USA Today Music — The two music stars will join Katy Perry on the judging panel for the music competition, which returns on ABC in 2018.             more info

Dlisted — It appears Lionel Richie will complete the new American Idol triumvirate with Katy Perry and Luke Bryan, and it’s not soon enough! As in, filming starts Tuesday. Seriously, it was beginning to feel like it’d be easier to get Donald Trump to throw... more info

New York Times — Also the week of Oct. 1: Dave Malloy returns downtown, and “The Gifted” debuts on Fox. more info

Stereogum — Luke Bryan is joining American Idol. more info

Mjsbigblog — According to a report, country star Luke Bryan has signed a deal to join Katy Perry on the American Idol judges panel. The post American Idol: Luke Bryan set for Second Judges Seat (Report) appeared first on mjsbigblog. more info

PopSugar UK — It's no secret that Taylor Swift has a bevy of famous friends, but so does her pal Selena Gomez. From her early friendships with Katy Perry and Francia Raisa to her more recent relationships with Hollywood A-lister Jennifer Aniston and supermodel Car... more info

PopSugar — It's no secret that Taylor Swift has a bevy of famous friends, but so does her pal Selena Gomez. From her early friendships with Katy Perry and Francia Raisa to her more recent relationships with Hollywood A-lister Jennifer Aniston and supermodel Car... more info

PopSugar — Patrick Starrr started his career behind the counter, where he was told to remove the glamorous makeup he sported for an event. Now, Patrick has captivated his viewers by showing off the power of a makeup transformation and has worked his magic on pe... more info

Mjsbigblog — Because American Idol can't nail down the judges panel, taping of the round may be delayed. Katy Perry's Witness tour complicates things. The post American Idol Can’t Nail Down Judges, Taping May Be Delayed appeared first on mjsbigblog. more info

MSN Music — Russell Brand is open to reconciliation with ex-wife Katy Perry, according to new comments the comedian made to an Italian lifestyle magazine. more info