Mobb Deep Rapper Prodigy Has Passed Away. TLC Spills on Kickstarter-Funded New Album. Forbes released its list of the top-earning American Idols in , and Adam Lambert is No. Her combination of live shows and release of new music helped up her numbers, but this year she kicks off her Storyteller tour, which might help bring her back to No. Daughtry rounds out the top three, which might also come as a surprise. American Idol will crown one last singing champion later this year as its final season, 15, begins tonight at 8 p.

Carrie Underwood reveals her favorite workout partner. Ryan Seacrest previously told E!

News' Will Marfuggi that all the former judges would be making an appearance in the final season, including Paula Abdul , Randy Jackson and Simon Cowell. They've all considered it and I think are enthusiastic about coming back and saluting the show.

The list of former judges also includes Mariah Carey , Nicki Minaj , Ellen DeGeneres , Steven Tyler , and Kara DioGuardi.

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