Guardian Music — Various venues, BrightonA handful of standout acts were exhilarating but this celebration of new music highlighted a drift towards sameness and whimsyIf Brighton’s three-day festival of new music is any guide, and it’s usually a good on... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Get ready for more “American Idol.” ABC’s revival of the singing competition has been renewed for a second season. Also returning are judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan, along with host Ryan Seacrest. The “Americ... more info

Perez Hilton — America doesn't know talent when they see it — but thankfully for Ada Vox, the American Idol judges do! On Monday's first live episode, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan skipped protocol and voted the season's standout performer into the To... more info

New York Times — The singing competition, back after a two-year hiatus, is focusing on the fireworks onstage, rather than between the judges. And Lionel Richie is its godfather. more info

Rock Sound — Jonny Brenns impressed judges Lionel Ritchie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan with his performance of the 'Too Weird To Live, Too Rare To Die' single. Panic! At The Disco fans got an unexpected surprise on US TV last night (April 22nd) as Am... more info

Perez Hilton — Sofia Richie and Scott Disick are still dodging the haters. After the 19-year-old shared yet another photo with the 34-year-old reality star on Monday, disapproving fans took to the comments to point out their whopping age difference. As if they were... more info

Dlisted — Panty Creamer of the Day: Drake serving up some Weird Al Yankovic meets off-brand Lionel Richie wig sexiness in the video for Walk It Talk It – Lainey Gossip A movie about Shia LaBeouf’s younger years is being made, and Shia is playing his dad, L... more info

TMZ — Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan can learn a thing or two from their rivals Adam, Blake, Alicia and Kelly ... and that's according to an "American Idol" winner! Nick Fradiani -- who won season 14 in 2015 -- watched… more info

Perez Hilton — Is it just us, or do a LOT of people watch American Idol to see the absurd wanna-be contestants rejected early in the very first episodes?? Because if Katy Perry's recent comments are to be believed, it sure sounds like this season's American Idol ju... more info

Perez Hilton — Sofia Richie is back to being glued at Scott Disick's side! A day after the KUWTK celeb was supposedly "banned" from Lionel Richie's Hand and Footprint Ceremony at the TCL​ Chinese Theatre, the twosome were spotted out and about in Beverly Hills, C... more info