It’s the encore of a lifetime. Jesse Findling, a 20-year-old Long Island man who captured the nation’s heart by defying a lifelong stutter to soar his way to the top 12 of “American Idol,” has enjoyed a life-changing hero’s welcome since returning home. “It wasn’t just about singing for me,” the Massapequa Park sensation told … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Billy Idol will be anything but idle this summer. The legendary ’80s hitmaker just announced he’s striking out on a nationwide run from early August through late September that he’s … Read more
It was a wonderful life for Jimmy Stewart. And according to Carol Burnett, the actor, who died at age 89 in 1997, couldn’t have been a better man. “One of the nicest people I ever met in my life was my movie star idol, and that was Jimmy Stewart. Everybody loved him,” the actress, 92, told her … Read more
Emma Wood is on a Swift rise to worldwide superstardom. The 13-year-old, an eighth-grade student with an abiding affinity for music, is Taylor Swift’s No. 1 listener on the planet, per Spotify leaderboards — a new feature of the streaming platform’s annual “Wrapped” roundup that ranks fans based on total listening minutes. Emma has played and replayed Swift’s … Read more
Former teen idol Shaun Cassidy is embarking on his first major tour in 45 years. The 66-year-old son of Oscar-winning actress Shirley Jones, 91, and the late Tony Award-winning actor Jack Cassidy rose to fame in the mid-to-late 1970s as a pop star after following in the footsteps of his late half brother, David Cassidy. At … Read more
Japanese pop idol Kenshin Kamimura was found guilty of a charge of indecent assault on a female interpreter in a Hong Kong court on Wednesday before some emotional fans. Kamimura, a former member of a Japanese boy group named ONE N’ ONLY, was arrested in the southern Chinese city of March. In the same month, his contract … Read more
His new documentary, which premiered at NYC’s Tribeca Festival on Tuesday night, is called “Billy Idol Should Be Dead.” And the snarling punk rock legend indeed suffered a near-fatal heroin overdose in 1984 after becoming an early MTV sensation with hits such as “Dancing With Myself,” “White Wedding” and “Rebel Yell.” “There was a moment … Read more
These lips were made for singing — and that’s just what she’ll do. Jessica Simpson marked her first live television performance in 15 years during the “American Idol” Season 23 finale on Sunday. The artist, 44, opened up about how she felt after singing her 2005 version of Nancy Sinatra’s “These Boots Are Made for … Read more
Not everyone is here for Jessica Simpson’s music comeback. “American Idol” viewers bashed Simpson, 44, for her performance on the show’s Season 23 finale Sunday night. Simpson made her first TV appearance in 15 years and sang her 2005 version of Nancy Sinatra’s “These Boots Are Made for Walking” with former contestant Josh King. Jessica … Read more
Carrie Underwood is keeping her feet on Earth. The “Before He Cheats” singer, 42, declared that she has no plans to travel to space when she was asked about Katy Perry’s controversial Blue Origin mission in a recent interview with “Access Hollywood.” “The day I go to space will be when the good lord decides … Read more
Paula Abdul’s “American Idol” days are still very much with her. During an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, the 62-year-old singer, dancer and choreographer opened up about the challenges she had to overcome, being the only female judge on the singing competition show alongside Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson from 2002 to 2009. “Being the only woman on … Read more
Doug Kiker’s cause of death has been disclosed one month after his shocking passing. The “American Idol” died from an accidental opioid overdose, according to the City and County of Denver Medical Examiner’s report obtained by TMZ. Kiker reportedly passed away with a toxic cocktail of drugs in his system, with the report highlighting his … Read more
Wouldn’t it be nice? Carnie Wilson, the Wilson Phillips singer who is also the daughter of The Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson, is speaking out about her daughter. “I just wanna say, we’re human, and the internet is so cruel. It can be so cruel,” she said during Sunday’s “Music of the ’90s” panel at … Read more
Joey Lawrence and brothers Matthew Lawrence and Andrew Lawrence surprised fans when they revealed their real last name. On Friday, Joey, 48, Matthew, 45, and Andrew, 37, whose legal last name is Mignogna, appeared on a panel at 90s Con, where they recalled why they all adopted “Lawrence” as their stage name when they rose to … Read more
Country star Scotty McCreery took it in stride after he fell backward on stage during a recent concert. On Wednesday, the 31-year-old, who won “American Idol” during the show’s 10th season in 2011, shared a video in which he takes a tumble while performing at a stop on Kane Brown’s The High Road Tour. “Who … Read more
Former teen idol Bobby Sherman, who rocketed to fame in the 1960s as an actor and musician, has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, according to his family. The multi-talented pop sensation’s wife, Brigitte Poublon, posted the devastating news on Facebook on Tuesday. “To all of Bobby Sherman’s cherished fans, as many of you know, … Read more
It’s a family affair for Lola Bonfiglio. During Sunday’s episode of “American Idol,” Bonfiglio — who is the daughter of Wilson Phillips member Carnie Wilson and granddaughter of The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson — introduced herself and her father, Rob, to judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan. “I’m guessing you come from a musical family,” Underwood said, before … Read more
“American Idol” alum Doug Kiker sparked concern for his health and safety when a worried good Samaritan saw the singer looking unwell on a Denver street before his death. The passerby noticed Kiker – known as “The Singing Garbage Man” on the competition program – and called 911 when they suspected he may have been … Read more
“American Idol” alum Doug Kiker has died at age 32. His sister, Angela Evans, confirmed his passing in a touching Facebook post. “It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce the passing of my brother Douglas Kiker he was sooo loved and will be missed by so many! Your singing with the Angel’s now … Read more
Carrie Underwood has “American Idol” on her side. After collecting backlash for performing at Donald Trump’s second inauguration, which resulted in the star belting out “America the Beautiful” a cappella due to a technical difficulty, the current showrunner for the competition series is coming to Underwood’s defense. The country superstar, 41, recently replaced Katy Perry … Read more