Paula Abdul

Kellie Pickler came back to the ‘American Idol’ stage to duet with Hannah Harper on May 4, making a rare public appearance three years after her husband Kyle Jacobs’ death.

May 5, 2026

February 1, 2026

November 12, 2025

American Idol season two finalist Clay Aiken exclusively spoke to E! News about how the show has evolved into a gentler judging strategy.

November 22, 2024

Katy Perry announces that the upcoming 22nd season of ‘American Idol’ will be her last as a judge.

February 13, 2024

JoJo Siwa is replacing Nigel Lythgoe on ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ season 18. The ‘Dance Mom’ alum will join judges Allison Holker and Makism Chmerkovskiy.

January 27, 2024

The Only Murders in the Building star guest hosts Sirius XM Hits 1 and reveals her fave song by bestie Taylor Swift. Surprise - it's not the one you're thinking!

January 13, 2024

Nigel Lythgoe is exiting So You Think You Can Dance after former judge Paula Abdul accused him of sexual assault. He has denied the allegation.

January 6, 2024

‘So You Think You Can Dance’ co-creator and judge Nigel Lythgoe is stepping away from the Fox show after being sued for sexual assault by Paula Abdul.

January 5, 2024

Days after her filing, the producer responds to Paula Abdul’s allegations of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and gender violence.

January 1, 2024

Former American Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe issued a statement in response to Paula Abdul's sexual assault lawsuit against him.

December 31, 2023

Paula Abdul has filed a lawsuit against Nigel Lythgoe, accusing him of sexual assaulting during the time they worked together on American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance.

December 31, 2023

Paula Abdul is suing famous television producer Nigel Lythgoe for sexual assault, sexual harassment, and gender violence.

December 30, 2023

Multi-platinum icons New Kids on the Block are releasing a re-vamped version of their iconic 2008 album, "The Block: Revisited." E! News caught up with them to talk about their upcoming tour and collaborating with Lady Gaga.

November 1, 2023

Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson reunited at the Hollywood Walk of Fame to support American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson on Sept. 19. See the sweet reunion here.

September 19, 2022

All of your favorite American Idol alums got together to celebrate 20 years of the iconic singing competition. Check out the best moments here!

May 3, 2022

The second season of the HBO Max comedy Made For Love features Cristin Milioti's Hazel on a hunt to save the life of her father Herbert, played by Ray Romano. Watch the new trailer here!

April 14, 2022

American Idol judge Katy Perry welcomed daughter Daisy Dove Bloom in August 2020, just weeks before filming the reality singing competition series.

April 13, 2021

While Luke Bryan rests and recovers from COVID, Paula Abdul will return to American Idol for the first time since its move to ABC.

April 12, 2021

The Masked Dancer finale declared its season one winner on Feb. 17, and all we can say is that the well-deserved victor already has a few impressive trophies under their belt.

February 18, 2021

During a shady segment on Watch What Happens Live, Paula Abdul struggled to name a winner of American Idol since she left the show.

January 14, 2021

Hear all about The Masked Dancer from panelist Paula Abdul, including the reason she's been doing her best Elaine from Seinfeld while filming the show!

December 21, 2020