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Hollywood's Biggest Stars Come Out For the 'Oscars of Science'

Published: 04/19/2026

The biggest names in Hollywood came out for the Oscars Saturday night, but not the Oscars you're thinking about. It was the 12th annual Breakthrough Prize ceremony -- also known as the “Oscars of Science” -- which drew a boatload of A-listers such as Anne Hathaway, Robert Downey Jr., Zoe…

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Banana Ball Player Says He'd Take CMA Award Over World Series After 'Idol' Success

Published: 02/01/2026

From the dugout to the spotlight ... Banana Ball star Jayson Arendt knocked his "American Idol" audition out of the park! TMZ Sports caught up with the ballplaying country artist after he stole the show on the 24th season premiere when several of his teammates joined him for the audition ...…

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Lionel Richie Says Michael Jackson Was Nicknamed 'Smelly' Over Poor Hygiene

Published: 09/30/2025

Michael Jackson may be remembered as the 'King of Pop' ... but his pal Lionel Richie remembers him as being one stinky dude -- literally nicknamed 'Smelly'! The "American Idol" judge talks all about it in his new memoir "Truly," which debuted Tuesday. He writes the late Quincy Jones is the one who…

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Deep Deals on Sofia Richie Grainge's Adorable Essentials Line

Published: 09/29/2025

Hello ... is it deals you're looking for? Pieces from Sofia Richie Grainge's kids line are a steal right now, thanks to Amazon's early Prime Big Deal Days savings ... and these items from Lionel Richie's daughter are just too cute to pass up. While Big Deal Days officially runs from October 7-8,…

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Lionel Richie's Beverly Hills Home Burglarized

Published: 08/22/2025

Lionel Richie almost said "hello" to an unexpected guest Friday morning ... we've learned his Beverly Hills home was burglarized by a suspected thief. Beverly Hills Police Department tells TMZ ... officers received a radio call regarding a residential burglary just after midnight in the 90210…

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'American Idol' Crew Hits Hawaii ... Aloha!

Published: 04/14/2025

The "American Idol" crew had aloha-t of fun in Hawaii, and we've got the behind-the-scenes shots just for you! From the stage to the beach, the 'Idol' judges -- Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan -- took their duties to the shore, and they took obligations seriously!!! Ryan Seacrest…

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Brian Littrell Cries During Son Baylee's 'American Idol' Audition

Published: 03/10/2025

Backstreet Boys singer Brian Littrell could barely keep it together as he stood outside the doors during his 22-year-old son Baylee's audition for "American Idol" on Sunday night's show. Brian got visibly emotional as he told cameras how "proud" he is of his son during the Season 23 premiere of…

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'American Idol' Contestant Benjamin Glaze Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

Published: 10/19/2024

Benjamin Glaze -- an "American Idol" contestant who went viral after Katy Perry kissed him during his audition -- has been arrested for allegedly possessing child porn, TMZ has learned. According to a Tulsa PD Facebook post, Glaze was arrested after the force's Sexual Predator/Digital Evidence…

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Carrie Underwood Dishes On What Type Of 'American Idol' Judge She'll Be

Published: 08/02/2024

Carrie Underwood’s spilling the tea on what type of "American Idol" judge she'll be ... right after TMZ broke the exciting news earlier this week. The country star dropped by "Good Morning America" Friday ... telling the hosts she just didn't have it in her to lie -- but don’t expect Simon…

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Carrie Underwood Close To Finalizing Deal to Replace Katy Perry on 'American Idol'

Published: 07/31/2024

Katy Perry’s out at "American Idol" -- and Carrie Underwood is very close to filling in her seat ... TMZ has learned. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Carrie and her team are in the final stages of locking her into a contract to appear on the hit ABC show -- and if all goes smoothly,…

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Sofia Richie Welcomes First Baby with Husband Elliot Grainge

Published: 05/24/2024

Sofia Richie is officially a mom -- she and her husband Elliot Grainge say their bundle of joy arrived this week. Lionel Richie's daughter gave birth to her own little girl ... Sofia says she gave birth on Monday, which she calls the "best day of my life." And they've already got a name ... Eloise…

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What's The Big Frigin' Difference?!

Published: 04/27/2024

In the wise words of Ryan Seacrest, "This is American Idol!" The spotlight is now on you, and you ain't no shoe-in! Do you have the star power to find the differences between these two photos? Take the stage and show 'em what you're made of! Idols Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Ryan…

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