American Idol is handing another golden ticket to its judging panel: Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie will all return as judges for the upcoming season on ABC, TVLine has learned. READ MORE
American Idol viewers weren’t expecting any eliminations on Monday, but they got one anyway. READ MORE & WATCH VIDEO
Seacrest, out!
Ryan Seacrest on Thursday announced that his decade-plus run as host of E!’s Live From the Red Carpet has come to an end. READ MORE
In the wake of American Idol singer Nikki McKibbin‘s untimely death on Sunday, her fellow contestants, along with the show’s host and a former judge, have taken to social media to pay tribute. READ MORE
Following Regis Philbin’s death, Kelly Ripa is mourning the loss of her former daytime cohost. READ MORE
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest’s morning-show rapport has inspired the sitcom Work Wife, which secured a pilot order at ABC on Thursday. READ MORE
Brian Dunkleman can stand down: Ryan Seacrest has signed on to return as host of American Idol. READ MORE
Ever since American Idol dimmed the lights on former co-host Brian Dunkleman in 2002, Ryan Seacrest has reigned supreme as the competition show’s sole host… until this week. READ MORE
The show went on, but did anyone show up? Despite accusations that Ryan Seacrest subjected his ex-stylist to “years of unwanted sexual aggression,” and amid talk that many celebs planned to pass the host by READ MORE
E!’s drama-filled week leading up to the Oscars continues: A former producer is suing the network, claiming she was fired for allowing an interview to air that supported former host Catt Sadler. READ MORE
