
Luke Bryan tests positive for COVID, sidelined from 'Idol'
Luke Bryan says he's tested positive for COVID-19, which sidelined him from the season's first live -American Idol- episode on ABC.
Mon Apr 12 2021

'American Idol' contestant Nikki McKibbin dies at 42
She had died after suffering a brain aneurysm on Wednesday and was taken off life support early Sunday.
Mon Nov 02 2020

Pop singer Katy Perry to host MTV Video Music Awards show
The hosting gig will kick off a busy 12 months for Perry, who embarks on a world tour in September and will be a judge in 2018 on the new version of television talent show "American Idol."
Fri Jul 28 2017

Pop star Katy Perry to join ABC's 'American Idol' reboot
Pop star Katy Perry will join reality singing competition "American Idol" on ABC, the network said on Tuesday, adding a big name with legions of young fans for its revival of the show.
Wed May 17 2017

'American Idol' to make comeback on ABC TV in 2018
"American Idol," the most popular music reality show in U.S. television history, will return to the screen on ABC in 2018, the network announced on Tuesday.
Wed May 10 2017

Why you should travel to Birmingham
On my first trip to Birmingham, I spent the entire visit pursuing Ruben Studdard and Taylor Hicks, the local songbirds who won "American Idol" in 2002 and 2006, respectively.
Sun Mar 12 2017

Swedish pop group ABBA to reunite for 'new digital experience'
Band members Agnetha Faltskog, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad will team up with "American Idol" creator Simon Fuller and Universal Music Group for the collaboration.
Thu Oct 27 2016

Olympics: Hero's homecoming for Singapore star Schooling
The 21-year-old Asian champion set a new Olympic record of 50.39sec in Rio on Friday as he edged out his American idol Michael Phelps in the men's 100m butterfly final.
Mon Aug 15 2016

Before she was murdered, who was Qandeel Baloch?
Qandeel Baloch, whose real name is Fauzia Azeem, first caught the public's eye in an audition for "Pakistan Idol," a singing competition show spun off of "American Idol."
Tue Jul 19 2016

'American Idol' back for last time before lights out
It was the glitzy show that launched some of the brightest entertainment careers in recent times, but as "American Idol" kicks off for a final season Wednesday, it is a star on the wane.
Thu Jan 07 2016

Is singer Adam Lambert just too sexy for strait-laced Singapore?
Adam Lambert may have been a hit on American Idol but rival petitions in Singapore have gathered thousands of online votes in a lively debate over whether he is too sexy to be allowed to perform there
Fri Nov 27 2015

Adele's '25' and our problem with unstoppable sadness
The singer's imminent blockbuster sounds as magnificent - and ordinary - as ever.
Fri Nov 20 2015

'American Idol': How a mediocre show changed TV forever
But somehow, like other mediocrities, the 2004 Boston Red Sox, Herman's Hermits "American Idol" made history.
Wed May 13 2015

'American Idol' to end next season
Fox announced on Monday that it is cutting the chords of its famous musical reality show -American Idol- after its 15th season finishes next year.
Mon May 11 2015
American Idol 2013 Finale Show
American Idol 2013 Finale Show with special performances by Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, Adam Lambert, Aretha Franklin and much more...
Sun Jun 02 2013

Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child
According to JBPM, members of the public at the scene took initial action to rescue the victim before the fire brigade arrived.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant
Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today
So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit
Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas
Netanyahu accuse Hamas of acting "in an unspeakably cynical manner" by placing body of a Gaza woman in the coffin instead of Shiri Bibas.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say
The US is a co-chair along with Malaysia of a working group on climate mitigation, or ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports
The group hopes Tesla will invest strategically, believing it's interested in acquiring Nissan's US plants, the report says.
Fri Feb 21 2025

185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco
The children have been handed over to their families on bond with conditions by the court.
Fri Feb 21 2025

IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government
The move will eliminate roughly 6% of the agency's workforce in the midst of the busy tax-filing season.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Elon Musk wields chainsaw at conservative gathering, a gift from Argentina's Milei
This is the chainsaw for bureaucracy, says Elon Musk.
Fri Feb 21 2025