'American Idol' fans mourn viral contestant after his death at 32

Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors American Idol fans are mourning the loss of Douglas Kiker, the "Singing Garbage Man" spotlighted in Season 18. "It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce the …

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Concourse to concert: Matthews singer appearing on American Idol this weekend

MATTHEWS, N.C. — With the newest season of American Idol kicking off, you might have already heard one singer while getting to a flight at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Matthews Resident Josh King often plays the piano at CLT, among other gigs …

2 NC singers take the stage for return of American Idol auditions

NORTH CAROLINA (WTVD) -- Two singers from North Carolina are set to audition for the newest season of American Idol. Josh King from Charlotte will take the stage on Sunday in front of the judges Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, and former Idol winner Carrie …

Springville's Isaiah Moore to appear on 'American Idol'

Isaiah Moore, a 22-year-old from Springville, will make his "American Idol" debut on Sunday. Moore, a former Gadsden State Community College, called the appearance "an exciting time" in his life. “This is such an exciting time in my …

Viral 'American Idol' contestant dead at 32, family says

(NEXSTAR) – Douglas Kiker, the garbage collector who touched hearts with his singing voice on “American Idol” has died, his family announced on social media. His sister, Angela Evans, announced Kiker’s death in a Facebook post on Wednesday. Another family …

Granite Falls 16-year-old to audition for American Idol for the first time

GRANITE FALLS, N.C. — Sixteen-year-old Carsen Webb from Granite Falls, Caldwell County, is auditioning for American Idol for the first time. Webb, a sophomore at South Caldwell High School, has dreamed of being on the show since he was eight years old. “I …

‘American Idol’ alum Doug Kiker hospitalized days before death after passerby calls 911

Former “American Idol” contestant Doug Kiker was reportedly hospitalized five days before his shocking death, after his concerning appearance allegedly prompted a passerby to call paramedics. The unidentified person was walking the streets of Denver when …

Who Is ‘American Idol’ Contestant Mikaela Bautista’s Dad? Details on the Singer

Mikaela Bautista’s audition for Season 23 of American Idol will air during the upcoming Sunday, March 16, episode, per photos released by ABC. Earlier this year, the aspiring star revealed on Instagram that she got her singing talent from her dad by …

Viral 'American Idol' contestant passes away at 32

Kiker had a memorable spotlight in his 2020 'American Idol' audition at the start of Season 18, performing a cover of Rascal Flatts' "Bless the Broken Road" that impressed judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, who accompanied the …