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Simon Cowell apologizes for "being a dick" on 'American Idol' for years
December 2, 2025
Simon Cowell has apologized for being a caustic judge and also admitted he went "too far" with his insults during his early days on American Idol.
'American Idol' judge Katy Perry says Season 22 will likely be her last season
February 13, 2024
American Idol judge Katy Perry has announced that Season 22 will "probably" be her last after serving as a judge on seven seasons of the reality singing competition.
'American Idol's original judges reunite for Kelly Clarkson's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony
September 20, 2022
American Idol's original hosts reunited on Monday as Kelly Clarkson, the show's first winner, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest announces huge Season 19 twist: "It's the biggest shakeup in 'Idol' history!"
April 13, 2021
American Idol has announced a huge Season 19 twist that will definitely shake things up going forward!
Luke Bryan being replaced by Paula Abdul as 'American Idol' judge after he tests positive for COVID-19
April 12, 2021
Luke Bryan will miss American Idol's first live Season 19 episode after testing positive for coronavirus, however longtime Idol viewers will still see a familiar face as original judge Paul Abdul will fill in for him.
The Almanac for October 29, the 302nd day of 2019
October 29, 2019
The moon is waxing. Morning stars are Mars, Neptune and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Venus.
Kelly Clarkson reunites original 'American Idol' judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson
September 22, 2019
Kelly Clarkson hosted a reunion of original American Idol judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson on her new daytime talk show this week.
The Almanac for June 23, the 174th day of 2019
June 23, 2019
The moon is waning. Morning stars are Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Venus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury and Saturn.
The Almanac for Oct. 29, the 302nd day of 2018
October 29, 2018
The moon is waning. Morning stars are Mars, Neptune and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn and Uranus.
Joe Jackson, father and manager of the Jackson 5, dead at age 89
June 27, 2018
Joe Jackson, the patriarch and manager of the musical Jackson family, including the Jackson 5, Michael Jackson as a solo artist and Janet Jackson, has died at the age of 89.