Viral Star ‘The Singing Barber’ is on ‘American Idol’ This Season [Watch]Viral Star ‘The Singing Barber’ is on ‘American Idol’ This Season [Watch]Peters' audition is full of surprises -- an 'Idol' alum even made a cameo. Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
WATCH: Loretta's Granddaughter Tries Out for 'Idol'WATCH: Loretta's Granddaughter Tries Out for 'Idol'Lynn's talented granddaughter Emmy Russell is headed to Hollywood on 'American Idol.'Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Lionel Richie Shares Stunned Reaction to Katy Perry Leaving ‘American Idol’ [Watch]Lionel Richie Shares Stunned Reaction to Katy Perry Leaving ‘American Idol’ [Watch]He says the move "makes sense."Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
You Won’t Believe the Staggering Salaries of the ‘American Idol’ JudgesYou Won’t Believe the Staggering Salaries of the ‘American Idol’ JudgesThey'll be laughing all the way to the bank during the upcoming season.Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
Katy Perry Reveals She’s Leaving ‘American Idol’Katy Perry Reveals She’s Leaving ‘American Idol’The singer and longtime 'American Idol' judge says Season 22 will be her last. Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Cue Tears: ‘American Idol’ Contestant Reunites With Her Birth Family Mid-Audition [Watch]Cue Tears: ‘American Idol’ Contestant Reunites With Her Birth Family Mid-Audition [Watch]She and the judges were absolutely stunned. JessJess
Remember Scotty McCreery’s Incredible ‘American Idol’ Audition? [Watch]Remember Scotty McCreery’s Incredible ‘American Idol’ Audition? [Watch]It's one of the standout moments from the entire history of the show. Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
‘American Idol’ Reveals Season 22 Premiere Date With Over-the-Top ‘Wizard of Oz’ Parody‘American Idol’ Reveals Season 22 Premiere Date With Over-the-Top ‘Wizard of Oz’ ParodyLuke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie will return to judge Season 22 of American Idol.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Paula Abdul Sues ‘American Idol’ Producer Nigel Lythgoe for Alleged Sexual AssaultPaula Abdul Sues ‘American Idol’ Producer Nigel Lythgoe for Alleged Sexual AssaultIn documents obtained by 'People,' Abdul has accused Lythgoe, 74, of assaulting her on two separate occasions.BANG ShowbizBANG Showbiz
Luke Bryan + ‘American Idol’ Judges Are ‘Especially’ Bonded Ahead of Season 22Luke Bryan + ‘American Idol’ Judges Are ‘Especially’ Bonded Ahead of Season 22Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie visited each other's hometowns for the next round of 'American Idol' auditions.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak