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USA Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'American Idol' music supervisor, husband both found dead in California home, LAPD says
LOS ANGELES — Longtime "American Idol" music supervisor Robin Kaye and her musician husband Tom Deluca were both found dead at their Southern California home, authorities said. At around 2:30 p.m. local time on July 14, West Valley Division officers conducted a welfare check at a home in Encino, California, the Los Angeles Police Department said in a statement. Officers later entered the residence and discovered two bodies, later identified as Kaye, 70, and Deluca, 70. Police officers were called on July 10 for a "possible burglary suspect at the residence" but signs of forced entry or trouble were not found, the LAPD said. Investigators now believe that a suspect gained entry into the residence that day through an unlocked door and that the couple returned home while the suspect was still there. "A confrontation ensued, which resulted in the suspect taking their lives," the LAPD added. "The victims succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds, and the suspect fled from the residence on foot." A suspect, identified as Raymond Boodarian, 22, of Encino, was arrested in connection with the case. Investigators are determining whether Boodarian has any connection to the couple and if Boodarian was involved in past service calls to the Encino home. The investigation is ongoing, Los Angeles police added. USA TODAY has reached out to Los Angeles County public defenders who have previously represented Boodarian for comment. TMZ was first to report the couple's death. 'A cornerstone of the Idol family since 2009' An "American Idol" spokesperson confirmed the deaths of Kaye and Deluca to USA TODAY on July 15. "We are devastated to hear of Robin and her dear husband, Tom's, passing," the spokesperson said in a statement. "Robin has been a cornerstone of the Idol family since 2009 and was truly loved and respected by all who came in contact with her. Robin will remain in our hearts forever, and we share our deepest sympathy with her family and friends during this difficult time." Kaye began her 16-year stint as "Idol's" music supervisor in Season 8, which crowned Kris Allen as the winner in 2009. She worked in the role, which entails clearing music for use on the competition show, through the most recent Season 23, which crowned Jamal Roberts as the winner on May 18. Kaye has received numerous accolades, including the Guild of Music Supervisors' best music supervision in reality television award in 2014.
USA Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'American Idol' music supervisor, husband both found dead in California home, police say
LOS ANGELES — Longtime "American Idol" music supervisor Robin Kaye and her musician husband Tom Deluca were both found dead at their Southern California home, authorities said. At around 2:30 p.m. local time on July 14, West Valley Division officers conducted a welfare check at a home in Encino, California, the Los Angeles Police Department said in a statement. Officers later entered the residence and discovered two bodies, later identified as Kaye, 70, and Deluca, 70. Police officers were called on July 10 for a "possible burglary suspect at the residence" but signs of forced entry or trouble were not found, the LAPD said. Investigators now believe that a suspect gained entry into the residence that day through an unlocked door and that the couple returned home while the suspect was still there. "A confrontation ensued, which resulted in the suspect taking their lives," the LAPD added. "The victims succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds, and the suspect fled from the residence on foot." A suspect, identified as Raymond Boodarian, 22, of Encino, was arrested in connection with the case. Investigators are determining whether Boodarian has any connection to the couple and if Boodarian was involved in past service calls to the Encino home. The investigation is ongoing, Los Angeles police added. USA TODAY has reached out to Los Angeles County public defenders who have previously represented Boodarian for comment. TMZ was first to report the couple's death. 'A cornerstone of the Idol family since 2009' An "American Idol" spokesperson confirmed the deaths of Kaye and Deluca to USA TODAY on July 15. "We are devastated to hear of Robin and her dear husband, Tom's, passing," the spokesperson said in a statement. "Robin has been a cornerstone of the Idol family since 2009 and was truly loved and respected by all who came in contact with her. Robin will remain in our hearts forever, and we share our deepest sympathy with her family and friends during this difficult time." Kaye began her 16-year stint as "Idol's" music supervisor in Season 8, which crowned Kris Allen as the winner in 2009. She worked in the role, which entails clearing music for use on the competition show, through the most recent Season 23, which crowned Jamal Roberts as the winner on May 18. Kaye has received numerous accolades, including the Guild of Music Supervisors' best music supervision in reality television award in 2014.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘American Idol' Season 23 Winner Crowned
Warning: Spoilers ahead for the Sunday-night season finale of American Idol has a new winner. More from The Hollywood Reporter The Who Parts Ways With Drummer Zak Starkey (Again) The Weeknd Credits Tom Cruise's "Can't Feel My Face" Lip Sync for Helping With Early Career Success Eurovision 2025: Austria Wins Song Contest With Johannes Pietsch, Israel Places Second Jamal Roberts was voted winner at the Season 23 finale by fans of the ABC singing competition. Host Ryan Seacrest said there were 26 million votes cast, which broke a record and was twice as many as for last year's finale. Roberts is the first Black man to win the singing competition since Ruben Studdard was crowned champ of Season 2, which aired in 2003. John Foster was the runner-up, with Breanna Nix coming in third. The finale also featured several performers, including Jessica Simpson, Good Charlotte, Salt-N-Pepa, Kirk Franklin, Jennifer Holliday, Patti LaBelle, Goo Goo Dolls and more. In addition, the top three finalists performed duets during the live broadcast Roberts sang with Jelly Roll, Foster performed with judge Luke Bryan, and Nix sang with Brandon Lake. Along with Bryan, the show's judges include Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood, a first-time judge who won Season 4. Underwood replaced Katy Perry on the judges' panel this season. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise 'Yellowstone' and the Sprawling Dutton Family Tree, Explained
CNN
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
‘American Idol' latest winner is….
This story contains spoilers about the Season 23 winner of 'American Idol.' 'American Idol' has a new champion. The long-running singing competition series crowned the winner of Season 23 on Sunday, after drawing 26 million fan votes, the most since the reality singing competition moved from Fox to ABC in 2018 after the first 15 seasons. Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old physical education teacher in Mississippi was declared the winner. The crooner, who excelled across all the genres, is the second Black male artist to win the competition after Ruben Studdard took the title during the show's second season in 2003. Country singer John Foster came in second. Roberts grabbed his face in surprise when host Ryan Seacrest announced him as the winner before performing the Anthony Hamilton single, 'Her Heart.' This season was also the first where former 'American Idol' and country star Carrie Underwood served as a judge, along with fellow singer Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of her groundbreaking debut album, Underwood is releasing a new special edition vinyl, 'Some Hearts 20th Anniversary Edition.' The eight-time Grammy winner won the fourth season of 'American Idol.' Roberts received prizes that include a recording contract. He now joins the ranks of past winners including Studdard, Underwood and the first winner, Kelly Clarkson who has parlayed her win into a successful career as both a singer and a daytime talk show host.
CNN
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
‘American Idol' latest winner is….
This story contains spoilers about the Season 23 winner of 'American Idol.' 'American Idol' has a new champion. The long-running singing competition series crowned the winner of Season 23 on Sunday, after drawing 26 million fan votes, the most since the reality singing competition moved from Fox to ABC in 2018 after the first 15 seasons. Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old physical education teacher in Mississippi was declared the winner. The crooner, who excelled across all the genres, is the second Black male artist to win the competition after Ruben Studdard took the title during the show's second season in 2003. Country singer John Foster came in second. Roberts grabbed his face in surprise when host Ryan Seacrest announced him as the winner before performing the Anthony Hamilton single, 'Her Heart.' This season was also the first where former 'American Idol' and country star Carrie Underwood served as a judge, along with fellow singer Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of her groundbreaking debut album, Underwood is releasing a new special edition vinyl, 'Some Hearts 20th Anniversary Edition.' The eight-time Grammy winner won the fourth season of 'American Idol.' Roberts received prizes that include a recording contract. He now joins the ranks of past winners including Studdard, Underwood and the first winner, Kelly Clarkson who has parlayed her win into a successful career as both a singer and a daytime talk show host.
