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American Idol 2021 Hollywood Week is filming in Los Angeles. Check out a few fun photos from Katy, Luke, Lionel, Bobby and Ryan.

American Idol announces that Bobby Bones will joine the 2021 season as in-house mentor. Plus, the country radio star is engaged.

Bobby Bones hopes to join American Idol at Hollywood week, depending on his Breaking Bobby Bones schedule.

Will Bobby Bones return to American Idol along with Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan and Ryan Seacrest? He answers fans’ questions!

Watch the American Idol Top 20 sing Bill Withers’ “Lean on Me” for a Feeding America PSA. Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan and more.

ABC reality chief Rob Mills on why they decided to finish the season now using remote tech, instead of postponing the show indefinitely.

American idol officially announces “on with the show.” The competition will continue with cast and contestants performing at home.

Country star Kenny Rogers dies at age 81. Watch him mentor the American Idol 5 Top 9, plus Lionel Richie pays tribute to his friend.

American Idol Q&A event feat. the judges dishing on upcoming season 18. Plus, winner Laine Hardy performed his new single!

Ahead of American Idol premiere (Feb 16) the judges dropped by Jimmy Kimmel Live to promote the show. Plus, Laine Hardy performs at an event.