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Sofia Richie is opening up about life as a new mom.

If you forgot, Sofia, 26, and husband Elliot Grainge welcomed their daughter Eloise back in May 2024.

In a new interview, Sofia shared how her life has changed since becoming a mom and also revealed how much weight she’s lost since giving birth.

Keep reading to find out more…“My life makes sense now,” Sofia shared on the Therapuss podcast. “I’ve never loved anything more in my life. I’m obsessed with her, she’s perfect. And I’ve lost 50 pounds. So that happened.”

She then went on to share how she documented her changing body while pregnant.

“I did weekly update photos. Every Monday,” Sofia explained. “I could, like, watch myself expand. It was cute until it wasn’t.”

While she admitted that the growing body “wasn’t” appealing at first, Sofia learned to appreciate the changes she was going through.

Sofia Richie Grainge is opening up about baby daughter Eloise.

During a new episode of the Therapuss podcast, the 26-year-old model sat down with host Jake Shane, where she discussed being a mom to her 5-month-old daughter, whom she shares with husband Elliot Grainge.

Shane revealed that the baby girl has a “little baby phone” of her own, recalling a text convo.

Keep reading to find out more…

“Eloise has a little baby phone, that we get to text, or I like to text,” Shane says, adding, “I say, ‘Good morning, Eloise!’”

She explained how the 5-month-old can send a text, saying: “Whoever is with Eloise gets the phone. So, at that very moment, Ali was sitting with Eloise.”

Shane then said: “I said, ‘Eloise do you mind if me and your mommy talk about how perfect you are on the podcast today?’ And she said, ‘No, keep my name out of your mouth.

After the Egot died at age 91 earlier this month, Quincy Jones‘ cause of death has been determined.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health revealed in Jones’ death certificate that he died of pancreatic cancer, with no other contributing factors, according to TMZ.

Jones’ publicist Arnold Robinson previously announced that he died on Sunday, Nov. 3 at his Bel-Air home.

“Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” said Jones’ family in a statement. “And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him.”

The musician, composer, producer and songwriter was behind such Michael Jackson albums as Thriller, Off the Wall (1980), Thriller (1982) and Bad (1987), as well as decades of work with Frank Sinatra, conducting his and Count Basie’s It Might as...

Early in 2025, CBS and ABC will change how TV shows are made by announcing ambitious midseason schedules that include new shows, returning hits, and new ways of presenting material.

To get people’s attention, both networks are making big changes. Drew Barrymore will host the new show “Hollywood Squares,” and CBS will move its medical drama “Watson” to follow the hit show “Tracker.” This move moves “The Equalizer” to 10 Pm, another planned schedule change.

ABC is having a lot of success right now, especially with “High Potential,” which had the most viewers of any new show on the network in almost four years. Streaming material is now being shown on broadcast TV for the first time, bringing Hulu originals like “Only Murders in the Building” to people who usually watch TV.

On March 9, 2025, “American Idol’s” 20th anniversary season will be a big deal for ABC. Carrie Underwood will be a judge,...

Music legend Quincy Jones‘ cause of death has been confirmed.

If you didn’t see the news, the icon passed away at the age of 91 earlier this month.

Now, we’ve learned how he passed.

Keep reading to find out more…

His death certificate was released by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and listed pancreatic cancer as the cause of death. TMZ reports that the certificate did not list any other contributing factors.

He’s survived by his seven children: Rashida Jones, Kidada Jones, Kenya Kinski-Jones, Quincy Jones III, Jolie Jones Levine, Martina Jones, and Rachel Jones, and his three grandkids. Rip.

Over his storied career, Quincy earned 28 Grammys and worked with artists including Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Aretha Franklin, and many more. Among his works he produced, Michael‘s Thriller was one of them, which earned 8 Grammys.

Carrie Underwood joined the judges on American Idol for the upcoming season. This week, she joined them in a special video to reveal when the new season was going to premiere. Underwood, along with Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Ryan Seacrest, were on hand to reveal the big news.

Here is what you need to know about the new American Idol season.

When Does American Idol Premiere This Season?

Carrie Underwood joined Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Ryan Seacrest to unveil the new premiere date for American Idol (via Instagram). The video started with Carrie talking, and Ryan ducking into the background of the video. It then moved to Luke, on her left, and Lionel on the right. Finally, Ryan said something, and Carrie finished off the announcement.

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The main gist is that American Idol will premiere Season 23 on March 9, 2025. This means there is just under four...

ABC today announced its 2025 midseason premiere dates, featuring a slate of laugh-out-loud comedies, high-octane dramas, and fan-favorite unscripted series. The network delivered a fall schedule full of ratings hits, including this season’s High Potential, which was ABC’s most-watched series premiere in nearly four years.

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition makes its long-awaited return to ABC with all the feels beginning Thursday, Jan. 2. The new iteration, hosted by Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin±—co-founders of the global lifestyle brand The Home Edit, will be followed by the exclusive broadcast premiere of season two of the Emmy Award-nominated Hulu Original comedy Only Murders in the Building.

Will Trent premieres Tuesday, Jan. 7, followed by the midseason return of High Potential and a new season of The Rookie.

Tim Allen and Kat Dennings star in the new comedy series Shifting Gears premiering Wednesday, Jan. 8, followed by the highly anticipated Abbott Elementary and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia...

American Idol Ð Season four winner and eight-time Grammy¨ Award winner Carrie Underwood officially joins the ÒAmerican IdolÓ judging panel, alongside returning judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, and host Ryan Seacrest. (Disney/Eric McCandless)

Lionel Richie, Ryan Seacrest, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan ABC has just announced its midseason premiere dates for 2025, and it’s packed with returning favorites and exciting new shows. Get ready for heartwarming renovations, intense drama, laugh-out-loud comedies, and the return of a singing superstar! Warm Up Your Winter with Feel-Good Shows and Familiar Faces Kick off the new year with the return of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition on January 2nd. This time, Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin of The Home Edit will be leading the charge, bringing their organizational expertise to families in need. Later in the month, catch the season premiere of The Bachelor on January 27th as a new hopeful searches for love.

ABC locked in its midseason schedule, including the Winter premieres of freshman comedy series “Shifting Gears” and the reboot of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” and the returns of shows like “The Rookie,” “Will Trent,” “Abbott Elementary” and “The Bachelor.”

“Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” will return Jan. 2 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt, with the new iteration hosted by Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin and produced by “Hello Sunshine.” It will be followed by the exclusive broadcast premiere of Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building” Season 2. “America’s Funniest Home Videos” will return Jan. 5 at 7 p.m., followed by “The Wonderful World of Disney” at 8 p.m..

“Will Trent” Season 3 returns Jan. 7 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt, followed by the midseason return of “High Potential” at 9 p.m. and the Season 7 premiere of “The Rookie” at 10 p.m.

On Jan. 8, Tim Allen and Kat Dennings’ “Shifting Gears” will premiere at 8 p.m.

The 67th Grammy Awards nominations have recognized musicians Hans Zimmer, Atticus Ross and films such as Twisters and The Color Purple with nods across multiple categories.

Zimmer is nominated for the Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media category with the Dune: Part Two (2024) soundtrack and also for the Best Song Written for Visual Media category with “Love Will Survive” from The Tattooist of Auschwitz, which he wrote with Kara Talve, Charlie Midnight and Walter Afanasieff. Barbara Streisand sings the song from the series based on Heather Morris’ book of the same name.

Atticus Ross is nominated as a composer with collaborator Trent Reznor for the score soundtrack to Challengers (2024) starring Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor. Ross, along with Leopold Ross and Nick Cuba, has two nominations in the same category — Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media — with FX’s Shōgun, which also netted many trophies at the 2024 Emmys. Ross...

Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai is finalizing the program for its upcoming Enchanted Ball — set to take place at the Beverly Wilshire, a Four Season Hotel in Beverly Hills on Nov. 21 — by zeroing in on a roster of honorees that includes Lionel Richie.

The music legend and American Idol judge has been tapped to receive a Hollywood Icon Award while Daniele Worth Ochoa and Arthur J. Ochoa will receive the Humanitarian Award. The event will also feature a performance by Grammy Award winner Seal with emcee duties being handled by Brooke Burke. Funds raised will be funneled toward the Neurology Project and the distinguished chair in pediatrics at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s.

Women’s Guild has raised more than $70 million for Cedars-Sinai across a variety of projects. The organization recently completed a $10 million dollar campaign for the Women’s Guild Neurology Project, whose efforts have propelled treatment with Parkinson’s disease,...

What couldn’t Quincy Jones do?

He wrote, composed and arranged music for your favorite artists and even produced films and TV shows that launched some of your favorite actors. He not only changed careers — he changed lives.

Here we break down some of the biggest acts and projects Jones worked on, from Michael Jackson’s seminal Thriller album to “We Are the World” to winning 28 Grammys, an Emmy and a Tony.

Michael Jackson

Before he met Jones while working on The Wiz, Jackson had been known for the Jackson 5 and released four solo albums that had mild success. Then they made Off the Wall and the King of Pop fully arrived. Released in 1979 around the time Jackson turned 21, the album helped him transition from young singer to critically acclaimed, matured artist. The album’s disco, funk and R&b sound resonated on the charts, helped Jackson win his first...

From the first seed of an idea to the creative chaos of cramming 40-plus celebrities into a single recording studio, The Greatest Night in Pop, the new documentary from director Bao Nguyen (Be Water)chronicles every obstacle and behind-the-scenes story that led to the iconic song we all know and love. Still performed at karaoke bars and school recitals all over the globe, “We Are the World” gathered together dozens of pop and rock luminaries on one unprecedented night to raise millions of dollars in humanitarian aid for African famine relief. Upon its release in 1985, it quickly became the first single to be certified multiplatinum. The song was produced by the late Quincy Jones, and co-written by Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson at the height of their fame — in an interview with Tudum, Richie says Jones “organized chaos” to pull of the legendary recording session. “We Are the World”...

Legendary producer and composer Quincy Jones has passed away at the age of 91.

He passed at his home in Bel-Air, California on Sunday (November 3). His family said via a statement, “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing. And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him. He is truly one of a kind and we will miss him dearly; we take comfort and immense pride in knowing that the love and joy, that were the essence of his being, was shared with the world through all that he created. Through his music and his boundless love, Quincy Jones’ heart will beat for eternity.”

Over his storied career, Quincy earned 28 Grammys and worked with artists including Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie,...

Quincy Jones, the legendary record producer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist whose contributions to contemporary music spanned over seven decades and multiple genres such as jazz, pop, and hip-hop, has died at the age of 91.

“Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” Jones’ family said in a statement. “And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him.”

Jones was one of the most celebrated icons in the music industry, garnering a record 80 Grammy nominations and 28 wins, including three Producer of the Year honors and two Album of the Year and Song of the Year awards each. His most recent win came in 2019 when Quincy, the semi-autobiographical documentary written and co-directed by his daughter Rashida Jones, took home Best Music Film.

As a producer and arranger,...

Oprah Winfrey, Mariah Carey, Will Smith and the Estate of Michael Jackson were among the prominent Hollywood figures to pay tribute to Quincy Jones following news of his death early Monday.

Jones died Sunday night at his home in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles, surrounded by his family.

A giant in the music industry, Jones had a phenomenal career that spanned more than 60 years. He produced Michael Jackson’s best-selling albums Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad; helmed the historic recording sessions for the 1985 charity single “We Are the World,” the best-selling single of all time; and produced Lesley Gore’s 1963 chart-topping hit “It’s My Party.”

Jones received the Motion Picture Academy’s Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in 1995, an honorary Oscar in 2024 and the Grammy Legend Award in 1991 and reeled in 28 Grammys from an all-time best 80 nominations.

The Estate of Michael Jackson said in a statement sent to The Hollywood Reporter,...

Quincy Jones, who distinguished himself over the course of a 70-year career in music as an artist, bandleader, composer, arranger and producer, has died. He was 91.

Jones died Sunday night at his home in the Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles, according to a statement shared with Variety by his rep Arnold Robinson. A cause of death was not disclosed.

“Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing. And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him,” the Jones family said in the statement. “He is truly one of a kind and we will miss him dearly; we take comfort and immense pride in knowing that the love and joy, that were the essence of his being, was shared with the...

The good news: None of the eliminations on Night 3 of The Voice’s Season 26 Battles were as upsetting as Mark Shiiba’s. The bad news: One of them came close. Real close. Read on, and we’ll discuss all of Tuesday’s performances and the cut that hurt the most.

Team Reba: Danny Joseph (Grade: A) defeated Deon Jones (Grade: A+) on “It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World” — Deon stolen by Gwen | I’ve got one word for this Battle: [Bleeeeep]! As you’d expect him to be on James Brown’s classic, Danny was spectacular, so full of passion,...

Jennifer Lopez showed audiences another side of herself when she became one of the judges for American Idol. But she wasn’t planning on being a part of the show for too long.

What Jennifer Lopez said about leaving ‘American Idol’ Jennifer Lopez | Jason Laveris/FilmMagic

American Idol was more than a side gig for Lopez, who became a judge for the reality show competition in 2011. She stayed on the show until 2016, where audiences got to watch Lopez guide a new generation of singers. In an interview on People’s The Jess Cagle Show, Lopez revealed one of the reasons she did the show was because of her own insecurities. She began to feel like she wasn’t the beloved artist she used to be in her earlier years.

“Also for my self-esteem … I had realized I wasn’t feeling great about myself, and then when I was on Idol...

Grateful Dead will be as honored as the 2025 MusiCares Persons of the Year during an event held over Grammys weekend on Friday, January 31st. The award recognizes the band’s contributions to music as well as their philanthropic efforts and activism.

Taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center, the event will include an all-star tribute concert. The lineup of participating artists has yet to be revealed, but will likely include an array of stars past and present, with members of the Dead also participating.

“We are deeply honored to be recognized as MusiCares Persons of the Year,” Grateful Dead surviving members Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, Bob Weir said in a statement. “This honor is truly a testament to the legacy of the music, which has always been bigger than us—it’s about the connection between us, the crew, and all those who’ve been on this long strange trip.

Katy Perry left her role as a judge on American Idol earlier this year to focus on her musical comeback, but does she regret that decision?

That’s the question we’re wondering after a recent report from Life & Style claims the 39-year-old is “scrambling” to return to the ABC singing competition series.

The show has moved on since Katy stunned viewers with her departure. Former winner Carrie Underwood is set to replace Katy.

Katy released her seventh studio album, 143, earlier this year, and the reaction has been mixed.

The record fell out of the Billboard 200 chart after just two weeks in what can only be described as a catastrophic launch for what was supposed to be her comeback after years away from music.

While the dance album has some catchy songs, such as Lifetimes and Wonder, it pales in comparison to her six previous albums.

With poor sales and a tepid response,...

Ryan Seacrest has been clearly showing his favoritism and is giving Carrie Underwood ‘preferential treatment.’ Seacrest has decided to be Underwood’s ‘guiding light’ and the other judges are feeling some type of way about it.

Ryan Seacrest Has Been A Huge Part Of American Idol Since The Beginning

Ryan Seacrest is an American television presenter and producer who has been a host on many pieces of media. Furthermore, he was a co-host and executive producer for Live with Kelly and Ryan. In addition, he has been a host on American Top 40 and On Air with Ryan Seacrest.

The 49-year-old has no kids and has never been married. Allegedly, he has been in a relationship with Julianne Hough, Teri Hatcher, Shayna Taylor, Shana Wall, and Jasmine Waltz.

Moreover, Seacrest is the longtime host of American Idol. The show has been around since 2002 when Kelly Clarkson won the first season. Going through multiple different judges,...

The 39th annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony turned Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, into a “celebration” Saturday night as Kool & the Gang, Dave Matthews Band, Mary J. Blige, A Tribe Called Quest and Cher showed up to accept inductions from Chuck D, Julia Roberts, Method Man, Dr. Dre, Dave Chappelle and Zendaya.

The event returned to the hometown of the Rock & Roll Museum for the first time since 2021. This year’s top music-industry honor in the performer category went to Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne and A Tribe Called Quest. Musical Excellence Award honorees included Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick and Norman Whitfield; Alexis Korner, John Mayall and Big Mama Thornton received the Musical Influence Award. Motown executive Suzanne de Passe received the Ahmet Ertegun Award — the fifth woman to accept the accolade.

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An American Idol contestant has recently been arrested on charges of child pornography. During his arrest, police managed to uncover more than 700 images and videos in their possession. The former Idol contestant had previously become known thanks to an incident during his audition.

Hundreds Of Illicit Images & Videos Were Found On The Contestant’s Smartphone

A Facebook post from the Tulsa Police Department revealed that Benjamin Glaze had been arrested for allegedly possessing child porn. American Idol fans might remember Glaze as a contestant on the show.

The Sexual Predator/Digital Evidence Recovery Unit reportedly obtained information that Glaze was in possession of the illegal material. According to cops, after executing a warrant, they found over 700 images and videos of sexual abuse involving minors on Glaze’s smartphone.

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Glaze had been arrested on this past Friday during the afternoon. After being booked into the Tulsa County Jail,...

American Idol judge Luke Bryan recently dished on his relationship with new judge and fellow country superstar, Carrie Underwood. So, are the two friends? What did Luke have to say?

American Idol: Luke Bryan And Carrie Underwood Bringing The Country To Judging Panel

With Carrie Underwood joining Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie as a judge, this is a major win for country music, and any country artists who audition.

In many singing competitions, there may be one country-leaning judge or coach as part of the show. However, with Carrie Underwood officially joining the panel, country is more than well represented now on American Idol, with not one, but two successful superstars from that space.

Luke Bryan/YouTube Bryan Dishes On Friendship With Carrie Underwood

Because both Luke Bryan and Carrie Underwood are superstars in country music, many listeners might assume that they were BFFs, even before it was announced that...

Coldplay have released their 10th studio album, Moon Music, leaving only two records to go, according to frontman Chris Martin. As the band nears the finish line with two decades of record releases behind them, they have grown increasingly chaotic while sorting out new ways to promote their music. On the eve of the LP’s release, Coldplay led a Moon Music-themed sales segment on QVC. And later on, Martin stopped by The Tonight Show disguised as a busking audience member named Nigel.

Coldplay made a convincing sales pitch for the album on QVC,...

Watching the third season premiere of Fox’s mystery bakeoff competition “Crime Scene Kitchen” might have elicited quite a few “Come on!” groans from viewers at home.

From missing clues under sinks and in trash cans to not reading explicit instructions closely to making dishes that completely ignored certain ingredients that were laid out plainly for them, the Season 3 contestants who made their debut in the Sept. 26 episode seemed to stumble more than the crop of competitors who appeared in Season 2.

Well, at least to those of us sitting comfortably at home, where we can play arm-chair baking detective at an expert level and yell out obvious directions to the bakers scouring the “Crime Scene Kitchen” on the Joel McHale-hosted series.

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“Now that people know the show, thank God, they know there’s a lot of tricks now. On top of that, it is much different when you...

American Idol is gearing up for the next season, with Carrie Underwood officially joining as a new judge. Recently, Carrie appeared in a brand-new promo with Ryan Seacrest, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie, and fans are losing their minds. So, what else does this new promo reveal?

American Idol: Carrie Underwood Officially Taking Over For Katy Perry

With Katy Perry exiting American Idol to work on other projects, that left an empty seat to fill on the judging panel. For a time, there was heated discussion among fans regarding who should take over. While there were certainly other famous people on the shortlist, viewers were over the moon when it was official that Carrie Underwood would be taking over.

Host Ryan Seacrest, and even former judge, Simon Cowell, see Carrie Underwood returning to American Idol as a judge as a full-circle moment for her. Underwood launched her career on the show,...

Carrie Underwood explains the challenges of being an American Idol judge. After being so excited to get the position, it seems struggles are coming up that are hurting her experience.

American Idol Returns

American Idol is a hit singing competition. The series showcases auditions and the contestants attempting to get yes’ from the judges to advance to Hollywood. No, this is not Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, but those who go to Hollywood do get a golden ticket.

Furthermore, if one gets a platinum ticket, the contestant gets a free pass for one day of Hollywood Week. Additionally, there is an age requirement of 15 and an age limit is 29. Fans get to vote for the contestants they want to see move forward. Viewers can vote up to 10 times per method.

This season’s judges are Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and taking over Katy Perry’s spot, Carrie Underwood. Though she...

For its upcoming 23rd season (and eighth season on ABC), “American Idol” had the unthinkable task of replacing superstar judge Katy Perry. Well, the long-running reality TV show ended up pulling from its own bank of successful winners, choosing Season 4 stand-out Carrie Underwood to sit in between Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie at the judges’ desk this year. See the first-look photos above and below.

Perry surprised fans when she announced her departure during an episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” in February. She was an integral part of the show’s successful transition to ABC and earned an estimated $25 million per season. Perry’s last episode of “American Idol” aired on May 19, 2024, with her final performance being “What Makes a Woman” alongside third-place finalist Jack Blocker.

As for Underwood, age 41, she became a household name after she won Season 4 on May 25, 2005. More than 30 million people watched that live finale in real time,...

ABC has unveiled a first-look at the new lineup for American Idol!

Carrie Underwood is the newest judge joining Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie – who have been hosting the new iteration of the show since it was rebooted at ABC in 2018. Carrie is replacing Katy Perry, who exited this year.

Ryan Seacrest is also returning as host.

Head inside to see the first look photo…

Along with releasing a first look photo at the new panel, seen above, Ryan and the judges also did a press appearance together on Wednesday (October 2) at a photo call in New York City. You can see all of those photos in the gallery.

The new season of American Idol will debut in 2025.

If you didn’t see, Katy isn’t the only American Idol star to exit the lineup this year. Find out who else departed.

Are you ready to embrace change on American Idol?

Production on the highly-anticipated 23rd season of the long-running reality hit is officially underway.

As Monsters and Critics previously reported, Katy Perry has walked away from her judging gig to focus on her music career.

Of course, her highly-anticipated comeback album hasn’t exactly set the charts on fire, fueling speculation that she’d somehow come crawling back to the ABC series.

However, as revealed earlier this summer, former winner Carrie Underwood is joining the show as the latest judge.

Around the same time, Luke Bryan cast a dark cloud of his future on the show, revealing that Disney had not decided whether he, Lionel Richie, and host Ryan Seacrest would be back.

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Thankfully, ABC has released the first cast photo for the next chapter of the series, which...

American Idol‘s 23rd season is on the horizon as ABC unveils a first look at the newest judge and past winner, Carrie Underwood. She joins long-running host Ryan Seacrest and fellow judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan for the latest round of competition as they seek out the next American Idol. Underwood steps up into the role previously held by singing superstar Katy Perry, officially announced in August of this year. Disney/Eric McCandless The new image sees Underwood posing in pink next to Richie, Seacrest, and Bryan as they gear up for auditions. As fans know, the hit series combs through the cities of America in search of unparalleled musical talent, offering everyday people a platform for potential success. If this image is any indication, auditions for the upcoming season are underway, as filming for Season 23 commences. In 2025, American Idol will ring in its eighth season with ABC...

Carrie Underwood is on a Billboard chart for the first time in 12 years. This is something crazy that has happened. However, fans are proud of her. She has a busy schedule ahead of her. However, she is still making music and getting on the charts. Keep reading to find out more about this situation.

Carrie Underwood On American Idol

Carrie Underwood is replacing Katy Perry on the judging panel. This is the first time someone who has won the show is going to be a judge. She will sit beside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan. Some people were confused with the replacement choice as there are now two country artists as judges. Regardless, fans are excited to see how she does. Carrie has revealed that she is going to be tough on the contestants. However, she will also know how to be sensitive to them due to her being in their shoes before.

Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood have come out with a new song. The two were excited to release their new duet. However, Cody revealed that he “wouldn’t sing” the song if Carrie was not in it with him. This was something that was not up for discussion. Keep reading to find out more about what the two had to say about each other.

Carrie Underwood Is A Busy Woman

Carrie Underwood is a busy woman. It has recently been revealed that she is taking Katy Perry’s place as a judge on American Idol. She will be beside Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. This is something that she is ecstatic about. Carrie won American Idol and that is how she got big. However, this is the first time the show is having a winner as a judge. She will be able to give the contestants and fellow judges a...

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Carrie Underwood is set to join American Idol as its latest judge, following Katy Perry’s departure from the show. However, the new judge already has a fan on the show. A source has claimed Lionel Richie is already eager to meet her.

Richie Himself Also Had A Few Words To Say

Underwood already famously has a history with American Idol. After all, she rose to fame after winning the series fourth season. She has since gone on to become a prominent country singer.

It was announced that Underwood would be returning to the show as its latest judge. This follows singer Katy Perry leaving her position as a judge on the show.

Katy Perry and Lionel Richie on American Idol – YouTube

In a statement with Life & Style Magazine, a source revealed that fellow judge Lionel Richie is already a fan. As the source explained, “He’s crushing on her...

Today is September 21, a.k.a. 21st night September, a.k.a. the day we all celebrate Earth, Wind & Fire's 1978 hit jam "September" by all, collectively, agreeing not to be dicks and bug Demi Adejuyigbe about his beloved videos commemorating this particular occasion. (Go watch the old ones! Don't bug Demi!

Lionel Richie’s 14-show tour will start with a lengthy run in Las Vegas for 13 of the shows, and conclude in Dubai for a single show.

Richie rose to popularity in the 1970s as the co-lead singer and songwriter for the Motown group The Commodores. He eventually departed the group, but not until after he wrote and recorded several hits with the band, such as “Three Times a Lady” and “Easy.”

He went solo in the 1980s, and to date has created five No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. He has achieved four Grammy Awards and an Academy Award for his song “Say You, Say Me” which won Best Original Song.

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Richie has sold over 100 million records worldwide. He has collaborated with a plethora of other well-known artists, such as pop-soul singer Diana Ross,...

Sofia Richie and Elliot Grainge are stepping out for date night!

The new parents held hands as they arrived at Birds Street Club for an event on Friday night (Sept. 13) in West Hollywood, Calif.

For their night out, Sofia, 26, looked pretty in a plaid blouse, black pants, and maroon heels while Elliot, 30, sported an all black outfit.

Sofia and Elliot have been laying low these past few months after they welcomed their first child, daughter Eloise, back on May 20.

Back in August 24, Sofia took to Instagram to celebrate her 26th birthday with some cute photos of her holding Eloise.

“Celebrating 26 years and 3 months...

Kelly Clarkson reveals her thoughts on Carrie Underwood’s new American Idol gig. Though both came from American Idol as winners, they have had very different paths to success. Katy Perry’s exit from the judge’s chair leaves the potential for someone else to help hopefuls achieve their dreams.

Kelly Clarkson And Carrie Underwood

Kelly Clarkson is best known for her music and hit songs like “Since You’ve Been Gone” and “Breakaway.” However, she is currently known for her talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show. The hit series has 5 seasons and first aired in 2019. The talk show that airs on NBC showcases stories, live music performances, games, and twists.

Kelly Clarkson first hit it big when she won the first season of American Idol in 2002 at just 20 years old. Her first single quickly became a hit, but she eventually reinvented her sound to be more rock-oriented once she got a new manager,...

Update, 1:08 Pm: “This machine sues fascists.”

Jack White said he was going to take Donald Trump to court for using his music, and today, with a tribute to the late great Woody Guthrie, he has.

In a jury trial seeking complaint filed Monday in federal court in New York, the musician and his White Stripes bandmate Meg White have collectively and individually made their move to shut the ex-potus’ campaign use of the band’s 2003 mega-hit “Seven Nation Army” in videos.

White made it official with a post on his social media in the last hour:

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In case there was any remaining ambiguity about why Jack White and Meg White are taking the big legal step today, the complaint stated that the duo “vehemently oppose the policies adopted and actions taken by Defendant Trump when he was...

Katy Perry’s album 143, which is out Sept. 20, has been a long time coming, marking her first LP since 2020’s Smile. The singer officially launched her 143 era in June when she dropped the lead single “Woman’s World.” The song immediately faced pushback for its stereotypical imagery — which Perry later said was intentional — and generic pop sound. Rolling Stone later confirmed that Perry had worked with some of the producers behind Teenage Dream and Prism, including Max Martin — and, to the disappointment of many, Dr. Luke.

Perry followed “Woman’s World” with the electro-pop single “Lifetimes.

Another Season of American Idol has come and gone. Season 22 crowned winner Abi Carter Sunday night, and judge Katy Perry bid the show farewell. Perry sat at the judges’ panel for seven seasons alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan.

Following 15 seasons on Fox, ABC revived the singing competition series in 2018. The show began in June 2002, and it launched careers of musicians like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson and more. A different trio of judges — Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul — helmed the show at the start alongside host Ryan Seacrest — who has shepherded the show through all of its changes.

ABC has not yet announced who will replace Perry as a judge and join the ranks of past and present celebrity judges. Below, find a list of all the judges in American Idol history.

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On the heels of three Emmy nominations for his most recent documentary The Greatest Night in Pop, Bao Nguyen has entered production on Jimi, an authorized, feature-length doc on the meteoric rise of rock star Jimi Hendrix for Double Agent (Asif Kapadia’s 2073), Network Entertainment, and Experience Hendrix.

The origin story watches as 23-year-old unsung sideman Jimmy James arrives in the Swinging London of 1966 and quickly establishes himself as “Jimi Hendrix,” blowing away the luminaries of the era with his virtuosic technique. Within a year, Hendrix is catapulted back to the U.S. for his breakout psychedelic performance at the Monterey Pop Festival, exploding into the most iconic guitar player in the history of popular music. Through newly commissioned interviews, never-before-seen photos and meticulously curated and restored archival footage, as well as the immortal Hendrix tracks that dominated the charts, Jimi will tell the story of a transformational...

The Greatest Night in Pop director Bao Nguyen has been tapped to helm Jimi, a feature documentary about the origin story for the legendary rock star Jimi Hendrix.

Authorized for the first time by the Jimi Hendrix estate, the film is produced by Network Entertainment, financier Double Agent and Experience Hendrix.

“Telling the story of Jimi Hendrix during his pivotal years in London is both a profound honor and a unique responsibility. London has always been a city that inspires me. Having lived there, I felt a deep connection to its creative energy, much like Jimi did when his creativity reached extraordinary heights,” Nguyen said in a statement on Friday.

The director was recently nominated for three Emmys for his work on The Greatest Night in Pop. Produced with Lionel Richie, the film recalled the making of a benefit single for African famine relief and the superstar artists that shaped...

“The Greatest Night in Pop” director Bao Nguyen has found his next music-themed project: a feature-length documentary about Jimi Hendrix.

“Jimi,” from Double Agent, Network Entertainment and Experience Hendrix, is authorized by the iconic rocker’s estate.

According to a press release, the film “will tell the story of a transformational period in music history when Jimi Hendrix set the world — and his guitar — on fire.” It will follow the young Hendrix’s rise to rock ‘n’ roll stardom in the 1960s as he wowed audiences in London before heading back to the U.S. for his breakthrough psychedelic master class at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967.

“Jimi’s time in London was some of the most pivotal in his life journey and his musical career. The social scene, night life that often bled into day, connections made, decisions on where he wanted to take his music and where he...

Simon Cowell is giving Carrie Underwood American Idol judging advice. He was the judge when she won the fourth season of the hit reality singing competition. Therefore, the two of them have a lot of history together. So, now that Carrie has been selected to replace Katy Perry, what wise words does Simon have for her? Keep reading for more details.

Simon Cowell Gives Carrie Underwood Judging Advice

Carrie Underwood is an American Idol alum so she was the perfect choice to be Katy Perry’s replacement. Katy exited the show at the end of last season so she could focus on her music. Many people threw their hat in the ring including fellow Idol alum Jordin Sparks. Other names were thrown around like Jelly Roll, Miley Cyrus, and Jon Bon Jovi but, in the end, it was Carrie who took the chair. Carrie will sit beside Luke Bryan and...

Michael Joseph Jackson was born August 29, 1958 in Gary, Indiana. The son of Joe and Katherine Jackson made his public singing debut as part of the Jackson 5 in 1964, joining his brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon. By 1968 the group was signed to Motown and achieved worldwide success with Michael as the lead singer.

In 1971 Michael began his solo career with Motown and achieved instant success with hits like “Got to Be There,” “Rockin’ Robin” and “Ben.” By 1973, the success was dwindling and Michael’s songs weren’t charting like they used to. After taking some time to grow into a man (and an artist), Michael was signed to Epic Records and released the “Off the Wall” album in 1979. With five singles including the chart-toppers “Don’t Stop Til’ You Get Enough” and “Rock With You,” Michael had catapulted himself into a certified multi-platinum superstar.

From that point on, everything Michael...

Michael Joseph Jackson was born August 29, 1958 in Gary, Indiana. The son of Joe and Katherine Jackson made his public singing debut as part of the Jackson 5 in 1964, joining his brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon. By 1968 the group was signed to Motown and achieved worldwide success with Michael as the lead singer.

In 1971 Michael began his solo career with Motown and achieved instant success with hits like “Got to Be There,” “Rockin’ Robin” and “Ben.” By 1973, the success was dwindling and Michael’s songs weren’t charting like they used to. After taking some time to grow into a man (and an artist), Michael was signed to Epic Records and released the “Off the Wall” album in 1979. With five singles including the chart-toppers “Don’t Stop Til’ You Get Enough” and “Rock With You,” Michael had catapulted himself into a certified multi-platinum superstar.

From that point on, everything Michael...