Doug Kiker, garbage man who aced ‘American Idol,’ dies at 32
Douglas Kiker, the “American Idol” contestant known as the “Singing Garbage Man,” has died, his sisters announced this week. He was 32. “It is with…
Emmy Russell of ‘Idol,’ Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter, pregnant
A family of country music sweethearts is adding another idol to the list.Emmy Russell, a 2024 “American Idol” finalist and granddaughter of country legend Loretta…
‘American Idol’: Carrie Underwood replaces Katy Perry as judge
It’s all coming full circle for Carrie Underwood.The Grammy-winning country music star will return to the roots of her fame as she joins ABC’s “American…
Which stars are in talks to replace Katy Perry on ‘American Idol’
A chair is opening behind the “American Idol” desk — and judge Luke Bryan has a few ideas about who might fill it next. “I’ve…
‘American Idol’ alum Mandisa’s cause of death revealed
Mandisa, the Grammy-winning Christian music singer and former “American Idol” contestant, died in April from complications of class III obesity, according to an autopsy report.…
How Laci Kaye Booth survived Nashville to make a killer country album
Laci Kaye Booth clearly recalls the career path she’d envisioned in her head. After finishing in fourth place on “American Idol” in 2019, the smoky-voiced…
‘American Idol’ pays tribute to former contestant Mandisa
“American Idol” paid tribute to former contestant Mandisa on Monday. Former “Idol” contestants Melinda Doolittle, Colton Dixon and Danny Gokey performed a cover of “Shackles…
Mandisa death investigation turning up no signs of foul play
The death of contemporary Christian singer Mandisa, the “American Idol” alum whose body was found in her home last week, is still being investigated by…
Nigel Lythgoe faces new accuser while denying Abdul’s claims
Nigel Lythgoe has been hit with another sexual assault lawsuit just as he filed his official response denying Paula Abdul’s bombshell allegations made in her…
Nigel Lythgoe accused of sexual assault by fourth woman
Another woman has accused former “So You Think You Can Dance” and “American Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault. The woman, a California resident…
Where was American Idol filmed?
AMERICAN Idol is a popular singing competition that hit the airwaves in 2002. The filming locations range from a few key cities across the country.…
American Idol: What does the winner get?
SINCE premiering in 2002, American Idol has introduced the world to several stars and crowned 21 winners. Here we take a look at what those…