American Horror Storyis headed to the Big Apple. New Fears," the show teased in atweeton Thursday. The new installment is set to premiere on FX on Wednesday, Oct. 19, according to a release. Zachary Quinto, Patti LuPone, and Billie Lourd are among the returning ‘American Horror Story’ players for season 11.Byron Cohen/FX; Michele K. Short/FX; Frank Ockenfels/FX Although it’s a somewhat unusual title for the series, it hardly comes as a surprise....

Rodriguez joins Kim Kardashian and Emma Roberts. EW reached out to reps for FX and Rodriguez for comment. Model-turned-actressCara Delevingne(Carnival Row) has also reportedly been cast. Michaela Jae Rodriguez as Blanca in ‘Pose’.Eric Liebowitz/FX Rodriguez starred onPose, executive produced by Murphy, as Blanca. The role helped the actress make history as the first trans star to receive a Golden Globe. Other veterans ofPosehave already been welcomed into theAHSfold. Filming has begun in New York City....

20 years after sharing theAmerican Idolfinale stage as opponents, season 2 winnerRuben Studdardand runner-upClay Aikenhave reunited once again. “We don’t get to choose our family,” Aiken wrote in anInstagrampost last December. “Most family is predetermined by blood; some are predestined by God to come into our lives. Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken on American Idol.ABC/Eric McCandless The post commemorated the day the duo first met, a memory thatStuddard recalled to EW in 2016....

you’ve got the option to’t just move like that. It leaves you in sticky situations," the singer told TMZ. “And really, that’s not what it was. Just Sam on ‘American Idol’.Eric Liebowitz/ABC/Getty People didn’t want to work directly in studios right away. It took a few months before I even got into a studio, which sucked. I was living out of a hotel.” “I definitely know now I have to read more,” they said....

Katy Perry pleaded with the talented mother of three to stay, but to no avail. Sunday’s episode ofAmerican Idolwas the last one for contestant Sara Beth Liebe though not because she was eliminated. “My heart’s at home, so I’m gonna get home to my babies. Sara Beth Liebe on ‘American Idol’.ABC/Eric McCandless They kinda need me.” As Liebe left stage, judgesKaty Perry,Lionel Richie, andLuke Bryansat in confusion. They asked her to further explain her decision, and Perry tried to change her mind....

There’s no bad blood here. “I wanted to tell my side of the story and I felt so bad I was frozen. “I didn’t speak up because I didn’t want to cry on stage. But after I left the stage I was just destroyed. So I wanted to apologize for that.” Visibly upset, she added that she felt “very bad” about what happened. A behind the scenes clip showed DeAngelo being upset that Buzaladze seemingly slept through a rehearsal....

), like so many pyrotechnic moments (Idolloves a good firework), and tears. She makes those huge Celine notes seem effortless and imbues the whole thing with a lot of emotion. The back half of this song, especially, is gorgeous. That’s the real prize, I guess! Even more than the first-round song, this pick is so perfect for Willie at this moment. Chayce Beckham, “Fire Away” Chris Stapleton Agh, now Chayce is crying!...

Showbiz can be rough … even for the descendants of legendary singers. “I got to see her all the time. I used to travel with her a lot,” Grace said. Grace Franklin, granddaughter of the late Aretha Franklin, auditions for ‘American Idol’.Eric McCandless/ABC “Are you putting pressure on me?” Richie asked his co-judge, to which Perry said, “She’s got stardust. Give her a shot. Give her a chance. A frustrated Perry replied, “I will lay down on the ground....

As a parting gift, throughout this batch of auditions, a few familiar faces pop up. One of those happens to be one of last season’s Top 5 contestants. He arrives and even sings! We’ll get to the otherIdolalum who pops in for a visit later. On to the final auditions! Madison Watkins / 25 / Fayetteville, Ark. Katy tells her that she’s “what we look for on Idol.” Madison wins three easy yeses, and she and her dad celebrate....

This is getting exciting,Idolfriends. He is so close it’s heartbreaking! Thankfully, there are some big wins for contestants betting it all onAmerican Idolin the mix, too. Here’s the next batch of singers we’ll be seeing again in Hollywood. Some might surprise you in both good and bad ways. So that’s fun. Amanda Mena / 18 / Boston, Mass. “Golden Slumbers” by The Beatles Idolwastes zero time getting into a great audition....

This show… is a lot. Anyway, the first roundIdolhopefuls will have to survive in Hollywood is the “Genre Challenge.” Shall we see how things shake out? Eric McCandless/ABC is our Hawaiian sibling duo, Liahona and Ammon Olayan. The judges are thrilled to kick off Hollywood Week with that performance. This pop grouping is also full of teens whose main goal seems to be to not sound their age. ABC/Eric McCandless...

Still deciding which eight contestants fromlast nightyou want to see in the Top 16? Well, get over it. Voting has closed and we have 12moreartists performing for thenexteight spots in that Top 16 to watch tonight. Eric McCandless/ABC Who are the pros helping our Idol hopefuls this time around? Let’s see how this group of 12 does under the pressure of the big stage and live audience. He is a very emotional being!...

That’s right, we’ve moved into the audience voting portion of the proceedings. Who will sink, who will swim, and who will reduce us all to tears? Let’s find out. “Shallow” allows Alanis to show off a little more of her vulnerable side. If she makes it through, the judges want to see Alanis relax and enjoy herself on stage more. In her solo, she seems much more comfortable on stage than she has in the past....