Carrie Underwood returns to American Idol as a judge this ... and Luke Bryan and host Ryan Seacrest. Here's how to watch the new season. (Mike Coppola/Getty Images) ...

Douglas Kiker, the garbage collector who touched hearts with his singing voice on “American Idol” has died, his family announced on social media. He was 32 years old.

The top three contestants vying to be the next American Idol were Iam Tongi ... respectively. After host Ryan Seacrest crowned Tongi the winner, he sang "Don't Let Go" as his family, the judges ...