The short answer is yes, contestants who make it to a certain point in the season are paid for their time. There are ...

American Idol fans are expressing concern for a former finalist on the show who is looking unrecognizable and "unwell" six ...

We're just weeks away from an all-new season of American Idol, and the show continues to drop major hints about what — or ...

American Idol has featured many celeb relatives over its 23-year history, including Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell's son ...

In the above first photo released from the set of American Idol, Carrie is enveloped in gorgeous ... so hopefully I can marry all of those together and be a good judge.” With Jelly Roll serving ...

Ryan Seacrest made Carrie Underwood’s return to American Idol easy as he took the season 4 winner ‘under his wing,’ a source ...

In a new promotional video premiering exclusively with PEOPLE on Monday, Jan. 27, fans get a glimpse at the contestants who have a shot at becoming the next 'American Idol.' ...

American Idol season 23 is already gearing up to be quite emotional for new judge Carrie Underwood. The “Blown Away” singer ...

American Idol is sending a postcard from Aulani as the reality show has returned to Hawaii for its 23rd season.

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: 'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest has reportedly been working hard to persuade Carrie Underwood to ...