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Former American Idol contestant C.J. Harris, who placed sixth on the show’s 13th season in 2014, has passed away. He was 31. TMZ reports Harris died on Sunday after suffering an apparent heart attack. The Alabama native was rushed to the Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper, where he was later pronounced dead. Although Harris’ death was confirmed […]
Grace Franklin, granddaughter of the iconic singer Aretha Franklin, auditioned for American Idol Sunday, singing the Lauryn Hill version of “Killing Me Softly,” as well as her late grandmother’s song “Ain’t No Way.” Franklin, 15, revealed her relationship to Aretha to the panel early on, drawing an immediate response from Lionel Ritchie, who shared a memory about […]
Former American Idol contestant Caleb Kennedy was arrested on Tuesday in Spartanburg County, South Carolina after he allegedly crashed a pickup truck into a building while he was intoxicated, striking a man, People reports. The man who was hit, 54-year-old Larry Duane Parris, died after being transported to a hospital. Kennedy, who was also treated for injuries, was subsequently […]
Daughtry lead singer and American Idol alum Chris Daughtry has put his tour on pause Friday after his 25-year-old stepdaughter, Hannah, was found dead in her home, People shares. The Nashville Police Department reportedly found the woman in her home Friday, a day before Daughtry was scheduled to perform in Silver Springs on his The Dearly Beloved Tour. […]
Fans are outraged after authorities took away a second child from “American Idol” contestant Syesha Mercado, just months after taking away her son. Syesha took to Instagram Live Wednesday to record an encounter with Manatee County, Florida, sheriff’s deputies as they surrounded her vehicle in an attempt to take her days-old daughter from her. The singer […]
David Archuleta has opened up about his struggles with sexuality and religious faith. The American Idol alum addressed the issue in a lengthy message posted to social media on Saturday. He told fans he had come out as gay to his family back in 2014, but is now uncertain where he lands on the LGBTQ+ spectrum. “I like […]
A finalist from the first season of American Idol, Nikki McKibbin, has died at the age of 42. People close to the McKibbin family tells TMZ that Nikki’s death was caused by a brain aneurysm. Following the initial incident, McKibbin was on life support until being taken off assistance at 3 a.m. on Sunday. She was then pronounced dead by […]
Another person has stepped forward to accuse Katy Perry of sexual misconduct. Russian journalist Tina Kandelaki said that an intoxicated Perry allegedly tried to kiss her without her consent. During a conversation with Russian media outlet StarHit, Kandelaki claimed that the singer attempted to force herself before fighting her off. This led to Perry scanning the party in search of […]
Former American Idol contestant Antonella Barba was busted for alleged distribution of heroin, according to TMZ. The gossip site reports that Barba was arrested on the morning of October 11 in Norfolk, VA. She’s being charged with heroin distribution of more than 100 grams, a felony in the state that carries a sentence of up […]
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