Headlines: American Idol Judges Regrets, Clay Aiken Sang at Meghan McCain Wedding

Here’s What ABC’s ‘American Idol’ Judges Are (Already) Fighting About – “Off-camera, we’re negotiating. Like why we put through someone a couple of cities back and why we didn’t put through this person, because we’re figuring out what’s actually out there,” Perry said. “When I signed up for American Idol, I didn’t know what kind of talent was left. I thought everything had been discovered. I was like, are there any more diamonds to polish? Because of the technology world that we live in, everybody can launch themselves on their own platform. Well the truth is, there’s a lot of diamonds out there and American Idol has so many of them.” All three new judges are taking the gig incredibly seriously, Bryan said, and they already have regrets about passing over certain singers. – Read more at The Hollywood Reporter

Luke Bryan on ‘American Idol:’ ‘It Makes Me a Better Artist’ – American Idol is a new ballgame for Luke Bryan, but not only does he love being a judge, he also feels it’s making him a better artist and more well-rounded person. Speaking to Taste of Country and other media, Bryan is open about the fact that he enters opportunities like this “naively,” but sees it as a learning process. Between being on the road and devoting a significant amount of time for for his Idol duties, the singer says it can take a toll on his personal life. “With Idol, it is a strain on our family unit,” he admits. “But the way you get through it is you communicate first.” – Read more at TasteofCountry

Inside Meghan McCain and Ben Domenech’s wedding – The McCain family went all out for Meghan McCain‘s nuptials to Ben Domenech Tuesday. Meghan looked gorgeous in a white beaded and lace wedding gown teamed with a white fur stole, while Ben donned a navy blue suit for his big day with a boutonniere fastened out various florals inside of a shotgun shell. The pre-Thanksgiving wedding, which took place at the McCain family ranch in Sedona, Arizona, featured a massive tent filled with antler-style chandeliers, hardwood floors and leaf-covered branches decorated with twinkle lights. “American Idol” winner-turned-politician Clay Aiken serenaded the couple as they danced in front of 100 of their closest family and friends. – Read more at Page 6

A damn fine wedding.

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Kelly Clarkson talks female empowerment, and decision to distance herself from Dr. Luke.

Kelly Clarkson WE Day Toronto Promo with Stranger Things Star

Queen star Adam Lambert talks ahead of show at Arena Birmingham – “A lot of the big male pop artists that are successful right now, in my opinion, seem to have to fit a certain type of behavior. It’s very homogenized; a lot of them act and talk and dress the same. I think the idea is, “Do you feel like you could either be his best friend, or is he somebody you’d want to sleep with?” Those are the two types.” – ExpressandStar

Boy Band Why Don’t We (ft American Idol 14 Alum Daniel Seavey) Reveal Who They’re Excited to Meet on the 2017 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour

Nigel Lythgoe ‘Innocent Until Proven Guilty’ Out the Window
We got the brainchild behind “American Idol” Wednesday at the Grove, and asked about the stylist who says Seacrest crossed the line with her between 2007 and 2010 — right at the time “A.I.” was huge. Nigel says the money demand is troubling. Nigel went on to grouse that the concept of “innocent until proven guilty” has been turned on its head. – Read more at TMZ

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