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reunion on! After hosting Simon Cowell for her daytime debut, Jennifer Hudson was reunited with another member of the show's original judging panel -- Randy Jackson. «Thank you for you voice and bringing your voice to us on the show,» the music legend said to Hudson, recalling their first encounter at her  audition in Atlanta 18 years ago. «I grew up in the church, in the hood. You grew up in the church, probably in the hood too. Singing is what we love, we grow up loving singing in the church,» Jackson shared.

It was an unofficial American Idol reunion on Monday morning.Talk show host and singer Kelly Clarkson was honored with star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Also seen at the event were American Idol vets Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell, and Paula Abdul.The Stronger crooner looked lovely in a black dress with black boots and a gold necklace. All together! It was an unofficial American Idol reunion on Monday morning They go back 20 years: Talk show host and singer Kelly Clarkson was honored with star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles.

Simon Cowell has more than proved X Factor bosses wrong as he admitted they had turned him down for a job when he first started out.The media mogul, 62, has led the way on a series of hit reality TV shows, which also include Britain's Got Talent.But, speaking to Howie Mandel on his podcast, Simon confessed he was turned down for a role in the mailroom of the production company Fremantle.READ MORE: Simon Cowell reveals why he cut back on work and if there will be X Factor revivalHe said: "I was thinking, how do you not give someone the job in the mailroom? All I am doing is delivering the mail. How can you say no? I was thinking ‘I will be quick’.

It was an unofficial American Idol reunion on Monday morning.Talk show host and singer Kelly Clarkson was honored with star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Also seen at the event were American Idol vets Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell, and Paula Abdul.The Stronger crooner looked lovely in a black dress with black boots and a gold necklace. All together! It was an unofficial American Idol reunion on Monday morning They go back 20 years: Talk show host and singer Kelly Clarkson was honored with star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles.

Simon Cowell would have nothing without singer Kelly Clarkson, he has claimed as he honoured the superstar singer.Kelly, 40, found fame back in 2002 when she became the first winner of American Idol, catapulting her to international stardom.Since winning the talent show, which first aired in the UK, the star has gone on to rack up a string of hit records and awards, including a Grammy.READ MORE: X Factor stars to take ITV show to court over £1m 'bullying' and 'trauma' claimBut while Simon Cowell may have helped launch her career, the music mogul has also claimed Kelly helped him sustain a lengthy career in the music and entertainment business.Kelly was recently honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which saw former judges Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul reunite with Kelly and Simon.Praising Kelly, the dad-of-one said: "I remember the day we met you, I remember not just your voice but your personality."I didn't realise at that point how good you were, I just liked you, and I'm so thankful."I can honestly say thanks to you I'm here today, genuinely, I swear to God."He went on to add: "Because you validated what we did – if we didn’t find a star there's no point in doing these shows and I could never predict what was going to happen."The Kelly you see in front of the camera is the Kelly you see behind the camera, she is one of the nicest, most loyal, talented people I have had the great, great fortune to help."Kelly went on to say she was honoured to "not just have yes people" but to have had so much support over the past two decades.The singer is preparing for the release of her first album in five years, with the record believed to be focused on her split from her former husband, Brandon Blackstock.Kelly and

Kelly Clarkson was joined by her two children on Monday for a rare public appearance as she accepted a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.MORE: Kelly Clarkson will release a new album after five-year breakThe singer and talk show host is mom to daughter River Rose, eight, and son Remington Alexander, six, and the two joined her on Hollywood Boulevard for the special celebration which saw Simon Cowell present her with the award.WATCH: Kelly Clarkson to perform Dolly Parton tribute at 2022 Academy of Country Music AwardsRiver wore a sweet bright red tunic with blue leggings and biker boots, while Remington wore red and green Gucci pants with a cream polo shirt.Kelly, who had a big smile on her face, wore a classic velvet black dress with pointed black leather boots.MORE: Kelly Clarkson shares emotional message about huge life change as fans inundate her with supportRandy Jackson and Paula Abdul, who along with Simon were on the American Idol judging panel when she won two decades ago, were also in attendance."I actually thought I was being punked on the first day," Simon said of the first day of auditions when he met Kelly in 2000.  Kelly gave her children a big hugHe continued: "Paula [was] resigned. Every singer was out of tune and it got worse, progressively.

Kelly Clarkson received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday morning, 20 years after becoming the first ever winner of "American Idol" at the end of its first season in 2002.  After the ceremony, Clarkson spoke with Fox News Digital regarding how she was feeling about reaching that Hollywood milestone two decades after her historic win. Clarkson was able to share the moment with her two children, who watched their mom’s big moment from the audience, as well as the ones who gave her a big break, original "American Idol" judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson.

Kelly Clarkson has officially been honoured with a Hollywood star.

It was an unofficial American Idol reunion on Monday morning.Talk show host and singer Kelly Clarkson was honored with star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Also seen at the event were American Idol vets Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell, and Paula Abdul.The Stronger crooner looked lovely in a black dress with black boots and a gold necklace. All together! It was an unofficial American Idol reunion on Monday morning They go back 20 years: Talk show host and singer Kelly Clarkson was honored with star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic LeAnn Rimes has been “Blue” about a few things lately, but not about a boy. On her new album, “God’s Work,” her 19th studio album, the singer deals with the darker sides of religion and the patriarchy —areas in which, for her, there’s some overlap — on top of a general pandemic-induced anxiety informing some of the more shadowy material. But the record is ultimately an upper, with guests like Ziggy Marley, Mickey Guyton, Sheila E., Ben Harper, Robert Randolph and Aloe Blacc contributing a palpable sense of community when she comes around to anthems of univesal love and acceptance. Sitting down with Variety in her home in the hills northwest of L.A., Rimes explored the quarter-century-plus journey from “Blue” — the massive hit that made her a household name when she was just 13 — to the depth she now possesses as a veteran who’s all of 40. Her longtime professional partner, co-writer/producer Darrell Brown, joined in with thoughts about what she’s undertaking in putting occasionally more provocative music out into the world as part of a healing journey she wants to share.

Eoghan Quigg, 30, was just a fresh-faced boy when he first appeared on X Factor back in 2008. The North Ireland singer was catapulted to fame thanks to his impressive vocal abilities, cheeky charms and of course his famous spikey blonde hair.Today, fans would be surprised to see how much the then 16-year-old has changed. READ MORE I'm A Celeb star Vicky Pattison left sobbing after emotional fan message Eoghan came in third place in the popular television music competition franchise created by British producer Simon Cowell and his company Syco Entertainment.

Daniel D'Addario Chief TV Critic On the first episode of Jennifer Hudson’s new talk show, guest Simon Cowell was very gently criticizing the series “American Idol,” on which he had been a judge and Hudson had been a contestant. Remarking how he found the producers’ assignment for her to sing a Barry Manilow song (which she did the week she was sent home) to be unfair to her and outdated, Cowell generated the first semblance of real heat on the episode. Here was something, perhaps, with the frisson and excitement of real conversation. Hudson let it sit there, allowing a couple moments of silence before remarking “Simon being Simon,” then trailing off. This first episode began with a run-through of Hudson’s career achievements: From the sorrow of her “Idol” elimination during Barry Manilow Week to her casting in “Dreamgirls,” for which she would win an acting Oscar, to her successful recording career. Hudson has won all four major entertainment awards — an EGOT, which speaks to the somewhat mythic place she occupies in the celebrity landscape: The recipient of a second chance whose unabashedly showy voice couldn’t be constrained by a reality-show loss.

AMERICA’S Got Talent boss Simon Cowell feels his health and energy have improved by "ripping up his work schedule" because it left him feeling physically sick. Former workaholic Cowell has reduced his hectic transatlantic work schedule -often featuring regular 20 hour days -  since recovering from his near paralyzing back accident two years ago. But the head judge teased that his less hectic more focused work life means he is close to announcing a new project, which will take his TV life into a new sphere.

The Mayyas were crowned the winner of season 17 of America's Got Talent during Wednesday's two-hour finale show and captured the grand prize of $1 million.The members of the all-female Lebanese dance group hugged each other and screamed when it was announced they had won. Sofia Vergara, 50, who pressed her Golden Buzzer for the group, rushed up to the stage to embrace the women as gold confetti rained down. Season champions: The Mayyas were crowned the winner of season 17 of America's Got Talent during Wednesday's two-hour finale show and captured the grand prize of $1 millionSimon Cowell, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel also went up on the stage to congratulate the dance group that consistently delivered electrifying performances.The Mayyas also won the opportunity to headline AGT's show in Las Vegas.

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Simon Cowell had some very special guests join him on the red carpet!

Heidi Klum showed off her long legs while walking down the America's Got Talent red carpet with the other judges on Tuesday.  The 49-year-old model wore a pink and blue minidress adorned with myriad precious stones.  She walked in tall gold high heels, and the long blonde locks running down her sides perfectly framed her face.

Country singer Drake Milligan had the whole audience on their feet during his performance on Tuesday's two-hour America's Got Talent finale show on NBC.The 24-year-old country singer from Fort Worth, Texas, wowed the crowd with another original song titled Sounds Like Something I'd Do.'I really think this is going to be the start of your career,' Simon Cowell, 62, said. Finals performance: Country singer Drake Milligan had the whole audience on their feet during his performance on Tuesday's two-hour America's Got Talent finale show on NBC'Drake I already want to buy a ticket to your concert,' Sofia Vergara, 50, said.Drake revealed before he took the stage that he started his career as a child by being an Elvis Presley impersonator and, after appearing on the show, had two songs that soared to the top of the charts.