Caleb Kennedy, a 17-year old American Idol contestant who was forced to leave the show last year amid a racism scandal, has been placed under arrest.
The aspiring artist has been charged with felony driving under the influence resulting in death fo…
Not quite the American dream she thought she was winning… Samantha Diaz, who goes by the stage name Just Sam, thought her life would be set after winning American Idol in 2020, but she just revealed that she’s “broke” after being forced to pay off her record label! The 23-year-old musician, who joined the show […]
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Syesha Mercado and her partner Tyron Deener have a reason to smile this weekend. The American Idol alum has finally been reunited with her newborn daughter, Ast, more than a week after authorities took away the child — her second one — during a surprise roadside welfare check. On Friday, Mercado shared the happy news […]
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Kelly Clarkson could have never dreamed up the impact American Idol would have had on her life when it premiered back in the early aughts. As you may recall, the 39-year-old singer became the first winner of the competition series in 2002. And while her experience on the reality TV show launched her massive music career, […]
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An American Idol finalist is living a nightmare after Child Protective Services took her babies away — even though she says she didn’t do anything wrong. On Tuesday, Syesha Mercado held a news conference with her baby daddy Tyron Deener to explain how she’s been missing out on precious moments with her newborn daughter Ast, […]
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American Idol alum Syesha Mercado has had a baby taken from her by authorities for the second time. In case you didn’t know, her 15-month-old son Amen’Ra was placed into foster care by the Florida Department of Children and Families services in March after the couple went to the hospital for extra fluids. According to […]
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Syesha Mercado lost custody of her 10-day old baby on Wednesday after a roadside check in Florida.
This development took place just five months after her 18-month-old son Amen’Ra was — in the former American Idol finalist’s words — “forcefully an…
David Archuleta got candid about his sexuality for the first time. On Saturday, the American Idol alum took to Instagram to share an emotional post about reconciling his faith with his sexuality. While he came out as gay to his family in 2014, David explained how he is still figuring out where he fits within […]
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Caleb Kennedy, an aspiring singer who had advanced to the final five on this current season of American Idol, is no longer on the show.
The country artist announced his forced departure on Wednesday afternoon after a TikTok video surfaced of him si…
How much do y’all know about Garth Brooks‘ hit singles?! Not much? Maybe a little?! Well, Kelly Clarkson is going overtime on the legendary country music artist’s discography right now, with one song in particular. In fact, it’s helping her get through her divorce from estranged husband Brandon Blackstock! Related: Kelly Claims Estranged Husband Defrauded […]
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Move over, Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, because here comes… Claudia Conway?! Yes, the 16-year-old daughter of (former) Donald Trump advisor Kellyanne Conway and never-Trumper Lincoln Project backer George Conway appears to be auditioning for the reality TV music competition show! Hey, what do U expect from this family after all their earlier social media drama surrounding a reality star?! This […]
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Nikki McKibbin, a singer who advanced all the way to the finals on the very first season of American Idol, died early Sunday morning after suffering a brain aneurysm.
She was 42 years old.
Nikki’s husband, Craig Sadler, announced on Facebook …
Such tragic news coming from the world of American Idol… Famed contestant Nikki McKibbin, who finished in third place during the first season of the mega-hit reality TV show back in 2002, has died. She was just 42 years old, and leaves behind family, friends, and loved ones grieving her passing. Related: Kelly Clarkson Reveals Her Kids […]
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Max Ehrich is getting no attention from Demi Lovato, but plenty from her fanbase! As you’re likely aware, the Under the Dome star has been VERY wishy washy in the wake of his breakup with the songstress, quickly flipping from crying on a beach one day to snapping photographs with other women the next! Looks […]
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The devil works hard, but Max Ehrich works harder. Seriously, this guy has been NON-STOP since his split with Demi Lovato. First he’s trying to win her back, then he’s claiming they’re still technically together, next he’s accusing her of using him for PR, then he’s allegedly sending fans erratic messages… we almost can’t keep […]
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Casey Goode, a past American Idol contestant and Instagram influencer who also goes by the nickname “Quigley,” shared some disturbing news with social media followers on Sunday evening:
Her two-week old son has tested positive for COVID-19.
T…