Randy Jackson

Kellie Pickler Details "Blessed" Life in First Interview Since Husband Kyle Jacobs’ Death

Kellie Pickler shared insight into her life after ‘American Idol’ in her first interview since the 2023 death of her husband Kyle Jacobs.

May 12, 2026

Randy Jackson Makes Rare Appearance for American Idol Reunion

American Idol OG judge Randy Jackson returned the music competition alongside Paula Abdul as part of the May 4 episode's "Class of 2006" celebration, mentoring season 24 contestants.

May 5, 2026

Kellie Pickler Returns to ‘American Idol’ 3 Years After Husband Kyle Jacobs’ Death

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

Clay Aiken Calls Out Current American Idol Judges for Being Too Nice

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 Reveals She's LEAVING 'American Idol' After 7 Seasons

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

February 13, 2024

See the Original American Idol Judges Reunite With Kelly Clarkson 20 Years After Her Win

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

Kelly Clarkson Hosts American Idol Reunion With Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson

She had won the first season of the hit show in 2002, which launched her career.

September 18, 2019

Ryan Seacrest's American Idol Throwback Post May Leave Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson Blushing

Host shares one incredible picture from the early years of Fox's hit show

April 7, 2017

Zooey Deschanel, Nicki Minaj and Lea Michele—The Best and Worst of the 2013 TCA Fox All-Star Party

Oh, there were hits, misses and even a pair of daisy loafers at the Fox TCAs this year

January 9, 2013