American Idol kicked off its 21st season on Sunday by giving viewers what felt like the equivalent of 21 punches to the gut. The emotional wreckage came courtesy of returning contestant Kya Monee', ...

TOMORROW. TODAY IS JUNETEENTH, ALSO KNOWN AS FREEDOM DAY AND EMANCIPATION DAY, COMMEMORATING THE END OF SLAVERY IN THE UNITED STATES. CITIES AROUND THE COUNTRY ARE HOLDING DIFFERENT PARADES AND ...

ATLANTA — ABC’s American Idol season 21 premiered Sunday and the loss of a former Georgia contestant was on the minds of the judges and one singer in particular. Willie Spence, who was raised in ...

American Idol Season 21 contestant Kya Monee has paid tribute to her late friend, and former star of the show, Willie Spence. The ABC talent competition kicked off its latest edition on Sunday night, ...

Willie Spence auditioned for American Idol in 2021 and quickly became a fan-favorite. He went on to make second place in the finale as Chayce Beckham won the season. On Oct. 11, 2022, Spence died in a ...

"American Idol" contestant Kya Monee' returned to the audition room to honor her late friend and former contestant Willie Spence during the reality singing competition show's Season 21 premiere on ...

Willie Spence, a singer who as a teen went viral with his rendition of Rihanna's hit "Diamonds" and was the runner up on Season 19 on "American Idol, has died the show confirmed in a social media ...

ATLANTA — ABC’s ‘American Idol’ season 21 premiered Sunday on Channel 2 and the loss of a former Georgia contestant was on the minds of the judges and one singer in particular. Willie Spence, who was ...

Riviera Beach honored the life and legacy of Willie Spence, the "American Idol" finalist who died in a car crash in 2022, during a Juneteenth celebration featuring musical workshops, youth ...