Lionel Richie

AMERICAN IDOL – "706 (Hollywood Week – Idol Arena)" – It's Hollywood Week, and the pressure is on for Idol finalists, with only one chance to perform for judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie in the first-ever Idol Arena. Who will survive the biggest cut in Idol history? Ryan Seacrest hosts. SUNDAY, MARCH 31 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Eric McCandless)<br>LIONEL RICHIE, KATY PERRY, LUKE BRYAN

Reality

07.05.24

Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie Might Not Return to ‘American Idol’

Luke Bryan admitted he’s still waiting to hear who will be judging the new season of ‘American Idol.’

By Megan Behnke
Celebrity Parents

05.26.24

Lionel Richie’s Daughter Sofia Welcomes Baby With Her Husband Elliot Grainge

Sofia and Elliot have been married for a year.

By Brenda Medley
Reality

05.20.24

‘American Idol’ Crowns Abi Carter New Winner

‘American Idol’ has a new winner after Sunday’s Season 22 finale.

By Anna Rumer
AMERICAN IDOL – "706 (Hollywood Week – Idol Arena)" – It's Hollywood Week, and the pressure is on for Idol finalists, with only one chance to perform for judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie in the first-ever Idol Arena. Who will survive the biggest cut in Idol history? Ryan Seacrest hosts. SUNDAY, MARCH 31 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Eric McCandless)<br>LIONEL RICHIE, KATY PERRY, LUKE BRYAN

Reality

04.24.24

‘American Idol’: Lionel Richie Shares Who Should Replace Katy Perry

Perry will be leaving ‘American Idol’ at the end of the current season.

By Megan Behnke
AMERICAN IDOL 517 (Top 7) In a special Mothers Day episode, the Top 7 dedicate songs to their mother or the mother figure in their lives, as well as perform viral hits made popular on TikTok. GRAMMY® Award-winning artist and producer will.i.am returns to American Idol to mentor the remaining contestants vying for a spot in the Top 5. American Idol airs LIVE, coast to coast, SUNDAY, MAY 8 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT/6:00-8:00 p.m. MDT/5:00-7:00 p.m. PDT), on ABC. (Raymond Liu via Getty Images) KATY PERRY

Reality

02.13.24

Katy Perry Announces ‘American Idol’ Exit

Katy Perry first signed on to ‘American Idol’ in 2018 alongside Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie.

By Anna Rumer
Reality

02.07.24

Jelly Roll Joining ‘American Idol’

Jelly Roll and Tori Kelly will serve as guest mentors and performers on ‘American Idol’ Season 22.

By Anna Rumer
Music

08.16.23

Lionel Richie Delivers On-Stage Apology After Canceling Previous Concert

Richie explained to the sold-out crowd that bad weather was the reason for the postponement.

By Ashley Turner
Music

08.15.23

Lionel Richie Cancels Major Concert

Upset fans were informed about an hour after the show was scheduled to begin.

By Ashley Turner
Reality

07.25.23

‘American Idol’ Judges for Season 7 Revealed Following Katy Perry Exit Rumors

Katy Perry will join fellow judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie for ‘American Idol’s seventh season on ABC.

By Anna Rumer
AMERICAN IDOL "618 (Season Finale)" The live coast-to-coast, three-hour season finale features special performances from music legends and today's top artists, with the Top 3 contestants taking the stage for the final time as America decides who will become the next American Idol. SUNDAY, MAY 21 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT/5:00-8:00 p.m. PDT), on ABC. (Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty Images) WARREN PEAY, ZACHARIAH SMITH, RYAN SEACREST, OLIVER STEELE, KATY PERRY, IAM TONGI, COLIN STOUGH, MEGAN DANIELLE, LUKE BRYAN, TYSON VENEGAS, NUTSA, LIONEL RICHIE, WÉ ANI, MARYBETH BYRD, HAVEN MADISON, LUCY LOVE

Reality

06.16.23

Whoopi Goldberg’s ‘American Idol’ Criticism Reportedly Sparks ‘The View’ Boycott By Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie

By Andrew Roberts