Since “American Idol” first launched in 2002, the show’s celebrity judges have rewarded talented singers who nailed their auditions with a golden ticket and four words they all dreamed of hearing: “You’re going to Hollywood!” But in 2026, fans have likely noticed that judges Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, and Lionel Richie have subtly switched up the iconic saying, declaring instead, “You’re … Read more
In 2024, when Carrie Underwood agreed to sing a duet with rising country star Cody Johnson, he went into their recording session expecting that the “American Idol” judge might be a bit of a diva. But during an episode of Bobby Bones’ “BobbyCast” on February 9, 2026, Johnson said he was pleasantly surprised to find Underwood was the exact opposite. “She … Read more
eed a few good love songs for Valentine’s Day? Make sure “American Idol” judge Lionel Richie makes your playlist! On February 12, 2026, Billboard released its ranking of the Top 50 Love Songs of All Time, revealing that Richie and fellow R&B legend Diana Ross share the number one spot with their 1981 hit “Endless Love,” which Richie wrote. ‘Endless Love’ Was Nominated … Read more
Nearly two decades after his breakout moment on American Idol, Chris Daughtry has once again made headlines — this time not for a chart-topping single, but for his place among the wealthiest alumni in the show’s history. In the newly released 2026 list of the 20 richest former American Idol contestants worldwide, Daughtry stands out with an impressively … Read more
The 2025 Black Sabbath Tribute Concert was already shaping up to be a night for the ages, but no one was quite prepared for the moment Steven Tyler stepped onto the stage, took the mic, and unleashed a blistering rendition of Led Zeppelin’s “Whole Lotta Love.” It was the kind of moment that … Read more
Lars Ulrich has been giving his thoughts about the passing of Ozzy Osbourne and the icon’s last gig at the Back To The Beginning show. The Metallica drummer appeared on Howard Stern’s Sirius XM show this week and was asked how Ozzy seemed in the run-up to the gig. “He was very eloquent and very sharp in his answer,” Ulrich explained. “We … Read more
When Black Sabbath announced their final show, fans expected something monumental. What they got was unforgettable. Ozzy Osbourne had something wild planned for the band’s last performance — and yes, it involved a throne. Rumors had been swirling for weeks that the Prince of Darkness was preparing a dramatic entrance. Some whispered it would rise … Read more
A Tribute on Tour Wolfgang Van Halen and his band Mammoth paid tribute to heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne following the news of his passing. While currently opening for Creed on tour, the band chose to begin their set with a cover of Osbourne’s emotional track “Mama, I’m Coming Home.” The choice reflected their deep … Read more
Sharon Osbourne has broken her silence following the death of her husband, rock icon Ozzy Osbourne, sharing a heartfelt message with fans on Instagram. In her first public statement since the tragedy, Sharon expressed deep gratitude for the outpouring of support from fans and the music community. “I’m still struggling to find the right words to thank … Read more
Celebrities and fans will pay their final respects to Ozzy Osbourne on Wednesday as the rock icon returns to his home city for a procession ahead of his private funeral. The Black Sabbath frontman died last Tuesday at the age of 76 – just weeks after performing his final show with the band. Fans will be able to … Read more