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Who Should Replace Katy Perry on 'American Idol' - Vote for Your Dream Judge in Our Poll

Now that Katy Perry has announced plans to leave American Idol behind, who do you want to see fill her seat at the judges table?

The 39-year-old “Firework” pop icon confirmed that she’d be stepping back from her position as a judge on the show after Idol‘s 22nd season airs. She’s held down a spot on the panel since 2018 when she signed on.

Katy leaving will create a gap that needs to be filled. Who should join Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie on the panel?

We pulled together some of pop music’s biggest stars and want to see who you think has it in them to take over!

Head inside to vote in our poll for your dream American Idol judge…More Here! »

Past 'American Idol' Winner Wants to Replace Katy Perry as Judge

A past American Idol winner is throwing their hat in the ring to join the show’s judges panel!

Earlier this week, Katy Perry announced that she was leaving the show after season 22, which premieres on Sunday, Feb. 18.

Following Katy‘s announcement, a past Idol winner revealed that they would love to join the show as the new judge.

Keep reading to find out more…More Here! »

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American Idol's Jordin Sparks Stuns at Two Pre-Grammys Events, Talks New Music Coming Soon

Jordin Sparks is ready for a musical comeback!

The 34-year-old former American Idol winner opened up about her upcoming fifth studio album while making appearances at pre-Grammys parties on Thursday (February 1) in Los Angeles.

Jordin first wore a light blue dress at the GRAMMY House x A Celebration of Women In The Mix event. She later changed into an all-black outfit for the Recording Academy Honors event presented by the Black Music Collective.

At the afternoon event, Jordin talked about her new music.

Keep reading to find out more…More Here! »

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Eddie Murphy & Tracee Ellis Ross Attend 'Candy Cane Lane' Premiere in L.A.

Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross are stepping out for the premiere of their new holiday movie!

The co-stars posed for photos together at the premiere of Candy Cane Lane on Tuesday (November 28) held at Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles.

Fellow cast members in attendance included Nick Offerman, Robin Thede, D.C. Young Fly, Thaddeus J. Mixson, and Danielle Pinnock along with director Reginald Hudin.

Keep reading to find out more…More Here! »

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Hailee Steinfeld Goes To The Extreme With Super High Thigh Slit at 'Spider-Man: Across The Universe' Premiere

Hailee Steinfeld was showing off her long legs at the premiere of Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse!

The 26-year-old actress, who voices Ghost Spider in the movie, hit the red carpet in a thigh high-slit skirt with a denim top at the Regency Village Theatre on Tuesday night (May 30) in Los Angeles.

Hailee joined her co-stars Shameik Moore, Daniel Kaluuya, Issa Rae, Bryan Tyree Henry, Jason Schwartzman, and Jake Johnson at the event.

The cast of the movie got support from celeb guests including Aldis Hodge, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Jordin Sparks and her son DJ, Dinah Jane, Blac Chyna, Allison Holker and her three kids – Weslie, Maddox and Zara Boss.

Evan Ross, Offset and his three sons, Robin Thicke and son Julian, Christina Milian, June Diane Raphael and Paul Scheer, Wiz Khalifa, Garcelle Beauvais and her twin boys Jax and Jaid, Stephen Amell and Cassandra Jean with their daughter Mavi, and Cobie Smulders and husband, Taran Killam, were also there.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse will hit theaters on Friday, June 2.

If you missed it, there’s some news about just who Hailee is romantically linked to right now.

FYI: Hailee is wearing a Bally look with Tabayer jewelry. Her hair was styled by Gregory Russell for Pureology. Issa wore a Johanna Ortiz ensemble. Garcelle wore a LaPointe look.

Head to the gallery to check out 45+ pictures from the Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse premiere…More Here! »

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Producer Reveals the Role Jordin Sparks Played in Ariana Grande's Debut Album 'Yours Truly,' & It Was Major

Several of the hits on Ariana Grande‘s debut album might not have been possible without Jordin Sparks, according to a producer who worked on the project.

Harmony Samuels produced and wrote on several songs that landed on the album’s tracklist, including her Top 10 breakout hit “The Way” and her Big Sean collab “Right There.”

In a recent interview, Harmony explained how the music came to be and Jordin‘s connection to it.

Read more about Jordin Sparks’ connection to Ariana Grande’s Yours Truly…More Here! »

John Legend, Chloe X Halle, & More Step Out to Honor Smokey Robinson & Berry Gordy at MusiCares 2023

The stars are stepping out to honor Smokey Robinson and Berry Gordy!

John Legend along with Chloe X Halle attended the 2023 MusiCares to honor Smokey, 82, and Berry, 93, on Friday night (February 3) held at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles.

Other stars in attendance included Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Elton John, Sheryl Crow, Nancy Pelosi and husband Paul, Lionel Richie, Brandi Carlile, Jimmie Allen, Dionne Warwick, Mumford & Sons, Real Housewives of Potomac star and singer Candiace Dillard, Sebastian Yatra, Jordin Sparks, and Russell Simmons.

During the event, Smokey took to the stage to share an emotional tribute to his longtime friend and mentor Berry.

“In my life I’ve been blessed enough to get a few awards. But this one is really the most special to me because I’m getting this award with my very best friend in the world,” Smokey said, via Billboard. “I’m standing here tonight because when I first met this man, it was the beginning of my dream come true. I wanted to be a singer, to be in show business, write songs and make music. I never thought it would be possible for me from where I grew up. But he took me under his wing … I love you man. you are so precious.”

Click through the gallery inside for 65+ pictures of the stars at the event…More Here! »

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