Author: Charles Trepany, USA TODAY

Don Lemon is giving his first one-on-one interview following his firing from CNN, saying he doesn’t believe in “platforming liars and bigots.”

Before the season could end, “American Idol” delivered yet another shock during its tense finale. Here’s what happened, including who won.

On “American Idol,” a singer earned a comparison to Michael Jackson, and another earned a prediction it may be his destiny to win the show.

Country music artist Jimmie Allen has been sued by a woman alleging he raped and sexually abused her while she worked for his management team.

Pioneering mommy blogger Heather Armstrong, who laid bare her struggles with depression and alcoholism on her site Dooce.com, has died at 47.

King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla have released their first official portraits following the coronation. See them here.

“American Idol” contestants just got a royal hello from Windsor Castle. Watch King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla’s surprise appearance here.

“Call Me Kat,” a FOX sitcom starring Mayim Bialik, and “S.W.A.T.,” a CBS drama series starring Shemar Moore, will not return for new seasons.

“American Idol” delivered a fiery episode Sunday night, which saw the top 12 take on songs from artists in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.