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Jennifer Hudson has officially had all three of 's original judging panel on her talk show! On Friday, the singer welcomed Paula Abdul on , several months after appearances by Randy Jackson and Simon Cowell.The 60-year-old told the host that Hudson «didn't need to win» the competition show after she placed seventh in 2004. Hudson went home in a shocking elimination after finding herself in the bottom three with fellow frontrunners LaToya London and eventual winner Fantasia Barrino.«Oh my goodness, I mean, that was a moment,» the choreographer said.

The Masked Singer is back for season nine!

Paula Abdul revealed how she has stayed healthy for decades. Abdul, 60, appeared Friday at the Movieguide Awards where she spoke to Fox News Digital about the importance of moving your body. "I've been fortunate because dance has always been a part of my life," Abdul said while talking about how she stays in shape.

Jeffrey Ballard, the veteran Hollywood publicist who founded Jeff Ballard Public Relations and represented many of the industry’s top talents, has died after a five-year battle with cancer. He was 64.

The X Factor may be coming back the U.S. television, as creator and judge Simon Cowell appears to be in talks to revive the singing competition series on NBC.

Paula Abdul looks unrecognisable as she shows off a new look after sharing a series of pictures while out at a Christmas party.

Leveling up! A new year means new resolutions — and the stars know just how to put their best foot forward.

performed her hit song “Straight Up” from the 1988 album Forever Your Girl during Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, complete with a tap break. If you mostly recognize as a judge on shows like and , well, consider this performance an example of her credentials. Dressed in a gold bodysuit, Abdul stunned the audience with her moves—especially rapper , who can be seen dancing enthusiastically among the crowd. This content can also be viewed on the site it from.Flavor Flav isn't the only one who loved Abdul's performance.

Just before the arrival of Santa’s sleigh, Mariah Carey closed out the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with a performance of her signature holiday hit “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” You can watch it below.

This year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will include the traditional line-up of Broadway performances, with Lea Michele and the cast of Funny Girl scheduled to be among the holiday revelers, Macy’s has announced. Though organizers don’t indicate which musical numbers will be performed, could it be Funny Girl’s be anything other than “Don’t Rain On My Parade?”

Nestled behind luxury designer storefronts on the most famous street in Beverly Hills lies a new Mexican steakhouse that is already making a huge splash in the L.A. restaurant scene. The Hideaway is the latest hot spot from celebrity party producers Jeffrey Best and Ken Jones of Best Events, as well as nightlife titans JT Torregiani, Sylvain Bitton and David Jarrett of Warwick.

Kelly Clarkson felt "freaked out" to be "cemented in history" on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The 40-year-old pop star shot to fame back in 2002 when she won the inaugural series of 'American Idol' and has been given the prestigious honour of a spot on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles located outside the Dolby Theater where the reality singing competition was filmed. Asked what it felt like to be "cemented in history", she told 'Entertainment Tonight': "Wow, how you just said it kind of freaked me out, that's crazy.

Simon Cowell has said he “wouldn’t be here today” if not for the success of Kelly Clarkson, as the singer was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.The star got her big break when she won first ever season of American Idol, which launched her into superstardom all the way back in 2002.The music mogul, 62, said Kelly, 40, was “one of the most loyal, talented” people he had helped throughout his career, as he spoke at the ceremony in Los Angeles on Monday. He was joined by fellow his judges from the original series, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul, who also praised Kelly before her star was unveiled. Reminiscing on to the days to when he first met Kelly, Simon told her: "I remember not just your voice but your personality.

Kelly Clarkson was honored with her own star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, and the celebrated singer and TV personality beamed as she basked in the celebratory glow of the achievement.Clarkson spoke with ET's Cassie DiLaura after the big event — where she was reunited with original  judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson — and Clarkson reflected on what it was like to be «cemented in history» on the Walk of Fame.«Wow, how you just said it kind of freaked me out, that's crazy. I didn't really think about it like, that but it's incredible,» Clarkson shared. «I mean, you know, you've seen these pictures since you were a kid, with all these major people that influenced you artistically in your life, and it's cool to be a part of that.»«Especially like right in front of where I won [] 20 years ago,» added Clarkson, whose star is located right in front of the Dolby Theater on Hollywood Blvd.

Kelly Clarkson was joined by her two children on Monday for a rare public appearance as she accepted a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.MORE: Kelly Clarkson will release a new album after five-year breakThe singer and talk show host is mom to daughter River Rose, eight, and son Remington Alexander, six, and the two joined her on Hollywood Boulevard for the special celebration which saw Simon Cowell present her with the award.WATCH: Kelly Clarkson to perform Dolly Parton tribute at 2022 Academy of Country Music AwardsRiver wore a sweet bright red tunic with blue leggings and biker boots, while Remington wore red and green Gucci pants with a cream polo shirt.Kelly, who had a big smile on her face, wore a classic velvet black dress with pointed black leather boots.MORE: Kelly Clarkson shares emotional message about huge life change as fans inundate her with supportRandy Jackson and Paula Abdul, who along with Simon were on the American Idol judging panel when she won two decades ago, were also in attendance."I actually thought I was being punked on the first day," Simon said of the first day of auditions when he met Kelly in 2000.  Kelly gave her children a big hugHe continued: "Paula [was] resigned. Every singer was out of tune and it got worse, progressively.

Kelly Clarkson received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday morning, 20 years after becoming the first ever winner of "American Idol" at the end of its first season in 2002.  After the ceremony, Clarkson spoke with Fox News Digital regarding how she was feeling about reaching that Hollywood milestone two decades after her historic win. Clarkson was able to share the moment with her two children, who watched their mom’s big moment from the audience, as well as the ones who gave her a big break, original "American Idol" judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson.

Kelly Clarkson has officially been honoured with a Hollywood star.

Kelly Clarkson's  family came out in full force to support the singer and talk show host at her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony Monday. The original judging panel — Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul -- were on hand to help pay tribute to Clarkson.The trio posed for photos with Clarkson as she proudly displayed her star and cemented her place in Hollywood history.Cowell spoke at the ceremony, praising Clarkson and the career she's had since winning the singing competition during its inaugural season.«We were just talking about the moment when you sang 'Respect,' and we all looked at each other, and it was like, 'Oh.

Kelly Clarkson‘s two children, River Rose and Remington Blackstock, are all grown up!

upcoming John Wick: Chapter 4, but he’s also had a recent resurgence of roles that defined him early in his career. Among these are his role as Neo in The Matrix and his iconic role as Ted in the Bill and Ted films. Anytime I think about Ted or his merry compatriot Bill I think about them engaging in a round of air guitar, which is something Reeves also does in his personal life.

“It’s a no from me, dawg.”A resurfaced video from the first season of “American Idol” in 2002 has Twitter users doing a double take at a blonde, energetic hopeful who very much resembles Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene.However, the woman in the video — which has 1.2 million views and over 37,900 likes since it was posted on Sunday — claims her name is Stefanie Sugarman, 23, and says she is from Alta Loma, California, despite Greene hailing from the Peach State.“My biggest worry right now is telling work how I’m going to miss Monday. Calling in sick.

Amber Midthunder wears a chic floral halter gown for the premiere of her new film, Prey.

Nicky Hilton is sharing a look at her new son. On Thursday, Hilton, 38, took to Instagram and shared an image of herself with her two-week-old son laying on her chest. "Baby bliss," she captioned the image of the mother-son duo.

Paula Abdul is celebrating Pride in style.

Paula Abdul is celebrating Gay Pride Month!

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorChristina Aguilera is going all out for her upcoming performance at L.A. Pride.The vocal powerhouse is set to take the stage on June 11 at L.A. State Historic Park.

Paula Abdul has some big plans to celebrate her 60th birthday. ET's Matt Cohen spoke to the singer ahead of the June 19 milestone, and she revealed her ideas for her big day.«I'm gonna do something big,» Abdul told ET. «Maybe charter a yacht or go somewhere exotic [and] take some friends.»Even with those fun plans in mind, Abdul quipped, «Knowing me, I'll stay home, be with my dogs.» The singer went on to assure ET, though, that she'll make sure to venture out for some celebrations.«I wanna do something fun and something spectacular,» she said. «Every day we [should] celebrate ourselves.

Wilson Chapman editorSixth months after Peter Samuelson and Jonathan Prince launched PhilmCo Media, the production banner is gearing up its first project “1660 Vine,” a musical film that producers hope to adapt as a Broadway show.“1660 Vine,” follows a group of influencers who move into a Hollywood apartment complex to help each other pursue social media stardom. The film will feature influencers and social media celebrities, with Prince Khemuni Norodom of the Cambodian Royal Family leading the cast that also includes TikTok stars Cheryl Porter and Chris Olsen and “American Idol” alum Pia Toscano.The movie is set to begin filming in Los Angeles June 2022, and release on specialty musical platforms StreamingMusicals.com and BroadwayOnDemand.com.

Another year, another batch of young hopefuls aspiring to become America’s favorite dancer! After 16 successful seasons, Fox’s summer reality mainstay So You Think You Can Dance has continually launched several of its contestants into dance stardom.

 star disappears from the show at the end of season 2's third episode almost out of thin air, her absence unaddressed in the five episodes that follow. Chèrie and her now-husband, Jessey Lee, announced last July that they would not be returning to the Netflix hit (the first season of which ended with Chèrie proposing to Jessey), so it may come as a shock to some viewers that Chèrie and Jessey are very much at the center of season 2's story, at least to start.In the first episodes of season 2, Jaime Xie's friend, Leah, drops a bit of a bomb and claims Jessey has a second family.

Paula Abdul, Leslie Jordan and Yvette Nicole Brown as celebrity “ex-paw-t” judges, ABC announced Thursday.The show features rescued pups from around the country as they “strut their fluff” and compete for a series of titles, including best in underbite, best in snoring, best in belly rubs and more. For each winning dog in the seven categories, a $10,000 donation will be made by Petco Love to a local animal welfare organization.

“American Idol” celebrated its 20th birthday in style Monday night.

Michele Amabile Angermiller “American Idol” marked its 20th birthday on Monday night with “The Great Idol Reunion,” a one-hour special featuring past “Idol” contestants and judges and celebrating the show’s history, both during its years on Fox and its current home on ABC.“Tonight we are opening the Idol yearbook,” said host Ryan Seacrest as he revealed the “Idol” VIP area, which included such familiar faces as Tamyra Gray, Pia Toscano, Anthony Federov, Brooke White, Justin Guarini, William Hung, and Seacrest’s unforgettable frosted hair.Wasting no time getting to Hung, whose name is “synonymous with ‘American Idol,'” noted Seacrest, he returned to the stage to reprise his epic Ricky Martin performance of “She Bangs” as former judges Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson felt right at home alongside the current panel of Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. In classic Abdul form, she kicked into Paula-speak, which fans surely fondly remember.“I am most proud ,most humbled by having the experience of a lifetime,” she said.

The 20th anniversary of American Idol will be celebrated tonight with a reunion special airing on ABC!

judges Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson are reuniting for the singing competition's landmark 20th season. They are returning to the judges' table for the special reunion episode airing Monday, May 2, and only ET has the exclusive first look at the duo back in action.Abdul and Jackson served as Idol judges together for the franchise's first eight seasons, from 2002 to 2009.