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ABC Hatches ‘American Idol’ & ‘The Bachelor’ Crossover As Juan Pablo Galavis’ Daughter Auditions For Singing Competition
ABC brought two reality TV show universes together as American Idol saw a former star of The Bachelor during the last episode of the auditions round.
On Sunday night’s episode of the reality show competition, Camila Galavis got the opportunity to audition in front of judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan…
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Jennifer Hudson Says She’s “Heartbroken” Over Death Of ‘Idol’ Vocal Coach Debra Byrd: “She Will Be Dearly Missed”
Two days after the news broke that American Idol vocal coach Debra Byrd had died, one of her most successful students has paid tribute.
Jennifer Hudson took to social media and wrote that she was “heartbroken” at the news of Byrd’s passing.
“She encouraged and supported us from the very…
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Debra Byrd Dies: ‘American Idol’ & ‘The Voice’ Vocal Coach Was 72
Debra Byrd, a vocal coach for such shows as American Idol, The Voice and others, died March 5 in Los Angeles. She was 72 and no cause or location was given.
Byrd’s students included Grammy winners, recording artists, actors, musicians and Broadway stars. She worked closely with Kelly Clarkson…
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By Bruce Haring
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Paula Abdul Calls Out Nigel Lythgoe For “Classic Victim Shaming” In ‘SYTYCD’ Co-Creator’s Response To Her Sexual Assault Suit
UPDATED, 1:58 PM: Paula Abdul has broken her silence about Nigel Lythgoe’s scolding response of March 5 to her sexual assaults claims against the So You Think You Can Dance co-creator and judge.
“Mr. Lythgoe's answer to Ms. Abdul's complaint is classic victim shaming,” a statement today from the…
Nigel Lythgoe Slapped With Fourth Sexual Assault Suit; 2018 Claim Comes Hours After Producer Tries To Refute Paula Abdul Accusations
So You Think You Can Dance co-creator and former judge Nigel Lythgoe has been accused of sexual assault for the fourth time in less than three months.
"Lythgoe's sexual assault and battery were so traumatizing that Plaintiff no longer feels like the confident, capable, and independent woman that she…
“Never Occurred”: Nigel Lythgoe Refutes Sexual Assault Suit Alleging 2016 Chauffeured Car Attack – Update
(UPDATED Feb 22 PM WITH NIGEL LYTHGOE STATEMENT) American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe has been accused of sexual assault for the third time in less than two months.
"What should have been a quick two-minute ride ended up being a ten-to-fifteen minute sexual assault and battery in which plaintiff was…
Lionel Richie Says “I’m Not Mad” About Katy Perry Leaving ‘American Idol’
Lionel Richie was surprised when news reached him about Katy Perry’s imminent departure from American Idol. But "I'm not mad,” he said while visiting Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Thursday.
“It just made me run off the road when I first heard about it," he joked about Perry’s upcoming departure. "My phone…
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Katy Perry To Exit ‘American Idol’ After 7 Seasons On ABC
Katy Perry is saying goodbye to American Idol after seven seasons.
The singer announced her exit from the reality competition during an appearance on the Jimmy Kimmel Live show. Kimmel asked Perry how long she would stay as a judge on the ABC talent show to which the singer said she was planning to…
Nigel Lythgoe Hit With Second Sexual Assault Case In Less Than A Week, But It May Not Have Much Legal Punch
Less than a week after Paula Abdul accused Nigel Lythgoe of sexually assaulting her twice over the past 20 years, the So You Think You Can Dance co-creator has been hit with another suit from two other women. However, unlike the action by the former American Idol judge, this latest blow against Lythgoe…
Fantasia Barrino On Challenges After ‘American Idol’ Win: “I Lost Everything”
Fantasia Barrino is opening up about the challenges she faced following her win on American Idol.
The star of The Color Purple revealed in a recent interview that the years after being crowned the winner of season three of the singing competition were difficult for her financially.
“It wasn’t…
“Untrue” Says Nigel Lythgoe Of Paula Abdul’s Sexual Assaults Suit Against Him, Takes Swipe At “History Of Erratic Behavior” By Ex-‘American Idol’ Judge – Update
UPDATE, 5:40 PM: Over 24 hours after Paul Abdul filed her sexual assault and gender violence lawsuit against Nigel Lythgoe and American Idol producers, the co-creator of So You Think You Can Dance has finally responded.
Lythgoe has gone on the offensive against what he says are false accusations and…
‘American Idol’ Goes Down ‘Golden Ticket Road’ To Promote New Season On ABC
We’re definitely not in Kansas anymore: American Idol decided to change things up with the way it markets the new season by having judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Ryan Seacrest take a trip down the proverbial Yellow Brick Road to kick off the 22nd season.
Excuse us, we mean the Golde…
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