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American Idol

  • Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter, Emmy Russell, Nails Audition for ‘American Idol’
    Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter, Emmy Russell, Nails Audition for ‘American Idol’
    Emmy Russell grew up singing with her legendary grandmother. Now, she wants to leave her own mark in the country music world.
    February 26, 2024BY Jana J. Pruet
  • Former ‘American Idol’ Contestant Sues Show in Class Action, Claiming Wage Theft
    Former ‘American Idol’ Contestant Sues Show in Class Action, Claiming Wage Theft
    Former "American Idol" contestant Normandy Vamos is suing the show's producers, alleging that she is a victim of ...
    February 12, 2023BY Jane Nguyen
  • Coroner Confirms Former ‘American Idol’ Star Died of Heart Attack at 31
    Coroner Confirms Former ‘American Idol’ Star Died of Heart Attack at 31
    The Walker County Coroner's Office confirmed on Thursday that Curtis "C.J." Harris, a singer who competed in the ...
    January 20, 2023BY Lorenz Duchamps
  • Former ‘American Idol’ Star Dies Suddenly at 31 After Apparent Heart Attack, Family Says
    Former ‘American Idol’ Star Dies Suddenly at 31 After Apparent Heart Attack, Family Says
    C.J. Harris, a singer who competed in the U.S. television series "American Idol" nearly a decade ago, died ...
    January 16, 2023BY Lorenz Duchamps
  • Meet the Ozark Family Band That’s Introducing American Roots Music to a Global Audience
    Meet the Ozark Family Band That’s Introducing American Roots Music to a Global Audience
    Jon and Karen Petersen and their four children started out like many family bands, playing for church audiences. ...
    July 13, 2022BY J.K. Olson
  • Bond Denied for Former ‘American Idol’ Star Charged in Crash
    Bond Denied for Former ‘American Idol’ Star Charged in Crash
    SPARTANBURG, S.C.—A South Carolina judge has denied bond for a former “American Idol” contestant accused of killing a ...
    May 4, 2022BY The Associated Press
  • ‘Idol’ Winner Laine Hardy Accused of Bugging Ex’s Dorm Room
    ‘Idol’ Winner Laine Hardy Accused of Bugging Ex’s Dorm Room
    BATON ROUGE, La.—“American Idol” winner Laine Hardy was arrested Friday after being accused of putting a listening device ...
    April 29, 2022BY The Associated Press
  • ‘American Idol’ Contestant Nikki McKibbin Dies at 42
    ‘American Idol’ Contestant Nikki McKibbin Dies at 42
    ARLINGTON, Texas—Nikki McKibbin, a singer from Texas best known for her third place finish in the first season ...
    November 2, 2020BY The Associated Press
  • Former ‘American Idol’ Contestant Faces Up to 10 Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty to Distributing Nearly 2 Pounds of Fentanyl
    Former ‘American Idol’ Contestant Faces Up to 10 Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty to Distributing Nearly 2 Pounds of Fentanyl
    A former “American Idol” and “Fear Factor” contestant who was arrested last year in Virginia with nearly 2 ...
    August 1, 2019BY Isabel van Brugen
  • 28-Year-Old Saves Sister’s Baby From Foster Care, Competes on ‘American Idol’
    28-Year-Old Saves Sister’s Baby From Foster Care, Competes on ‘American Idol’
    Marcio Donaldson surprised the "American Idol" judges twice over during Monday's episode on March 19. Donaldson was part ...
    June 6, 2019BY Jack Phillips
  • Former ‘American Idol’ Contestant Antonella Barba Accused of Delivering Fentanyl
    Former ‘American Idol’ Contestant Antonella Barba Accused of Delivering Fentanyl
    Federal authorities have accused former "American Idol" contestant Antonella Barba of trying to deliver nearly two pounds of ...
    February 13, 2019BY Tom Ozimek
  • ‘American Idol’ Finalist Rickey Smith Dies in Car Crash, Struck by Allegedly Drunk Truck Driver Going the Wrong Way
    ‘American Idol’ Finalist Rickey Smith Dies in Car Crash, Struck by Allegedly Drunk Truck Driver Going the Wrong Way
    "American Idol" finalist Rickey Smith died in a car accident on Friday when a truck driving wrong way ...
    May 6, 2016BY Petr Svab
  • Parent Company of ‘American Idol’ and ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Files for Bankruptcy
    Parent Company of ‘American Idol’ and ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Files for Bankruptcy
    Less than a month after the final episode of "American Idol" aired, the company behind the show, Core ...
    April 29, 2016BY Denisse Moreno
  • Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock Welcome Baby Boy
    Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock Welcome Baby Boy
    Congratulations are in order for Kelly Clarkson and husband Brandon Blackstock. The married couple welcomed their second child ...
    April 14, 2016BY Chika Dunu
  • ‘American Idol’ Trent Harmon and Runner-Up La’Porsha Renae Both Ink Record Deals
    ‘American Idol’ Trent Harmon and Runner-Up La’Porsha Renae Both Ink Record Deals
    Second place isn't too bad for American Idol's La'Porsha Renae.
    April 11, 2016BY Chika Dunu
  • ‘American Idol’ Finale Sees Performances From ‘Idol’ Alums and Judges
    ‘American Idol’ Finale Sees Performances From ‘Idol’ Alums and Judges
    The finale of "American Idol" saw its best rating in three years, with nearly a total of 13 million ...
    April 8, 2016BY Chika Dunu
  • Top 5 Most Memorable ‘American Idol’ Moments
    Top 5 Most Memorable ‘American Idol’ Moments
    Millions of American hearts will be broken on April 7, when "American Idol" will air for the final time after ...
    April 7, 2016BY Giuliana Manca
  • Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson Have Different Views on ‘American Idol’
    Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson Have Different Views on ‘American Idol’
    On "American Idol" judges Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson along with Paula Abdul would have to come to a ...
    April 5, 2016BY Chika Dunu
  • Caleb Johnson Crowned “American Idol”
    Caleb Johnson Crowned “American Idol”
    The saying really is true: "The Third Time's a Charm." After auditioning two previous times for American Idol ...
    May 21, 2014BY Bianca Silva
  • Why Some Tone-Deaf People Think They Are Great Singers
    Why Some Tone-Deaf People Think They Are Great Singers
    Reality TV has a way of highlighting the worst in people, even when they genuinely think they’re doing ...
    April 13, 2014BY Angie Hunt
  • ‘American Idol’ Winner Crowned; Candice Glove Wins
    ‘American Idol’ Winner Crowned; Candice Glove Wins
    "American Idol" winner: Candice Glove, 23, won season 12.
    May 17, 2013BY Zachary Stieber
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