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.
Joanna Gaines Chip Gaines

Fans Rally Behind Chip & Joanna Gaines as New Show Sparks Debate

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While Chip and Joanna Gaines faced backlash about the casting for their new show Back to the Frontier, there are plenty of fans supporting them.

Nick Jonas

Nick Jonas Opens Up About Dad’s Cancer Battle

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Nick Jonas is sharing how his family came together when his dad was diagnosed with cancer as they supported him during the challenging time.

Dave Marrs and Jenny Marrs

HGTV’s Dave & Jenny Marrs’ Daughter Tackles ‘Brave’ Task

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Dave and Jenny Marrs' daughter Charlotte was on hand to help harvest honey and even endured multiple stings!

Kelsea Ballerini

Kelsea Ballerini Gets Real About New Chapter of Her Life

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Kelsea Ballerini moved on to her thirties and never looked back, explaining why she loves her current chapter of life.

Tom Bergeron

Tom Bergeron Kids That He Ghosted Nicolas Cage After William Shatner’s Super Bowl Party

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Did Tom Bergeron really ghost Nicolas Cage like Sarah Jessica Parker did? Possibly.

Tom Bergeron

Tom Bergeron on Going from DWTS to ‘Dancing With Sharks’

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Tom Bergeron is hosting a new dance competition show, but how does Dancing With Sharks compare to Dancing With the Stars?

HGTV’s Ben & Erin Napier Take Fans Along for Scotland Adventure

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Ben and Erin Napier have been living it up in Scotland and they're giving fans a peek at their Scottish adventure.

Joanna Gaines

Joanna Gaines Has Strict Cell Phone & Social Media Rules for Her Kids

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Chip and Joanna Gaines enforce some strict rules for their kids having cell phones and using social media.

Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott

Jonathan Scott Gives Surprising Update on Zooey Deschanel Wedding

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When are Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel getting married? He gives the latest wedding update.

Chip and Joanna Gaines

Joanna Gaines Admits She Struggles With Imposter Syndrome

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Despite her success as a designer, Joanna Gaines admits that imposter syndrome creeps in sometimes.

Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson’s Vegas Concert Setlist Includes Dolly Parton’s Special Song Request

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Kelly Clarkson's Las Vegas Studio Sessions residency concert setlist is sure to please any fan, with one special Dolly Parton song in the mix.

‘DWTS’ Runner-Up Says He’s Glad He Didn’t Win: It ‘Worked Out in My Favor’

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Zombies star Milo Manheim may not have won Dancing With the Stars, but he thinks it all worked out for the best for him.

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Joanna Gaines Gives Tour of Hoda Kotb’s Stunning ‘Mini Reni’ Office

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Joanna Gaines gives a tour of Hoda Kotb's gorgeous new office space. She transformed it from boring to beautiful.

Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson Issues Heartfelt Public Apology

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Kelly Clarkson took to the stage for her Las Vegas residency and apologized for her canceled shows the previous weekend.

Joanna Gaines Chip Gaines

How Being Famous Has Changed Joanna & Chip Gaines’ Parenting

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Chip and Joanna Gaines reveal how being famous has impacted their parenting choices and share their vision for their family.

Jelly Roll

Jelly Roll Holds Back Tears During Emotional Concert Moment [VIDEO]

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Jelly Roll spotted a girl in the crowd holding a sign that made the singer emotional during his performance.

Dave and Jenny Marrs

HGTV’s Jenny Marrs Shares Touching Excerpt From New Book

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Jenny Marrs shares details of her daughter's adoption and adjustment to their family in an excerpt from her book Trust God, Love People.

Blake Shelton and Adam Levine

Adam Levine Reveals Blake Shelton’s Prank That Cost Him $5,000

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Adam Levine recalls one of Blake Shelton's best pranks that cost him $5,000 and a teacup pig.

Chip Joanna Gaines

Joanna Gaines Gets Emotional About Big Family Change

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Joanna Gaines shares how her daughter Ella leaving for college is different than when son Drake left home.

HGTV’s Jenny Marrs Confesses ‘I Was a Mess’ During Daughter’s ‘Brave’ Adventure

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Jenny Marrs' daughter Charlotte loves adventure, as seen in the HGTV star's play-by-play of Char's fun flight. See how mom Jenny held up.

Luke Bryan

Luke Bryan Gives Health Update Following Canceled Shows

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Luke Bryan shares how frustrating it was to cancel his concerts due to illness and thanks fans for all their support.

Kelly Clarkson

Insider Says Kelly Clarkson ‘Didn’t Want to Cancel’ Vegas Shows: Report

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An insider shares Kelly Clarkson didn't want to cancel her Las Vegas concerts but was forced to protect her vocal health.

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HGTV’s Jenny Marrs Shares Emotional Post About Daughter Sylvie’s Adoption ‘Miracle’

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Jenny Marrs is reflecting on the anniversary of adopting daughter Sylvie and the miracle of her joining their family.

Christina Haack

Christina Haack’s Birthday Post Drops Hint About HGTV Future

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Christina Haack included some of her goals as she celebrated her birthday, and dropped a hint about her future with HGTV.

Nicole Curtis

Fans React to Nicole Curtis’ Decision to Postpone ‘Rehab Addict’ Episodes

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New episodes of Nicole Curtis' HGTV show Rehab Addict are postponed until the fall. Fans responded to Curtis' reason for the delay.

Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, Julianne Hough

Carrie Ann Inaba Reveals She Was ‘So Scared’ During Pivotal ‘DWTS’ Moment

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Carrie Ann Inaba is opening up about a time on Dancing With the Stars when she was nervous and scared.

Is ‘Rehab Addict’ on Tonight? Nicole Curtis Gives Update About ‘What’s Going On’

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Nicole Curtis shares why HGTV isn't airing the final Rehab Addict episodes of the new season this month.

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HGTV’s Erin Napier Addresses Online Rumors About Her Marriage

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Erin Napier is setting the record straight about divorce rumors with husband Ben Napier. See what she said.

Dave Marrs and Jenny Marrs

Dave & Jenny Marrs Take a Break Following ‘Another Successful Year’ on the Farm

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HGTV stars Dave and Jenny Marrs are taking a well-deserved break after enjoying another successful year on the farm.

Inside DWTS’ Season 1 Casting Challenge: ‘You’re Making It Up As You Go’

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Dancing With the Stars had some unique challenges in the first season of the show. Find out how they assembled the season 1 cast.