Season 20 of “American Idol” concluded on May 23, 2022 on ABC with Noah Thompson taking the title. This Emmy-winning reality competition series began in 2002, For more than a decade, it was a ratings powerhouse for Fox with many of those winners enjoying some success. Scroll through the photo gallery above to see all the “American Idol” winners and find out where are they now.
The first-ever champ, Kelly Clarkson, has won three Grammys and turned her fame into a string of hit records as well as ongoing gigs as a judge on NBC’s’ “The Voice” and host of her own talk show. And season 4 winner Carrie Underwood has done even better, having sold upwards of records and won a shelf load of music awards.
However, many of the more recent music newcomers to be named “American Idol” have found that their time in the spotlight is fleeting. Let’s take a...
The first-ever champ, Kelly Clarkson, has won three Grammys and turned her fame into a string of hit records as well as ongoing gigs as a judge on NBC’s’ “The Voice” and host of her own talk show. And season 4 winner Carrie Underwood has done even better, having sold upwards of records and won a shelf load of music awards.
However, many of the more recent music newcomers to be named “American Idol” have found that their time in the spotlight is fleeting. Let’s take a...
- 5/23/2022
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
“American Idol” turns 20 in 2022. To commemorate this big birthday, let’s take a look back at who won “American Idol” since it kicked off in 2002. Scroll down for the full “American Idol” winners list, which includes the titles of the winning songs and the names of the runners-up.
“American Idol” ran for 15 seasons 0n Fox. For the past five years, it has aired on ABC. Ryan Seacrest has hosted ever season of this reality competition series. He was joined in season one by co-host Brian Dunkleman. The original three judges were Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson who presided over the panel for eight seasons. The current line-up of judges — Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie — has been with “American Idol” since it began on ABC in 2018.
See Everything to know about ‘American Idol’ Season 20
Season 1: Kelly Clarkson
Won: Sept. 4, 2002
Runner-up: Justin Guarini
Winning Song: “A Moment...
“American Idol” ran for 15 seasons 0n Fox. For the past five years, it has aired on ABC. Ryan Seacrest has hosted ever season of this reality competition series. He was joined in season one by co-host Brian Dunkleman. The original three judges were Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson who presided over the panel for eight seasons. The current line-up of judges — Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie — has been with “American Idol” since it began on ABC in 2018.
See Everything to know about ‘American Idol’ Season 20
Season 1: Kelly Clarkson
Won: Sept. 4, 2002
Runner-up: Justin Guarini
Winning Song: “A Moment...
- 2/27/2022
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Anastasia Brown, a veteran music supervisor who has long been a key figure in connecting Nashville with Hollywood, has been appointed chief content strategist of Visionary Media Group. She’ll direct content across platforms for the company’s music, TV, film and scoring projects.
The move comes at a time when Nashville is making good on its longtime promise as a major hub for film and television music, as full-scale scoring stages open up to rival the spaces in Los Angeles — on top of the traditional studios that have always been plentiful in Music City — and even gaming projects look to Nashville for their soundtracks.
“Creatives move to Nashville because of our sense of community, level of talent and respect for their talents,” Brown tells Variety. “A multi-media company will financially benefit content creators, which will then allow them to thrive here for years to come. I have always cared...
The move comes at a time when Nashville is making good on its longtime promise as a major hub for film and television music, as full-scale scoring stages open up to rival the spaces in Los Angeles — on top of the traditional studios that have always been plentiful in Music City — and even gaming projects look to Nashville for their soundtracks.
“Creatives move to Nashville because of our sense of community, level of talent and respect for their talents,” Brown tells Variety. “A multi-media company will financially benefit content creators, which will then allow them to thrive here for years to come. I have always cared...
- 4/14/2020
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
It’s been nearly a week since a series of tornadoes struck the Nashville area on March 3rd, causing widespread damage in the city’s densely populated neighborhoods — including the destruction of beloved music venue the Basement East — and killing more than two dozen people in the surrounding area. Volunteers have been working overtime to clear streets and yards or bring food and other necessities to affected areas, but it’s going to be a long road to recover and rebuild.
One of Nashville’s greatest, most plentiful resources is its deep well of talent,...
One of Nashville’s greatest, most plentiful resources is its deep well of talent,...
- 3/9/2020
- by Jon Freeman
- Rollingstone.com
Season 17 of “American Idol” ended on May 19. Will the new winner enjoy more success than the 2018 champion, Maddie Poppe? After all, she didn’t even get a chance to perform on this year’s finale despite releasing her first album, “Whirlwind,” just two days prior. What a contrast to the early days of the show, when the previous season’s winner was always showcased on the episode that unveiled the new winner of the franchise.
This Emmy-winning reality competition series began in 2002, For more than a decade, it was a ratings powerhouse with many of those winners enjoying some success. The first-ever champ, Kelly Clarkson, has won three Grammys and turned her fame into a string of hit records and an ongoing gig as a judge on the competition, NBC’s’ “The Voice.” And season 4 winner Carrie Underwood has done even better, having sold upwards of records and won a shelf load of music awards.
This Emmy-winning reality competition series began in 2002, For more than a decade, it was a ratings powerhouse with many of those winners enjoying some success. The first-ever champ, Kelly Clarkson, has won three Grammys and turned her fame into a string of hit records and an ongoing gig as a judge on the competition, NBC’s’ “The Voice.” And season 4 winner Carrie Underwood has done even better, having sold upwards of records and won a shelf load of music awards.
- 5/20/2019
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Jake Owen’s carefree “Drink All Day,” Sara Evans’s cover of a Fleetwood Mac classic and more new songs to hear this week.
Danny Burns, “North Country”
Backed by Mindy Smith, Sam Bush and ChessBoxer, Irish songwriter Danny Burns nods to his homeland with “North Country,” a moody folk song about Ireland’s earliest residents repelling a Viking raid. The acoustic instrumentation is top notch, but it’s Burns’ voice — with its unique pronunciations shaped back home in Donegal — that sells this salute to the old days.
Rachel Wammack,...
Danny Burns, “North Country”
Backed by Mindy Smith, Sam Bush and ChessBoxer, Irish songwriter Danny Burns nods to his homeland with “North Country,” a moody folk song about Ireland’s earliest residents repelling a Viking raid. The acoustic instrumentation is top notch, but it’s Burns’ voice — with its unique pronunciations shaped back home in Donegal — that sells this salute to the old days.
Rachel Wammack,...
- 3/18/2019
- by Robert Crawford
- Rollingstone.com
As the old saying goes, if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Country star Laine Hardy, who was eliminated in the early rounds of “American Idol” last year, has returned in Season 17 for a second shot at the trophy. Should Laine end up earning the confetti shower, he’d be the third “American Idol” winner to claim victory after being eliminated in a prior season. The other two were Season 12 champ Candice Glover and Season 13 winner Caleb Johnson. Watch Laine’s 2019 audition video above of The Band‘s “The Weight.”
SEEKaty Perry injures herself doing the worm during Jake Puliti’s ‘American Idol’ audition: ‘My lower back hurts!’ [Watch]
Candice previously auditioned in the ninth and 11th seasons of “American Idol,” but failed to advance to the live shows both time. In Season 11 she made it to the Las Vegas round where she was grouped with two soon-to-be...
SEEKaty Perry injures herself doing the worm during Jake Puliti’s ‘American Idol’ audition: ‘My lower back hurts!’ [Watch]
Candice previously auditioned in the ninth and 11th seasons of “American Idol,” but failed to advance to the live shows both time. In Season 11 she made it to the Las Vegas round where she was grouped with two soon-to-be...
- 3/16/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Hours after Maddie Poppe won season 16 of “American Idol,” two of the previous champs — Ruben Studdard (season 2) and Taylor Hicks (season 5) — made fun of their fleeting fame in a music video spoof on Monday’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” That got us wondering what happened to the other lucky 13 winners of this reality competition series.
After watching these two men make merry with some of the more dubious talent to appear on “Idol” during its 15-year run on Fox, scroll down to the photo gallery to find out what they, and the rest of the winners, have been up to since taking the title.
See ‘American Idol’: Did Maddie Poppe deserve to win season 16 over Gabby Barrett and Caleb Lee Hutchinson? [Poll]
Season 1: Kelly Clarkson
Won: Sept. 4, 2002
Runner-up: Justin Guarini
Winning Song: “A Moment Like This”
Now: This three-time Grammy winner has released eight studio albums and is now a...
After watching these two men make merry with some of the more dubious talent to appear on “Idol” during its 15-year run on Fox, scroll down to the photo gallery to find out what they, and the rest of the winners, have been up to since taking the title.
See ‘American Idol’: Did Maddie Poppe deserve to win season 16 over Gabby Barrett and Caleb Lee Hutchinson? [Poll]
Season 1: Kelly Clarkson
Won: Sept. 4, 2002
Runner-up: Justin Guarini
Winning Song: “A Moment Like This”
Now: This three-time Grammy winner has released eight studio albums and is now a...
- 5/22/2018
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Just two years after it was cancelled by Fox, “American Idol” returns to ABC on March 11. When this reality competition series hit the airwaves back in 2002, it was a ratings smash, and many of its early winners enjoyed huge success. Indeed, its first-ever champ, Kelly Clarkson, has won three Grammys and parlayed her fame into a string of hit records and a new gig as a judge on the competition, NBC’s’ “The Voice.”
However, many of the more recent music newcomers to be named “American Idol” have found that their time in the spotlight is fleeting. In the photo gallery above, we take a look back at the first 15 “American Idol” winners to date and see how many have been lucky so far and which have been jinxed.
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Season 1: Kelly Clarkson
Won: Sept. 4, 2002
Runner-up: Justin Guarini
Winning...
However, many of the more recent music newcomers to be named “American Idol” have found that their time in the spotlight is fleeting. In the photo gallery above, we take a look back at the first 15 “American Idol” winners to date and see how many have been lucky so far and which have been jinxed.
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Season 1: Kelly Clarkson
Won: Sept. 4, 2002
Runner-up: Justin Guarini
Winning...
- 3/11/2018
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
If you’ve ever tapped your toes to Little Big Town‘s “Pontoon,” shimmied to Lady A‘s “Downtown” or belted out Miranda Lambert‘s “Automatic,” you already know Natalie Hemby‘s work. For a decade, Hemby’s been one of Nashville’s go-to songwriters, as well as a melodic soul sister to Lambert, whose double album The Weight of These Wings, includes 10 Hemby co-writes. But now the hit writer is in the spotlight herself with a mesmerizing solo debut, Puxico, and famous friends from Lambert to Tim and Faith are cheering her on.
Having her own musical voice “is awesome,...
Having her own musical voice “is awesome,...
- 3/3/2017
- by Eileen Finan
- PEOPLE.com
Country music is busting at the seams with talented ladies. Need we remind you that two of the five Best New Artist Grammy nominees are women in the country genre? We’re tipping our hats to you, Maren Morris and Kelsea Ballerini!
People caught up with 23 buzz worthy women recently at Cmt’s Next Women of Country event and they dished on the best advice they ever received from a woman in their life.
Raelynn
“I was talking to Dolly earlier this year – I don’t know if you know this, but I’m obsessed with Dolly Parton. I cried when I met her.
People caught up with 23 buzz worthy women recently at Cmt’s Next Women of Country event and they dished on the best advice they ever received from a woman in their life.
Raelynn
“I was talking to Dolly earlier this year – I don’t know if you know this, but I’m obsessed with Dolly Parton. I cried when I met her.
- 12/20/2016
- by katiekauss
- PEOPLE.com
Life has been a whirlwind for Kree Harrison since her runner-up run on season 12 of American Idol – but that's just how she likes it.
Harrison first moved to Nashville to pursue a music career when she was just 10 years old.
"My whole family uprooted from a small town in Texas," Harrison tells People exclusively. "I was trying to figure it out in Nashville. I had never sang in a studio before or been part of the Nashville community. It took my breath away, how much I felt at home in a big city."
Harrison's father passed away just a year...
Harrison first moved to Nashville to pursue a music career when she was just 10 years old.
"My whole family uprooted from a small town in Texas," Harrison tells People exclusively. "I was trying to figure it out in Nashville. I had never sang in a studio before or been part of the Nashville community. It took my breath away, how much I felt at home in a big city."
Harrison's father passed away just a year...
- 6/2/2016
- by Mollie Cahillane, @MollieCahillane
- People.com - TV Watch
Life has been a whirlwind for Kree Harrison since her runner-up run on season 12 of American Idol - but that's just how she likes it. Harrison first moved to Nashville to pursue a music career when she was just 10 years old. "My whole family uprooted from a small town in Texas," Harrison tells People exclusively. "I was trying to figure it out in Nashville. I had never sang in a studio before or been part of the Nashville community. It took my breath away, how much I felt at home in a big city." Harrison's father passed away just a...
- 6/2/2016
- by Mollie Cahillane, @MollieCahillane
- PEOPLE.com
American Idol is over — shhhh! don’t tell my heart! — and The Voice doesn’t exactly trumpet the post-show output of its alumni. So what’s a reality-singing competition junkie supposed to do to discover new tunes from the shows’ most-talented artists?
VideosReality Check Finale: American Idol‘s Best (‘Tasia!) & Worst (Randy?) Ever! Plus: Trent Wins, Allison Rocks & More
Welcome to TV on the Radio, TVLine’s brand new roundup of current and kick-awesome tracks from singers who got their careers underway beneath the unwavering scrutiny of the TV cameras.
I’m in an old-school kinda mood, so for this edition,...
VideosReality Check Finale: American Idol‘s Best (‘Tasia!) & Worst (Randy?) Ever! Plus: Trent Wins, Allison Rocks & More
Welcome to TV on the Radio, TVLine’s brand new roundup of current and kick-awesome tracks from singers who got their careers underway beneath the unwavering scrutiny of the TV cameras.
I’m in an old-school kinda mood, so for this edition,...
- 4/22/2016
- TVLine.com
Kieran, turn out the lights.
Our American Idol “journey” has come to an end, but let us not weep for what’s been cancelled, let us instead go to iTunes and download the Season 15 winner’s new single. Hey, from a songwriting vantage point, it may not be “Home,” but it definitely ranks above “No Boundaries” and “Inside Your Heaven” — and we bought those, too. And if this show can produce one more bona fide radio/touring superstar, maybe the inevitable reboot will happen sooner than expected, no?
RelatedFarewell for Now, American Idol, and Thanks for All the Memories...
Our American Idol “journey” has come to an end, but let us not weep for what’s been cancelled, let us instead go to iTunes and download the Season 15 winner’s new single. Hey, from a songwriting vantage point, it may not be “Home,” but it definitely ranks above “No Boundaries” and “Inside Your Heaven” — and we bought those, too. And if this show can produce one more bona fide radio/touring superstar, maybe the inevitable reboot will happen sooner than expected, no?
RelatedFarewell for Now, American Idol, and Thanks for All the Memories...
- 4/8/2016
- TVLine.com
Hush, Idoloonie, don’t you cry-y-y-y.
Oh yes, I have spent the last week (Ok, actually the last 15 years) reviewing, rewinding and re-listening to the greatest performances in American Idol history — and the time has come to count down the definitive Top 30.
Related2016 Renewal Scorecard: What’s Coming Back? What’s Getting Cancelled? What’s on the Bubble?
It’s an impossible task, if I’m being honest. How do you separate raw, gut-busting emotion from pure, mind-blowing perfection? How do you leave out Pia Toscano and David Archuleta and Carly Smithson and Kree Harrison and Trenyce (oh, Trenyce!) and Sarina Joi-Crowe?...
Oh yes, I have spent the last week (Ok, actually the last 15 years) reviewing, rewinding and re-listening to the greatest performances in American Idol history — and the time has come to count down the definitive Top 30.
Related2016 Renewal Scorecard: What’s Coming Back? What’s Getting Cancelled? What’s on the Bubble?
It’s an impossible task, if I’m being honest. How do you separate raw, gut-busting emotion from pure, mind-blowing perfection? How do you leave out Pia Toscano and David Archuleta and Carly Smithson and Kree Harrison and Trenyce (oh, Trenyce!) and Sarina Joi-Crowe?...
- 4/5/2016
- TVLine.com
American Idol is ending its 15-season run and alum Chris Daughtry has a lot of feelings about it. "It's coming to an end, man," Daughtry told People at the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards on Sunday. "Lights out! Or actually lights up, everybody go home!" He added, "It's bittersweet. I got a lot of good memories about it from the show, my season in particular. I feel like this season, from what I've seen in the last few, has been extremely entertaining. I think they're going out on a high note." Daughtry, who placed fourth in the fifth season, won't be the...
- 4/4/2016
- by Christina Dugan, @Christina_Dugan
- PEOPLE.com
American Idol is ending its 15-season run and alum Chris Daughtry has a lot of feelings about it. "It's coming to an end, man," Daughtry told People at the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards on Sunday. "Lights out! Or actually lights up, everybody go home!" He added, "It's bittersweet. I got a lot of good memories about it from the show, my season in particular. I feel like this season, from what I've seen in the last few, has been extremely entertaining. I think they're going out on a high note." Daughtry, who placed fourth in the fifth season, won't be the...
- 4/4/2016
- by Christina Dugan, @Christina_Dugan
- PEOPLE.com
American Idol is ending its 15-season run and alum Chris Daughtry has a lot of feelings about it.
"It's coming to an end, man," Daughtry told People at the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards on Sunday. "Lights out! Or actually lights up, everybody go home!"
He added, "It's bittersweet. I got a lot of good memories about it from the show, my season in particular. I feel like this season, from what I've seen in the last few, has been extremely entertaining. I think they're going out on a high note."
Daughtry, who placed fourth in the fifth season, won't be the...
"It's coming to an end, man," Daughtry told People at the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards on Sunday. "Lights out! Or actually lights up, everybody go home!"
He added, "It's bittersweet. I got a lot of good memories about it from the show, my season in particular. I feel like this season, from what I've seen in the last few, has been extremely entertaining. I think they're going out on a high note."
Daughtry, who placed fourth in the fifth season, won't be the...
- 4/4/2016
- by Christina Dugan, @Christina_Dugan
- People.com - TV Watch
And we're telling you, she's coming back!
Former American Idol and Dreamgirls star will perform on the upcoming series finale, People can reveal exclusively.
The Academy Award winner first auditioned for the reality singing competition in 2003 and placed seventh on the show's third season.
And Hudson – who will pre-tape her performance because she is currently starring in The Color Purple on Broadway – won't be the only familiar face returning for Idol's fifteenth (and final) farewell.
For more on Idol, pick up People's The Best of American Idol collector's edition issue, on sale now.
Other alumni appearing on the April 7 show will be Carrie Underwood,...
Former American Idol and Dreamgirls star will perform on the upcoming series finale, People can reveal exclusively.
The Academy Award winner first auditioned for the reality singing competition in 2003 and placed seventh on the show's third season.
And Hudson – who will pre-tape her performance because she is currently starring in The Color Purple on Broadway – won't be the only familiar face returning for Idol's fifteenth (and final) farewell.
For more on Idol, pick up People's The Best of American Idol collector's edition issue, on sale now.
Other alumni appearing on the April 7 show will be Carrie Underwood,...
- 3/30/2016
- by Patrick Gomez, @PatrickGomezLA
- People.com - TV Watch
And we're telling you, she's coming back! Former American Idol and Dreamgirls star will perform on the upcoming series finale, People can reveal exclusively. The Academy Award winner first auditioned for the reality singing competition in 2003 and placed seventh on the show's third season.And Hudson - who will pre-tape her performance because she is currently starring in The Color Purple on Broadway - won't be the only familiar face returning for Idol's fifteenth (and final) farewell. For more on Idol, pick up People's The Best of American Idol collector's edition issue, on sale now. Other alumni appearing on...
- 3/30/2016
- by Patrick Gomez, @PatrickGomezLA
- PEOPLE.com
Before crowning its final champion, American Idol will welcome back two of its most successful victors.
Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood are set to perform on Idol’s series finale, airing Thursday, April 7, at 8/7c. The divas will take the stage as part of Fox’s three-night Grand Finale event, beginning with the 90-minute retrospective American Idol: American Dream on Tuesday, April 5, at 8 pm.
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Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood are set to perform on Idol’s series finale, airing Thursday, April 7, at 8/7c. The divas will take the stage as part of Fox’s three-night Grand Finale event, beginning with the 90-minute retrospective American Idol: American Dream on Tuesday, April 5, at 8 pm.
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- 3/24/2016
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
Before crowning its final champion, American Idol will welcome back two of its most successful victors.
Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood are set to perform on Idol’s series finale, airing Thursday, April 7, at 8/7c. The divas will take the stage as part of Fox’s three-night Grand Finale event, beginning with the 90-minute retrospective American Idol: American Dream on Tuesday, April 5, at 8 pm.
RelatedAmerican Idol: Get the Full Set List for Sia Songbook/American Rock Night!
The last-ever performance show will then air April 6 at 8 pm, leading up to Idol‘s swan song the following night.
Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood are set to perform on Idol’s series finale, airing Thursday, April 7, at 8/7c. The divas will take the stage as part of Fox’s three-night Grand Finale event, beginning with the 90-minute retrospective American Idol: American Dream on Tuesday, April 5, at 8 pm.
RelatedAmerican Idol: Get the Full Set List for Sia Songbook/American Rock Night!
The last-ever performance show will then air April 6 at 8 pm, leading up to Idol‘s swan song the following night.
- 3/24/2016
- TVLine.com
She's going back to where it all began!
American Idol winner Carrie Underwood will perform on the upcoming series finale, People can reveal exclusively.
The country superstar first auditioned for the reality singing competition in 2004 and became the show's fourth winner.
And Underwood won't be the only familiar face returning for Idol's fifteenth (and final) farewell.
For more on Idol, pick up People's The Best of American Idol collector's edition issue, on sale now.
Other alumni appearing on the April 7 show will be Ruben Studdard, Fantasia, Taylor Hicks, Jordin Sparks, David Cook, Kris Allen, Lee DeWyze, Scotty McCreery, Candice Glover,...
American Idol winner Carrie Underwood will perform on the upcoming series finale, People can reveal exclusively.
The country superstar first auditioned for the reality singing competition in 2004 and became the show's fourth winner.
And Underwood won't be the only familiar face returning for Idol's fifteenth (and final) farewell.
For more on Idol, pick up People's The Best of American Idol collector's edition issue, on sale now.
Other alumni appearing on the April 7 show will be Ruben Studdard, Fantasia, Taylor Hicks, Jordin Sparks, David Cook, Kris Allen, Lee DeWyze, Scotty McCreery, Candice Glover,...
- 3/24/2016
- by Patrick Gomez, @PatrickGomezLA
- People.com - TV Watch
Pay no attention to the girl collapsing dramatically at center stage. She is as relevant to bigger picture of American Idol‘s 14th season as Kris Jenner is to the Mideast peace process. (And 10 points to Gryffindor if you asked, “What is a Kris Jenner?“)
Instead, gather up those precious snippets of future Chris Daughtrys and Haley Reinharts singing. Because, bound together in a tightly edited Group Rounds episode, we saw 10, perhaps even 15 vocalists who reminded us not only of the past glories of The House That Made J.Hud an Oscahhh Winner, but also of its future potential.
Related...
Instead, gather up those precious snippets of future Chris Daughtrys and Haley Reinharts singing. Because, bound together in a tightly edited Group Rounds episode, we saw 10, perhaps even 15 vocalists who reminded us not only of the past glories of The House That Made J.Hud an Oscahhh Winner, but also of its future potential.
Related...
- 2/6/2015
- TVLine.com
Carrie Underwood's baby boy is growing!
The stunning 31-year-old singer, who is pregnant with her first child – a son – stepped out with some of her fellow country singer gals on Saturday night, and her baby bump was front and center!
The glowing soon-to-be mom posted a picture on Twitter of herself at the Grand Ole Opry, surrounded by Kacey Musgraves, Kree Harrison and Clara Henningsen.
Photos: Hot Shots Of Country Superstar Carrie Underwood
Carrie looked beautiful in a short black lace dress, which accentuated her growing pregnancy tummy.
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The stunning 31-year-old singer, who is pregnant with her first child – a son – stepped out with some of her fellow country singer gals on Saturday night, and her baby bump was front and center!
The glowing soon-to-be mom posted a picture on Twitter of herself at the Grand Ole Opry, surrounded by Kacey Musgraves, Kree Harrison and Clara Henningsen.
Photos: Hot Shots Of Country Superstar Carrie Underwood
Carrie looked beautiful in a short black lace dress, which accentuated her growing pregnancy tummy.
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- 12/15/2014
- by access.hollywood@nbcuni.com (AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff)
- Access Hollywood
Is America ready for an openly gay Idol?
15 American Idol Alumni Songs That Don't Suck
On the heels of the controversy surrounding gay college football player Michael Sam, that's the question that was raised on Wednesday night's episode of American Idol. In its 13th season on the air, the show decided it was time to loosen the reins and let viewers decide, by putting 20-year-old Mk Nobilette through to next week's live rounds.
While plenty of other Idol contestants have publicly come out after appearing on the show (see Adam Lambert,...
15 American Idol Alumni Songs That Don't Suck
On the heels of the controversy surrounding gay college football player Michael Sam, that's the question that was raised on Wednesday night's episode of American Idol. In its 13th season on the air, the show decided it was time to loosen the reins and let viewers decide, by putting 20-year-old Mk Nobilette through to next week's live rounds.
While plenty of other Idol contestants have publicly come out after appearing on the show (see Adam Lambert,...
- 2/13/2014
- Rollingstone.com
Like a drunk uncle on the dance floor at a wedding, Harry Connick, Jr. is the gift that keeps on giving on this season of American Idol. But while he's a talented singer who's brought a much-needed sense of levity to the judges' table, one thing he most certainly is not is a dancer.
Watch Harry Connick, Jr. Steal the Idol Spotlight
When 20-year-old contestant C.J. Jones jokingly told the new judge to "get over here" before singing "Stand By Me" during the final audition episode, Connick gamely obeyed orders.
Watch Harry Connick, Jr. Steal the Idol Spotlight
When 20-year-old contestant C.J. Jones jokingly told the new judge to "get over here" before singing "Stand By Me" during the final audition episode, Connick gamely obeyed orders.
- 1/31/2014
- Rollingstone.com
American Idol‘s 13th season premieres tonight with a new(-ish) cast of judges including the irascible Dolphin Tale star Harry Connick Jr., budding U-Turn actress Jennifer Lopez, and grown-up Peppermint Patty Keith Urban. Maybe they’ll do a good job! I don’t know! But I’ll be there watching because American Idol is still, despite sinking (but relatively phenomenal) ratings, the greatest singing cotillion on TV. Here are five reasons why.
5. The Hollywood rounds give you the best highs and most hilarious lows.
Twelve seasons in, the Hollywood rounds of American Idol remain the most underrated part of the show and maybe the entire reality-competition genre. The bustling energy of the second tryout, where attention-starved contestants who’ve passed the city auditions jump to Hollywood and attempt group numbers in a Fanny Brice-on-roller-skates way, is often the best indicator of how truly talented and likable the auditioning contestants are.
5. The Hollywood rounds give you the best highs and most hilarious lows.
Twelve seasons in, the Hollywood rounds of American Idol remain the most underrated part of the show and maybe the entire reality-competition genre. The bustling energy of the second tryout, where attention-starved contestants who’ve passed the city auditions jump to Hollywood and attempt group numbers in a Fanny Brice-on-roller-skates way, is often the best indicator of how truly talented and likable the auditioning contestants are.
- 1/15/2014
- by Louis Virtel
- The Backlot
I laughed. I cried. I seriously contemplated setting my television on fire.
Yep, it’s just another Wednesday night watching The X Factor, the show where every audience reaction shot looks like it’s coming from a wannabe actor feigning enjoyment rather than an actual human who’s digging the music. And yes, now that you ask, I was trying to bury that bit about being moved to tears under a blanket of bitchery.
What can I say? The story about Carlos Guevara — the kid with Tourette’s whose genuine talent trumped his backstory — gave me a case of the weepies.
Yep, it’s just another Wednesday night watching The X Factor, the show where every audience reaction shot looks like it’s coming from a wannabe actor feigning enjoyment rather than an actual human who’s digging the music. And yes, now that you ask, I was trying to bury that bit about being moved to tears under a blanket of bitchery.
What can I say? The story about Carlos Guevara — the kid with Tourette’s whose genuine talent trumped his backstory — gave me a case of the weepies.
- 9/19/2013
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
American Idol has spent the last few years making headlines for its rotating cavalcade of judges, and today is no exception: Harry Connick Jr. and returnee Jennifer Lopez have been officially announced as Keith Urban‘s co-panelists on the 13th season of the show. Connick was one of the show’s standout mentors of the past few seasons, and Lopez was — hmm, amiable? Fine? Un-hated? — during her two-season stint as an Idol barrister. Is this changeup what the show needs?
I’ve argued this in seasons’ past, but American Idol has never been about the judges’ table. You can claim that Simon Cowell was the heart of the show for the first nine seasons, but the fact is, Cowell helped make the show great not because he was mean or funny or even critical, but because he made the show’s vocalists competitive. That’s what any great reality show...
I’ve argued this in seasons’ past, but American Idol has never been about the judges’ table. You can claim that Simon Cowell was the heart of the show for the first nine seasons, but the fact is, Cowell helped make the show great not because he was mean or funny or even critical, but because he made the show’s vocalists competitive. That’s what any great reality show...
- 9/3/2013
- by Louis Virtel
- The Backlot
Get ready to start seeing the smooth singer sitting next to JLo and Keith Urban! On Aug. 31, multiple reports confirmed that Harry would be taking over as an ‘Idol’ judge. Do you think he’s a good fit?
One day after HollywoodLife.com confirmed that Jennifer Lopez would be returning to American Idol after inking a $17.5 million deal, producers have reportedly found their third and final judge – Harry Connick Jr.!
Harry Connick Jr. Set To Be ‘American Idol’ Judge
The 45-year-old singer, who has won three Grammy awards and sold over 25 million albums worldwide, has been chosen to fill out the judges’ table for Season 13 of American Idol, according to Us Weekly. He will join JLo and Keith Urban while Randy Jackson replaces Jimmy Iovine in the role of mentor to the contestants.
Harry will be the only newcomer on the staff — Jennifer is returning after serving as a judge...
One day after HollywoodLife.com confirmed that Jennifer Lopez would be returning to American Idol after inking a $17.5 million deal, producers have reportedly found their third and final judge – Harry Connick Jr.!
Harry Connick Jr. Set To Be ‘American Idol’ Judge
The 45-year-old singer, who has won three Grammy awards and sold over 25 million albums worldwide, has been chosen to fill out the judges’ table for Season 13 of American Idol, according to Us Weekly. He will join JLo and Keith Urban while Randy Jackson replaces Jimmy Iovine in the role of mentor to the contestants.
Harry will be the only newcomer on the staff — Jennifer is returning after serving as a judge...
- 8/31/2013
- by Andrew Gruttadaro
- HollywoodLife
The “American Idol Live!” 2013 tour touched down in Newark, NJ, Wednesday night, with many of Season 12′s familiar themes — the undeniable awesomeness of Candice Glover and Kree Harrison, the inscrutable warbling of Lazaro Arbos (and its Pavlovian effect on teen girls) — in tact.
But that doesn’t mean there weren’t surprises — good and bad — from the Top 10 finalists (plus sing-off winner Aubrey Cleland). Among them: Amber Holcomb’s mojo disappearing faster than Nicki Minaj at the end of the Idol season; Devin Velez developing a stage presence that (almost) matches his powerful pipes; Angie Miller getting torn between two...
But that doesn’t mean there weren’t surprises — good and bad — from the Top 10 finalists (plus sing-off winner Aubrey Cleland). Among them: Amber Holcomb’s mojo disappearing faster than Nicki Minaj at the end of the Idol season; Devin Velez developing a stage presence that (almost) matches his powerful pipes; Angie Miller getting torn between two...
- 8/15/2013
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
When Emmy nominations come out, I can’t stop ranking and re-ranking which nominees deserve to win most — which is not the same thing as a prediction. This practice is a compulsion and a gift (or something), and today I’m cementing my personal picks for one of my favorite categories: Outstanding Reality Competition. I’m so passionate about this hokey topic, I’ve even added a seventh nominee out of pure frustration. The actual nominees are The Amazing Race (ugh, sigh), The Voice, Top Chef, Project Runway, So You Think You Can Dance, and Dancing with the Stars. We’ll rank those in a second, but for argument’s sake, here’s my pick for a seventh-place show.
7. American Idol
I’m of two minds when it comes to the topsy-turvy, talent-heavy, routinely annoying twelfth season of American Idol: The level of competing distaff talent was astonishing, and...
7. American Idol
I’m of two minds when it comes to the topsy-turvy, talent-heavy, routinely annoying twelfth season of American Idol: The level of competing distaff talent was astonishing, and...
- 7/23/2013
- by Louis Virtel
- The Backlot
Wow! We were already impressed by this year’s ‘American Idol’ winner Candice Glover’s killer vocal cords, but now we’re blown away by her amazing weight loss! We can’t get over how great Candice looks and how fast she dropped the weight! Find out all about Candice’s amazing weight loss below.
It seems as though Candice Glover, 23, is still burning the fire from her American Idol victory! And that’s not all she’s burning — since January, Candice has lost 30 pounds and she has never looked better! Candice reveals how she dropped the pounds and is preparing for the American Idol Live! 2013 Tour. Are you dying to know how she lost the weight? Find out below!
Candice Glover’s Weight Loss — How She Dropped The Pounds
Candice has never been shy or insecure about her image, but now that she’s lost 30 pounds, she’s happy...
It seems as though Candice Glover, 23, is still burning the fire from her American Idol victory! And that’s not all she’s burning — since January, Candice has lost 30 pounds and she has never looked better! Candice reveals how she dropped the pounds and is preparing for the American Idol Live! 2013 Tour. Are you dying to know how she lost the weight? Find out below!
Candice Glover’s Weight Loss — How She Dropped The Pounds
Candice has never been shy or insecure about her image, but now that she’s lost 30 pounds, she’s happy...
- 7/11/2013
- by HL Intern
- HollywoodLife
The Cmt Music Awards show is finally here! Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and many more of your favorite country music stars made a statement on the carpet — see all the best moments!
From Carrie Underwood to Taylor Swift, Kree Harrison and Hillary Scott, the stars came to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on June 5 for the Cmt Music Awards, decked out in the hottest ensembles!
Cmt Awards Red Carpet
Jana Kramer, who once starred on One Tree Hill, kicked off the carpet, wearing a sexy gown full of black sequins and nude-colored panels.
American Idol runner-up Kree Harrison went in the opposite direction and wore a classy white, knee length dress. It’s her time to shine and she seems to know what she’s doing!
Nelly showed up, but forgot to bring his sleeves with him. (Hey, we’re definitely not complaining!) The “Country Grammar” singer is certainly sporting some big guns.
From Carrie Underwood to Taylor Swift, Kree Harrison and Hillary Scott, the stars came to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on June 5 for the Cmt Music Awards, decked out in the hottest ensembles!
Cmt Awards Red Carpet
Jana Kramer, who once starred on One Tree Hill, kicked off the carpet, wearing a sexy gown full of black sequins and nude-colored panels.
American Idol runner-up Kree Harrison went in the opposite direction and wore a classy white, knee length dress. It’s her time to shine and she seems to know what she’s doing!
Nelly showed up, but forgot to bring his sleeves with him. (Hey, we’re definitely not complaining!) The “Country Grammar” singer is certainly sporting some big guns.
- 6/5/2013
- by Christopher Rogers
- HollywoodLife
On TV this Wednesday: Kristen Bell has more fun than a barrel of sloths as she hosts the Cmt Music Awards, Discovery honors three fallen Storm Chasers, Best Ink names a tattoo title-holder and Baby Daddy says beware. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar.
8 pm Cmt Music Awards (Cmt) | House of Lies‘ Kristen Bell returns as host – this time with country crooner Jason Aldean by her side – for the 2 1/2-hour-long live celebration of down-home tunes. Carrie Underwood, Lenny Kravitz, Kacey Musgraves, Nelly, Keith Urban, The Voice champ Cassadee Pope and American Idol runner-up Kree Harrison are among those set to perform.
8 pm Cmt Music Awards (Cmt) | House of Lies‘ Kristen Bell returns as host – this time with country crooner Jason Aldean by her side – for the 2 1/2-hour-long live celebration of down-home tunes. Carrie Underwood, Lenny Kravitz, Kacey Musgraves, Nelly, Keith Urban, The Voice champ Cassadee Pope and American Idol runner-up Kree Harrison are among those set to perform.
- 6/5/2013
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
It’s something of an understatement to say that Candice Glover was ready for anything during her Season 12 run on American Idol.
After a brutal, unexplained cut during the Season 11 Vegas round, Candice returned home to St. Helena Island, Sc, and listened to country, folk, blues and a lot of Taylor Swift on an effort to become a more well-rounded artist. In the process, she discovered an inner confidence that allowed her to face head-on a multitude of Internet message-board comments about her appearance and the judges’ failure to identify her as “commercial” or “the total package.”
Related | Idol‘s Kree Harrison on Patsy-Vs.
After a brutal, unexplained cut during the Season 11 Vegas round, Candice returned home to St. Helena Island, Sc, and listened to country, folk, blues and a lot of Taylor Swift on an effort to become a more well-rounded artist. In the process, she discovered an inner confidence that allowed her to face head-on a multitude of Internet message-board comments about her appearance and the judges’ failure to identify her as “commercial” or “the total package.”
Related | Idol‘s Kree Harrison on Patsy-Vs.
- 6/1/2013
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
Kree Harrison‘s life philosophy is simple: “Be yourself and nothing else.” There are worse things that can happen in life than Group Round drama on American Idol. Winning is as simple as scoring a Twitter follow by the Tedeschi Trucks Band.
Those were just a few of the life lessons Kree shared when she stopped by TVLine HQ for an Idology exit interview* that covered everything from her Hollywood Week solo of “Stars” to Nicki Minaj’s marriage proposal to the joy she felt at getting to show her blues, pop and soul influences over the course of the competition.
Those were just a few of the life lessons Kree shared when she stopped by TVLine HQ for an Idology exit interview* that covered everything from her Hollywood Week solo of “Stars” to Nicki Minaj’s marriage proposal to the joy she felt at getting to show her blues, pop and soul influences over the course of the competition.
- 6/1/2013
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
Angie Miller may have put college on hold to audition for American Idol, but she definitely put her brain to work mapping out a Season 12 trajectory that took her all the way to a third-place finish.
Angie stopped by TVLine HQ to talk about how she chose lesser-known numbers like “Never Gone” and “Love Came Down,” why she disagreed with the judges when they used “beauty pageant” and “Disney princess” to describe her, and how she’s hoping to infuse her pop-music sound with elements of “edgy” rock and influences from her deeply held Christian beliefs. (Hint: You won’t hear Angie singing “Jesus,...
Angie stopped by TVLine HQ to talk about how she chose lesser-known numbers like “Never Gone” and “Love Came Down,” why she disagreed with the judges when they used “beauty pageant” and “Disney princess” to describe her, and how she’s hoping to infuse her pop-music sound with elements of “edgy” rock and influences from her deeply held Christian beliefs. (Hint: You won’t hear Angie singing “Jesus,...
- 5/27/2013
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
Many American Idol viewers had Angie Miller penciled in for the finale, if not the win. But after competing against Candice Glover and Kree Harrison, Angie was shockingly eliminated in third place. And she was just as surprised as the audience.
"I felt confident in my songs Top 3 week. I thought I was going to make it," she tells TVGuide.com. "When they said that Kree was safe, it was just kind of like, 'Oh, wow, that really just happened. Oh, wow, that's what it feels like.'"
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"I felt confident in my songs Top 3 week. I thought I was going to make it," she tells TVGuide.com. "When they said that Kree was safe, it was just kind of like, 'Oh, wow, that really just happened. Oh, wow, that's what it feels like.'"
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- 5/24/2013
- by Liz Raftery
- TVGuide - Breaking News
"American Idol" finalists Candice Glover and Kree Harrison are both very nice girls. So it's odd that two "Idol" fans in York, Pennsylvania used the singers as a reason to get into a knife fight that left both arrested and injured with stab wounds.
The fight erupted when Karen Elaine Harrelson and Gregory L. Stambaugh were watching the "American Idol" Season 12 finale on Wednesday (May 15). A great deal of alcohol accompanied the argument which escalated until one of them went to the kitchen to get a knife, according to the York Dispatch.
That's when events get murky. Stambaugh says Harrelson got the knife and stabbed him first. Harrelson says Stambaugh got another knife and was the first to attack. Whatever the case, both held the weapon at some point and both ended up with multiple stab wounds.
Police arrested the pair and -- after treatment for non-life-threatening injuries -- charged...
The fight erupted when Karen Elaine Harrelson and Gregory L. Stambaugh were watching the "American Idol" Season 12 finale on Wednesday (May 15). A great deal of alcohol accompanied the argument which escalated until one of them went to the kitchen to get a knife, according to the York Dispatch.
That's when events get murky. Stambaugh says Harrelson got the knife and stabbed him first. Harrelson says Stambaugh got another knife and was the first to attack. Whatever the case, both held the weapon at some point and both ended up with multiple stab wounds.
Police arrested the pair and -- after treatment for non-life-threatening injuries -- charged...
- 5/24/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
It could have gone either way. As Season 12 came to a close, it was a toss up in the minds of many as to who would take the coveted title and become the next American Idol (TV). As far as Kree Harrison was concerned, she was just honored to be in the final two. As her friend Candice was announced as the winner, Kree could not have been happier for her, and graciously accepted the role of this year's runner up. Kree sat down with journalists the morning after the Idol finale to answer questions about her life-changing journey and the limitless opportunities that lie ahead for her. It was her birthday, and she had just been informed that she had been invited to sing at the Grand Ole Opry, a lifelong dream of hers. The 23-year-old singer from Nashville, Tennessee was having a happy birthday, indeed. And this was just the beginning.
- 5/23/2013
- by jmaurer@corp.popstar.com (Jennifer Maurer)
- PopStar
Say what you want about Season 12 of American Idol, but a critical look back at the trajectories of winner Candice Glover and runner-up Kree Harrison paints a picture of two women who delivered as many memorable musical moments as any contestants in recent history. At least that’s what my cohost Melinda Doolittle and I are arguing in the most shocking season finale of Idology ever*. (*Last phrase should be delivered in the voice of The Bachelor‘s Chris Harrison.)
Related | Report: American Idol Mulling All-Alumni Judges’ Panel — Crazy-Good or Just Crazy?
Among this week’s discussion topics: Candice’s...
Related | Report: American Idol Mulling All-Alumni Judges’ Panel — Crazy-Good or Just Crazy?
Among this week’s discussion topics: Candice’s...
- 5/23/2013
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
American Idol Season 12 runner-up Kree Harrison says she has no regrets about her time on the show, even deciding to let eventual winner Candice Glover close out the finale.
"People are asking me why I chose to go first and honestly, it was in the moment," she tells TVGuide.com. "I just said, 'Where do you want to go, first or last?' And Candice said last, and I don't care because I get to perform at the finale, whether I'm performing first or second."
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"People are asking me why I chose to go first and honestly, it was in the moment," she tells TVGuide.com. "I just said, 'Where do you want to go, first or last?' And Candice said last, and I don't care because I get to perform at the finale, whether I'm performing first or second."
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- 5/22/2013
- by Liz Raftery
- TVGuide - Breaking News
New York — For the past decade, the "American Idol" season finale has been one of television's biggest events of the year. Now it's not even TV's biggest event of the week.
The Nielsen company estimated that 14.3 million people watched Candice Glover's victory over Kree Harrison in last week's final episode of the season. Both the CBS drama "NCIS" and comedy "The Big Bang Theory" had more viewers.
The viewership was a startling half of the 29.3 million people who watched in 2011, and also down from the 21.5 million who watched last year. The judge's feud between Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey clearly turned viewers off. Original judge Randy Jackson has already announced he is leaving and more changes are expected soon.
Ten years ago, "American Idol" hit a high-water mark with 38.1 million people watching the show's season finale.
ABC couldn't quite topple CBS last week, but saw some encouraging numbers: The...
The Nielsen company estimated that 14.3 million people watched Candice Glover's victory over Kree Harrison in last week's final episode of the season. Both the CBS drama "NCIS" and comedy "The Big Bang Theory" had more viewers.
The viewership was a startling half of the 29.3 million people who watched in 2011, and also down from the 21.5 million who watched last year. The judge's feud between Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey clearly turned viewers off. Original judge Randy Jackson has already announced he is leaving and more changes are expected soon.
Ten years ago, "American Idol" hit a high-water mark with 38.1 million people watching the show's season finale.
ABC couldn't quite topple CBS last week, but saw some encouraging numbers: The...
- 5/22/2013
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Can you guess our pick for the best performance of the season? Better yet: Can you guess the One male vocalist who made our list?
Maybe you’re done with the twelfth season of American Idol, but I’m not. Before we officially switch off our DVR season pass and lock ourselves in for So You Think You Can Dance, let’s take one last look at the low-rated, but luckily lady-dominated season and pick the 10 best performances.
10. Kree Harrison, “What the World Needs Now”
Kree really impressed me with song choices early on in the series. This girl chose two Susan Tedeschi songs. She picked an effing Faith Hill song that ended up being great and original. And most impressively, she chose this sung-to-death Bacharach tune and improved on its original version (by the lovable Jackie DeShannon) by rendering the song in her glum, disarmingly unembellished voice. Starting out in a cappella?...
Maybe you’re done with the twelfth season of American Idol, but I’m not. Before we officially switch off our DVR season pass and lock ourselves in for So You Think You Can Dance, let’s take one last look at the low-rated, but luckily lady-dominated season and pick the 10 best performances.
10. Kree Harrison, “What the World Needs Now”
Kree really impressed me with song choices early on in the series. This girl chose two Susan Tedeschi songs. She picked an effing Faith Hill song that ended up being great and original. And most impressively, she chose this sung-to-death Bacharach tune and improved on its original version (by the lovable Jackie DeShannon) by rendering the song in her glum, disarmingly unembellished voice. Starting out in a cappella?...
- 5/21/2013
- by Louis Virtel
- The Backlot
Kree Harrison may not have won "American Idol" Season 12, but her career prospects are looking good. The country singer will make her Grand Ole Opry debut on June 4.
Kree shared the news with reporters on Friday (May 17), saying "Today's my birthday, and that's the best birthday present I've ever gotten in my life!"
It turns out that "Idol" judge Keith Urban invited her to be part of the show -- in which he will also perform -- on a night that should be very familiar to many television audiences. In addition to Urban and Harrison, the Opry bill for June 4 lists another "Idol" alum, Kellie Pickler. Other acts planned include Rascal Flatts, Ricky Skaggs, Diamond Rio, and Lennon and Maisy Stella (the two sisters who play Rayna James' daughters on "Nashville.")
For her part, Kree couldn't be happier about her upcoming performance. "One of my lifelong goals is to play...
Kree shared the news with reporters on Friday (May 17), saying "Today's my birthday, and that's the best birthday present I've ever gotten in my life!"
It turns out that "Idol" judge Keith Urban invited her to be part of the show -- in which he will also perform -- on a night that should be very familiar to many television audiences. In addition to Urban and Harrison, the Opry bill for June 4 lists another "Idol" alum, Kellie Pickler. Other acts planned include Rascal Flatts, Ricky Skaggs, Diamond Rio, and Lennon and Maisy Stella (the two sisters who play Rayna James' daughters on "Nashville.")
For her part, Kree couldn't be happier about her upcoming performance. "One of my lifelong goals is to play...
- 5/18/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
What had ETonline readers buzzing this week?
1. Angelina Jolie Reveals She Had a Double Mastectomy
In an op-ed piece for the The New York Times, Oscar winning actress and mother-of-six Angelina Jolie reveals that she recently underwent a preventive double mastectomy.
In the article, the 37-year-old actress goes into great detail about how her mother, Marcheline Bertrand, fought breast cancer for almost a decade before dying from the disease at 56 years old.
After being told by doctors that she carried a "faulty gene" that increases the chances of breast and ovarian cancer -- with an estimated 87 percent risk of breast cancer and 50 percent risk of the latter -- Jolie decided to be proactive and have a double mastectomy.
Here are some excerpts from the article:
"Once I knew that this was my reality, I decided to be proactive and to minimize the risk as much I could. I made a decision to have a preventive double mastectomy...
1. Angelina Jolie Reveals She Had a Double Mastectomy
In an op-ed piece for the The New York Times, Oscar winning actress and mother-of-six Angelina Jolie reveals that she recently underwent a preventive double mastectomy.
In the article, the 37-year-old actress goes into great detail about how her mother, Marcheline Bertrand, fought breast cancer for almost a decade before dying from the disease at 56 years old.
After being told by doctors that she carried a "faulty gene" that increases the chances of breast and ovarian cancer -- with an estimated 87 percent risk of breast cancer and 50 percent risk of the latter -- Jolie decided to be proactive and have a double mastectomy.
Here are some excerpts from the article:
"Once I knew that this was my reality, I decided to be proactive and to minimize the risk as much I could. I made a decision to have a preventive double mastectomy...
- 5/18/2013
- Entertainment Tonight
Time slowed down, and when the moment of truth arrived, Candice Glover and Kree Harrison both found themselves muttering the other's name – each believing the night belonged to their close friend and rival.
"I was saying her name, because I was just certain he was going to say it, so I was like, 'Oh yeah, Kree, Kree, Kree,' and she was like, 'No, Candice, Candice, Candice,' " a stunned Glover told reporters shortly after Wednesday's American Idol finale.
In the end, Harrison was right. But while there is only one American Idol, these two women both found, in each other,...
"I was saying her name, because I was just certain he was going to say it, so I was like, 'Oh yeah, Kree, Kree, Kree,' and she was like, 'No, Candice, Candice, Candice,' " a stunned Glover told reporters shortly after Wednesday's American Idol finale.
In the end, Harrison was right. But while there is only one American Idol, these two women both found, in each other,...
- 5/17/2013
- by Tim Nudd and Patrick Gomez
- People.com - TV Watch
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