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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)

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)

Lionel and Nicole Richie Say Sofia Is ‘Bumping Along’ as Pregnancy Due Date Nears (Exclusive)

Lionel Richie and Nicole Richie are ready for their family’s new addition to make their arrival! The father-daughter duo spoke with ET’s Cassie DiLaura at the premiere of Nicole’s new film, Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead, where they shared their excitement over Sofia Richie’s pregnancy journey as her due date draws closer. The expectant mom, 25, and her music executive husband, [...]read moreLionel and Nicole Richie Say Sofia Is ‘Bumping Along’ as Pregnancy Due Date Nears (Exclusive)

‘American Idol’ Judges on ‘Emotional’ Hollywood Week and Being Tougher on Contestants (Exclusive)

Hollywood Week is here on season 22 of American Idol — and the judges couldn’t be more excited! “We’re reluctant to keep saying it gets better and better every year because it sounds like [a cliché] and we’re just trying to falsely pump up the show. But I mean, we’re not. There’s a lot of great talent [...]read more‘American Idol’ Judges on ‘Emotional’ Hollywood Week and Being Tougher on Contestants (Exclusive)

Juan Pablo Galavis’ Daughter Camila Galavis Becomes Season’s Youngest ‘American Idol’ Contestant at 14

Juan Pablo Galavis played the role of a proud dad during Sunday’s final audition episode of American Idol. The Bachelor alum’s 14-year-old daughter, Camila Galavis, auditioned for the ABC music competition and became the youngest contestant on this season. The freshman in high school introduced her reality star dad, telling judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, [...]read moreJuan Pablo Galavis’ Daughter Camila Galavis Becomes Season’s Youngest ‘American Idol’ Contestant at 14