Jim Verraros and Jai Rodriguez on being out in a time of fewer gay celebs

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/arts-entertainment/jim-verraros-jai-rodriguez-interview

"A Moment Like This" is the debut single by American singer #KellyClarkson. The song was written by #JörgenElofsson and John Reid from British house music project #Nightcrawlers and produced by Stephen Ferrera and #SteveMac. It was released as a #doubleAside with "#BeforeYourLove" as her coronation single after winning the #firstSeason of #AmericanIdol. A remixed version of the song was later included on her debut studio album, #Thankful (2003).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAj2WneMFyY
Kelly Clarkson - A Moment Like This (Audio)

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"You Give Love a Bad Name" is a song by American #rock band Bon Jovi, released as the first #single from their 1986 album #SlipperyWhenWet. Written by #JonBonJovi, #RichieSambora, and #DesmondChild about a woman who has jilted her lover, the song reached No. 1 on the U.S. #Billboard Hot 100 on November 29, 1986, and became the band's first number-one hit. In 2007, the song re-entered the charts at No. 29 after #BlakeLewis performed it on #AmericanIdol.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrZHPOeOxQQ
Bon Jovi - You Give Love A Bad Name

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"Whataya Want from Me" is a song by American recording artist and #AmericanIdol #eighthSeason runner-up #AdamLambert from his debut studio album, #ForYourEntertainment. It was released as the second single from the album. The song peaked at number ten on the #BillboardHot100, becoming his highest charting single. The song was well received by music critics and charted within the top 10 of the charts in thirteen countries. The #popRock song was written by #Pink.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1Fqn9du7xo
Adam Lambert - Whataya Want from Me

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Ryan Seacrest Finalizes ‘American Idol’ Deal for 2026

As he has every season so far, Seacrest will host the singing competition.

The Hollywood Reporter
‘American Idol’: Ryan Seacrest Confirmed As Host For Season 9

ABC has confirmed Emmy winner Ryan Seacrest will return as host for Season 9 of 'American Idol.'

Deadline
Ryan Seacrest to Host 'American Idol' Season 24

Ryan Seacrest will host 'American Idol' Season 24, the ninth season for ABC and Hulu. He joins judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie.

Variety

Kelly Clarkson Remembers ‘American Idol’ Win On 23rd Anniversary: “I Will Forever Be Grateful”
#News #AmericanIdol #KellyClarkson

https://deadline.com/2025/09/kelly-clarkson-american-idol-win-23rd-anniversary-1236509449/

Kelly Clarkson Remembers ‘American Idol’ Win On 23rd Anniversary: “I Will Forever Be Grateful”

Kelly Clarkson was the first American Idol winner and took to social media to share her gratitude.

Deadline
"Home" is the debut single and coronation song from #AmericanIdol #season11 winner #PhillipPhillips. The song was co-written by #DrewPearson and #GregHolden, and produced by Drew Pearson. Phillips first performed the song on the season's final performance night on May 22, 2012, and then again on the finale after he was declared the winner. His recording of "Home" was released as a single on May 23, 2012.