American Idolrecap: Who do the judges save from elimination?

Ah, yes,Idols giving us the age-old Songs from Woodstock and Also Some Showstoppers theme. You know the one. What Im saying is: I miss the oldIdolformat. Credit: Eric McCandless/ABC Give me all the sequins. Theyll ease the pain as we have to possibly cut two more contestants ahead of the semi-finals. Yes, people, the semi-finals! But before we get to that, lets see how the Top 6 contestants fare tonight....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 550 words · Angela Robinson

American Idolrecap: Who gets the final golden tickets?

Oh, friends, I am a little embarrassed to admit thatIdoltotally got me with that Maddie Poppe prank. Ill blame it on the fact that we are in hours nine and ten of auditions. She just loves life that much. Christiaan Padavan.Kelsey McNeal/ABC And you know what? She deserves some good things. She shows off her authentic country voice and makes it easy for the judges. Jackson Gillies.Kelsey McNeal/ABC Theres talent, theres personality, theres a ticket to Hollywood....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 289 words · Randy Davis

American Idolreturns: Why the new judges are already 'peas in a pod'

In the premiere, Bryan boldly declares they are already peas in a pod. Katy is tough yet fair, and always expresses feedback clearly, Seacrest says. Luke is an equal mix of hilarity and sincerity, he continues. Eric Liebowitz/ABC He mostly keeps it light, but he really cares about these kids and their success. Hes got tremendous heart. Sure, NBCsThe Voicedominates the genre these days, but Richie doesnt seem too worried....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 114 words · Debbie Wilson

American Idolseason finale recap: Let's crown a winner!

Tonight is the night! After so much time speculating, were finally getting answers. Tonight, we learn who rules the Iron Throne. ABC/Kelsey McNeal Whoops,wrong show. Over here were going to learn who will be crowned the winner ofAmerican Idolseason 17. Honestly, just as bloody, right? ABC/Kelsey McNeal What a time to be alive. Theres a lot of filler to get through before naming this seasons Idol (this episode is three hours!...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 621 words · Sherry Wagner

American Idolseason premiere recap: An emotional first round of auditions

Welcome back to the land where dreams are sometimes made. Admittedly, Im an easy target, but I dont quite remember sobbing during an audition episode before. Yet, here we are. Credit: Josh Vertucci/ABC So many Sad Stories tonight! The fact thatIdolstill spends time airing these bad auditions is one of the greatest mysteries of our time. Buckle up, babies. ABC/Nicole Rivelli I feel like there are some youths out there who could get very into Walker....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 582 words · Raymond Holland

American Marriageauthor Tayari Jones talks being selected for Oprah's Book Club

(Purchase ithere.) The novel redefines the traditional American love story, Oprah said in a statement. Its the perfect book to read along with a friend or family member. Credit: Nina Subin; Algonquin Books Youre going to want to have someone else reading it because its so juicy. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: So how did you hear the news?TAYARI JONES:I write forO Magazine. So I thought that they were calling me to ask me to do an assignment....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 311 words · David Ramsey

American Music Awards: Most memorable moments in its 46-year history

The proceeds of the song’s sales more than $60 million benefitted humanitarian efforts in Africa. It even inspiredKaty Perry and Riff Raffto pay homage to the pair at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. Kanye West (2004) These days, everyone is familiar withKanye West’scontroversies at awards shows. Kevin Winter/Getty “I was definitely robbed,” West later told the Associated Press. “I was the best new artist this year.” It was very aggressive and obviously staged, making social media blow up with reactions to the awkward moment....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Melissa George

American Ninja Warriorwinner Isaac Caldiero returning after 3 years

Isaac Caldiero who made NBC history by conquering Mt. Midoriyama in 2015 is returning to the hit competition series after a three-year break from the action. Everyone thinks I disappeared but I havent, the 36-year-old Caldiero tells EW exclusively. Credit: David Becker/NBC Ive been watching and waiting seeing whos strong, who are the big competitors. So I decided, okay, Ill come back and let everyone know Im here. Yes, they have changed, but they arent that much harder, he says....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Sandra Roberts

American Vandalreveals season 2's poop-related crime in new trailer

American Vandalseason 2 is all about, well, number 2. The crime looks truly gnarly in the trailer. In the wake of this heinous crime, someone named the Turd Burglar takes responsibility. Netflix The Turd Burglar was a different animal, says Peter in the dramatic trailer. Its poop, but it goes a lot deeper than that, says one female student. Netflix Netflix Netflix

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 62 words · Mary Pollard

American Vandalseason 2 doesn't stink: EW review

The second season of NetflixsAmerican Vandalarrives on the streaming service Sept. 14. Note: This review isspoiler-free(unless you want to know literally nothing about the new season). American Vandalseason 2 features a new mystery in a new school, with a new cast of suspects. Credit: Netflix Ive seenVandalseason 1, but youre coming into season 2 cold. What are your impressions of the new season? And, perhaps, the intentional repetition of ridiculous words and phrases like horchata and googly eyes....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 218 words · Linda Martinez

American Vandalseason 2 has a big flaw, and a great twist (SPOILER DISCUSSION)

WARNING: The following article contains every spoiler imaginable for the entirety ofAmerican Vandals new season. Read at your own risk! The second iteration ofAmerican Vandalhas one obvious problem and one brilliant twist. Credit: Scott Patrick Green / Netflix Season 2s problem is the TV Continuation Paradox. The moment of the season, for me, came in the finale. After the mystery is solved, popular Sara Pearson (Saxon Sharbino) pulls Peter aside at a party....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 570 words · John Ramirez

American Womantrailer glimpses a career-high performance from Sienna Miller

The role that caught her eye would turn into a career-high performance. In the firstAmerican Womantrailer, we see snapshots of her impressive work in Jake Scotts new film. I think Im really drawn to courage, and she felt courageous. Seacia Pavao/Roadside Attraction Now, in her 30s, she says time is more precious. To explore that, especially as women, it felt really pertinent and it felt really truthful. What [Debbie] goes through is real unimaginable suffering, and she manages and she copes....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 113 words · Cody Williams

Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner reveal the cover forUndying

Kaufman and Spooner have revealed the cover forUndyingexclusively to EW, and chatted about whats is in store. Read on for more, and pre-order the book ahead of its Jan. 8, 2019, releasehere. ENTERTAINMENTWEEKLY:Undyingis the sequel toUnearthed, which came out in January. Credit: Christopher Tovo; Disney Publishing Worldwide What can you tell us aboutUndying?SPOONER:We have to be careful of spoilers here! We can tell you that the action and the stakes grow even larger in book two....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 151 words · Raymond Gill