Current Contestant on ‘The Voice’ Arrested in Panama City
Current The Voice contestant Kevin Brian Willis was arrested early Friday morning by Panama City Beach Police and charged with a DUI.
Willis also received two other charges. One for refusing to take a breathalyzer test and another for driving on a suspended license.
Police pulled over The Voice contestant’s vehicle on Front Beach Road, near the Coyote Ugly Saloon. The arrest happened at about 1 in the morning on Friday.
Willis’ bail was set at $7500. According to WMBB Panama City, he was in the process of being released on Friday.
Will Willis’ Arrest Affect His Time on ‘The Voice’?
Kevin Brian Willis, who goes by the name K.J. Willis, is an R&B and soul singer from Memphis, Tennessee. Willis shared in his introduction that for work, he cuts hair, but he also loves singing while he’s on the clock.
“14, 15 years ago, I started cutting hair, and I’d be in the barber shop singing and having a great, great time,” Willis explained.
The singing barber captured two judges’ attention on the third and final night of blind auditions. Legend was the first to turn his chair around for Willis’ performance of “Roni” by Bobby Brown.
From the get-go, judge Kelly Clarkson was also an instant fan, singing along with one of Willis’ riffs early on the song. When Clarkson finally decided to press her red button, Legend was already on his feet, swaying along to Willis’ performance. His parents, listening backstage, were ecstatic.
“You cannot teach someone to be that kind of passionate and comfortable onstage,” Clarkson said of Willis’ voice. “You have such a gift.”
Legend was also equally impressed.
“Your tone is impeccable. You’ve got texture, you’ve got soul. You’ve got just sauce on it,” Legend said. “It’s just a beautiful, beautiful voice. I know you’re gonna do really well in this competition, and I would love to be your coach.”
After both of the judges explained why they thought each of them was the better pick, Willis went with John Legend, who, like him, also grew up as a preacher’s kid.
It is unclear whether Willis’ recent arrest will affect his standing on The Voice.
Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC via Getty Images
News
AIRPORT SECURITY JUST CHANGED—BUT NOT THE WAY YOU THINK… As chaos builds and lines stretch for hours, ICE agents are suddenly being deployed to airports nationwide—but here’s the twist: they won’t be scanning your bags. Instead, officials say they’ll take over “behind-the-scenes” roles, freeing up TSA officers to handle the pressure as staffing shortages spiral out of control. Meanwhile, hundreds of TSA workers have already walked off the job… and some airports are quietly shutting down checkpoints. Conflicting statements from top officials are only adding fuel to the confusion. One side says ICE will assist with screening—another says absolutely not. So what’s really happening behind airport doors right now? And more importantly… how will this affect your next flight?
Homan: ICE officers will not assist with airport security scanning amid TSA staffing shortage White House border czar Tom Homan said Sunday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers will not be directly involved in security scanning measures at airports, a day before agency officials will begin assisting Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees. “Wherever […]
“Two Dead, Dozens Infected—And Doctors Say This Fast-Killing Disease Can Strike Before You Even Realize It.” A deadly meningitis outbreak is spreading fast in the U.K.—and it started with healthy young students who suddenly became critically ill within hours. At least 29 cases. Two deaths. Thousands now at risk. The infection attacks the brain and bloodstream, and in some cases, patients go from mild symptoms to coma… in a shockingly short time. Health officials are racing to contain it with emergency antibiotics and vaccines—but experts say the real warning is bigger than this one outbreak. Because this disease doesn’t just spread quickly… it hides behind symptoms people often ignore—fever, headache, fatigue—until it’s too late. And now, as debates grow over vaccine recommendations, doctors are sounding the alarm: prevention may be the only thing standing between exposure and tragedy.
U.K.’s deadly meningitis outbreak shows importance of vaccination Infectious disease experts say shots against meningococcal meningitis can be lifesaving during an outbreak, but U.S. regulators have attempted to roll back recommendations of such a vaccine for children Illustration of the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis. ROGER HARRIS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images Health officials in the U.K. are rushing […]
Just two hours in, Natalie Colbourne-Park lost control on the slope—her knee snapped, and she had to be strapped to a stretcher and dragged down the mountain in front of her family. “I caused chaos for everybody,” she admitted. Her kids were crying. Strangers were staring. And the embarrassment hit harder than the injury. At 203 lbs., she realized the truth she’d been avoiding for years—her weight was no longer just personal… it was affecting everything. That moment became her turning point. Months later, she dropped 70 pounds—and says the accident that humiliated her in public ended up saving her life. But what she did next to take control—and why she now calls that disaster “the best thing that ever happened”—is what people didn’t expect…
Woman, Who Weighed 203 Lbs., Was Inspired to Lose Weight After She Had to Be Towed Off Mountain During Ski Trip “I was completely embarrassed. … I caused chaos for everybody,” Natalie Colbourne-Park recalled Natalie Colbourne-Park.Credit : Kennedy News and Media NEED TO KNOW A U.K. woman revealed a ski accident in 2024 caused by her […]
“Everyone Saw a Legend—But Judy Garland’s Daughter Just Revealed the Truth No One Talks About.” For decades, the world knew Judy Garland as an icon—powerful voice, tragic life, unforgettable fame. But according to her daughter, Liza Minnelli, that’s not the full story. Behind the spotlight, Garland wasn’t just a legend… she was hilarious. That’s the side most people never saw. Because offstage, life was far from glamorous. Addiction, pressure, and a brutal Hollywood system shaped everything—and forced a young Liza into a role no child should ever have to take on. At just 13, she wasn’t just a daughter anymore. She was caretaker, problem-solver… the one holding everything together while the world applauded from a distance. And as Liza’s own talent grew, something even more complicated began to surface between them. What really happened inside that mother-daughter relationship—and the moment Garland stopped being just “Mom”—is far deeper than the public ever knew…
Liza Minnelli Reveals the One Thing Most People Don’t Know About Legendary Mother Judy Garland Minnelli spoke about growing up in her famous family during the Liza Minnelli in Conversation event in Los Angeles on March 17 Liza Minnelli; Judy Garland.Credit : Ben Hider/Getty; Getty Liza Minnelli, 80, revealed the one thing most people don’t know […]
hannon had lost 26 pounds… and was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer. What’s more alarming? She’s not alone. Doctors say colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults—many of whom dismiss early symptoms the same way she did, thinking it’s “nothing serious.” Now, Shannon is speaking out, warning others not to make the same mistake—because the signs are often there… just misunderstood. And in her case, the moment she realized how sick she really was came from a comment no one expected.
Mom Thought Her Symptoms Were Menopause — Then She Was Diagnosed with Rectal Cancer at 42 “This whole time, I thought it was some weird menopausal thing,” she said Stock photo of woman sitting on exam table.Credit : Getty NEED TO KNOW Shannon Ivey experienced symptoms like weight loss and gut issues before being diagnosed with […]
Gas Hit $3.93—and That’s Just the Beginning. What This War Is About to Take Next Will Hurt Even More. Three weeks into the U.S.–Iran conflict, Americans are already feeling it every time they fill up. Prices at the pump have surged over 30%—and it’s quietly draining household budgets faster than most people realize. But gas is only the first hit. Behind the scenes, the pressure is spreading. Families are now spending more just to drive—meaning less money for everything else. “Nice-to-have” spending is already starting to shrink… and economists warn that’s just the start of a wider squeeze. Then comes the second wave. Stock markets are sliding, retirement accounts are taking hits, and uncertainty is creeping into every corner of the economy. What looked stable just weeks ago is suddenly shifting—and not in a good way. And the third hit? It’s the one that could last the longest. Mortgage rates are climbing again, making homes even harder to afford just as buying season begins. At the same time, fears of inflation are growing so fast that rate cuts may disappear entirely—and even turn into hikes. Now even top officials are admitting the truth: no one knows how bad this could get. Because this isn’t just a war overseas anymore— it’s starting to show up in gas tanks, grocery bills… and soon, your biggest financial decisions. 📌 Full story in the comments 👇
The Iran war has already hit your gas budget. Here’s what it’s coming for next. A second round of economic impacts from the war is about to put fresh financial pressure on Americans. Three weeks into the U.S.-Iran war, the initial economic impact of the conflict is visible in America every few miles on the highway: soaring gas prices. […]
End of content
No more pages to load
