american idol

American Idol is responsible for launching some of the biggest names in music from season one champion Kelly Clarkson to R&B sensation Fantasia, and widely successful country star Carrie Underwood. This year we celebrate the anniversary of the show and Black Music Month alike, with the four Black American Idol winners.

Caleb Kennedy was about as close as you can get to taking it all on the latest season of American Idol, but says he’s decided step away from the show after video of him wearing a white hood surfaced online. The 16-year-old contestant said the video was made when he was younger and that it […]

American Idol singer La’Porsha Renae is causing controversy once again. Less than a year ago, the runner up for the popular singing competition caused outrage when she said, “I am one of the people who don’t really agree with that lifestyle. I wasn’t brought up that way. It wasn’t how I was raised.” She further explains […]

Clearly all signs were pointing to love for Fantasia and her husband, Kendall Taylor.

Rickey E. Smith Jr. was only 36-years-old.

The "American Idol" runner-up says we can still treat people with respect even if we don't agree with their "lifestyle," but is that really how it works?

If you thought your favorite rapper couldn't get any cooler, you were wrong.

Marque 'Tate' Lynche was found dead in his apartment Monday evening.

American Idol is getting ready to bid farewell to its audience. For over a decade, the singing competition series has entertained millions with performances and funny auditions from aspiring singers. For the final season’s promo video, Kanye West is seen walking into one of the auditions and taking the judges by surprise. Watch the promo clip above. Taylor […]

Summer weddings are like beautiful fairy tales, and Fantasia Barrino‘s was no different. The Season 3 American Idol winner married her fiance Kendall Taylor on a…