Jamal Roberts is a 27-year-old P.E. coach at Crestwood Elementary in Meridian. He is the latest winner of American Idol.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Monica is an entertainment reporter covering TV, film, and music. Judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood all ...

Jamal Roberts, a Mississippi native, won 'American Idol' in a historic vote.

American Idol' has launched multiple A-list stars' musical careers, including Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood ...

Hardly any of the Top 12 "American Idol" contestants could get through their performances without shedding a tear. And Jelly Roll wasn't immune to these heightened emotions, either. Though the theme ...