Katy Perry was a judge on ‘American Idol’ for seven years until she announced she was leaving the singing competition in February 2024. Here’s everything to know about why Katy Perry left ‘American Idol.

American Idol returned to ABC on Sunday for its 23rd season, with former champion Carrie Underwood joining the judging panel in place of Katy Perry.

When Katy Perry announced her departure from "American Idol," Carrie Underwood was the obvious pick to join the judging panel, according to showrunner Megan Michaels Wolflick, saying "all roads led to Carrie.

Lester Holt, the anchor and managing editor of “NBC Nightly News” for a decade, announced that he is stepping down from the long-running broadcast at the beginning of the summer. NBC News did not immediately name Holt’s successor.

Rebecca Black will be joining Katy Perry on her Lifetimes Tour starting from May, the singers have confirmed. It comes after Katy struggled with ticket sales.

Katy Perry reteamed with Rebecca Black last night, and their joining forces is looking to last through Lifetimes - as in Perry's so-named tour. Black, who appeared in Perry's 2011 video for "Last Friday Night (T.