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Jessica Sanchez is back with new single 'Baddie'

Leah C. Salterio
Posted at Sep 20 08:04 AM

Eleven years after Jessica Sanchez emerged runner-up in the 11h season of 'American Idol,' the popular Fil-American artist remains on the international music scene doing what she loves best. Read more »

David Archuleta celebrates 1st year since coming out

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 12 05:24 PM

Former "American Idol" contestant David Archuleta on Sunday looked back on the day he came out as LGBT during Pride Month. Read more »

Francisco Martin excited to perform at Miss Universe PH

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 29 11:47 AM

Filipino-American singer Francisco Martin, who rose to fame as a Top 5 finalist on "American Idol" in 2020, is excited to perform at the Miss Universe Philippines coronation night on April 30. Read more »

American Idol star Francisco Martin in Manila for Miss Universe PH

Mario Dumaual, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 23 11:15 PM

Fil-am singer-songwriter Francisco Martin arrived in Manila Saturday night ahead of his special guesting at the Miss Universe Philippines coronation. Read more »

Katrina Velarde di natuloy sa 'American Idol' audition

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 09 05:54 PM

Naudlot ang pagsali sana ni Katrina Velarde sa sikat na singing competition na 'American Idol.' Read more »

Aretha Franklin's granddaughter tries luck on 'American Idol'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 01 01:02 PM

The granddaughter of the late Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin tried her luck on 'American Idol.' Read more »

'American Idol' star David Archuleta comes out as member of LGBTQIA+

Rowegie Abanto, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 13 11:39 AM

"American Idol" star David Archuleta on Sunday (in Manila) came out as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, saying one can be queer and still believe in God. Read more »

Paula Abdul returns as guest judge on 'American Idol'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 13 05:54 PM

Paula Abdul returned to “American Idol” as a substitute for Luke Bryan, who tested positive for COVID-19. Read more »

Jessica Sanchez once auditioned for 'Miss Saigon'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 03 12:58 PM

Now it can be told: Jessica Sanchez revealed that she once tried out for the Broadway production of "Miss Saigon." Read more »

'It’s been a whirlwind': Jasmine Trias reflects on life after 'American Idol'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 24 04:15 PM

Jasmine Trias was the very first Filipino to make it to the top 3 of “American Idol.”  Read more »

Marlo Mortel releases new collaboration with Evelyn Cormier of 'American Idol'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 20 12:41 PM

Marlo Mortel has finally released his new collaboration with Evelyn Cormier, who was part of the Top 14 of “American Idol” last year.   Read more »

'This is not the end': Francisco Martin reflects on 'American Idol' experience

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 18 12:54 PM

"This is not the end but only a chapter that has come to a beautiful close." Read more »

Fil-Am Francisco Martin ends 'American Idol' journey as part of top 5

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 18 11:01 AM

Francisco Martin, the 19-year-old Filipino-American singer from San Francisco, California, finished in the top 5 of “American Idol,” which aired its all remote live finale on Sunday (Monday in Manila). Read more »

'We Are the World' to get an 'American Idol' alumni encore

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 17 02:36 PM

“We Are The World,” the celebrity-packed 1985 charity single, is getting an encore this weekend, courtesy of the stars of “American Idol.” Read more »

Francisco Martin pays tribute to frontliner mom as he continues to impress on 'American Idol’

Yong Chavez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 13 12:48 AM

Filipino-American contestant Francisco Martin took to the stage in the latest episode of the American Idol in a heartfelt tribute to his mother and an ode to the king of the jungle. Read more »

Fil-Am Francisco Martin enters 'American Idol' top 7

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 11 11:25 AM

Francisco Martin has earned his ticket into the top 7 of “American Idol.”   Read more »

Fil-Am Francisco Martin makes it to 'American Idol' top 11

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 04 11:59 AM

The "American Idol" journey of Filipino-American singer Francisco Martin is not yet over.   Read more »

Fil-Am Francisco Martin sings Katy Perry song as he fights for a spot in 'American Idol' Top 10

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 27 11:30 AM

The show must go on for “American Idol” as it returned on Sunday (Monday in Manila) with a fresh new episode featuring the top 20 contestants singing from their homes as they vie for a spot in the top 10. Read more »

WATCH: Fil-Am singer Francisco Martin's unaired performances on 'American Idol'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 20 12:43 PM

 “American Idol” released some never-before-aired performances of its top 20 contestants on Sunday (Monday in Manila) as part of its “This Is Me” episode. Read more »

Fil-Am singer Francisco Martin 'dazed' to be part of 'American Idol' Top 20

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 01 12:04 PM

Filipino-American singer Francisco Martin is having the best time of his life now that he just got into the Top 20 of the current season of “American Idol.”   Read more »