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Former "American Idol" finalist Chris Daughtry abruptly flew home to Nashville on Friday after learning his 25-year-old stepdaughter Hannah Daughtry had been found dead, according to reports.

After slaying her way into the top eight of American Idol a few years back, many predicted big things for San Antonio native Ada Vox, the long-running singing competition’s first drag queen contestant. Vox has joined a cast of 14 international drag performers competing for a $250,000 prize on the new Paramount+ singing contest series Queen of the Universe, Entertainment Weekly reports. Vox isn’t the only Queen diva with previous reality TV experience, however. What sets Queen apart from other TV drag contests is that it’s primarily a singing competition, according to EW. “It’s a global aspect that we’ve never seen before, and it’s a singing competition; no one is lip-syncing, they’re all singing their own tunes,” Williams told EW.

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Prior to his "American Idol" win, life for Chayce Beckham has been far from the glitz and glam typical of live shows for the ABC singing competition.

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Claudia Conway wants to become the next American Idol. Claudia Conway wants to become the next American Idol. The 16-year-old daughter of Donald Trump’s former adviser Kellyanne Conway, will audition during an episode of American Idol that is set to air Sunday, Feb. 14, the show confirmed on Twitter. The new season of “American Idol” will premiere at 8/7 p.m. CT on Sunday, Feb. 14, on ABC. RELATED: Katy Perry Gets Choked Up Over Heartwarming Audition in ‘American Idol’ Season 3 Premiere

Nour Ardakani, a teenage singer from Lebanon, gives an interview to The Associated Press in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020. Ardakani became the latest to join a global pop band formed by Simon Fuller, the man behind the Spice Girls and American Idol, which aims to transform young unknowns into internet superstars. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)DUBAI – A teenage singer from Lebanon this week became the latest to join a global pop band formed by Simon Fuller, the man behind the Spice Girls and “American Idol,” which aims to transform young unknowns into internet superstars. Ardakani scored the 16th spot in the band after a series of Zoom auditions from quarantine that drew talented contenders from the Middle East. The band, similar to Fuller’s previous projects in show business, represents a career kick-starting platform for those dreaming of being catapulted from obscurity to teen pop fame.

SAN ANTONIO No need to wait in a long line this year to try to become the next American Idol. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, auditions will take place virtually and Texas auditions are scheduled for Aug. 22. America Idol': Katy Perry and Luke Bryan join Lionel Richie for historic performance of We Are the World'If you are interested you must sign up on the American Idol website and reserve a time slot. Once registered, be sure you have a Zoom account because, on the day of the audition, you will be provided a link to get in. Apple music launching shows with Snoop Dogg, Shania TwainAnd if you miss out on the Texas auditions this weekend -- no worries -- you can register to audition on any date that works for you.

Laine Hardy, the 2019 winner of American Idol, says he has been diagnosed with COVID-19 but his symptoms are mild and he is recovering under home quarantine. This wasnt what I expected on the first day of summer, the 19-year-old singer from Livingston, Louisiana, wrote on his Facebook page and on Instagram. My doctor confirmed I have Coronavirus, but my symptoms are mild." Hardy also recently completed a virtual tour that was watched by more than 2 million viewers. Acoustic versions of his new songs Ground I Grew Up On and Let There Be Country will debut on Friday.

Katy Perry is looking forward to tonight's American Idol season finale, but she also feels a little down about having to do it remotely. "It's like, at the end, yes they won, of course, they won American Idol, but then were all just gonna click off, and it's over," she added. Posted by Katy Perry on Sunday, May 17, 2020Another thing different about this remote Idol episode is Perry won't be rocking an over-the-top costume. The American Idol finale airs Monday at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. RELATED CONTENT:Katy Perry Addresses Taylor Swift Collaboration RumorsPregnant Katy Perry Goes Nude in Moving 'Daisies' Music VideoPregnant Katy Perry Sings 'Baby Mine' While Dressed Like Dumbo's Mom in 'Disney Family Singalong: Volume II'

After a long, dramatic pause and tension-filled commercial break Seacrest revealed that the new American Idol champion is...... Just Sam! "When [Ryan] said 'Our next American Idol is...' I was like, 'Congratulations Arthur,' in my head," Sam recalled with a laugh. "It says so much about how far American Idol has come and how the American public are rooting for the underdog and still believe in the American dream." Congrats to the new American Idol season 18 champ! RELATED CONTENT:Why Katy Perry Says 'American Idol's At-Home Finale Will Be 'Bittersweet'Pregnant Katy Perry Reveals What Makes Her Baby Kick While Judging 'American Idol'Katy Perry on 'American Idol's New 'Historic' Remote Episode Amid QuarantineRyan Seacrest Is Using the Original American Idol Judges Table to Host Show From His Home

Sunday's American Idol season finale saw a new winner crowned, the TV debut of Katy Perry's new single, "Daisies," and a historic performance of "We Are the World." The number featured remotely recorded vocals from all of the Top 11 contestants from Season 18, as well as Richie's fellow judges, Perry and Luke Bryan. Watch an ICONIC performance of "We Are The World" from @LionelRichie, featuring your NEW #AmericanIdol and a -studded line-up! Check out the video below for more on this historic, unique season of American Idol, and how having to tape episodes remotely proved to be a game changer. Katy Perry Wows in First TV Performance of 'Daisies' on 'American Idol' FinaleWhy Katy Perry Says 'American Idol's At-Home Finale Will Be 'Bittersweet'

Ryan Seacrest is resting up after the finale of American Idol, ET has learned. "Between Live With Kelly and Ryan, American Idol, On Air With Ryan Seacrest, and the Disney Family Singalong, he has been juggling three to four on-air jobs over the last few weeks and hes in need of rest," the statement continued. As someone who has watched American Idol for just about the last 15-20 years, watching Ryan Seacrest in this shape really hurt my heart. (SPOILERS IN VIDEO)#AmericanIdol #AmericanIdolFinale #IdolFinale pic.twitter.com/RGqgAYwYRt Online Idol (@online_idol) May 18, 2020Watch the video below for more on Seacrest. RELATED CONTENT:Ryan Seacrest Is Using the Original 'American Idol' Judges' Table to Host Show From His Home'American Idol': Ryan Seacrest Shares Hopeful Message About 'Healing' Power of Music Amid Coronavirus OutbreakKelly Ripa 'Quit Drinking' When Ryan Seacrest Became Her 'Live' Co-Host

American Idol's grand season finale on Sunday was a big night for the show's contestants, and for Katy Perry as well. Perry teased the performance on Instagram before the episode kicked off, and gave fans a glimpse at the incredibly creative visual elements. "Tune in NOW for the grand finale AND my first television performance of #Daisies!" Check out the video below for more from Perry about this unique, historic season of American Idol. RELATED CONTENT:Why Katy Perry Says 'American Idol's At-Home Finale Will Be 'Bittersweet'Katy Perry Addresses Taylor Swift Collaboration RumorsPregnant Katy Perry Goes Nude in Moving 'Daisies' Music VideoKaty Perry Shares Sonogram of Unborn Daughter Giving Her 'A Middle Finger'

Katy Perry is keeping her sense of humor amid the coronavirus scare. However, given the current context of coronavirus concerns, Perry couldn't help but address the closeness while sharing a clip of the moment to Twitter. Ration your [popcorn emoji] and cozy up to the [television emoji], six feet away preferred," Perry wrote, adding "(If we don’t laugh, we cry)." RELATED CONTENT:Pregnant Katy Perry Heads Home to be With Orlando Bloom Amid Coronavirus OutbreakKaty Perry Admits She 'Wasn't Ready' to Have Kids a Couple Years AgoKaty Perry Shares Pregnancy News With Fellow 'American Idol' Judges: Watch! Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift and More Celebs Send Encouraging Words to Fans Amid Coronavirus Fears

Twenty singers, 6 to 19 years old, will duke it out for titleThe following information was contributed by John Juhasz, Uvalde Idol producer. Their backstories show that they are mostly just regular people from small towns, just like viewers neighbors, family members, classmates and childrens friends. Here in Uvalde, Uvalde Idol organizers have found over the past 11 years that there is amazing talent right here in Uvalde County. As a result, the 11th-annual Uvalde Idol show will be held Saturday at the Uvalde Grand Opera House at 7 p.m.Tickets are on sale online at the Uvalde Grand Opera House website for $10. Family members and friends of contestants will bring their signs and cheering sections to root for their favorites as they compete for the title of 2020 Uvalde Idol.

Katy Perry's fellowAmerican Idoljudges are huge fans of her music -- but her motorcycle hobby? The 35-year-old singer got her motorcycle license ahead of her new music video for "Harleys in Hawaii," and couldn't have been more excited. "I had done the four-day course, but I had never like, actually hopped on a Harley [before filming the music video]," Perry gleefully revealed. "She took a four-day course and she comes to me and she says, 'I'm going to leave on my motorcycle,'" Richie said, with the horror adorably displayed all over his face. RELATED CONTENT:Katy Perry Shares Rare Pic With Fiance Orlando Bloom While Celebrating Her Birthday in EgyptKaty Perry Has Steamy Romance in 'Harleys in Hawaii' Music Video

Carrie Underwood had a special musical guest join her on stage during her hometown performance in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as part of her Cry Pretty 360 tour on Thursday night. The 36-year-old country crooner brought up her mom, Carole Underwood, to rap Ludacris' verse from her song, "The Champion." Carole knew all the words by heart, getting into her verse as she bounced up and down while facing her daughter. #CryPrettyTour360 @bokcenter #Tulsa#Oklahoma : @jeffjohnsonimages," Carrie captioned a pic of the mother-daughter moment. Last month, ET's Nichelle Turner spoke with Carrie about her life on the road and the upcoming CMA Awards.

Katy Perry had a special gift for fans on Wednesday -- a music video to accompany her new single, "Harleys in Hawaii." The music video ends back at a hotel, where, after dancing and munching on Flamin' Hot Cheetos, Perry cuddles with her biker fella as the sun is coming up. She was shooting this very music video, posing with female friends for the clip's beach scenes. "That's what this American Idol is about," Perry added. RELATED CONTENT: Katy Perry Says Orlando Blooms Son Flynn Has Drastically Changed Her Daily Life Embed Code RestartPaula Abdul Reacts to Katy Perry's $25 Million 'American Idol' SalaryKaty Perry and Ryan Seacrest Have Already Been Brought to Tears During 'American Idol' Auditions (Exclusive)Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Jonas Brothers and More to Play 2019 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour

Paula Abdul is setting the record straight when it comes to her love life. One caller asked if she ever dated 55-year-old Keanu Reeves after the actor starred in the 1991 music video for her hit "Rush Rush." Abdul ended up addressing another longtime dating rumor when a caller asked if she had ever dated her fellow American Idol judge, 60-year-old Simon Cowell. Abdul, Cowell and fellow original American Idol judge Randy Jackson reunited last month for an episode on season one American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson's new talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show. Although Cowell and Abdul often butted heads on the show, Cowell noted, "Paula actually was a brilliant spotter of talent.

Paula Abdul is celebrating Katy Perry's hefty American Idol salary. The 57-year-old singer appeared on Wednesday's episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen and responded to a fan question about Perry's reported $25 million paycheck as a judge on Idol. Abdul previously expressed similar sentiments when ET's Nischelle Turner spoke to her in June 2017. "So I'm a paid woman and I'm ready for a beautiful man," she added at the time, which came just months after she and her now-fiance, Orlando Bloom, called it quits. "Their plan is to have a close friends and family wedding in the fall, but are keeping many of their plans private."

Find out where to watch: https://t.co/SQLlgF29Yjpic.twitter.com/MwLWbx93yA The Kelly Clarkson Show (@KellyClarksonTV) October 2, 2019So what did Underwood think about her pal slaying those high notes and pure girl power attitude? The Texas native opted to cover Underwood just a couple of weeks after having an American Idol reunion with O.G. Adam Torgerson/NBCUniversalIn addition to Underwood, Clarkson has also covered tracks by female powerhouses like Christina Aguilera, Sia and Kelsea Ballerini. "At least give me a good pic if yall are gonna be lying is all Im sayin.'" For more on Clarkson, watch the video below.

"Katy and I were actually crying [while] watching [an audition]" Seacrest said of a mother who patiently waited for her chance to sing for the stars. "That's what this American Idol is about," Perry explained. "She came to collect it," added Richie, with Perry saying, "And she's going to Hollywood!" Season three of American Idol is expected to premiere in early 2020. RELATED CONTENT:Ryan Seacrest Officially Returns as 'American Idol' HostOriginal 'American Idol' Judges Reunite With Kelly Clarkson, Talk Working Together AgainLauren Alaina Shares How Competing on 'American Idol' Differs From 'Dancing With the Stars' (Exclusive)

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Ryan Seacrest isn't going anywhere. The 44-year-old TV personality, radio host and producer is officially back as host of American Idol, the show's Twitter account confirmed on Friday. After American Idol crowned Laine Hardy its season 17 champion in May, ET spoke with the Live With Kelly and Ryan co-host about his plans for the following season. American Idol will return in spring 2020 on ABC. RELATED CONTENT:ABC 'Hopeful' Ryan Seacrest Will Return to 'American Idol'Ryan Seacrest Addresses Kourtney Kardashian Possibly Leaving 'KUWTK' (Exclusive)'American Idol' Host Ryan Seacrest Takes First Sick Day in 17 Seasons

Kelly Clarkson orchestrated an epic reunion of the original American Idol judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson on her new self-titled talk show on Wednesday, and it has us feeling all kinds of nostalgia. The three judges looked better than ever on the show, praising Clarkson for her contribution to making the competition series such a success. I actually, genuinely do not believe that we would have been sitting here today if you hadnt entered the show, Cowell expressed. I didnt know it was a TV show until I walked into the audition and was in front of yall. For more from Clarkson, watch the clip below:RELATED CONTENT:Carrie Underwood on the One Condition She Has for an 'American Idol' Reunion (Exclusive)ABC 'Hopeful' Ryan Seacrest Will Return to 'American Idol'Kelly Clarkson Announces Normani Will Be Her New Advisor on 'The Voice' In the Most Hilarious Way

Carrie Underwood isn't saying no to a potential American Idol reunion. Clarkson won season one of American Idol. "So I'm gonna get to hang out, it's slightly selfish. "I remember getting excited and then I'd get this rush of like, I'm gonna do this with a baby, OK," she said. Carrie Underwood & Mike Fisher Celebrate 9-Year Wedding Anniversary With Fun Horseback Riding DateCarrie Underwood and Mike Fisher Have a Singing Competition -- and Their Son Is the Judge

American Idol contestant Haley Smith died in a motorcycle accident on Saturday morning, ET has confirmed. "Unfortunately, we responded to a single-vehicle accident at 0200 hours, on Aug. 31, 2019," the Millinocket Police Department told ET in a statement on Tuesday. Smith's father, Mike Smith, told TMZ that she was a good rider and that he believed a deer may have been involved in the incident. See more on American Idol below. RELATED CONTENT:Lauren Alaina Shares How Competing on 'American Idol' Differs From 'Dancing With the Stars' (Exclusive)ABC 'Hopeful' Ryan Seacrest Will Return to 'American Idol'Carrie Underwood Celebrates 'American Idol' Anniversary With Throwback Pic: 'You Can't Cry Pretty'

Former "American Idol" contestant Haley Smith died in a motorcycle accident Saturday morning, according to reports. Smith, who was from Utah, crashed her motorcycle in Millinocket, Maine, around 2 a.m. after failing to navigate a sharp turn, police said. She was 21 when she appeared in season 11 of "American Idol" in 2012. Her dad, Mike Smith, told TMZ the family does not believe she lost control of her bike. Former 'American Idol' Host Says He's Now Working as Uber Driver to 'Be There for My Son'Meet the 'American Idol' Contestant Who Dropped 150 Pounds for Her Audition - See the Transformation

Lauren Alaina is ready to get to the ballroom! But going into this show with zero skill of what I'm going to be doing. "I don't know how to dance, so I don't know why I agreed to it really." I called him up and I was like, 'Bobby I don't know how to dance. Lauren Alaina Christine!'"

Congrats to Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon! So it's really cool that he is going to perform at our wedding," Iaconetti raved. Iaconetti and Haibon revealed their romance to fans in May 2018, months after her breakup from Bachelor Winter Games star Kevin Wendt. See more on Iaconetti and Haibon in the video below, and join ET's Bachelor Nation Facebook group here. RELATED CONTENT:Ashley Iaconetti's Bachelorette Party Included a Party Bus and NKOTBAshley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon Reveal If They Would Do a Reality TV Show Again (Exclusive)Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon on When Their Friendship Turned Into a Romantic Relationship (Exclusive)

American Idol will be bringing back Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie for its third season on ABC, but one name synonymous with the franchise was noticeably missing. So, why isn't longtime host Ryan Seacrest confirmed yet? American Idol will return in spring 2020 on ABC. RELATED CONTENT:Ryan Seacrest Not Yet Confirmed to Return to 'American Idol' Next Season'Bachelor's Ashley I. & Jared Haibon Reveal an 'American Idol' Alum Will Sing at Their Wedding (Exclusive)Carrie Underwood Celebrates 'American Idol' Anniversary With Throwback Pic: 'You Can't Cry Pretty'

Could Ryan Seacrest be done with American Idol? ET has learned that the longtime host of the singing competition show has not yet been confirmed to return for the all-new season that will premiere in spring 2020. "We are delighted to have our judges Katy, Luke and Lionel as well as in-house mentor Bobby backon 'American Idol,'" executive producer and showrunner Trish Kinane said in a statement. After American Idol crowned Laine Hardy its season 17 champion in May, ET spoke with Seacrest about his plans for the following season. RELATED CONTENT:Ryan Seacrest Addresses Kourtney Kardashian Possibly Leaving 'KUWTK' (Exclusive)'American Idol' Host Ryan Seacrest Takes First Sick Day in 17 SeasonsRyan Seacrest Isn't Feeling Pressure From Family to Get Married -- Here's the Funny Reason Why (Exclusive)

There's a baby on the way for Phillip Phillips and his wife, Hannah. The American Idol alum revealed on social media on Wednesday that he and his lady love are expecting their first child together, a son, in the fall. First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes a baby in the baby carriage this fall! Phillip, who won season 11 of America Idol, and Hannah got married in Albany, Georgia, in October 2015. The "Home" singer proposed to Hannah on Christmas in 2014, with her sharing a photo and sweet message on Instagram following their engagement.

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