This week, it was especially fitting that American Idol airs on Sundays. On the March 30 episode of the show, teenage contestant — and aspiring preacher — Canaan James Hill took the judges to ...

Thunderstorm Artis performed an original piece — “Don’t Let Me Let You Go” — that won him a “golden ticket” to Hollywood. Hawaii performers have a strong track record with ...

While ABC's American Idol is just four episodes into its new season, fans are already fuming over a new influx of nepo babies. The show's second episode of the season (23rd in total, 8th since ...

Always, the most tragic stories can be traced to the Indian boarding school system—an extension of the Great American Land Grab and thus a tool of genocide. It is time that we as a nation atone ...

It was a family affair on American Idol. On the Sunday, March 23 episode, Lola Bonfiglio — Carnie Wilson's daughter — auditioned alongside her mom and Aunt Wendy in front of the show's judges ...

In true reality TV show fashion, ABC's American Idol saved one of its best auditions for last. When 19-year-old Freddie McClendon stepped in front of judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie ...

Fans of both “The Voice” and “American Idol” likely did a double take during “The Voice” Season 27 premiere, when a singer named Renzo took the stage to perform Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Simple Man” in front ...

The contestant, who passed her audition with flying colors, is also the granddaughter of a rock legend.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

A contestant who wowed judges on a recent episode of “American Idol” is no stranger to singing on television. Years ago, she was also a contestant on Simon Cowell’s “The X Factor.” ...

Languages: English, and Spanish. American Idol fans were not ready for the emotional rollercoaster one contestant's audition would take them on. Freddie McClendon appeared on the Sunday ...