Paula Abdul and former “American Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged he sexually assaulted her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the show.

TV producer Nigel Lythgoe says he is stepping aside as a judge on “So You Think You Can Dance” after lawsuits accusing him of sexual assault.

Paula Abdul has filed a lawsuit accusing former “American Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexually assaulting her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the reality competition show.

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Tech companies of all sizes are showing off their latest products at CES, formerly known as the Consumer Electronics show.

Throngs of spectators have lined the streets of New York as colorful, high-flying balloons help usher in the holiday season at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

The debut of a giant “Bluey” balloon, Lea Michele and the Broadway cast of “Funny Girl” and the legendary Dionne Warwick are some of the highlights slated for this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Luke Bryan says he’s tested positive for COVID-19.

LOS ANGELES – Fox's hit series “The Masked Singer” is getting company with “The Masked Dancer,” a chance for celebrity contestants to show off their moves in disguise. Actor and comedian Craig Robinson ("The Office," “Hot Tub Time Machine”) will host the series, with Ken Jeong, Paula Abdul, Brian Austin Green and Ashley Tisdale as panelists. Filming has begun on the series, which will debut in December, Fox said. “The Masked Singer," based on a South Korean TV show and an instant hit when it debuted in January 2019, has featured T-Pain, Wayne Brady and Kandi Burruss among its winning contestants. Jeong is among the show's panelists.

NEW YORK, NY – You can ring in the New Year with Post Malone: The rap-pop star will perform at “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020” in New York City on Dec. 31. Dick Clark Productions announced Tuesday that K-pop group BTS, country singer Sam Hunt and singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette — joined by the cast of Broadway’s “Jagged Little Pill” — will also perform at the event, which will air live from Times Square on ABC at 8 p.m. Eastern. The annual New Year’s Eve affair will include celebrations from multiple cities. Performers from Hollywood include Green Day, Paula Abdul, Dan + Shay, Dua Lipa, Megan Thee Stallion, Salt-N-Pepa and Ciara, who will host the event. Usher, Sheryl Crow and “Pose” star Billy Porter — who will host — will perform in New Orleans.

Kate Hudson arrives at the 2019 Baby2Baby Gala on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Culver City, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)CULVER CITY, CA – Chrissy Teigen said she felt honored to receive an award at the Baby2Baby Gala, but her acceptance speech wasn't all about her achievement: "No kid should go hungry. "I feel honored to be honored," Teigen said. Legend praised Teigen for being an advocate for children through Baby2Baby. The nonprofit organization looks for high-profile celebs to highlight their mission of helping provide basic necessities to children living in poverty. Teigen said she and Legend have tried to instill the importance of giving to the less fortunate in their young children, Luna and Miles.

As wildfires rage in California, Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard paid thanks to the first responders putting their lives on the line. Drew Barrymore brought her daughters, Olive and Frankie, to the Sloomoo Institute, a celebration of slime and its ASMR qualities, in New York City. -And Paula Abdul officially opened her new residency, Paula Abdul: Forever Your Girl, at the Flamingo Las Vegas on Oct. 24. Billie Eilish supported her mother, Maggie Baird's, performance at the Groundlings Theatres 45th Anniversary Show in L.A. on Oct. 21. Michael SimonEllie Goulding met up with TheChainsmokers at Vevo's 10-year anniversary party at Penn Plaza in New York City in mid-October.

The country community is mourning a tragic loss. Singer Ned LeDoux announced on Sunday that his 2-year-old daughter, Haven, died after a tragic choking accident earlier this month. "It is with great sadness that Ned & Morgan inform friends and fans that their two year old daughter Haven passed away on October 20th due to a tragic choking accident in the home," the statement on LeDoux's official Facebook page reads. LeDoux, who released his debut album, Sagebrush, in 2017, is the son of country singer-songwriter, Chris LeDoux, who died in 2005 after a battle with cancer. RELATED CONTENT: Granger Smith's 3-Year-Old Son Dies in Drowning Accident Embed Code RestartPaula Abdul's Father Harry Dies a Year After Her MotherCountry Singer Granger Smith's 3-Year-Old Son Dies After 'Tragic Accident'Snoop Dogg's Grandson Dies 10 Days After Birth

Paula Abdul is setting the record straight when it comes to her love life. One caller asked if she ever dated 55-year-old Keanu Reeves after the actor starred in the 1991 music video for her hit "Rush Rush." Abdul ended up addressing another longtime dating rumor when a caller asked if she had ever dated her fellow American Idol judge, 60-year-old Simon Cowell. Abdul, Cowell and fellow original American Idol judge Randy Jackson reunited last month for an episode on season one American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson's new talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show. Although Cowell and Abdul often butted heads on the show, Cowell noted, "Paula actually was a brilliant spotter of talent.

Paula Abdul is celebrating Katy Perry's hefty American Idol salary. The 57-year-old singer appeared on Wednesday's episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen and responded to a fan question about Perry's reported $25 million paycheck as a judge on Idol. Abdul previously expressed similar sentiments when ET's Nischelle Turner spoke to her in June 2017. "So I'm a paid woman and I'm ready for a beautiful man," she added at the time, which came just months after she and her now-fiance, Orlando Bloom, called it quits. "Their plan is to have a close friends and family wedding in the fall, but are keeping many of their plans private."

Find out where to watch: https://t.co/SQLlgF29Yjpic.twitter.com/MwLWbx93yA The Kelly Clarkson Show (@KellyClarksonTV) October 2, 2019So what did Underwood think about her pal slaying those high notes and pure girl power attitude? The Texas native opted to cover Underwood just a couple of weeks after having an American Idol reunion with O.G. Adam Torgerson/NBCUniversalIn addition to Underwood, Clarkson has also covered tracks by female powerhouses like Christina Aguilera, Sia and Kelsea Ballerini. "At least give me a good pic if yall are gonna be lying is all Im sayin.'" For more on Clarkson, watch the video below.