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Jamal Roberts BREAKS a 22-year RECORD to become the first Black man since Ruben Studdard to win American Idol
After months and months of auditions, showstoppers, and live shows, the winner of American Idol Season 23 was finally crowned on May 18. (Read our minute-by-minute recap.) The final three contestants — pop-country singer Breanna Nix, R&B artist Jamal Roberts, and country star John Foster — went head-to-head-to-head during ABC’s three-hour finale on Sunday night. After America voted live coast-to-coast, […]
IDOL FINALE: Jamal Roberts Joins Jelly Roll For Passionate Performance Of “Liar”
Jamal Roberts’ American Idol Journey Started With A Rick James Cover Early in the competition, Idol star Jamal Roberts sang a Jelly Roll song. Then, he revisited that same song during the finale. Jamal wowed American Idol judges Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, and Carrie Underwood on day one. He auditioned for Season 23 with a […]
John Foster Honors Toby Keith With Patriotic ‘American Idol’ Finale Performance
American Idol finalist John Foster stuck to his country roots for his finale performances Sunday night, and included a nod to legendary singers, Toby Keith and John Denver. John Foster has been this season’s country frontrunner. He got a slow start with an audition that had Luke Bryan wondering if the 18-year-old had what it takes to […]
American Idol just crowned its 2025 winner and it happened after a crazy night full of music, emotions and record-breaking votes
Season 23 of American Idol is officially over with the naming of a new champion! The American Idol season finale took place at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday night (May 18). The 3-hour televised show was jam-packed with performances from the finalists and guest stars before a winner was eventually crowned. This year’s finalists, John Foster, […]
BREAKING: Jelly Roll STUNS American Idol 2025 With Emotional Bombshell About John Foster—His Heartfelt Letter Leaves Judges And Fans In Tears!
In a heartfelt moment on the 2025 season of American Idol, Jelly Roll, serving as the show’s first-ever Artist in Residence, delivered an emotional tribute to 18-year-old contestant John Foster. Foster, hailing from Addis, Louisiana, had previously captivated audiences with his original song “Tell That Angel I Love Her,” a poignant homage to his late […]
Joe Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive form’ of prostate cancer with metastasis to the bone
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, according to a statement from his office released Sunday afternoon. “Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms. On Friday, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterized by a Gleason score of 9 […]
Alan Jackson Confirms He’ll Never Tour Again — But Announces One ‘Finale’ Show
Alan Jackson confirmed what most fans already suspected during the final stop on his Last Call: One More For the Road Tour in Milwaukee, Wisc. on Saturday night (May 17). He’s officially retiring from touring. From the stage, he addressed the crowd saying that that night marked his last-ever road show. But he also announced one final big […]
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Dolly Parton’s Final Letter: Honoring Kris Kristofferson’s Legacy
At 78, Dolly Parton Breaks Down in Tears at Kris Kristofferson’s Funeral — “He Carried the World’s Pain” In a moment of profound emotion and reverence, Dolly Parton stood before a hushed gathering of family, friends, and fellow legends at the funeral of Kris Kristofferson—her voice trembling, her words soaked in both sorrow and gratitude. […]
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Kane Brown’s Daughter Kingsley Sings ‘Thank God’ With Mom + Dad Onstage [Watch]
Kane Brown’s show on Thursday (May 15) was a special family affair when his wife Katelyn joined him to sing their duet “Thank God” and brought their daughter Kingsley onstage with her. While mom and dad are professional entertainers, Kingsley held her own as she belted out the lyrics — she even had her own […]
Jelly Roll Gets Approval To Perform In England For The First Time
Jelly Roll’s Past Legal Issues Prevented Him From Performing Overseas As his fan base grows, Jelly Roll aims to take his music and his message to people around the world. The musician, born Jason DeFord, was in and out of jail between the ages of 14 and 25. His most serious convictions include aggravated robbery at age 16 and […]