American Idol

'American Idol' champions Kelly Clarkson and Fantasia Barrino would rather leave the past behind them!

Amid their rumored feud, Kelly Clarkson made it clear she paved the way for Carrie Underwood on 'American Idol.'

Whoopi Goldberg caught heat from a producer of 'The View' when she dissed fellow ABC series 'American Idol.'

Katy Perry and the producers of 'American Idol' reportedly have beef as the pop icon thinks she's been misrepresented on the show.

The season finale of 'American Idol' aired on Sunday, May 21.

Katy Perry performed as a special guest at King Charles III' coronation on Saturday, May 6.

Carrie Underwood decided to skip the ACM awards, and fans couldn't help but discuss the choice on Twitter.

'American Idol' judges Katy Perry and Lionel Richie performed at King Charles III's coronation on Saturday, May 6.

Katy Perry is one of three 'American Idol' judges alongside Lionel Riche and Luke Bryan.

Fans of 'American Idol' weren't pleased with Ryan Seacrest's behavior on the Monday, April 24, show.

Katy Perry's awkward speeches on 'American Idol' gave 'America's Next Top Model' fans deja vu.

An 'American Idol' contestant took to TikTok to shame Katy Perry after she made an insensitive comment during her audition.

Katy Perry feels 'American Idol' has turned into 'a boys' club' with her fellow judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, an insider claimed.

'American Idol,' tours, an athleisure line and more has helped Carrie Underwood fill her pockets.

Here's what really went on behind the scenes of 'American Idol' according to Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini.

'American Idol' Judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan got wild in NoLa while filming season 21 auditions.

Kelly Clarkson got emotional while discussing the 20th anniversary of her 'American Idol' victory.

Some 'American Idol' viewers weren't happy when they showed Laine Hardy's pre-taped reunion performance despite his arrest a week earlier.

Laine Hardy confirmed on Thursday, April 28, that a warrant has been issued due to allegations made against him.

The country crooner announced he's under investigation in a Thursday, April 27, Facebook post.

The record producer looked a bit different in his latest social media post, prompting fans' concern for his health.

Pop icon Kelly Clarkson was crowned the winner during season 1 of 'American Idol'.

Mercado's partner Tyron Deener announced via Instagram baby Ast had been reunited with her parents.

Carrie Underwood took to Twitter to 'like' a video from conservative Matt Walsh, who protested school mask mandates in Tennessee.

Syesha Mercado is fighting to regain custody of both of her children, and fans have rushed to GoFundMe to donate.

Former 'American Idol' contestant Ron Bultongez has been arrested on four charges for allegedly having sex with a minor.

Constantine Maroulis, the 'American Idol' star who went on to score a Tony Award nomination, is celebrating a different kind of success these days: sobriety.

'American Idol' contestant Caleb Kennedy recently resurfaced for a hometown gig after his controversial exit from the reality singing competition.

Glam rocker Adam Lambert is confident today in who he is, but OK! exclusively learns that wasn't always the case.

'American Idol' judges have commented on top contender Caleb Kennedy’s unexpected departure, after a controversial video of the singer surfaced, following the Sunday, May 16, episode.

Who is Caleb Kennedy? Get to know the 'American Idol' hopeful who left the series after a KKK-themed video emerged online.

'American Idol' frontrunner Caleb Kennedy left the show after a video — that was taken four years ago and showed him sitting next to someone wearing what appears to be a Ku Klux Klan hood — emerged.

'American Idol' alum Avalon Young was recently diagnosed with brain cancer and is seeking help through crowdfunding for her medical expenses.

Luke Bryan's wife, Caroline Boyer, debunked the rumors that her husband missed the show due to a rumored altercation with 'American Idol' dropout Wyatt Pike.

Wasting no time! Wyatt Pike released a new original song after mysteriously quitting 'American Idol.' Watch the video, here.

Wyatt Pike is breaking his silence on his shocking departure from 'American Idol.' Read his statement, here.

Why did fan favorite Wyatt Pike suddenly quit 'American Idol'? Here are five facts about the Park City, Utah, teenager.

Missing Broadway? Musical theatre buffs — as well as avid 'American Idol' fans — can get their fix when the latest album from songwriter Joey Contreras, titled 'In Pieces,' is released on April 16.

Kelly Ripa has been MIA from 'LIVE With Kelly & Ryan,' should the talk show host be worried as fans praised fill-in host Maria Menounos for bringing 'fresh energy?'

Claudia Conway took the 'American Idol' stage for a second time during the Sunday, March 21, episode of the reality singing competition. Watch her performance.

Simon Cowell is speaking out after his horrific bike accident, saying his injury 'could have been a lot worse.' He also recalls the moment he almost 'passed out.'

After the new season of 'American Idol' premiered, fans speculated if Katy Perry was pregnant when she sported what looks like a baby bump.

'American Idol' is reportedly 'rethinking' their promotional focus on Claudia Conway after facing backlash for exploiting her volatile relationship with Kellyanne.

Watch Claudia Conway's 'American Idol' audition, which aired during the premiere of the hit singing show on February 14, where she sang Adele's 'When We Were Young.'

The TikTok-famous teenager is giving a sneak peek at her audition for the upcoming season of the hit talent reality show, which premieres on Valentine's Day.

Amid her controversy with mom, Kellyanne, fans were surprised to see Claudia Conway in a commercial for American Idol after she reportedly auditioned on the talent show.

Clarkson was constantly given the cold shoulder at celebrity events.

Seacrest has won over America's heart with his talent and handsome good looks.

Underwood won the singing competition in 2005.

She found fame on the first series of the popular talent show in 2002.