based digital technology company, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with AMERICAN IDOL Productions, Inc. to utilize nFusz' interactive video technology to find auditioners for the show's first season on ABC....


Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie Round Out Judges Panel for AMERICAN IDOL on ABC Photo Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie Round Out Judges Panel for AMERICAN IDOL on ABC
by TV News Desk - September 29, 2017

Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie have signed on as judges for the beloved music competition series American Idol for its first season on ABC....


VIDEO: AMERICAN IDOL's La'Porsha Gives Wings to Beyonce's 'Halo'
by Caryn Robbins - March 04, 2016

On last night's AMERICAN IDOL, contestant La'Porsha Renae continued to be the one to beat, giving wings to her impressive performance of 'Halo' by Beyonce....


AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! 2018 Tour Makes A Stop at ABT, 8/30 Photo AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! 2018 Tour Makes A Stop at ABT, 8/30
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2018

After a monumental return to television this year, American Idol is taking the show on the road this summer with the American Idol Live! 2018 tour and takes the stage at Alberta Bair Theater on Thursday, August 30 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, $57, $45, and $45 go on sale Friday, May 11 at 12:00 Noon at the...


EMPIRE's Jussie Smollett & Bryshere Gray to Debut New Song on AMERICAN IDOL, Today
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2016

It's an 'EMPIRE' state of mind on this week's AMERICAN IDOL! Don't miss the debut performance of 'Never Let It Die,' by EMPIRES Jussie Smollett and Bryshere 'Yazz' Gray, on AMERICAN IDOL, airing this Today, March 17, @ 8/7c, on FOX...


ABC's 'Idol' Holds Strong Against Big Sunday Competition and 'Deception' Beats NBC's Photo ABC's 'Idol' Holds Strong Against Big Sunday Competition and 'Deception' Beats NBC's 'Timeless' by 33% at 10pm
by Tori Hartshorn - March 26, 2018

“American Idol” (8:00-10:00 p.m. – 7.4 million and 1.7/6 in AD18-49):  Jumping over its lead-in by 89% at 8:00 p.m. against an NCAA Basketball overrun/Stormy Daniels-fueled CBS and building from its first to second hour, ABC's “American Idol” held steady with its week-ago telecast in Adults 18-49 (...






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