• 'American Idol' Season 15 Episode Order Shortened

    American Idol will be returning to FOX for its 15th and final season in just one month, but fans of the legendary singing competition may have fewer episodes to get to know the final Idol in 2016. According to a new report, the network has cut down its order of Idol installments.

  • Kelly Clarkson Cancels 6 Tour Dates Due to Vocal Strain, Offers Full Refunds

    Kelly Clarkson posted on Twitter late last night (Sept. 11) to cancel 6 tour dates on her Piece By Piece tour after doctors reportedly told her to give her voice a rest so she could recover from vocal strain. Also according to her Twitter, Clarkson plans to refund all the tickets scooped up quickly by fans at the price that they originally paid. Full refunds may be small comfort for fans, but it is a generous offer compared to many performers' policies.

  • Ellen DeGeneres Calls Out Caitlyn Jenner, Admits She Hated Being on 'American Idol'

    It's not every day fans see Ellen DeGeneres get upset with someone, but one woman in particular has rubbed her the wrong way after visiting her show. The comedian and actress debuted the first episode of her new season on Tuesday, Sept. 8, guest starring none other than Caitlyn Jenner. Discussing life as a new woman, the two touched on transgender issues, gay marriage and more. On that same day, DeGeneres sat down with Howard Stern and revealed how she really felt about Jenner's thoughts on gay marriage and explained why she hated being on American Idol.

  • Kelly Clarkson 'Piece by Piece' Tour Tickets Cheaper than Fellow 'American Idol' Stars

    Kelly Clarkson launched her "Piece by Piece" North American headlining tour on July 11 in Hershey, PA at Hershey Park Stadium, and the singer will wrap up the 36-date run on September 20 in Camden, New Jersey at the Susquehanna Bank Center (tickets still available). Although Clarkson has been largely regarded as the top "American Idol" standout, her fellow "American Idol" stars Adam Lambert and Carrie Underwood saw higher secondary market ticket prices on their previous tours, making Clarkson tickets cheaper than fellow stars' pricing.

  • Carrie Underwood Unveils "Smoke Break" from New Album 'Storyteller' [LISTEN]

    Country fans worldwide got an unexpected surprise on the radio today--Carrie Underwood dropped a brand new, upbeat song titled "Smoke Break" off of her upcoming album 'Storyteller.' The fresh track was penned by the country star along with collaboraters Hillary Lindsey and Chris DeStefano who have previously aided the singer on tracks like "Jesus, Take the Wheel," "Two Black Cadillacs," "Good Girl" and "Something in the Water."

  • Ryan Seacrest Signs 3-Year Deal with iHeartRadio, Worth $25 Million-Plus

    'American Idol' may be on its last legs, but Ryan Seacrest is still considered one of the most valuable people in entertainment. Even if his biggest television project is on the way out, his radio empire is still going strong, which earned the host/producer another three-year deal with iHeartRadio. The deal will ensure that Seacrest will continue to host over American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest, On Air With Ryan Seacrest and his Los Angeles morning show with KISS-FM.

  • 'American Idol' Season 15 Will Be Its Last: FOX Cancels Reality Competition

    American Idol's 15th season will officially be its last. After a massive run with eight years as the No. 1 show on television and launching the careers of Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Phillip Phillips, Jennifer Hudson and countless other singers, today (May 11), FOX announced that the stage will finally dim its lights next year.
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