American Idol

ANOTHER American Idol Contestant Quits! What’s Going On??

L. D. Adam Lambert

Another American Idol contestant has dropped out of the competition — and we’ve got questions! As Perezcious readers may have seen, there has been some extra Idol drama recently! First off, contestant Sara Beth Liebe decided to quit the whole competition out of nowhere! On Sunday’s episode she said in a confessional before her performance she […]

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Mom Of 3 QUITS American Idol Following Standing Ovation & Katy Perry Mom Shame Drama!

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Wow! Sara Beth Liebe was a fan favorite for a lot of American Idol viewers. Not just because of her amazing voice but because she became a hero to a lot of young moms by standing up to criticism! In case you missed the controversy, Katy Perry made a joke when she learned the singer was […]

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American Idol Contestant SLAMS Katy Perry For ‘Mom Shaming’ Her During Audition!

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This American Idol contestant is not too happy with Katy Perry after her audition! And it’s not because of accusations of being “pitchy”! For those who haven’t seen the recent episode in which she appeared, Sara Beth Liebe surprised the 38-year-old pop star and her fellow judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan not just because […]

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Katy Perry Breaks Down After American Idol Performer Reveals Emotional School Shooting Story: ‘Our Country Has F**king Failed Us!’

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[Warning: Potentially Triggering Content] Katy Perry has something to say. During a Sunday night episode of American Idol, 21-year-old Trey Louis, a mattress salesman from Santa Fe, Texas, sang a beautiful and soulful rendition of Stone by Whiskey Myers. However, it was after the performance that the real emotions came through. Judge Luke Bryan gently […]

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Ryan Seacrest’s Exhaustion Was Seriously Worrying Everyone Before He Finally Left Live With Kelly Ripa!

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Ryan Seacrest shocked fans last week with his announcement he was leaving Live with Kelly & Ryan after this season. But for everyone who worked on the show it was a relief months in the making! Not because they dislike him, of course — because they were worried! According to multiple sources spilling to Page Six over […]

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Orlando Bloom Explains Why He & Katy Perry Regularly ‘Battle’: ‘Things Are Really, Really, Really Challenging’

N. S. American Idol

Orlando Bloom is getting candid about his relationship with Katy Perry — and why it’s not all rainbows and naked paddleboarding! As you know, the power couple have been making headlines since the early days of their relationship back in 2016 — they got engaged in 2019, and welcomed their daughter, Daisy Dove Bloom, in […]

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Ryan Seacrest Announces Departure From Live With Kelly & Ryan After 6 Seasons… See Who Will Replace Him HERE!

N. S. American Idol

Ryan Seacrest is officially stepping down from his daytime hosting gig. During a Thursday morning broadcast of Live with Kelly and Ryan, the 48-year-old announced this current season will in fact be his final. He began: “Kelly and I have some news here. This is something that she and I have been talking about for […]

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Listen To This: From The Bed To Your Front Door!

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Fritz Hager left American Idol a fully formed artist! He’s released new music that feels tailored to him! Organic. Not manufactured. There’s something very special about him! True talent. Talents, plural! Caroline is indie pop greatness! This is just so cool in a very casual way! Check it out above! Then CLICK HERE to listen to […]

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American Idol Contestant C.J. Harris Dead At 31

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C.J. Harris, the former American Idol star, has tragically passed away. The vocalist suffered a heart attack Sunday night in Jasper, Alabama, a family member told TMZ early Monday morning. He was just 31 years old.  A spokesperson for the Walker County Coroner confirmed to People the fan favorite singer was transported to the Walker […]

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Late American Idol Runner-Up Willie Spence’s Family Pay Tribute To ‘Gentle Giant’ In Heartbreaking Statement

N. S. American Idol

Willie Spence’s family is speaking out following his tragic death. As you’ve likely heard, the American Idol Season 19 runner-up was driving down Interstate 24 on Tuesday when his car “exited the roadway” and crashed into the back of an 18-wheeler tractor-trailer truck. The crash killed him despite the fact that he was indeed wearing […]

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Tragic Details Released About American Idol Star Willie Spence’s Car Crash Death

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We are learning more about American Idol alum Willie Spence‘s death — and it’s even more tragic than we realized. As we reported on Wednesday, the Georgia native unexpectedly died at just 23 years old this week. At the time, reports didn’t provide much information beyond indicating Spence had been in a car accident and later succumbed […]

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American Idol Runner-Up Willie Spence Dead At 23

N. S. American Idol

Willie Spence has passed away. The singer, who became runner-up during season 19 of American Idol, was in Tennessee Tuesday when he was injured in a car accident before later passing away. He was only 23 years old. SO young! At the time no further details have been released, however, not long before his death, […]

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