Despite his own massively successful career in the entertainment industry, Lionel Richie never wanted to sugarcoat just how difficult breaking into the spotlight can be for his 21-year-old daughter Sofia.

The diva - who is worth an estimated $330million - was clearly kidding. Her real reasons were more practical, insisting: 'They have a lot of work to do, you know, while I'm out getting married again.'

The 35-year-old pop star flew into a comic rage when a contestant she liked failed to go through during the season 18 premiere Sunday of  American Idol on ABC. 

Foxtel will not be broadcasting the current season of American Idol. 

Following last week's Season 18 premiere of American Idol, things get intense in Sunday night's episode which finds judge Katy Perry appearing to collapse following a gas leak.

The American Idol judge, 35, looked sensational as she showcased her new longer locks in a smoldering Instagram uploaded on Sunday.

The 28-year-old musician from Gonzales, Louisiana earned a standing ovation from the judges on Sunday's episode of American Idol as he scored a ticket to Hollywood. 

Carrie Underwood is in incredible shape after welcoming two children into the world with Mike Fisher. And the singer showed off her stunning figure in Women's Health magazine.

The 26-year-old lounge pianist wowed the American Idol judges Sunday with his cover of Lovesong by The Cure, then asked if he could bring his girlfriend into the room.

One of the final contestants to go through to Hollywood on Sunday night's American Idol was 23-year-old Amber Fiedler, who performed while she was 38 weeks pregnant.

The 35-year-old singer previously dismissed the idea of having Lionel and Luke present at her upcoming wedding to fiancé Orlando Bloom because she joked they would be too expensive.

The 35-year-old pop star revealed the unusual cocktail she drinks to stay healthy while judging contestants on American Idol's Hollywood Week on Monday.

The 35-year-old singer-songwriter shared a funny photo of herself nibbling on a pickle Thursday on Instagram while joking that she joined the '#stayhomeclub.'

Gas station chicken wings almost ended one singer's dream of stardom on Sunday's episode of American Idol.

The 35-year-old pop star broke down in tears after a contestant suffered a shocking medical emergency on Monday's episode of American Idol.

On Friday the 36-year-old American Idol season five runner-up was seen kicking up her leg and stretching outside her house as she wore a mask to ward off the coronavirus.

Producers wrote to the crew: 'As we continue to monitor advice from federal and local agencies, it seems unlikely we are going to be able to make it back into the studio for this season of American Idol.'

Ryan Seacrest told TMZ Live on Tuesday that he's working with producers to make the season happen removed from a studio, amid a climate in which health officials advise social distancing.

Kelly Clarkson is taking on the world with her new song -- quite literally. The original American Idol champ and Grammy winner, 37, dropped her new song I Dare You on Thursday.

Grace Leer, 29, nabbed American Idol's last Top 20 spot on Sunday's episode of the show after fans picked her over fellow contestant Lauren Mascitti, 28.

Katy Perry attempted to be 'as safe as possible' during Sunday evening's broadcast of American Idol by appearing on screen dressed as a bottle of hand sanitizer.

American Idol's first remote episode earned the show its lowest ratings of the season.  While the show's numbers were mediocre, Katy Perry's costume choice certainly had people talking.

The American Idol alum, 38, revealed Remington suffered from speaking problems several years prior, which ended up being due to extreme wax build up.

A man arrested for firearm possession in the northern Israeli town of Umm al-Fahm, had footage on his phone of his 18-month-old baby son (pictured) playing with a loaded glock pistol.

In court papers filed in California court on Tuesday, WhatsApp - which is owned by Facebook - said NSO, the Israeli firm, used its messaging service to spy on targets in May 2019.

EXCLUSIVE: The 19-year-old hadn't slept in three days and was already suffering from PTSD that was further aggravated after the alleged assault in Cyprus when she retracted her original allegation.

Downloaded more than 40 million times, 'ai.type' is a customisable on-screen keyboard developed by Isreali firm ai.type LTD. Tthe app has made millions of unauthorised purchases.

Labour MP Zarah Sultana, who is standing for Coventry South, used the 'extremistmuslim' hashtag and said 'try to stop me when the likes of Blair, Netanyahu and Bush die' in 2015.

He is supporting the film based on Shia LaBeouf's life. And Jake Gyllenhaal, 38, hosted a New York screening of Shia's new movie, Honey Boy. He was joined by Israeli director Alma Har'el, 43.

Surveillance footage showed the rocket exploding near the city of Ashdod in Israel, causing a flash of fire and a cloud of smoke as cars raced away from the blast.

Emily Maitlis was spotted out in London today taking her son to Wagamama. She said there was 'no question' Prince Andrew did not address in her interview, due to air on BBC2 at 9pm.

Israel's prime minister travelled to the West Bank today to celebrate the US announcement that it does not consider Israeli settlements a violation of international law.

Kameron Chatwell was watching the Eurovision Song Contest with his mother, presented by Graham Norton, right, at her home in Barry, south Wales when he drank wine and beer.

The memorial erected by Oberlin College students in Ohio shows 34 small black flags planted on the lawn of a campus building. Each flag bears the name of a Palestinian killed by Israel earlier this month.

A 'recovery drink' from Israel claims to cure partygoers of their headaches and hangovers after a wild night on the town - and it will only set them back $6.50 per serve.

Federal prosecutors say 65-year-old Cornelius Tilton, of New Orleans, was seated next to a 19-year-old man on a flight from Tel Aviv to Newark Liberty International Airport.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main rival appeared close to forming a government two days before the deadline. Netanyahu said: 'We made offer after offer. Nada.'

A team of scientists at Tel Aviv University have discovered that some plants emit a high frequency distress sound when they undergo environmental stress, something like a scream.

ALISON BOSHOFF: Tamara believes the £50 million raid on her home in Kensington Palace Gardens on Friday night in which she lost 'almost every piece' of jewellery was an inside job.

Appearing on This Morning, British-Israeli magician Uri Geller claimed he meddled in the General Election by gifting Boris Johnson with an energised spoon because he couldn't let Corbyn win.

Lihi Aharon was riding the train from Manhattan to Brooklyn earlier this week when a fellow passenger launched the anti-Semitic abuse.

Brighton are showing interest in Amiens forward Moussa Konate. The Senegal international, 26, hopes to qualify for a work permit after missing out on a move to England last summer.

The 19-year-old, who the MailOnline has decided not to name, was convicted of making up the story that she was the victim of a brutal assault in Ayia Napa over the summer.

Amid mounting criticism, the Mediterranean island called on the UK to 'show respect' and leave its courts 'unfettered' after British ministers threatened to intervene over the trial's fairness.

The mother of the 19-year-old from Derbyshire has backed a social media campaign dubbed '#BoycottCyprus' and an online petition to drop all charges against her daughter.

The Israeli PM (pictured today) faces charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust, but has dismissed the allegations as a witch-hunt and refused to step down.

Dr Christine Tizzard, of West Sussex, has been in contact with the 19-year-old woman who was found guilty of 'public mischief' by a Cyprian court this week.

The 19-year-old faces up to a year in prison after she was found guilty of 'public mischief' over her claim that 12 Israeli men gang-raped her in Ayia Napa.

In October, WhatsApp told 1,400 users - including a terror suspect that authorities in a Western European country were tracking - that their phones had been hacked into by spyware.

In Israel, where public opinion initially swung behind the 12 teenage boys accused of sexually assaulting the British girl at a an Ayia Napa hotel, sympathy for their plight is rapidly running out.