American Idol

American Idol finalist Rickey Smith dies aged 36

American Idol season two finalist Rickey Smith was tragically killed in a multi-car accident in Oklahoma on Friday. Local authorities told E! News…

Watch Kelly Clarkson bring everyone to tears with emotional American Idol performance

Pregnant Kelly Clarkson broke down in tears as she made an emotional final return to American Idol. The 33-year-old singer took to the stage to sing…

Kelly Clarkson turns 32: Take a look at her horoscope and yours

Happy birthday Kelly Clarkson! The Since You’ve Been Gone singer turns 32 today and to celebrate HELLO! Online will take a look at what’s in the…

Simon Cowell shoots down Rihanna rumours

Simon Cowell has shot down rumours that have linked Rihanna to the latest series of the X Factor."It would have been nice but I don’t think she’d…

'It was like going to work every day in hell': Mariah Carey hated working on American Idol

Mariah Carey didn't hold back when asked about her time on American Idol during a radio interview this week."Honestly, I hated it," the Grammy…

Jennifer Lopez 'very close' to returning to American Idol as Keith Urban signs new deal

Jennifer Lopez is "very close" to signing a deal with Fox to return to American Idol. A source close to the superstar told People that she is likely…

Onscreen rivals Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj leave American Idol after one season

Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj have both confirmed they are leaving American Idol. On Thursday, the onscreen rivals separately announced their…

The 'American Idol' show goes on without Nicki Minaj

American Idol judge Nicki Minaj turned up late for the show's live episode, missing the first contestant's performance. The show opened with just…

Nick Cannon admits wife Mariah Carey made him chief nappy changer

Mariah Carey's husband Nick Cannon has admitted that his wife is a diva – especially when it comes to changing nappies. Speaking on American talk…

Mariah Carey so excited to join 'American Idol' 'in $18 million deal'

Mariah Carey is joining the American Idol judging panel. The singer said she is "so excited" to be signing up for the TV talent show, after the…

Get the look: Jennifer Lopez

Are you ready for your close up? American Idol judge and pop star Jennifer Lopez certainly is. On the current series of the US talent show she has…

Simon Cowell offers Victoria Beckham lucrative deal as judge on US 'X Factor'

Victoria Beckham must have made a big impression on Simon Cowell during her debut as a guest judge on American Idol. The music mogul has reportedly…

Shania Twain reveals she has got a special birthday treat in store for fans in video clip

After a difficult spell following the breakdown of her marriage last year, Shania Twain is slowly starting to re-emerge into the spotlight, much to…

Victoria Beckham confirms she will appear as a guest judge on 'American Idol'

Following Paula Abdul's shocking announcement on Twitter this week that she will not be returning as one of the American Idol judges, thoughts are…