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“American Idol” judges reveal which audition songs they never want to hear again: 'Shakes and hives' (exclusive)
Be sure to scratch these off your song list, future contestants! Listen up, American Idol hopefuls! The judges are sharing the songs they’d love for contestants to skip during their audition, please and thank you.
Watch Backstreet Boys Member's Son Audition for 'American Idol' 2025 With a Little Help From His Dad
Parade earlier shared that Baylee Littrell, son of Backstreet Boys' Brian Littrell, would be auditioning for Season 8 of American Idol on ABC (Season 23 overall) in hopes of earning a Golden Ticket to Hollywood and beyond.
‘American Idol’ Nepo Contestants, From the Son of a Backstreet Boy to a Country Legend’s Grandchild and More
Baylee Littrell, son of Backstreet Boys member Brian Littrell, auditioned on the season 23 premiere of show, which aired Sunday night.
Backstreet Boys star emotional as son on American Idol gets slammed with 'nepotism' label
The Season 23 opener of American Idol faced a 'nepotism' label as his father, Backstreet Boys member Brian Littrell, grew emotional over the audition. Littrell, who's not just any hopeful, he's the progeny of Backstreet Boys' Brian Littrell,
American Idol viewers slam 'Nepo Idol' as son of boy-band icon secures audition
Viewers of American Idol's Season 23 premiere slammed the hit ABC singing competition show for being "Nepo Idol," as the son of a boy-band icon secured an audition and a golden ticket. Baylee Littrell,
'American Idol' finalists share the 12 worst parts about being on the show
Finalists, runners-up, and winners of the singing-competition series said being on "American Idol" could be stressful and ...
Why Did Katy Perry Leave American Idol? Inside the Pop Star's Decision to Exit the Series Ahead of Season 23
Katy Perry was a judge on ‘American Idol’ for seven years until she announced she was leaving the singing competition in ...
‘American Idol’ 2025 Premiere: First Platinum Ticket Is Awarded After Auditions From a Viral Star & More
Season 23 of American Idol is officially underway! After the first three auditions aired in a special following The Oscars on ...
Lionel Richie Likely Doesn’t See ‘Eye to Eye’ With Carrie Underwood’s Politics Ahead of ‘American Idol,’ Source Says
Carrie Underwood's politics might rub Lionel Richie the wrong way ahead of the 'American Idol' Season 23 premiere.
THEN AND NOW: People who came in second place on 'American Idol'
The hit reality singing competition returns for season 23 on Sunday. Here's what runners-up like Justin Guarini and Adam ...
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‘American Idol’ Fans Sound off After ‘The Voice’ Finalist Is Allowed to Audition
Thunderstorm Artis finished in third place on 'The Voice' in 2020, but still decided to audition for 'American Idol.' ...
What time does 'American Idol' start? Premiere date, judges, where to watch Season 23
"American Idol" returns to television with a new season on Sunday, March 9. Here's what to know about the two-hour premiere ...
All 22 'American Idol' winners ranked from least to most successful
Ahead of the 23rd season of "American Idol," it's time to look back on previous winners and see how many actually became ...
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3 Quick Facts About Thunderstorm Artis, From ‘The Voice’ Finalist to ‘American Idol’ Standout
Here are three quick facts about Thunderstorm Artis, 'The Voice' finalist turned 'American Idol' golden ticket holder.