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CBS News
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
David Archuleta, Lil' Mo headlining 2025 Pittsburgh Pride festival
The Pittsburgh Pride festival is returning in 2025. Running from May 30 through June 1, the festival's theme this year is "YOUniting Diversity." The event will feature headlining musical performances from former "American Idol" finalist David Archuleta and legendary R&B singer Lil' Mo. In addition to concert festivities, the events will include over 300 vendors and 70 local performers. "This is a declaration. YOUniting Diversity is not just a theme. It is a call to stand shoulder to shoulder across every race, every gender, every voice. In a time when entire communities are under attack and the most vulnerable among us are being threatened, erased, and pushed to the edge, we stand our ground," said Dena Stanley, director of Pittsburgh Pride. Other weekend highlights include the Pride Prom, an "18 and over celebration of queer joy come dressed in what reflects your power, your beauty, and your truth," and Sunday's Pride parade, per an accompanying news release. The lineup for the parade begins at 10 a.m. Sunday with a step-off at noon in Downtown Pittsburgh. The route will lead to the festival grounds at Allegheny Commons Park West by 1 p.m. The parade will feature a local and national grand marshal. The local grand marshal will be Jeff Freedman, a longtime Pride organizer and Pittsburgh native, while the national grand marshal will be Lydia B. Kollins, a performer from "RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17" and "All Stars 10." Ticket and more event information can be found here.
USA Today
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Who remains on Season 23 of 'American Idol'? Start time, how to watch next episode
Who remains on Season 23 of 'American Idol'? Start time, how to watch next episode Show Caption Hide Caption David Archuleta says Lady Gaga butt-dialed him at 3 a.m. Archuleta reveals he got an early look at Lady Gaga's breakout hit "Just Dance" while recording his debut, "Crush," and once got a butt dial from her. Entertain This! The country is one step closer to learning the identity of its next "American Idol." Only 12 contestants remain in the singing competition after the April 27 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-themed episode, where singers had the opportunity to dazzle the judges (and audience) with their own rendition of a track by any one of the nearly 400 Rock Hall inductees. "Fire and Rain" singer James Taylor, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2000, served as the guest mentor for the remaining contestants. Ryan Seacrest, the longtime "American Idol" emcee, also announced the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees – a group that includes Cyndi Lauper, Outkast and Soundgarden – on last week's episode. The group of aspiring music stars, including platinum ticket winner Filo Ebid, will continue to fight to make their dreams a reality on "American Idol." Here's how to watch this week's episode(s) of "American Idol," and who's left in the singing competition. Episode 12 recap: 'American Idol' eliminates 2 singers to reveal Top 12 in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame week Who's left on 'American Idol' Season 23? After the April 28 episode of "American Idol," only 12 contestants remain in the competition to become America's next top "Idol." The remaining singers, who either secured enough audience votes or were spared by the judges, include: Canaan James Hill Gabby Samone Mattie Pruitt Thunderstorm Artis Slater Nalley Breanna Nix John Foster Filo Kolbi Jordan Josh King Jamal Roberts Ché Desmond Roberts, who wowed the judges with a cover of Lionel Richie's "Jesus is Love," did not receive enough votes to crack the Top 12 and was sent home, as was powerhouse singer Amanda Barise. Carrie Underwood performs 'Alone' on 'American Idol' 20 years after iconic 2005 rendition 'American Idol' Season 23 episode schedule Season 23 of "American Idol" is almost over, but that doesn't mean you have to miss any of the action. We've provided a list of remaining episodes (and their air dates) so you can make plans. "Ladies' Night" episode airs Sunday, May 4 "Judge's Song Contest" airs Monday, May 5 TBA episode airs Sunday, May 11 Season 23 finale airs Sunday, May 18 What time does 'American Idol' air? "American Idol" airs on Sunday and Monday nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. How to watch 'American Idol' Season 23 "American Idol" airs Sunday and Monday nights on ABC, with episodes available to stream on Hulu the next day. The show can be watched live on the ABC app or website, along with livestreaming sites that allow viewers to tune in in real-time. We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage. How to vote on 'American Idol' There are three ways to vote, according to ABC: On a browser at On the American Idol app Download on supported iOS devices from the Apple App Store Download on supported Android devices from the Google Play store Or by SMS text* Contributing: KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY
CBS News
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Singer/songwriter David Archuleta talks Miami and music
From the American Idol stage to now a global music sensation and advocate, David Archuleta is blazing the trail with the powerful story of self-discovery through his singing and songwriting. Archuleta, who was born in Miami, said it holds a special place in his heart. "It's where my memories began of music, of flavor," Archuleta said. "I've actually been going and writing more, I'm writing more in Miami and with Miami songwriters and there's just there's a gusto, there's a flair to the city, there's some amazing music that I think a lot of people don't realize comes from Miami." Archuleta's new song Crème Brulée just reached over one million views and is leading Spotify's coveted Obsessed playlist. "It's kind of wild, I wasn't expecting people to get this hyped about the song," Archuleta said. "I felt like people were going like it, I got inspired by the pop girlies last summer." A big part of Archuleta's music has been discovering himself, navigating his own identity and now being a voice for the LGBTQ community. "I learned to love myself instead of being afraid of myself and that has changed everything. It's changed how I write, it's changed how I love myself. It's a really amazing feeling and I'm trying to just spread that," Archuleta said.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
David Archuleta Is Getting 'Naughty' in New Music After Coming Out: 'Not the Same Sweet Little Teenage Boy' (Exclusive)
David Archuleta has come a long way from American Idol. The 34-year-old pop star is opening up about entering a more mature era of music with his latest single "Crème Brulée," which sees him getting comfortable in his sexuality with cheeky lyrics about a steamy rendezvous. "It seems like people weren't quite expecting it, which makes me happy in a good way," Archuleta tells PEOPLE of the song at the Human Rights Campaign's 2025 dinner honoring Ashley Park, Hannah Einbinder and Janelle Monáe at Fairmont Century Plaza on March 22. Related: David Archuleta Says He Was 'So Sheltered' on American Idol at 16, 'Like an 11-Year-Old in My Mind' (Exclusive) "It's getting people talking, and that's what I wanted. I wanted it to show, 'Hey, I'm not the same sweet little teenage boy that you always saw me as,'" says the musician, who rose to fame on American Idol in 2008. "Sometimes I think people forget that I'm in my 30s. I'm older now. I'm more mature." Released last week alongside a dance-heavy music video, the chorus of "Crème Brulée" features the lyrics, "Oh no, there goes all of your clothes / Speaking words you don't know / Yo te vuelvo loco, loco / Oh no, you want me in slo-mo / Snap me like a photo / Yo te vuelvo loco, loco / I can't help that you don't wanna wait / Okay, now you've had a taste of crème brulée." Archuleta says he's fine with fans describing this moment in his career as a "dirty era," teasing more to come in that vein. "I feel like there are a little more innuendos in the songs I'm writing. Not just 'Crème Brulée,' but the songs to come after," he says. "I don't feel like it's all-over raunchy necessarily, but I feel like it's a little naughty. Naughty but nice. Sweet, but savory, is what I say." Related: David Archuleta's New Memoir Deals with Leaving Mormonism and His Sexuality: 'It's an Important Message' (Exclusive) Over the past few years, the "Crush" artist has gone through some major life changes. He came out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community in 2021 and subsequently stepped away from the Mormon church. Today, Archuleta feels comfortable in his identity — and tells PEOPLE his mom Lupe Marie Mayorga is "proud" of him and "so excited" about "Crème Brulée" after initially struggling when he came out. "I was checking in with her this morning and she was just feeling a little under the weather, but she's so excited about the new song. She's just proud of me and it's fun to see her," he says. "Maybe a couple years ago she would've been like, 'How could you sing about that kind of stuff? You should know better being Mormon,'" reflects Archuleta. "Now, she's like, 'Hey, I'm so glad that you're coming into your own, and you're figuring yourself out.'" Read the original article on People
