Paula Abdul Fires Back at Nigel Lythgoe’s Filing, Accuses Him of “Victim Shaming” Paula Abdul has responded forcefully to a recent legal filing by Nigel Lythgoe that sought to portray her as a “drug-fueled fabulist” and relied on past friendly messages and emails to suggest their relationship was entirely cordial. Abdul, who has accused Lythgoe … Read more

Debra Byrd Dead at 72 – Beloved Vocal Coach Who Worked with American Idol, The Voice Contestants and More Debra Byrd, a respected and much-loved vocal coach known for her work on televised talent shows including American Idol and The Voice, died on March 5 at the age of 72. No cause of death has … Read more

Photo: Robert Voets/CBS Survivor Season 46 — Week 2 Recap Tonight’s episode of Survivor Season 46 continued to sharpen alliances and expose cracks in social games across all three tribes. This recap covers the major strategic moves, the immunity challenge, and the tribal council that decided who would become the second castaway sent home this … Read more

Nigel Lythgoe Hit With Fourth Sexual Assault Lawsuit After Responding to Paula Abdul Only hours after reports that American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance producer Nigel Lythgoe publicly refuted Paula Abdul’s sexual assault allegations, a new lawsuit was filed against him. The latest complaint brings the total to four separate lawsuits involving … Read more

Fox Media LLC. Cr: Adam Rose In a new filing responding to sexual assault allegations, Nigel Lythgoe describes Paula Abdul as drug-addled and a “fabulist” Nigel Lythgoe has filed a forceful response to Paula Abdul’s lawsuit, in which she alleges he sexually assaulted her on two occasions. In documents submitted Friday to the L.A. Superior … Read more

Photo credit: (c) Grand Ole Opry, photos by Chris Hollo American Idol 2022 runner-up HunterGirl makes her Grand Ole Opry Debut This past weekend, Wheelhouse Records/19 Recordings artist and American Idol alum HunterGirl stepped onto the stage of the Grand Ole Opry for the very first time, fulfilling a lifelong dream. The packed house greeted … Read more

Fifth Harmony Rumored to be Plotting a Reunion Could a full Fifth Harmony comeback be on the horizon? Reports have emerged that the former X Factor USA girl group Fifth Harmony is in early conversations about reuniting. The discussion reportedly involves Normani, Lauren Jauregui, Ally Brooke and Dinah Jane — and, notably, Camila Cabello, who … Read more

Photo Credit: Matthew Simmons American Idol’s Chayce Beckham announces headlining ‘Bad for Me Tour’ kicking off March 9 in Australia 2024 CMT Listen Up artist and Amazon Music’s 2024 “Breakthrough Artist to Watch,” Chayce Beckham, has announced his headlining “Bad For Me Tour,” beginning March 9 in Australia. Beckham’s self-written, RIAA-certified PLATINUM single “23” is … Read more

Pictured (L-R): Jeff Probst and the Survivor contestants. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS Survivor Season 46 Premiere Recap and Live Blog The new season of Survivor premiered tonight on CBS, bringing together 18 new castaways on a remote island. Below is a live recap of the premiere episode, covering introductions, the first challenges, early alliances and the … Read more

(Photo by: Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal) Kelly Clarkson reveals that an American Idol producer was NOT a fan because of makeup Kelly Clarkson has opened up about an early tension during her rise on American Idol: a high-ranking producer who wasn’t pleased because she refused to play the makeup game off camera. On the February 26 episode … Read more