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Video of David Foster saying wife Katharine McPhee was 'fat' when she was on 'American Idol' resurfaces

"I wonder what he says and how he treats her in private if he can be so bold and disrespectful in public," one of many critics commented.

Simon Cowell says son Eric saved him from 'downward spiral' after death of parents

The "American Idol" alum says he became a "ridiculous workaholic, and I was very successful but I wasn't happy, I really, really wasn't happy."

'American Idol' alum Mandisa's cause of death revealed

The Grammy winner was found dead in her Nashville home in April. She was 47.

Katy Perry wears dress paying tribute to 'American Idol' contestants during finale

Katy Perry wore a larger-than-life gown adorned with 168 “American Idol” contestants’ faces for her emotional exit during the season 22 finale. The singer took the stage with third-place contestant...

Katy Perry wears towering dress paying tribute to 168 'American Idol' contestants during emotional finale

"I thought a good way to honor my time here would be to put the top 24 of each season on my skirt so they were all there," she explained.

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom's daughter, Daisy, 3, makes rare appearance in 'American Idol' audience

The 3-year-old made her first public appearance in November 2023 as she attended the finale of Perry's Las Vegas residency, "Play," with Bloom.

Mandisa's dad denies 'American Idol' alum harmed herself as cause of death remains a mystery

John Hundley claimed the "American Idol" alum told him "some time ago" that she contracted COVID-19 and "had been weak trying to get over that."

How 'American Idol' honored Mandisa after Season 5 contestant's death at 47

The late Christian singer died at home in Nashville earlier this month. No cause of death has been given.

Luke Bryan falls on stage after slipping on fan’s cell phone

Luke Bryan is kicking the dust up and his feet after he took a tumble during his recent concert. The country singer was hyping up the audience at his show...

'American Idol' alum Mandisa dead at 47

Mandisa Hundley, a gospel singer and "American Idol" alum, has been found dead at her home in Nashville at the age of 47. According to the Christian rock radio station...

'American Idol' alum Mandisa dead at 47

The Grammy-winning Christian singer died Thursday at home in Nashville.

Katy Perry suffers a wardrobe malfunction live on 'American Idol' as Luke Bryan tries to save the day

The "Roar" singer experienced a fashion blunder on live TV after her metal top broke, with Lionel Richie joking that she would cause ratings to spike.

Bikini-clad Katharine McPhee flaunts abs while celebrating birthday on boat

"It’s been such a magical week! ... I guess turning 29 isn’t so bad," the "American Idol" alum jokingly captioned her bathing suit snaps.

Katy Perry quits ‘American Idol’ after 7 seasons

After seven seasons, Katy Perry is leaving "American Idol." The pop star joined the show in 2018 during its 16th season and has worked alongside fellow judges Luke Bryan and...

Katy Perry quits 'American Idol' after 7 seasons and plenty of fan backlash over the years

The "Never Really Over" singer announced her departure from the singing competition series on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Monday night, to the shock of viewers.

Luke Bryan worried he'd be fired from 'American Idol' over controversial Dustin Lynch rant

Bryan came under fire last year when he roasted Lynch's drinking and STD tests onstage at the Crash My Playa music festival in Mexico.

Nigel Lythgoe accused of sexual assault, battery by two more women following Paula Abdul's complaint

The women allege that Lythgoe "walked around the set and dressing rooms and openly swatted and groped [their] and other contestants' buttocks."

Nigel Lythgoe denies Paula Abdul's 'deeply offensive' sexual assault claims

"While Paula’s history of erratic behavior is well known, I can’t pretend to understand exactly why she would file a lawsuit that she must know is untrue," he said.

Justin Guarini admits he was a little 'full of' himself following 'American Idol' fame

"Being taken with yourself in some way, shape or form is unavoidable in that situation," the first "American Idol" runner-up admitted to Page Six.

Simon Cowell hopes his 9-year-old son 'never' auditions for 'America's Got Talent'

The record executive previously revealed that his son has already expressed interest in auditioning for "Britain's Got Talent."