NEW YORK -- The drama of the first LIVE 'American Idol' of the season began before the contestants even took the stage. Judge Luke Bryan had to sit out the show after testing positive for COVID-19.

NEW YORK -- One by one we learned who advanced to the Top 16 with each contestant immediately performing to try to earn a spot in the Top 10. Fans started casting votes for the Top 10 as soon as the ...

You can say this for “American Idol”: More than 20 years in, it’s still worth arguing about. Should Kris Allen have prevailed over Adam Lambert? Queen would like a word. Carrie Underwood over Bo Bice?