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Taking charge of his well-being. Randy Jackson made a pledge to live a healthier lifestyle after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2002.

EXCLUSIVE: Wayfarer Studios has promoted Jamey Heath to President. In his new role at the company, he will be tasked with building out its vision and ensuring that all creative decisions, business opportunities, and partnerships are in line with its overall mission and values. Heath will also now oversee the financial health and management of the independent production studio.

“American Idol” celebrated its 20th birthday in style Monday night.

Michele Amabile Angermiller “American Idol” marked its 20th birthday on Monday night with “The Great Idol Reunion,” a one-hour special featuring past “Idol” contestants and judges and celebrating the show’s history, both during its years on Fox and its current home on ABC.“Tonight we are opening the Idol yearbook,” said host Ryan Seacrest as he revealed the “Idol” VIP area, which included such familiar faces as Tamyra Gray, Pia Toscano, Anthony Federov, Brooke White, Justin Guarini, William Hung, and Seacrest’s unforgettable frosted hair.Wasting no time getting to Hung, whose name is “synonymous with ‘American Idol,'” noted Seacrest, he returned to the stage to reprise his epic Ricky Martin performance of “She Bangs” as former judges Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson felt right at home alongside the current panel of Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. In classic Abdul form, she kicked into Paula-speak, which fans surely fondly remember.“I am most proud ,most humbled by having the experience of a lifetime,” she said.

The 20th anniversary of American Idol will be celebrated tonight with a reunion special airing on ABC!

judges Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson are reuniting for the singing competition's landmark 20th season. They are returning to the judges' table for the special reunion episode airing Monday, May 2, and only ET has the exclusive first look at the duo back in action.Abdul and Jackson served as Idol judges together for the franchise's first eight seasons, from 2002 to 2009.

Randy Jackson is reflecting on the legacy of , 20 years after the singing competition series premiered. ET's Kevin Frazier spoke to Jackson about the show and what it means to have it still on air today.«We did it from the beginning, before anybody knew the show would be a success, so, when people all talk about — you know success has many fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers,» Jackson began before giving props to the show's current judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan.«I just tip my hat off to the show and to the legacy of the brand, and Katy, Lionel, and Luke, you guys are killing the game trying to keep it alive.

Randy Jackson is reflecting on the legacy of , 20 years after the singing competition series premiered. ET's Kevin Frazier spoke to Jackson about the show and what it means to have it still on air today.«We did it from the beginning, before anybody knew the show would be a success, so, when people all talk about — you know success has many fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers,» Jackson began before giving props to the show's current judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan.«I just tip my hat off to the show and to the legacy of the brand, and Katy, Lionel, and Luke, you guys are killing the game trying to keep it alive.

Fox’s “Name That Tune” is back Tuesday night, but just because the new season features some celebrity contestants from the music world, doesn’t mean they are any better at guessing what song the band is playing snippets of.“It’s anyone’s game,” “Name That Tune” host Jane Krakowski told TheWrap. “You can’t pre-guess who’s going to be good at the game.”The new season of the show, which was filmed in Dublin, Ireland, is a celebrity edition with the stars playing for various charities. “Fuller House” star Jodie Sweetin plays against “Malcolm and the Middle’s” Frankie Muniz.

Carrie Underwood is now a well-known name in the music industry, with more than 100 major awards to her name and a plethora of top country hits. Before her meteoric rise to fame, however, Carrie got her start by auditioning for season four of American Idol in 2005.

Shirley Halperin Executive Editor, Music“Care is a weird word in the music industry,” says Kara DioGuardi, who, in addition to being a Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer, also runs her own music publishing house and record label, Arthouse Entertainment. As a former artist herself, she’s seen the business from all sides, and as an advocate for creators, she’s incensed that streaming giants like Spotify are under-compensating songwriters.

Emily Longeretta “American Idol” debuted 20 years ago and has since launched the careers of many budding singers. The series premiered on Fox in 2002 with judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson.

Janet Jackson is clearing the air.

Janet Jackson is addressing her infamous 2004 Super Bowl Halftime Show performance with Justin Timberlake.

Pulling back the curtain. Janet Jackson is known for being fiercely private, but her new documentary allowed her to address longstanding misconceptions about her family and career.

Once again, Janet Jackson is in control. In her new documentary series, Janet Jackson., the pop icon opens up about practically every major story of her life: her brother Michael Jackson‘s scandals, her private life as a mom, and even the infamous Super Bowl Halftime Show. However, she kicks things off with going back to where it all began, and who it began with — and that means opening up about her father, Joe Jackson.

Moving to California was a huge massive culture shock for the Jackson family.

Randy Jackson is a music icon. Now 60, Randy rose to fame as a member of the famed Jackson 5 (later just The Jacksons) alongside brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and the late Michael Jackson. He is also an older brother to legendary sister Janet Jackson, 55, who is the subject of a highly anticipated documentary series set to air on Lifetime and A&E. Learn more about Randy ahead of the premiere here.

the new documentary “Janet Jackson.” — which premieres on Lifetime and A&E over Friday and Saturday nights — reveals that one celebrity guest once showed up with his own party favors.“I remember one of the parties that we had, [David] Bowie came,” says Jackson. “And I guess to get away from everyone, he was looking for a little room.”As the late rock legend went in search of a private spot to indulge, he found two of Jackson’s brothers.“Michael and I are sitting in one of the other rooms away from the party,” recalls Randy Jackson.

Fox has set spring premiere dates for the return of several shows including TV’s No. 1 unscripted hit and 9-1-1 and the debuts a domino-themed competition show.

In American culture, we’ve had plenty of scandals, but one infamous incident rocked the public consciousness like no other: the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show of February 1, 2004.

A brand new trailer, and details about the UK air dates of the impending Janet Jackson documentary have been confirmed.

Paula Abdul had an interesting name for her former fellow “American Idol” judge Simon Cowell as she stood in for Luke Bryan on Monday’s show.

For anyone who has watched American Idol since its onset, you may never forget the banter shared by former judges Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell. Recently, after judge Luke Bryan tested positive for COVID-19 and has been in a quarantining ever since, the show decided to bring in Paula Abdul as a guest judge and it's like the old times again.

Paula Abdul made her return to the judge's table, while the season kicked off its first live episode, and the competition got cut down to the Top 12!Abdul made herreturn after Luke Bryan tested positive for COVID-19, which the country crooner revealed Monday morning.As Abdul reunited with host Ryan Seacrest, she also reconnected with her former co-star Randy Jackson over FaceTime.Seacrest held up a tablet for Abdul to chat with Jackson, who said, «It feels like old times, doesn't it?»«Yes it

Paula Abdul is the guest judge on the latest episode of American Idol and she made a comment about former co-star Simon Cowell that completely shocked host Ryan Seacrest.

A revolving door! When American Idol debuted on Fox in 2002, music manager Randy Jackson, choreographer Paula Abdul and music executive Simon Cowell made up the panel of judges. For the first seven seasons of the show, the trio remained the faces of the series, along with host Ryan Seacrest. (Comedian Brian Dunkleman cohosted the first season only.)

Janet Jackson is getting the documentary treatment.

Tiffany Haddish has a common thread to share.

Randy Jackson feels Simon Cowell's pain. The star is opening up about commiserating with his former co-star over their back surgeries.Jackson recently opened up to ET's Nischelle Turner, and the pair eventually landed on the subject of Cowell's recent back injury and subsequent surgeries.«I also had spine surgery a year and a half or so ago, so it's funny both he and I are having all these back pains,» Jackson reflected.