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Katy Perry's No Simon Cowell for 'American Idol' Reboot's First Disaster Audition

Published: 03/11/2018

The "American Idol" reboot saw its first train wreck of an audition this weekend, but there was no real Simon Cowell to be found among any of the judges ... try as Katy Perry did. A woman named Koby -- who's a theater performer -- was the first 'no' Sunday night on the premiere of the new 'AI,'…

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Lionel Richie Says Daughter Sofia Dating Scott Disick is 'Just a Phase'

Published: 02/17/2018

Lionel Richie doesn't sound like a dad who's ready to spring for a wedding for his daughter just yet ... at least not with her current BF The legendary singer opened up about his 19-year-old daughter Sofia's relationship with 34-year-old Scott Disick, telling The Daily Telegraph she's at an age…

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Katy Perry Habitually Late for 'American Idol' Tapings

Published: 01/18/2018

Katy Perry is having some serious issues making it to the "American Idol" judge's table on time. Production sources tell us Katy's almost always late to the audition rounds, showing up 10-25 minutes after call time. While it's been frustrating for show producers, we're told the other judges --…

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Gloria Estefan Thanks President Trump for Skipping Kennedy Center Honors

Published: 12/04/2017

Gloria Estefan is applauding President Trump for staying home and, for once, not stealing the spotlight from her and several other entertainment legends. We got Gloria Monday at Reagan National in D.C. after her big night with LL Cool J, Lionel Richie, Norman Lear and Carmen de Lavallade at the…

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Nigel Lythgoe Gives Props to Katy Perry, What Hits Has Simon Had?

Published: 09/30/2017

Nigel Lythgoe took a fun shot at Simon Cowell ... the same Simon who went after the "American Idol" reboot. We got the longtime EP of the OG "Idol" Friday on his way to E Baldi in Bev Hills, and he thinks the new judge's panel -- Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie -- is rock solid. It's…

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Luke Bryan Announces He and Lionel Richie Are Joining 'American Idol'

Published: 09/29/2017

Luke Bryan just made official what we told you about early Friday morning -- he and Lionel Richie are joining Katy Perry as judges #2 and 3 on "American Idol." The country star made the announcement in a video he posted on Twitter just moments ago and hours after TMZ first reported the pending…

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'American Idol' Set to Announce Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan as Judges

Published: 09/29/2017

"American Idol" has completed the arduous and super expensive process of snagging 3 judges for the show's reboot ... and it didn't come a day too soon. Sources connected with the production tell TMZ, ABC and Fremantle, which co-owns the show with Core Media Group, will announce as early as Friday…

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'American Idol,' ABC and Producers in Tug of War Over Racial Diversity for Third Judge

Published: 09/25/2017

The folks who are bringing you "American Idol" again are in conflict over racial composition of the judge's panel ... TMZ has learned. Now that Katy Perry is in place and Luke Bryan is just days from signing, ABC and Fremantle, which co-owns the show, are trying to settle on a third judge. Sources…

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'American Idol' Struggling to Find Judges Before Show Starts Filming

Published: 08/16/2017

The "American Idol" reboot seems to be in crisis -- honchos still haven't locked down a second, third and possibly fourth judge, with only 6 weeks until cameras roll. TMZ broke the story ... producers first set their sights on Katy Perry, who will be pocketing $25 mil. Our 'Idol' sources tell us…

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'American Idol' Wants Lionel Richie and Charlie Puth as Final Two Judges

Published: 07/26/2017

"American Idol" is getting closer to assembling a full squad -- the show's zeroing in on finalists to join Katy Perry on the judges' panel. 'Idol' sources tell TMZ ... Lionel Richie's still a favorite to fill one of the 2 remaining seats, and singer Charlie Puth has emerged as a front-runner for…

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Lionel Richie's Judge Talks with 'American Idol' Progressing

Published: 06/25/2017

Lionel Richie secretly met with "American Idol" producers this week and the subject was joining the show ... production sources tell TMZ. We're told 'A.I.' execs had a sit-down with the legendary singer/producer for 2 hours, and they loved him. Our sources say 'A.I.' honchos now think he'd be a…

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Lionel Richie Targeted for 'American Idol' Judge

Published: 06/19/2017

"American Idol" has its sights set on judge #2 for the reboot ... and we're told it's Lionel Richie. 'A.I.' sources tell TMZ ... producers think Richie's legendary music career makes him a perfect pick ... credibility and a knack for honing in on what will become popular. Richie is also extremely…

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