Sara Bareilles: Last News

Sara Bareilles has been dating actor Joe Tippett for more than five years and he got a lot of mentions during her new interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Jon Burlingame editorThe number and range of superstars vying for Emmys this year – everyone from Kanye West and 50 Cent to Mick Jagger and Imagine Dragons – is staggering.More than 600 entries in the seven Emmy music categories were unveiled today as voting began for the nominations round. Nominations will be announced by the Television Academy on July 12.The most star-studded category is that of best song (technically, “original music and lyrics”).

MORE: Busy Philipps stuns in crochet bikini as she gives new family update following split from husbandThe star recently stopped by Seth Meyers' late night talk show, and opened up about how a near outing to see A Strange Loop on Broadway with her child, Birdie, almost took a very awkward turn.The actress recalled to the host how she had been so excited to see the show, and when she realized her good friend and co-star Sara Bareilles was there, she texted her to let her know she was going with Birdie.WATCH: Busy's emotional family reunionMORE: Busy Philipps shares glimpse of first night out following separation announcementWhile the Broadway star surely appreciated the heads up, she was so concerned about Birdie coming and seeing some rather explicit scenes, she immediately called the mom-of-two.She quickly told her: "Do you know what it's about babe? It's, like, pretty mature…" However, the White Chicks star didn't back down, saying: "Well Birdie's like a teenager, it's going to be fine."This prompted the singer to make things explicitly clear, admitting that in the very first song the cast announces that there would be a sex scene on stage, and Busy went on to hilariously announce to Late Night viewers: "They deliver! They don't disappoint!"A post shared by Late Night with Seth Meyers (@latenightseth)The hilarious almost-disasterShe went on to recall to Seth her struggle over how to handle the situation, saying: "I had this whole dilemma," and joking how Birdie does watch Bridgerton, but not with her.MORE: Busy Philipps looks astounding in striking combinationMORE: Busy Philipps and husband Marc Silverstein confirm split after 15 years of marriageEventually she lucked out, resolving to a "communication is key" method,

She’s back on Broadway! Ariana DeBose, who got her start acting on the Great White Way, has since become a massive movie star — even winning an Oscar. Now, she’s returning to her theatrical roots as the host of the 75th annual Tony Awards.

The original ladies of “The View” have reunited to celebrate the show’s 25th anniversary.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorPeacock’s Emmy-nominated comedy “Girls5eva” will have an exhibition at the Grammy Museum at LA Live in Los Angeles titled “Famous 5eva, Because 4ever’s 2 Short: A Girls5eva Retrospective” in June. Tickets are available for purchase now via the Grammy Museum.The series, based on a fictional one-hit-wonder girl group from the ‘90s that was churned through the pop music machine and reunites to give their dreams one more shot, will be the subject of the retrospective exhibit from June 9-27, 2022.

is returning to the Great White Way this summer with another star-studded cast. Sara Bareilles will reprise her off-Broadway role as the Baker’s Wife and Gavin Creel will again star as the Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince. However, Neil Patrick Harris and Tony winner Heather Headley will not be back for this run of the show.

If you missed the acclaimed New York City Center Encores! production of Into the Woods earlier this month, you’re in luck!

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterA star-studded production of “Into the Woods” is heading to Broadway.Following its sold-out run at New York City Center, Encore’s production of “Into the Woods” is transferring to the Great White Way.The musical will play at the St. James Theater for a limited, eight-week engagement.

One of the spring’s hottest Off Broadway tickets will make the move to Broadway this summer: The acclaimed, sold-out Encores! production of the James Lapine-Stephen Sondheim classic Into The Wood will transfer to Broadway’s St. James Theatre on June 28 for a strictly limited eight-week engagement.

Apple TV+ is prepping Speed Racer, a high-profile live-action series from J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot and Warner Bros. Television where the company is under a deal.

Noah Thompson was crowned the winner of "American Idol" season 20 on Sunday night's three-hour live finale episode of the popular singing competition show. The 20-year-old construction worker, who hails from Louisa, Kentucky, was one of three finalists, and competed against HunterGirl and Leah Marlene, to earn the championship title. "Oh my God...

Noah Thompson won season 20 of American Idol on Sunday during a star-studded three-hour finale on ABC.The 19-year-old country singer from Louisa, Kentucky won after his co-worker Arthur signed him up and recorded his virtual audition.HunterGirl, 23, who was an early favorite after earning a Platinum Ticket during her audition, finished in second place. Season champion: Noah Thompson won season 20 of American Idol on Sunday during a star-studded three-hour finale on ABCLeah Marlene, 20, of Normal, Illinois, finished in third place.The three finalists each performed a cover of a Bruce Springsteen song in honor of the American rocker as well as an original song.

SPOILER ALERT: The following reveals the winner of Season 20 of American Idol.

At this point, you know what you’re getting when you dive into a comedy produced by Tina Fey and Robert Carlock (“30 Rock,” “The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”): a spunky woman main character and an off-kilter group of eccentrics, all set in an alternate universe where name brand items and hit songs from our world are just off enough to be notable. “Girls5Eva” delivered on that promise in season one, giving us a reunited ’90s girl group full of dysfunctional relationships and — one of the other hallmarks of Fey/Carlock concepts — an undercurrent of darkness.

The ladies of Girls5Eva gather up for a group shot while arriving for NBC’s FYC House event in Los Angeles on Thursday (May 19).

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorLil Nas X will be honored at the long-awaited 51 st annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala next month with the Hal David Starlight Award, which recognizes “gifted young songwriters who are making a significant impact in the music industry via their original songs.”Nas, a Sony Music Publishing writer, joins previous honorees Drake, Taylor Swift, Halsey, Sara Bareilles, Ed Sheeran, Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Benny Blanco, John Mayer and others. The award, created in 2004, was named in honor of SHOF chairman emeritus Hal David for his support of young songwriters.The ceremony, the first since 2019, is slated for Thursday, June 16 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.

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 season 7 crowned an all-new champion on Wednesday! After some truly breathtaking performances from the final three contestants, one costumed crooner ended up walking away with the Golden Mask Trophy!Going back to tradition — after having a finale with just two contestants last season — this season's big showdown pitted the top three singers against one another for an ultimate musical showdown.The Prince, The Ringmaster and The Firefly — who all happened to be from Team Good — each took to the stage to sing their hearts out, with The Prince kicking off the evening.The frog-costumed crooner wowed with a stunning performance of Coldplay's «Viva La Vida» that garnered a well-earned standing ovation from the panel and the audience.However, with this being the final, all three contestants brought their A-game, and Firefly upped the ante with a sultry, jaw-dropping rendition of «Bag Girl» by Usher. She showed off her moves and danced with the panel, leading panelist Nicole Scherzinger to gush, «Tonight, at this finale, you are the one to beat.»The Ringmaster then took the stage and brought the first round of the finale to an emotional close with a powerful performance of Sara Bareilles' «Gravity» that saw her hitting some truly next-level high notes.

Thania Garcia This weekend’s season finale of “American Idol” is cooking up to be a star-studded event with performances by season four winner and current mentor on the program, Carrie Underwood, as well as Michael Bublé, Thomas Rhett and Sara Bareilles, among many others.The three-hour special will also welcome judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan to the stage with additional performances by Ben Platt; Earth, Wind & Fire; Deana Carter; Flo Rida; Melissa Etheridge; Tai Verdes; “Idol” alum Gabby Barrett and James Arthur.This season’s three finalists — Noah Thompson, HunterGirl and Leah Marlene — will perform for one last time in hopes of bringing home the winning title, with one round dedicated to the music of Bruce Springsteen. Sunday night’s (May 15) episode of “American Idol” included performances from Fritz Hager and Thompson — both of whom had tested positive for COVID-19 in the weeks prior.Although Thompson made it through, Hager and Nicola Bozzo were eliminated during the semi-finals.Marlene expressed the most shock with the results of the finalist lineup following her performances of Journey’s “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)” and Underwood’s “I’ll Stand By You.” She fell to the floor as her name was revealed by host Ryan Seacrest.Sunday night’s episode also featured a performance from Finneas who sang his funky pop single “Naked.”Season 20 of “American Idol” will wrap on Sunday, May 22 starting at 8 p.m.

(G)I-DLE member Minnie has shared a stunning rendition of Bruno Major’s 2020 track ‘Nothing’.Yesterday (May 8), the Thai-born singer took to (G)I-DLE’s official YouTube channel to share her live performance of the Bruno Major track, where she was accompanied by a guitarist. ‘Nothing’ was originally released as part of the English singer-songwriter’s sophomore studio album ‘A Song for Every Moon’.“So shut all the windows, lock all the doors / We’re not looking for no one, don’t need nothing more / You’ll bite my lip and I’ll want you more / Until we end up in a heap on the floor,” she sings on the bridge.The new clip marks Minnie’s first solo song cover released through (G)I-DLE’s YouTube channel in over a year.