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Who is the next 'American Idol?' See who won season 24

  • May 12

Who is the next 'American Idol?' See who won season 23

  • May 19, 2025
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'American Idol' announces Easter Sunday special

  • Apr 3, 2025

'American Idol' returns with Carrie Underwood joining as new judge

  • Mar 7, 2025

American Idol begins search for next star with auditions in NYC

  • Oct 3, 2024

Who is the next 'American Idol'? A winner is crowned on finale

  • May 20, 2024

'American Idol' finale to crown new winner, say goodbye to Katy Perry

  • May 18, 2024

'American Idol' top 5 revealed

  • May 6, 2024

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'American Idol' is renewed for season 25! The show is also announcing audition opportunities

  • Jul 29
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Who is the next 'American Idol'? See who was crowned the winner

  • May 12
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Jamal Roberts wins 'American Idol'

  • May 19, 2025
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Carrie Underwood returns to 'American Idol,' now as a judge alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan

  • Mar 7, 2025
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Who is the next 'American Idol'? A winner is crowned on finale

  • May 20, 2024
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'American Idol' finale to crown new winner, say goodbye to Katy Perry

  • May 18, 2024
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Fans choose top 5 contestants as 'American Idol' season starts winding down

  • May 6, 2024
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'American Idol' fans vote in their favorites for Top 10

  • Apr 23, 2024

Latest Stories

'American Idol' fans vote in their favorites for Top 10

'Now it has to be individuality.' 'American Idol' judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan look ahead to what this season's Top 10 need to do to continue on in the competition.

  • Apr 23, 2024

What makes an 'American Idol?' Judges talk connections, memorable moments and having the 'it' factor

What does it take to be an "American Idol?" The judges are weighing in.

  • Mar 30, 2024

Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, Ryan Seacrest back for Season 22 of 'American Idol'

"American Idol" plans to visit hometowns of past winners like Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson as Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Ryan Seacrest return for Season 22.

  • Feb 16, 2024

Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, Andrea Bocelli and more to perform at coronation concert

Lionel Richie and Katy Perry are keeping mum about their upcoming performances at King Charles III's coronation concert, but they say they're "excited."

  • May 6, 2023

American Idol: Car crash survivor from North Carolina delivers emotional performance

There's never a shortage of amazing talent and inspiring stories on 'American Idol'. Elijah McCormick is one of those contestants.

  • Mar 4, 2023