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Former teen idol Bobby Sherman dies

Tuesday, June 24 by ABC News

Former teen idol Bobby Sherman has passed away at the age of 81.The news was announced on Instagram by his wife, Brigitte Poublon Sherman, on actor John Stamos' page. Stamos wrote, "From one ex teen idol, to another - rest in peace Bobby Sherman.""It... Read More.

American Idol crowns season 23 winner: See his inspiring message

Monday, May 19 by ABC News

American Idol has crowned its season 23 winner.Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old PE teacher from Meridian, Mississippi, emerged as the winning singer on Sunday.Roberts said he was still processing his big win in an Instagram post following the finale."From my first step on that... Read More.

American Idol returns with new judge Carrie Underwood: I know what theyre going through

Friday, March 7 by ABC News

Many American Idol alumni have appeared on the show over the years as mentors or performers, but when the show returns Sunday night on ABC, Carrie Underwood will be accomplishing a first: She's the first Idol winner ever to become... Read More.

Carrie Underwood comes home: Country superstar is replacing Katy Perry as American Idol judge

Thursday, August 1 by ABC News

Carrie Underwood is your newest American Idol judge.The eight-time Grammy Award-winning singer -- who won season 4 of the singing competition show in 2005 -- was announced Thursday as Katy Perry's replacement on "Idol."Carrie will join returning judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie alongside... Read More.

“I want to see the world”: Katy Perry says she’s leaving ‘American Idol’ after this season

Tuesday, February 13 by ABC News

Katy Perry has been teasing a new album and a possible tour, and now it appears that she's clearing her schedule in advance of a full-fledged return to her music career. In other words, bye-bye, American Idol.Appearing on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Monday... Read More.

‘Abbott Elementary’, ‘The Conners’, ‘American Idol’ and more: ABC reveals midseason schedule

Thursday, November 16 by ABC News

ABC has announced its 2024 midseason premiere dates, kicking off Monday, January 22, at 8 p.m. ET, when The Bachelor premieres, followed by an all-new eight-episode true-crime series of ABC News' 20/20.On Wednesday, February 7, The Conners and Not Dead Yet return, starting at... Read More.

The Weeknd’s controversial HBO series ‘The Idol’ canceled after one season

Tuesday, August 29 by ABC News

HBO's The Idol, co-created and executive-produced by and starring The Weeknd, has been canceled after one season.In a statement, a spokesman for HBO told ABC Audio, "The Idol was one of HBO’s most provocative original programs, and we’re pleased by the strong audience response.... Read More.

Katy, Luke and Lionel — and Ryan Seacrest — are all back for new ‘American Idol’ season

Tuesday, July 25 by ABC News

The judges' table remains unchanged for the upcoming 22nd season of American Idol, which will mark its seventh year on ABC.Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan are all back for the new season, which will start in the spring of 2024. Returning as host is Ryan Seacrest, despite the... Read More.

In Brief: HBO’s controversial ‘The Idol’ gets finale date, and more

Tuesday, June 27 by ABC News

Deadline reports Book Club: The Next Chapter will make its debut on Peacock June 30, the streamer announced on Monday. Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen star in the sequel to the 2018 film, which takes the... Read More.

‘The Idol’ star Lily-Rose Depp explains her “normal” childhood

Sunday, June 11 by ABC News

In HBO's new show The Idol, Lily-Rose Depp plays Jocelyn, a pop star who has been driven to fame by an overbearing momager. However, despite having two famous parents, Johnny Depp and singer Vanessa Paradis, the actress explains her upbringing wasn't directing... Read More.

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