A new study out Monday finds that even in the most optimistic scenarios, grass-fed beef is no less carbon-intensive than industrial beef.

Kelly Clarkson orchestrated an epic reunion of the original American Idol judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson on her new self-titled talk show on Wednesday, and it has us feeling all kinds of nostalgia. The three judges looked better than ever on the show, praising Clarkson for her contribution to making the competition series such a success. I actually, genuinely do not believe that we would have been sitting here today if you hadnt entered the show, Cowell expressed. I didnt know it was a TV show until I walked into the audition and was in front of yall. For more from Clarkson, watch the clip below:RELATED CONTENT:Carrie Underwood on the One Condition She Has for an 'American Idol' Reunion (Exclusive)ABC 'Hopeful' Ryan Seacrest Will Return to 'American Idol'Kelly Clarkson Announces Normani Will Be Her New Advisor on 'The Voice' In the Most Hilarious Way

Former "American Idol" contestant Haley Smith died in a motorcycle accident Saturday morning, according to reports. Smith, who was from Utah, crashed her motorcycle in Millinocket, Maine, around 2 a.m. after failing to navigate a sharp turn, police said. She was 21 when she appeared in season 11 of "American Idol" in 2012. Her dad, Mike Smith, told TMZ the family does not believe she lost control of her bike. Former 'American Idol' Host Says He's Now Working as Uber Driver to 'Be There for My Son'Meet the 'American Idol' Contestant Who Dropped 150 Pounds for Her Audition - See the Transformation