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Kelly Clarkson has been showing off a noticeably smaller frame on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” — and now the talk show host is revealing how she “dropped weight.”The “American Idol” Season 1 winner revealed in People’s new cover story that relocating to New York City helped with her wellness routine.“Walking in the city is quite the workout. I’m really into infrared saunas right now.

The Color Purple” in 2007 because of trauma from a sexual assault that resurfaced when she took on the role.“That was around the time that my life was so crazy, so it was almost like carrying my cross and Celie’s cross. I didn’t know how to come out of the character,” Barrino, 39, told People.Nevertheless, Barrino reprised her role as Celie — who was also a victim of sexual assault — in “The Color Purple” film, which was released last week.The songstress revealed that she almost didn’t accept the part when director Blitz Bazawule asked her to star in the film.

Paula Abdul has sued American Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe for alleged 'sexual assault', in a lawsuit that was filed on Friday. Paula has claimed that her former So You Think You Can Dance co-judge had sexually assaulted her on numerous occasions.

tapped to replace Pat Sajak on “Wheel of Fortune,” which he will take over once Sajak retires in mid-2024.“I’m beyond excited. I mean, Pat Sajek is a legend. No one can replace him,” Seacrest said Friday on “Good Morning America.”“Vanna White, she’s become a dear friend.

Kelly Clarkson stronger.The singer, 41, got candid about her early work struggles, including the time when she left her Fort Worth, Texas, hometown to audition for a little show called “American Idol.”On a recent episode of her eponymous talk show, “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” with guest Kevin Bacon, she revealed that she had to sleep in her car after her apartment burned down.“I actually moved out to L.A. with some random person I did not know,” the “Miss Independent” crooner said.“Really?” the “Footloose” star, 65, inquired.“Yeah, she just needed a roommate. I was like, ‘I’ll do it,’ and I moved from Texas to L.A.

posted to Instagram during her appearance on the podcast “Unexpected with Hanna Love” last week.“Tons of people say to me or have texted me or commented about me and said ‘she’s ruining her career by talking about these things’ and by, you know, X, Y and Z,'” the “American Idol” alum stated.“I treasure a godly marriage over anything the world could offer,” the songstress continued. “Because I know where I’m going, I know who I’m going to see and who I’m going to answer to.” According to the “I Hope” singer, she’s not worried about the naysayers because they “are going to have to answer to him too.” “I’m trying to do the best with what I’ve been given for Him,” Barrett explained.

“Unexpected with Hannah Love” podcast.“And there’s been songs that are just not appropriate to sing wording-wise,” Barrett continued. “Like, these love songs that are really intimate.”The “American Idol” alum, who managed to snag trophies at both the American Music Awards and the CMT Awards in 2021, stated that there is more to it than just agreeing to sing a song.

The Color Purple,” is accusing her Airbnb host of racial profiling.“My stomach is so uneasy this morning as I’m riding back to my home in the cold and rain,” Barrino, 39, wrote on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday. “I don’t say much when people do me wrong, but I can’t stay quiet on how my family and I were just treated from a host with @Airbnb @airbnbhelp trying to kick my kids and I out at 12:00 midnight.” According to the “American Idol” alum, the host accused them “of having a party with loud noises outdoors because they saw balloons being dropped off and a game truck with no generator in the early part of the day.” The singer noted that there were no additional guests brought onto the property nor did the website state that they “weren’t allowed to have any company over.” “It’s evident from the sayings on the wall, to the outdoor fire pit/jacuzzi and a well equipped game room in the garage/poker table that people host parties and/or gatherings here on the lake often as there were weights with balloon ribbon left in the garage from a previous party at the house,” the “Lose to Win” singer continued.

Married At First Sight UK's Bianca Petronzi has shared that her on-show husband JJ Slater sent her a heartfelt apology after the couple's marriage fell apart. The 29-year-old joined the hit E4 show hoping to find her dream man, but instead found herself dealing with JJ's wandering eyes and his secret romance with Ella Morgan.The hair extension specialist's relationship with JJ appeared rocky from the start, with JJ admitting he didn't find her physically attractive.Things got worse when Ella's husband Nathanial confronted JJ and Ella about their flirting at a dinner party, leading to Bianca finally confronting JJ for his 'cowardly' actions. A massive argument broke out as Ella tried to justify her actions, with Bianca firmly telling the bride that she was not a 'girl's girl'.

posted on X (formerly Twitter), occurred while Clarkson, 41, was belting out her 2012 hit “Catch My Breath” during an event in Minnesota. “Am I good?” asked Clarkson while covering her chest with her hands. “Wait, hold on.”As her band came to a screeching halt, the “Since U Been Gone” singer asked once again, “Should I fix it?” Turning toward the audience, the daytime talk show host exclaimed, “I think my boob’s showing,” before heading backstage.After a brief pause, the singer returned to the stage and sang a medley of her greatest hits, including “Whole Lotta Woman,” “Miss Independent” and “Because Of You.”During the show’s finale, Clarkson issued an apology to her fans.

left the hospital Monday, more than a week after developing “scary” blood clots in her legs and lungs, TMZ reports.The “Paper Hearts” singer, 30, was discharged from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles to recover at home, unidentified sources told the outlet.The Post reached out to Kelly’s representatives for comment.TMZ reported doctors are still not sure what caused the blood clots that prompted Kelly to be rushed to the hospital in “really serious” condition after collapsing at dinner with friends on July 23.Sources had said the singer was “out for awhile” before being taken to Cedars-Sinai in her own car rather than by ambulance.Kelly shared a note to fans last week on Instagram saying that she’s feeling “stronger,” but there “are still some things to uncover.”Although she’s “heartbroken,” as she was meant to be releasing her EP, her health must come first.Kelly’s husband, André Murillo, also took to Instagram to thank fans for their concern and well wishes.He shared an Instagram Story that consisted of a black screen along with lyrics from Justin Bieber’s wistful song “Where Do I Fit In,” which features vocals by Kelly.“When I’m all alone and fear is all I see / Sitting in the silence with these insecurities / It’s then you remind me, you’re holding me tight / And you love me completely, you’re always by my side.”Bieber then chimes in, “And you say to me,” to which Kelly responds, “It’ll be alright.”A post shared by tori kelly (@torikelly)He updated fans the following day on her condition.“Tori is smiling again and feeling stronger,” Murillo, 33, wrote on his Instagram Story. “Not fully out of the woods but we see the sun.

Adore Delano, the reality TV star contestant best known for her appearances on RuPaul’s Drag Race and American Idol, came out as transgender to her 2 million Instagram followers last Wednesday.In the video, which now has 1.5 million views and over 200,000 likes, the co-runner-up of Season 6 of Drag Race explained that she had been privately transitioning for about three months.“There’s no way to start this video or this announcement or whatever without being awkward as hell,” Delano said as she started the video, explaining that comments online regarding her gender identity were one cause for the video. “I wanted to let everybody know that I am transitioning, and I kept it really of hush-hush the first three months because I wanted to go through the beginning stages of the puberty privately,” she said.

“American Idol” winner Iam Tongi apologized after he forgot to remove his hat while singing the national anthem.Tongi took the field for the special moment on Monday at the 2023 MLB Home Run Derby at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. The musician won the 21st season of “American Idol” in May.“First try at singing the National Anthem. So nervous that it was in front of such a huge crowd.

Again.Ryan Seacrest, 48, was named the new host of “Wheel of Fortune” on Tuesday. He will succeed Pat Sajak, who recently announced he’s retiring next year.This is not Seacrest’s first game show, nor, of course, his first TV hosting gig.The Georgia native left the University of Georgia when he was just 19 years old to pursue a broadcasting career — which has been prolific.Let’s look back on Seacrest’s life on air.In 1993, Seacrest started his career as the host of “Radical Outdoor Challenge” on ESPN, according to US Weekly.The adventure-themed program featured kids competing against each other in challenges at Camp Thunder in Georgia.A year later, the young Seacrest landed yet another hosting role, this time as the co-host of the kids’ show “Gladiators 2000,” a spinoff of “American Gladiators.” The star got a big break when he scored a slot as a DJ on Los Angeles radio station KYSR-FM in 1995, per US Weekly.He left his post there briefly for a job in San Francisco, according to The Los Angeles Times, but returned in 1997 to co-host a popular afternoon radio show with Lisa Foxx.“People have asked me, ‘Why do you still want to do radio if you have an opportunity to do [more] TV?’ ” Seacrest told the LA Times in 2002.

she did it again.Britney Spears is making a comeback, but not in quite the way you’d expect. This time, the Grammy Award-winning pop icon’s music is taking the Broadway stage in “Once Upon A One More Time.”Expect to hear Spears’ songs like never before at the legendary Marquis Theatre.The musical takes some of her chart-topping hits — including “Womanizer,” “Lucky,” “Circus” and  “Toxic” — and spins them into a reimagined fairytale following Cinderella, Snow White and other storybook staples as they find that happily ever after isn’t what they thought.As you may expect, Britney classic closely tie into the storyline — one of our favorite moments was when “Oops I Did It Again” lands right when the princesses discover that they may share a suitor in common.Plus, we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention the show features a “Succession” star AND “American Idol” Season One runner-up Justin Guarini.Does this sound like a musical you “wanna go” to?Well, at time of publication, we found tickets going for downright reasonable prices.In fact, some mezzanine seats were spotted at just $65 before fees on Vivid Seats.

“rude” — coaching methods during the show’s 21st season.In the video, which was posted to the official “Idol” Instagram, Perry, 38, Luke Bryan, 46, and Lionel Richie, 73, are sitting at the judge’s table when the “All Night Long” singer remarked on his co-judges outfit by saying “we have cat woman with us.”Richie’s joke elicited laughter from Bryan who called his co-judge “Katy Purry.” Taking both comments in stride, the “Peacock” singer hopped up on her chair and extended her left leg before returning to a crouching position and holding her hands up like paws.“I’m ready to prowl for talent,” purred the singer. Perry then began to paw at Bryan’s shoulder while the country singer seemingly ignored the “I Kissed a Girl” singer’s antics.

Luke Bryan is sticking up for Katy Perry. In an interview during CMA Fest, the 46-year-old judge defended his co-star against criticism she received during the most recent season of the show.«When it comes down to are fans too hard on Katy, you know, listen, Katy Perry's been dealing with stuff like that her whole career,» he said.

during an interview at the Country Music Association Festival on Monday. The “I Kissed a Girl” singer has been the subject of several social media rants and nasty comments about the judge’s provocative — and possibly “rude” — coaching methods“Katy Perry’s been dealing with stuff like that her whole career,” said Bryan. “We all get it … I mean we’re judging kids that people at home fall in love with … We’re not gonna bat 1,000 as judges.”“I think we get set up,” he continued.

Luke Bryan to leave the studio and return to venues all over North America.From June through October, the “Play It Again” singer is hitting 54 stadiums, arenas, festivals, amphitheaters, stages and pavilions in the U.S. and Canada as part of his ‘Country On’ and ‘Farm’ tours this summer.The country star will be making quite a few stops in New York and New Jersey along the way too.First, he’ll hit Syracuse’s St.

alum Oliver Steele clapped back at accusations about Katy Perry's bullying last week, penning a defense of the singer on Instagram.  «I've seen a lot of rumors going around the internet about Katy Perry possibly leavingand I don't necessarily know what’s true and what's not. Here is what I know about @katyperry,» the 24-year-old musician wrote. Steele made it to the Top 8 on season 21 of last month, where Iam Tongi was crowned winner.

hear him “Roar.”“American Idol” finalist Oliver Steele lashed out on Instagram Saturday to defend controversial judge Katy Perry, claiming that she never bullied or shamed any contestant.Throughout the singing competition’s 21st season, the 38-year-old pop diva has been the subject of several teenage nightmares and social media rants about the judge’s provocative — and possibly “rude” — coaching methods.Steele, 25, opened up his post by saying that he’s “seen a lot of rumors going around the internet about Katy Perry possibly leaving idol,” adding that he can neither confirm nor deny them. “Here is what I know about @katyperry,” said the musician.