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Meghan Trainor has dropped an intergalactic video for her recent single “To the Moon.” The clip, directed by Philip Lopez, features appearances from Niecy Nash, Chris Olsen, Daryl Sabara, Brookie & Jessie, and Trainor’s son Riley. “To the Moon” comes off Trainor’s forthcoming LP, Timeless, out June 7 via Epic …

Christian gospel star Mandisa was honored on Monday’s episode of American Idol with a special performance by former contestants Colton Dixon, Danny Gokey, and Melinda Doolittle. The trio, all dressed in white, sang Mary Mary’s 2000 hit “Shackles (Praise You)” in remembrance of the beloved singer. “I’ve known her for …

Emmy Russell is honoring her “memaw” Loretta Lynn with her latest performance. During Monday’s episode of American Idol, the young musician performed a piano-backed cover of Loretta Lynn’s “Coal Miner’s Daughter” that moved much of the crowd (including Katy Perry) to tears. Russell — who’s competing on the newest season …

Paula Abdul has tentatively settled with the production companies behind American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance and is now heading to a July 2025 trial against only show executive Nigel Lythgoe after she sued the parties for sexual assault, sexual harassment, and negligence in December. “The parties …

The death of Grammy Award-winning musician Mandisa is currently still under investigation, Tennessee’s Franklin Police Department revealed on Monday evening. The singer, who competed on the fifth season of American Idol in 2005 before launching a successful music career, was found dead at her home last week. She was 47 …

Mandisa, the Grammy-winning contemporary Christian artist who enjoyed a successful run on American Idol, died Thursday. She was 47. The musician, whose full name was Mandisa Lynn Hundley, was found dead at her home, her family said in a statement shared on social media. “At this time we do not …

Loretta Lynn‘s granddaughter Emmy Russell is still in the running to become the Season 22 winner of American Idol, and the singer made a strong case for keeping her around as she debuted an original song on April 14. The date happened to coincide with what would have been the …

The grueling gauntlet that is American Idol‘s “Hollywood Week” is imminent: A strenuous, ruthless vocal boot camp that immediately follows the euphoria of getting a golden ticket and making it out of auditions. That’s what’s in store for most contestants, but not all. Three somewhat lucky — but mostly supremely …

Emmy Russell has vivid memories of her childhood, riding in the tour bus alongside her grandmother — or Meemaw as Russell calls her — Loretta Lynn. She’d sometimes join her onstage or they’d sing “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” together. It took years, though, for Russell — who lives in Nashville …

The music community is mourning the death of influential figure Debra Byrd, who died on March 5 at the age of 72. Throughout her decades-long career, the singer performed alongside Barry Manilow and Bob Dylan before helping to shape generational talents as a vocal coach on American Idol, including Kelly …