Month: February 2026

The biggest surprise of the ‘Idol’ premiere came from Paisley, who showed up to prank the judges.   Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley, Lionel Richie; Photo by Disney/Eric McCandless Country music fans watching American Idol were stunned during Monday’s premiere when another country star showed up: Brad Paisley, who was there to pull off an … Read more

American Idol viewers were treated to a variety of genres and styles in the latest episode, which was also the last of Season 24’s auditions. Among those was 22-year-old Bella Emry.     Emry, a waitress from Bend, Oregon, had never sung outside of talent shows and church, but had the judges entranced with her cover of … Read more

  On a night meant to celebrate faith and music, Carrie Underwood delivered a performance that will be talked about for years to come. During American Idol’s Easter special, the former winner turned global superstar stepped onto the stage in a flowing white gown and reminded the world exactly why her name is still synonymous … Read more

The country superstar noticed holes in the bottom of contestant Colby Swift’s cowboy boots and thought he could use an unforgettable keepsake Luke Bryan gave American Idol contestant Colby Swift, 19, the surprise of his life on Sunday night’s episode when he gifted the young singer the boots off of his feet after noticing the soles of the … Read more

On the newest episode of American Idol, Country music star and judge Carrie Underwood drew enthusiastic attention when she compared teenage contestant Kiera Howell to fellow country artist Gabby Barrett — a compliment that highlighted both the young singer’s vocal potential and her promising future in the music industry. Kiera Howell, just 16 years old and hailing from Geneva, Alabama, stepped before the Idol judges with … Read more

Does this Texas Roadhouse server have what it takes to be the next American Idol?   Livy Spino; Photo by Disney/Eric McCandless Livy Spino didn’t just bring her talented voice to her American Idol audition, she also brought her lively personality, her big dreams, and a taste of Texas Roadhouse along with her. Hailing from a small town … Read more

On the final night of American Idol auditions, when emotions were high and expectations even higher, a 22-year-old hopeful named Bella Emry walked into the room with little more than a guitar and a dream. No major performances.No professional resume.No flashy introduction. Just nerves — and heart. By the time she finished singing, she had … Read more

The auditions are over and Hollywood Week begins during the Monday, February 23, episode of American Idol. For the first time ever, this year’s Hollywood Week is heading to Music City and will be taking place in Nashville, Tennessee, but Carrie Underwood admittedly didn’t receive the warmest welcome from her home base. “Spoiler alert…I get … Read more

Season 29 of The Voice is shaking things up in a major way — and it’s a whole new game. The singing competition returns Feb. 23 with a two-hour premiere on NBC. After that, new two-hour episodes air Mondays at 9/8c and stream on Peacock the next day — and yes, that means no more Tuesday episodes. This … Read more

‘He Was Family’: Howard Stern Opens Up About 23 Wild, Tender and Unforgettable Visits from Ozzy Osbourne Howard Stern paused his summer break this week—and fans could tell it wasn’t for his usual antics. Instead, the King of All Media was grief-stricken as he saluted his old friend Ozzy Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness, who … Read more