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Viral TikTok Babysitter Delivers an ‘Amazing’ Sia Cover on ‘American Idol’: Watch
So, you’ve discovered your babysitter is an amazing singer. Pros? Going viral on TikTok. Cons? Your babysitter gets scooped up by American Idol, meaning you have to find someone else to watch the kids Friday nights. That’s what happened to Nicki Unplugged, a TikTok “momfluencer” who took a sneaky video of Delaney Renee belting out The Little Mermaid‘s “Part of Your World” while looking after her daughter. So many viewers loved the 18-year-0ld’s voice that the video has since raked in over 16 million views, catapulting her to an impressive appearance on Idol’s Sunday (Feb. 27) season 20 premiere, with Nicki cheering her on from the wings. Explore Explore Sia See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Renee sang a soft but mighty version of Sia‘s “Opportunity” for ...
‘American Idol’ Hopeful Wows Judges With ‘Powerful’ Original Song About Ahmaud Arbery & Breonna Taylor: Watch
American Idol‘s 20th season kicked off on Sunday (Feb. 27), and saw a bevy of singers auditioning for a chance to compete on the show. Though most hopefuls sing songs by popular artists for judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan, Taylor Fagins used his time in front of the panel to sing a powerful piano ballad titled “We Need More” that he wrote about the killings of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Ahmaud Arbery, you went for a run because you probably felt free/ Ahmaud Arbery, your run had an end that nobody could see/ Little Black boys don’t run outside or play with water guns at night/ They run away from red and white blue lies/ And little Black boys don’t go to stores or use their pockets anymore/...
Finneas to Mentor ‘American Idol’ Top 4: Here’s What They’ll Perform (Exclusive)
Bishop will perform her personal idol song “wish you were gay” by Finneas’ younger sister Billie Eilish, in addition to her original single “Love Me, Leave Me.” Beckham picked “Colder Weather” by Zac Brown Band for his personal idol song and will later sing his own song “23.” Kinstler picked inaugural Idol winner Kelly Clarkson’s “A Moment Like This” as her personal idol song, and she’ll also perform her original single “Love Someone.” Spence’s personal idol song is “Glory” by John Legend and Common, and he’ll later sing “Never Be Alone,” his original song. Caleb Kennedy, who was among the top five contestants, announced Wednesday that he’s leav...
Caleb Kennedy Exits ‘American Idol’ Over Controversial Video
“I’ll be taking a little time off social media to better myself, but saying that, I know this has hurt and disappointed a lot of people and made people lose respect for me,” his note continues. “I’m so sorry! I pray that I can one day regain your trust in who I am and have your respect! Thank you for supporting me.” Billboard can confirm that Sunday’s episode will now include the top four finalists and one contestant will be eliminated. Two of seven contestants were eliminated on this past Sunday’s show, putting Kennedy in the top five for season 19. He was set to perform an original song on this Sunday’s show as the contestants were mentored by iconic producers. One of those mentors is four-time BMI songwriter of the year Ross Copperman, who...
Katy Perry Transforms Into Tinker Bell for ‘American Idol’
“legolas’s gf flyin in hot with a pouch full of pixie dust to throw on anyone who doesn’t believe we have the best top 10 in @americanidol history #disneynight ok,” she tweeted alongside a video of her ear transformation. While Idol aired, Luke Bryan shared a clip on Twitter of Perry in full pixie dust mode. “Katy goes all out,” he commented, to which she replied, “Why would I go halfway? That’s for losers.” See Perry’s getting-ready process, plus the final look, below. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help g...
‘American Idol’ Contestants Will Sing These Oscar-Nominated Songs During Tribute Episode: Exclusive
The very special episode will open with judge Lionel Richie’s performance of his soaring 1985 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 ballad “Say You, Say Me” from Taylor Hackford’s Russian ballet defection drama White Nights. Monday’s (April 19) episode will mark the first time 10 of last year’s lucky Idol finalists will be performing in the Idol dome at CBS Television City in Los Angeles, since they had to sing from their homes in 2020 because of COVID restrictions; the performers will be vying for a chance to join this season’s top 10. Check out the list below: Alyssa Wray: “This is Me” – Keala Settle & The Greatest Showman Ensemble (from The Greatest Showman) Ava August: “City Of Stars” – Ryan Gosling &...
From Rihanna Cover to Matching Tattoos? Get a Sneak Peek of ‘American Idol’ Duet
American Idol contestants DeShawn Goncalves and Madison Watkins believe they’re the “perfect” pair during Hollywood Week. On Monday night’s (March 22) episode, the two singers discuss their budding friendship and blended personalities on camera ahead of their performance of Rihanna‘s 2012 hit “Stay,” featuring Mikky Ekko. And you can watch it all below before the new episode airs. “We’ve been having so much fun together, like this is my new best friend,” Watkins says over their goofy dance and rehearsal clips, where she shows off her “crazy” personality by throwing some Southern twang into “Stay” and throwing Goncalves off with her request to get matching tattoos. “Her persona...
Teen Singer Battling Cystic Fibrosis Proves She’s a ‘Walking Miracle’ in ‘American Idol’ Audition
Before she got her ticket to Hollywood, Brianna Collichio endured a long journey, with hospital visits starting from the age of 7 due to cystic fibrosis. The 15-year-old singer’s older sister Sentina Collichio posted a TikTok on June 27 of Brianna performing Alessia Cara‘s “Scars to Your Beautiful” at a small venue, with hopes that she’d go viral and eventually audition for American Idol so “the world hears her story and beautiful voice.” Brianna was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at birth, a condition that makes her prone to chronic lung infections. With her sister’s video amassing 2.1 million views, the teen from upstate New York scheduled an Idol audition in August. But unfortunately, she collapsed the evening...
‘American Idol’ Was the First Show to React to COVID. Can They Be the First to ‘Pivot Back’ to Normal?
Instead, Kinane says they came up with “Idol Across America,” teaming with Zoom to create a custom audition process that tried to mirror the old way of auditioning as closely as possible. The new style included creating a huge Zoom room contestants signed in to from home, where they might find ex-Idol cast members sharing stories of their auditions as well as advice. The singers were then filtered through to producers in breakout rooms, which Kinane says actually ended up working to the show’s advantage and allowed Idol to virtually visit all 50 states for the first time in its 19-year history. “Everybody got seen by an Idol producer,” according to Kinane, who says she then sorted through the cream of the crop with Idol executive producer Megan Michaels W...
Claudia Conway to Audition on Latest Season of ‘American Idol’
Later, introducing herself to judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, who look surprised, Conway introduces herself by saying, “I’m Claudia Conway. My parents are high-profile political figures.” In the ad, Perry tells her, “We want an American Idol.” Conway first suggested that she would appear on the show in a TikTok video last fall. Idol‘s new season will premiere at Feb. 14 on ABC. Conway made headlines in January after posting a series of videos appearing to show her mother yelling at her, insulting her and seemingly hitting her on TikTok. At the time, Conway said Kellyanne was “physically, mentally, and emotionally abusive.” Conway has occasionally posted about her disagreements with her mother on the social media pla...
Kelly Clarkson Tackles New Radicals With Latest Cover, Talks ‘Mean Celebs’ During ‘Idol’ Days: Watch
“I have to say you’re kind of like my good luck charm,” Astin told Clarkson when she praised his cover, noting that he also did “Since U Been Gone” in the first PP movie and on the soundtrack. But, he added, “I don’t know if you know this, but your songs are hard!” Clarkson agreed, joking that she usually figures that out when she goes on tour and realizes she has to sing “all 17 of these songs every single night! Like over and over. That’s when I lower the [register of the] songs.” Astin said his moment with Zoey was especially special because it’s the first time that Levy’s character has sung a duet with someone on the show. In the same episode, Clarkson chatted with 9-1-1 star Jennifer Love Hewitt about the ti...
‘American Idol’ Alum Chris Sligh Has COVID-19
Chris Sligh, a finalist in season six of American Idol, is battling with COVID-19-related pneumonia. The contemporary Christian singer on Monday posted a picture of himself appearing unwell in a medical facility, with the caption, “My world right now. Covid suuuuucks.” His condition hasn’t improved. “I’ll try to reach out to as many people as I can individually, but publicly let me say thank you for the prayers & kind words,” he writes in a new Instagram post. “I have Covid that has devolved into pneumonia. Breathing without pain or coughing is difficult & I didn’t get much sleep last night, but hopefully the antibiotics do their work fast.” Thanks to his deep run in the 2007 season of Idol, Sligh has enjoyed a notable chart career. His album Empty Me from 2008 peaked at No. 9 on t...
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