Why 'American Idol' winner Jamal Roberts turned down key to city

"American Idol" winner Jamal Roberts is turning down the key to a town in his native state of Mississippi. Roberts was crowned the winner of Season 23 of the singing competition show in May, earning the majority of the 26 million votes cast in …

Anil Menon will be next Indian-American to go to space. Who is he?

Nasa has picked Indian-American astronaut Anil Menon for a space mission scheduled for 2026. He is set to make his first journey into space in June that year. Menon will be part of the Expedition 75 crew and will serve as a flight engineer during the …

‘American Idol’ Winner Declines Key to the City After Receiving Death Threats: “It’s a Sad World We Live In”

Making his way into the finale on American Idol, Jamal Roberts watched his dream of winning the competition come true. Going from a P.E. teacher in Mississippi to the winner of American Idol, the singer needed some time to adjust to his newfound fame. But …

'American Idol' Winner Shocks Fans With Controversial Decision

American Idol Season 23 winner Jamal Roberts is turning down a key to the city of Laurel, Miss. — a rare move that’s ignited backlash just weeks before his scheduled performance there. Roberts, who will be performing the Noir & Blanc event at the L.T. …

8 Reasons American Idol Should Replace Luke Bryan (Carrie Underwood Isn't The Problem)

American Idol fans have blamed new judge Carrie Underwood for the show's problems, but it's actually Luke Bryan who should be replaced. Luke has been an American Idol judge since ABC revived the show in 2018. The original ABC American Idol panel …

‘American Idol’s John Foster & Girlfriend Brooklyn Bourque Cozy Up on Romantic Getaway

American Idol runner-up John Foster is finally getting a chance to enjoy some downtime after the whirlwind few weeks that followed the show. The singer shared a new Instagram photo from his beach vacation with girlfriend Brooklyn Bourque. In the pic, the …

‘American Idol’: Should Luke Bryan Return as a Judge for Season 24? (POLL)

American Idol has already been confirmed for a new season in 2026, but which celebrities will be sitting behind the judges’ table? That’s the burning question, of course, as ABC has not announced who will be on the panel for Season 24. Ever since the show …

'American Idol' winner Jamal Roberts makes big career move, joins tour

New "American Idol" winner Jamal Roberts has announced he'll be an opening act on a massive, nationwide R&B tour starting later this year. Brandy and Monica will launch a 24-city tour that will span from mid-October to Early December. …

'American Idol' winner Jamal Roberts turns down key to city

Idol winner on key-to-the-city offer: STUFF IT!

A Mississippi native who won season 23 of American Idol went on a lengthy social media live video talk after he saw backlash regarding a rumor that he would be receiving a “Key to the City” in Laurel.  “I don’t want no key to the city that is full of hate …