Tag: Idol

Ryan Seacrest Jokes About Joining ‘Dancing With the Stars’ After ‘American Idol’ Dance (Exclusive)

Ryan Seacrest could have yet another TV competition gig waiting for him in the future! The longtime American Idol host walked the red carpet after Monday’s new episode — which saw the show’s Top 7 get whittled down to the Top 5 — and he spoke with ET’s Denny Directo about a video he posted [...]read moreRyan Seacrest Jokes About Joining ‘Dancing With the Stars’ After ‘American Idol’ Dance (Exclusive)

Hunting Influencer Defends ‘Idol’ Star Will Moseley’s Dogs Hog Kill

  Will Moseley‘s getting some support from a fellow hunter … claiming the “American Idol” star was totally justified to sick dogs on a hog he hunted — he says it’s just the way hunters live. Cameron Hanes — an author and hunter whose goal is to become the “Ultimate Predator” — spoke with TMZ [...]read moreHunting Influencer Defends ‘Idol’ Star Will Moseley’s Dogs Hog Kill

Billy Idol Reveals He’s ‘California Sober’: ‘I’m Not the Drug Addict That I Was’

Billy Idol is getting candid about his past struggles with drug addiction and how he’s managed to get clean and “California sober.” The “White Wedding” rocker recently spoke with People about his substance abuse issues, and how a near-death motorcycle accident in 1990 finally convinced him to kick the habit. “I really started to think, [...]read moreBilly Idol Reveals He’s ‘California Sober’: ‘I’m Not the Drug Addict That I Was’

Fantasia Barrino on If She’d Want to Replace Katy Perry on ‘American Idol’ (Exclusive)

Fantasia Barrino would “love” to take Katy Perry‘s spot as one of the three judges on American Idol, 20 years after she won the show herself. Talking with ET’s Rachel Smith from the TIME 100 Gala in New York City on Thursday, the 39-year-old singer and actress says she did not hear about Perry, 39, deciding to [...]read moreFantasia Barrino on If She’d Want to Replace Katy Perry on ‘American Idol’ (Exclusive)

Luke Bryan and Ryan Seacrest on Meghan Trainor Possibly Replacing Katy Perry on ‘American Idol’ (Exclusive)

American Idol will be looking a little different in the upcoming season as Katy Perry will be leaving her role as judge — and there’s been no confirmation as to who will be stepping into her shoes. However, there’s no shortage of possible candidates, and Perry’s fellow Idol judges have a lot of strong opinions. [...]read moreLuke Bryan and Ryan Seacrest on Meghan Trainor Possibly Replacing Katy Perry on ‘American Idol’ (Exclusive)

Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie Talk Katy Perry’s ‘American Idol’ Exit, Potential Replacement (Exclusive)

Katy Perry‘s time on American Idol is quickly coming to an end — a fact her co-stars are all too aware of. “It’s kind of like the clock’s ticking, every episode’s one more getting closer to the finale where obviously we won’t be doing this together,” fellow judge Luke Bryan tells ET’s Denny Directo after [...]read moreLuke Bryan and Lionel Richie Talk Katy Perry’s ‘American Idol’ Exit, Potential Replacement (Exclusive)

Why Katy Perry Is Leaving ‘American Idol’ After 7 Seasons (Exclusive)

Katy Perry is readying herself for her last finale as an American Idol judge. The 39-year-old pop star, who is currently in the middle of her final season on the hit music competition show, enjoyed her first live show on Monday night, working to cut the Top 20 down to the Top 14. And as [...]read moreWhy Katy Perry Is Leaving ‘American Idol’ After 7 Seasons (Exclusive)

Katy Perry’s Top Breaks During Live ‘American Idol,’ Lionel Richie Says Luke Bryan Is to Blame (Exclusive)

American Idol viewers got more than they bargained for during Monday night’s live shows with the top 14! Judge Katy Perry wore a custom Kate Barton silver metallic top for the televised event, but it didn’t stay on the whole time. Partway through the episode, the 39-year-old pop star revealed that the top had busted [...]read moreKaty Perry’s Top Breaks During Live ‘American Idol,’ Lionel Richie Says Luke Bryan Is to Blame (Exclusive)

Luke Bryan Comforts Ryan Seacrest After Emotional ‘American Idol’ Performance

Ryan Seacrest got some big support from Luke Bryan, following an emotional performance on American Idol. On Sunday, Emmy Russell took the stage as part of the Top 20 performances, and belted out her original tune, “Want Me.” Russell’s heartbreaking song delivered the lyrics, “I want you to want me, like I want you/I want you [...]read moreLuke Bryan Comforts Ryan Seacrest After Emotional ‘American Idol’ Performance

Vanna White Joins Ryan Seacrest on ‘American Idol’ Ahead of His ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Debut

Vanna White is getting acquainted with her soon-to-be co-worker! On Monday’s episode of American Idol, the Wheel of Fortune hostess made a cameo appearance alongside Ryan Seacrest, who’s set to take over Pat Sajak‘s job next year. Seacrest excitedly introduced White halfway through the show, calling her a “national treasure.” “I am so enjoying this,” White said. “There [...]read moreVanna White Joins Ryan Seacrest on ‘American Idol’ Ahead of His ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Debut