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Published on May 19, 2025

Jessica Simpson Delivers First TV Performance in 15 Years on American Idol After Debuting a Hair Transformation

NEED TO KNOW Jessica Simpson performed on TV for the first time in 15 years during an appearance on the season finale of American Idol on Sunday, May 18 The singer and fashion designer performed her new song 'Blame Me' before breaking into a duet …

Source: People - New York - Indeterminate
Published on May 19, 2025

American Idol Alum Iam Tongi Details 115-Pound Weight Loss

Watch: Why Dolly Parton Always Rejects Offers to Join 'American Idol' and 'The Voice' (Exclusive) For Iam Tongi, the last few years have been a roller coaster ride. Since beating out fellow finalists Megan Danielle and Colin Stough as the …

Source: E! News - California - Neutral
Published on May 19, 2025

Who won 'American Idol' 2025? Celebrities react to winner

American Idol crowned a winner during Sunday's season finale on ABC, and celebrities have taken to social media to share their reactions. The singers who made the Top 3 were John Foster, Jamal Roberts and Breanna Nix, but it was Roberts who was crowned …

Source: Newsweek - Left-wing
Published on May 19, 2025

What Does ‘American Idol’ Winner Get? Inside the First Place Prize

[WARNING: This post contains MAJOR spoilers from the American Idol Season 23 finale]. Jamal Roberts was crowned the winner of American Idol Season 23, but does he receive more than just bragging rights and the title of “American Idol” 2025? Obviously, …

Source: KTBS 3 - Louisiana - Neutral
Published on May 19, 2025

Jessica Simpson Brings Americana Magic to ‘American Idol’, Her First TV Performance in 15 Years

Source: Rolling Stone - Left-wing
Published on May 19, 2025

Jessica Simpson debuts shock new hair color and 'attitude' on American Idol... ahead of 45th birthday

Jessica Simpson transformed her look and debuted her changed appearance over the weekend to go with her new 'attitude.' On Sunday, the singer - who turns 45 in July - took to Instagram to share a video of herself with a fresh, new hairstyle while …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on May 19, 2025

'American Idol' 2025 winner welcomed a baby just days ago

Mississippi P.E. teacher Jamal Roberts is an "American Idol." John Foster and Breanna Nix were the runnersup, with Roberts crowned the Season 23 winner in a May 18 finale. With his win, 27-year-old Roberts became the first Black man to earn the …

Source: Marco Eagle - Florida - Neutral
Published on May 19, 2025

Outspoken Christian Breanna Nix finishes third on 'American Idol'

By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter Monday, May 19, 2025 Christian singer Breanna Nix advanced to the Top 8 on "American Idol" Sunday night. | Screenshot/American Idol YouTubeChristian singer Breanna Nix finished third on “American Idol” …

Source: The Christian Post - Washington D.C. - Right-wing
Published on May 19, 2025

Meridianites celebrate Jamal Roberts American Idol win

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -The Queen City was buzzing Sunday night after the winner of American Idol was crowned. Meridian native Jamal Roberts was crowned the winner of American Idol during the three-hour season 23 finale. The top three finalists opened the …

Source: WTOK - Mississippi - Pending
Published on May 19, 2025

American Idol 2025 has a new champion! Know the winner of season 23

Jamal Roberts is the newest American idol. During the season 23 finale on Sunday, May 18, Roberts was crowned the winner of the singing competition show. Ryan Seacrest said he won following what was the "biggest finale vote in show history." …

Source: The Economic Times - Pending