Wendy Michaels

Wendy Michaels is an entertainment journalist covering American Idol, The Voice, and HGTV for EntertainmentNow. With expertise in TV, movies, celebrities, and the royal family, Wendy loves writing about celebrity news and other entertainment-related topics. She has covered the entertainment industry for over 18 years, writing for SheKnows Soaps, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Elite Daily, Radar Online, and OK! Magazine, among other sites. Wendy graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in marketing. She is based in New York.
Erin and Ben Napier

Ben & Erin Napier ‘Keep the Romance Alive’ in the Sweetest Ways

Wendy Michaels

Ben and Erin Napier have cracked the code for a happy marriage and a lot of their happiness lies in the little things they do for each other.

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Erin Napier Admits to Moment of Jealousy When Ben Received DM From Another Woman

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Erin Napier and Ben Napier are happily married, but Erin shared one moment that made her jealous even though she trusts her husband.

Jenny Marrs Answers Fans’ Burning Questions About Her Style

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Jenny Marrs admits she's not into clothes shopping. HGTV fans wanted to know where she buys her clothing and she gave them the rundown.

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Jenny Marrs Admits Her ‘Fixer to Fabulous’ Renovation Fail

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Jenny Marrs shared the mistake she made during the Fixer to Fabulous motel renovation project. Luckily, her husband helped her fix it.

Kelly Clarkson Returns to Talk Show Following ‘Personal Matter’

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Kelly Clarkson is back hosting The Kelly Clarkson Show again. After an unexplained absence, Clarkson returned, and her fans are thrilled.

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Erin Napier Admits She Got Emotional During HGTV Show: ‘I Was Crying My Eyes Out’

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Erin Napier and her husband Ben said they were emotional while making the HGTV show Home Town Takeover. Find out why.

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Kelsea Ballerini Breaks Silence on Canceled Las Vegas Concert: ‘I’m So Sorry’

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Kelsea Ballerini addressed her canceled Las Vegas concert, telling fans she's sorry, but not much else about why the show isn't going on.

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Chip & Joanna Gaines Keep Their Marriage Strong With ‘Fun & Hilarious’ Activity

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Chip and Joanna Gaines have found new ways to connect, with Joanna calling one of their activities "hilarious."

‘American Idol’ Judges Say They’re Sick of Some Audition Songs: ‘Don’t Do It’

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Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie are sick of hearing some of the American Idol audition songs. For Richie, there's one that stands out.

Ben & Erin Napier Reveal Secret to Their Marriage & Fun ‘Date Night’ Alternative

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Ben and Erin Napier have a very simple approach to their happy marriage. They also found a fun workaround for date nights with a busy family.

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Jonathan Scott Gave Zooey Deschanel the ‘Ultimate Gift’ & Fans Are Loving It

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Jonathan Scott had the perfect gift idea for fiancee Zooey Deschanel that tied in with her role in 'New Girl.'

Kelly Clarkson Sidelined From Talk Show Due to ‘Personal Matter’: Report

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Kelly Clarkson has been missing from The Kelly Clarkson Show in March, and a report gives more details why. Find out when she returns.

Kelsea Ballerini

Kelsea Ballerini’s Las Vegas Concert Canceled & Fans Want Answers

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Kelsea Ballerini fans want answers after her Las Vegas concert was canceled. The singer hasn't addressed the tour date cancellation.

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HGTV Stars Ben & Erin Napier Have the Sweetest First Kiss Story

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Ben and Erin Napier took a trip down memory lane, recalling how sharing their first kiss was literally a delicious moment.

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Ben & Erin Napier Share the Best Part of Taking Their Kids on the Road

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Home Town Takeover stars Ben and Erin Napier share why taking their kids on the road for their HGTV show is so important.

Kelly Clarkson

Why Isn’t Kelly Clarkson on Her Show? Fans Concerned About Clarkson’s Absence

Wendy Michaels

Kelly Clarkson hasn't been on The Kelly Clarkson show and fans are hoping for answers. A number of celebrities have filled in as host.

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‘Fixer to Fabulous’ Stars Reveal Surprising Number of Homes They Work On at Once

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Dave and Jenny Marrs are hard at work on many home renovations at one time. It's amazing the HGTV stars accomplish so much in so little time!

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HGTV’s Jenny Marrs Defends Using Trendy Color After Fan Asks ‘Can We Move On?’

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Fixer to Fabulous star Jenny Marrs uses one color in a lot of her home designs and says she doesn't plan to stop anytime soon.

Carrie Underwood Says She Struggles With 1 Aspect of Being an ‘Idol’ Judge

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She may have won American Idol, but Carrie Underwood is finding one aspect of judging the show pretty challenging.

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How ‘American Idol’ Judges Really Feel About Hearing Their Songs in Auditions

Wendy Michaels

American Idol judges Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, and Lionel Richie aren't always thrilled to hear their own songs during auditions.

HGTV Star Jenny Marrs Gives Update on ‘Vulnerable’ Project

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Jenny Marrs is hard at work finishing her memoir. Find out why fans are so impressed with the Fixer to Fabulous star's ambitious project.

Carrie Underwood Gets Emotional Watching Her ‘American Idol’ Audition

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Carrie Underwood holds back tears watching her American Idol audition. See what the new Idol judge would tell her 21-year-old self.

Luke Bryan Reveals His Unique ‘American Idol’ Superpower

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Luke Bryan has developed a superpower on American Idol and it has nothing to do with music. Find out his impressive ability.

Carrie Underwood Learns ‘American Idol’ Trick From Luke Bryan: ‘We Can Do That?’

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Carrie Underwood had to learn the ropes as an American Idol judge and discovered one trick with judging contestants that she never knew.

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Ben & Erin Napier Reveal When They Plan to Quit HGTV’s ‘Home Town’

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Do Ben and Erin Napier have plans to quit their HGTV show Home Town? Find out what the couple said about their future with the network.

‘Home Town Takeover’ Sneak Peek: See the Ambitious Sebring, Florida Makeover in Action

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Home Town Takeover stars Ben and Erin Napier tackle the town of Sebring, Florida to give it a major makeover.

Carrie Underwood with American Idol judges

Carrie Underwood Shares How ‘American Idol’ Experience Impacts Her Role as Judge

Wendy Michaels

Carrie Underwood's experience as an American Idol winner definitely impacts her new gig as an Idol judge. See what she learned judging others.

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Jenny Marrs Says Her Job Used to Have Her ‘Heart Racing’ and ‘Hands Shaking’

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Jenny Marrs gets vulnerable in an Instagram post, admitting one aspect of her HGTV job used to make her lose sleep.

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Erin Napier Thinks Husband Ben Napier Can Be the Next James Bond

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Could an HGTV star be the next James Bond? Erin Napier weighed in on the matter when HGTV posted a cheeky video of her husband in action.

Jenny Marrs Shares Update About Future of ‘Fixer to Fabulous’

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Jenny Marrs is answering fans' burning questions about the current season of Fixer to Fabulous and the future of the show.