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 - EXCLUSIVE: Carrie Underwood Leaves Animal Activists Furious! Country Darling Boasts About Moose Meat Despite Claiming She's 'Vegetarian' — 'People Are Getting Sick of Her Two-Faced Talk'Fans are accused the singer of being 'two-faced.'
 - EXCLUSIVE: 'American Idol' Judges at War? Lionel Richie Raging Over How Country Singers Luke Bryan and Carrie Underwood Aren't 'Showing Him Enough Respect'After Underwood joined the show, she 'swooped in and made Bryan part of her social circle both on and off the set.'
 - EXCLUSIVE: Carrie Underwood's Tennessee Farm Crisis – 'American Idol' Star Struggling to Maintain Property and Dozens of AnimalsThe singer has a farm problem on her hands.
 - EXCLUSIVE: Dolly Parton Steps in to Help Kelly Clarkson After 'American Idol' Alum 'Struggles With Pressures of Fame' – 'In a Bad Place Right Now'The country singer is doing all she can to help the 'American Idol' alum.
 - EXCLUSIVE: Ryan Seacrest's Health Crisis – 'Wheel of Fortune' Host's Concerning Weight Loss and 'Hollow Cheeks' Sparks Fresh Fan FearsThe host's pal claims there is nothing medically wrong with the star.
 - SHOCKING NEW DETAILS: 'American Idol' Exec and Husband Were ‘Shot Dead with Their Own Gun’ Before Suspect, 22, Called 911 on HimselfPolice used the suspect's cell phone data from his 911 call to track him down.
 - 'American Idol' Double Murder Crime Scene Photos Revealed: See the $5M Home Where Music Supervisor Robin Kaye and Her Husband Were Found Dead — As 22-Year-Old Suspect Is NabbedPolice are trying to determine if they were targeted.
 - 'American Idol' Murder Mystery: Show's Music Supervisor Found Dead At Home Alongside Husband — Just Days After Suspect 'Tried to Break In'Cops discovered the bodies during a welfare check.
 - EXCLUSIVE: Hoda Taking Over! Adored 'Today' Star Set to Replace Crumbling Kelly Clarkson As She's 'Desperate to Flee Daytime TV Grind'Clarkson just couldn't take it.
 - EXCLUSIVE: Carrie Underwood 'Holding American Idol Hostage' by Dithering Over Signing New Deal Unless They Show Her the MoneyHer request is sky-high.
 - EXCLUSIVE: Kelly Clarkson's World 'Falling to Pieces' as Talk Show Hangs in Balance and Personal Dramas Take Brutal Toll on SingerKelly Clarkson's world is falling apart as her talk show risks cancellation amid personal crises.
 - EXCLUSIVE: 'Bitter' Katy Perry 'Roaring With Rage' Over Tanking Career – And is 'Blaming Stint on American Idol for Sinking Her'She's attacking anyone but herself, sources say.
 - 'Lousy Attitudes': How 'Idol' Judges Lionel Richie, 75, and Luke Bryan, 48, Have Turned TV Songfest Into a Behind-The-Scenes Hotbed of JealousyJelly Roll helped the competition show dominate in ratings against 'The Voice.'
 - 'Idol' in the Gutter: Ratings Plummet for TV Songfest — and Show Insiders Blame One Person… Carrie UnderwoodUnderwood is turning out to be the complete opposite of former judge Katy Perry – with half the salary.
 - EXCLUSIVE: Carrie Underwood 'Out of Tune' as 'American Idol' Judge – 'She's Boring, Too Nice and Her Presence Makes For Rubbish TV!'She's a borefest, critics say.
 - Kellie Pickler Claims Her Email Was Hacked as Part of 'Cruel Harassment' — As She Stays Stuck Never-Ending Battle With Her In-Laws After Husband's SuicideThe country superstar's husband killed himself two years ago in their home.
 - EXCLUSIVE: Carrie Underwood's Husband Mike Fisher's 'Blood Boiling' Over 'American Idol' Host Ryan Seacrest's 'Constant Fawning' Over Show Judge WifeMike Fisher's blood is said to be boiling over Ryan Seacrest's constant fawning over Carrie Underwood on 'American Idol.'
 - Wilson Phillips Singer Carnie Wilson Fiercely Defends 'Nepo Baby' Daughter Lola After Teen Auditions on 'American Idol' — As Show's Ratings Continue to Crash and BurnThe teen was able to move on to the next step on the show despite massive backlash.
 - 'American Idol' Ratings Shocker: How Show's Viewership Has Plunged to Record Low — And Why Carrie Underwood Could be to BlameThe singer is said to be a huge diva behind the scenes.
 - EXCLUSIVE: Carrie Underwood 'Being Warned by Pals to Slow Down' as She 'Fights to Juggle Personal Life With Emotional American Idol Auditions'People surrounding the country singer wonder if she has the inner strength to judge others on the competition show.
 - 'American Idol' Contestant 'The Singing Garbage Man' Doug Kiker Dead at 32 — As Family Mourns Singer's 'Completely Unexpected' PassingA GoFundMe has been established to help with expenses.
 - EXCLUSIVE: Trump-Backing 'Diva' Carrie Underwood 'Has Turned Into Perks-Craving Monster' Behind Scenes of 'American Idol' – 'She Always Wants the VIP Treatment'Critics say her diva behavior is spiraling out of control.
 - Carrie Underwood Suffers Embarrassing Audio Malfunction at Donald Trump's Inauguration After Receiving Massive Backlash Over Performance — 'Karma Was So Immediate and So Satisfying'The singer was slammed for agreeing to perform.
 - Ryan Seacrest 'Set for Massive $50Million Payday Boost' as Reward for Record 'Wheel of Fortune' Ratings — But He'll Have to 'Jump Through Hoops' to Get the CashRyan Seacrest is said to be set for a $50M payday boost following a surge in 'Wheel of Fortune' ratings.
 - Host Ryan Seacrest So 'Obsessed' With New 'American Idol' Judge Carrie Underwood It's 'Making Her Co-Stars Sick'The 49-year-old TV mogul has made it his mission to ensure the songbird's days on the singing competition series go smooth as silk.
 - 'American Idol' Hosts Have 'Major Man Crush' on New Judge Carrie Underwood's Pro Hockey Hunk Husband Mike Fisher'American Idol' hosts are reportedly harboring a "major man crush" on new judge Carrie Underwood's hunky husband Mike Fisher.
 - Blustering 'American Idol' Judge Luke Bryan Has 'Left Show Bosses Seething' After He Killed Chances of Beyoncé Boosting Ratings‘American Idol’ judge Luke Bryan angers bosses after ruining chances of Beyoncé boosting ratings.
 - 'Cranky' Katy Perry 'Begging American Idol' Bosses To Give Her Back Her Seat After $15M Mansion Hit By Flood — and Career TanksThe pop icon is reportedly ready to get back to Idol after announcing her resignation, saying she wants a 'steady' gig after releasing a 'flop' album.
 - Miley Cyrus' 'Greedy Salary Demand of More Than $25Million Priced Her Out Of American Idol Job': Cut-Price Carrie Underwood Was 'Second Choice For Struggling Show'Miley Cyrus' $25M salary demand priced her out of 'American Idol,' giving the opportunity to Carrie Underwood.
 - Lionel Richie Backing Carrie Underwood For Her New ‘American Idol’ Job All Night Long As ‘Knives Sharpened’ Behind ScenesLionel Richie is backing Carrie Underwood to replace Katy Perry, even as 'knives sharpened' behind the scenes
 - Heartbroken Carrie Underwood and Husband ‘Looking Into Adoption’ After Devastation of Multiple Miscarriages’ — ‘She Figures It’s God’s Plan’The country music singer and her NHL star husband share two young children but reportedly are vying for another little one.
 - ‘American Idol’ Winner Carrie Underwood Comes Full Circle as Show's Newest Judge... Replacing Katy PerryFormer American Idol Winner Carrie Underwood is set to become the newest judge on ‘American Idol,’ replacing Katy Perry.
 - The Race to Replace Katy on 'Idol': Jon Bon Jovi Wants $25 Million — as Kelly Clarkson Rules Herself OutThere’s a competition brewing over who gets to take Katy Perry's place on 'American Idol.'
 - Autopsy Report: 'American Idol' Singer Mandisa's Cause of Death Revealed as 'Complications of Obesity' After Grammy-Winner Died at 47'American Idol' alum Mandisa's official cause of death has been revealed to be "complications of class III obesity," according to a newly released autopsy report.
 - Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan Feuding Over Katy Perry's Replacement on 'American Idol': ReportNow that a spot has opened up at the 'American Idol' judges table, sources claim Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan are butting heads over Katy Perry's replacement.
 - Katy Perry Gives 'American Idol' Audience the Cold Shoulder During Recent Taping, Stayed 'Glued to Her Phone': ReportA source said Katy Perry was 'off-putting' and ignored fans during a recent taping of 'American Idol.'
 - 'American Idol' Singer Mandisa's Autopsy Complete, Cause Of Death Pending as Police InvestigateAn autopsy has been completed on Mandisa, and the cause of death is pending for the former American Idol star.
 - 'American Idol' Star and Grammy Winner Mandisa Found Dead at Home at 47Mandisa was found dead on Thursday inside her home in Tennessee. Her cause of death is not currently known.
 - Kellie Picker’s Husband’s Death: Singer’s In-Laws Demand Medical Examiner Turn Over Sealed Photos Taken at SceneA judge recently granted the country singer's in-laws' motion demanding Apple turn over their late son's text messages.
 - 'American Idol' Producers Plotting to Replace Luke Bryan With Country Star Jelly Roll: ReportSources claim Luke Bryan has endorsed rising country star Jelly Roll as his replacement on 'American Idol.'
 - Katy Perry's 'American Idol' Exit: Son of 84-Year-Old Vet Says Pop Star Should Be 'Run Out' of Showbiz as Vicious Court Battle Rages onThe son of the 84-year-old bedridden veteran locked in a war with Katy Perry over a $15 million California mansion isn't shocked the pop star is leaving 'American Idol.'
 - 'No Wiggle Room': Katy Perry Quit 'American Idol' After ABC Bosses Refused to Raise Eight-Figure Salary: ReportKaty Perry ditched her longtime judging gig on 'American Idol' after learning that bosses would not raise her $25 million salary, according to a sensational report.
 - Katy Perry 'Distances' Herself From Ryan Seacrest on Set After Announcing 'American Idol' ExitKaty Perry reportedly kept a safe distance from 'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest and her fellow judges while filming in Hawaii.
 - Katy Perry Quits 'American Idol' After 7 Seasons, Walks Away From $25M Salary to 'Feel That Pulse of My Own Beat'Katy Perry announced that the 22nd season of "American Idol" will be her last during an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on Monday night.
 - 'American Idol' Alum William Hung Opens Up About His Gambling Addiction and Divorce'American Idol' alum William Hung told outlets, 'I quit my job three years ago and became a professional poker player.'
 - 'Emotional Distress:' Country Star Jimmie Allen's Sex Abuse Accuser Demands Judge Tosses Singer's CounterclaimJimmie Allen's alleged sex abuse victim claims she is being victim of harassment and intimidation.
 - Singer Tori Kelly, 30, Hospitalized for Blood Clots After Collapsing at Dinner: It's 'Really Serious'Singer Tori Kelly suffered a concerning collapse while at dinner with friends and was admitted to the ICU for blood clots.
 - Singer Jimmie Allen ‘Fears He Will Lose His Fortune' Fighting Sexual Assault Allegations: SourcesThe country star is not only facing two civil lawsuits but has to deal with his estranged wife's divorce.
 - Ryan Seacrest's $28 Million 'Wheel of Fortune' Payday: Frontrunner to Replace Pat Sajak Would Become the Highest-Paid Person on TelevisionSources say the the entertainer already pulls in $12 million per year to host 'American Idol. '
 - Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan Boycotting 'The View' After Whoopi Goldberg Trashed 'American Idol'Whoopi Goldberg has done it again — and this time, her big mouth has 'American Idol' judges, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan, boycotting her show.