Many of the most famous American Idol judges have been popular musicians like Paula Abdul, Nicki Minaj, and Mariah Carey. American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi may not be as famous as those artists.

Melanie Martinez joins us for a virtual "Play Date ," trying her hand at the Song Association challenge! The former "The Voice" contestant-turned multi-platinum artist, and all around creative, is one ...

Alternative-pop phenomenon Melanie Martinez has announced today's release of "Fire Drill," available now at all DSPs and streaming services. Listen below! The ethereal track originally appeared as the ...

Four years after the release of her last full-length album, Melanie Martinez chants “I’m back from the dead” in her newest track “DEATH.” The lead single on her third album “PORTALS,” which is slated ...

On a week like this, with a crushing onslaught of strong contenders for the coveted Fri 5, your faithful reviewer feels like an “American Idol” judge, with a whole load of self-imposed rules about ...