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Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken are sharing the stage once again for the third (!) leg of their ongoing ‘Twenty: The Tour’ this January.Along the way, the talented duo will stop into Westbury, NY’s NYCB Theatre on Friday, Jan. 19 and Millville, NJ’s Levoy Theatre on Sunday, June 21 to celebrate their historic run on the show that made their names two decades ago.Yes, they’re having fun on the road, too.“When you’re doing what you love, it’s not work at all,” Studdard shared on Instagram.And if you want to see the unlikely pair croon live, it isn’t too late to scoop up last-minute seats.Better yet, some are quite cheap.At the time of publication, our team found some tickets going for as low as $30 before fees on Vivid Seats.Other shows have seats starting anywhere from $47 to $113 before fees.Wondering what tickets cost for the Studdard-Aiken gig closest to you?Don’t slow your scroll just yet, “Idol” fans.We’ve got everything you need to know and more about ‘Twenty: The Tour’ below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

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.

ruled in favor of the singer and ordered her now-ex and former manager, Brandon Blackstock, 47, to pay her $2.6 million for unlawfully procuring deals that should have been handled by her talent agents.The “Since You’ve Been Gone” singer testified she told Blackstock for years that she wanted to be on “The Voice” but that he advised her network executives were not interested because they were “looking for a more sex symbol type” such as Rihanna, according to court documents viewed by The Post. Clarkson eventually joined the show as a coach in 2018, the talent competition’s 14th season.The singer also testified that her now-former husband allegedly told her NBC “had to have someone that was black.

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.

Sean “Diddy” Combs, Axl Rose, and Jermaine Jackson have also had suits filed against them in the past months over alleged sexual assaults.

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.

embattled “American Idol” judge recently promoted a music video on social media that wasn’t her own.The clip, which belonged to “Idol” alum Michael J.

alums Kat Luna and Alex Garrido, better known as the country duo Kat & Alex, are calling it quits after two years of marriage.The former couple took to Instagram on Monday and announced with «heavy» hearts that they've decided to «mutually» part ways «both musically and romantically.» She captioned the post, «We love y'all so much,» and turned off the comments on her post.«As we are writing this, our hearts are heavy to have to make this announcement. After 4 years of love and music, we have mutually decided to part ways both musically and romantically,» the announcement read.

“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.

competition was rigged.“I would say that it isn’t just because, you know, I feel like God made all of this happen for a reason,” the 21-year-old said in her first public comments about the controversy. “Even if I was first, second, last, whatever … I feel like any of us really deserved it.”The former waitress gushed about winner Iam Tongi, who took the No.

American Idol led to “the downfall of society”.The View presenter got into an awkward exchange with an off-camera producer on Wednesday (May 24) while discussing Netflix‘s new documentary about the final days of Anna Nicole Smith’s life.After speaking to her co-hosts about the documentary, Goldberg concluded that “people like to be judgy,” before suggesting that American Idol was responsible for that kind of television.“You have Basketball Wives, you have the Housewives of whatever, all the Bravo shows, giving you the impression that you’re doing something wrong because you’re living your life,” said Goldberg (via Page Six).“People watch these shows because they make them feel better,” she continued. “I think that we, as a society, love to watch stuff to judge folks.”The Sister Act star then revealed the exact point she believes audiences became too quick to pass judgement.“You know, I’ve always thought that the beginning of the downfall of society was with, um, what’s the name of that show I always tell you that?” she asked, turning to executive producer Brian Teta.Goldberg had evidently shared the opinion with Teta before, because the off-camera producer replied: “ABC’s American Idol?”The studio audience laughed as the producer attempted to remind Goldberg that American Idol airs on the Disney-owned ABC, the same network that pays her salary.“Well, it wasn’t always on ABC,” Goldberg hit back in defence.

During her appearance on American Idol on Monday, Kylie Minogue didn’t just debut her new single, Padam Padam, live for the first time – she also debuted a fiery new hair transformation. For her performance, Kylie wore an incredible black sequin dress that pooled on the floor and featured a daring thigh high slit on one side and black knee high boots, but it was her hair that was her most dramatic transformation.The Can’t Get You Out of My Head singer appeared on the American Idol final episode with her hair dyed a brand new coppery blonde shade that was giving us a major throwback to her iconic early 00s hair colour.

Whoopi Goldberg might be getting in trouble with 's network — ABC. The 67-year-old co-host of spoke out against another ABC show during a panel discussion this week.While discussing the recent Anna Nicole Smith documentary,, Goldberg talked about society's obsession with judging others.«I think, you know, that we as a society love to watch stuff, to judge folks,» Goldberg said. «I've always thought that the beginning of the downfall of society was with… what's the name of that show?»«That's ABC's » a producer replied, smiling.«It was not always on ABC.

first Pacific Islander to win “American Idol,” isn’t fazed by the rigging accusations that accompanied Sunday’s triumph — in fact, he said he “loves it.”“A lot of people are like, ‘Colin Stough was robbed,’ or whatever. And I just love it,” Tongi, 18, told the Daily Mail.Tongi, of Samoan and Tongan heritage, reigned victorious in the 21st season finale, beating out Stough, 18, and Megan Danielle, 20, but his win baffled fans who claimed the singing competition was “rigged.”Instead of letting haters get to him, he throws a “like” to critics’ social media posts, explaining he just has to “let those things happen.”“I am guilty for liking it,” he admitted.

“American Idol” was the “beginning of the downfall of society.”The 67-year-old made the bold claim on the ABC talk show Wednesday morning.Goldberg’s theory was brought up as the women of the show discussed why Netflix recently “dwelled” on the final days and legacy of Anna Nicole Smith in a new documentary. The actress claimed that viewers flock to these kinds of shows because “people like to be judgy.”“You have ‘Basketball Wives,’ you have the ‘Housewives’ of whatever, all the Bravo shows, giving you the impression that you’re doing something wrong because you’re living your life,” Goldberg said.

dawg.“The View” co-host Whoopi Goldberg, 67, boldly stated Wednesday on the ABC talk show that “American Idol” was the “beginning of the downfall of society.”While the women of the show discussed why Netflix recently “dwelled” on the late Anna Nicole Smith’s last days in a new documentary, Goldberg claimed that viewers will watch this kind of programming because “people like to be judgy.”“You have ‘Basketball Wives,’ you have the ‘Housewives’ of whatever, all the Bravo shows, giving you the impression that you’re doing something wrong because you’re living your life.”“People watch these shows because they make them feel better,” Goldberg continued. “I think that we, as a society, love to watch stuff to judge folks.”“The Color Purple” star then offered up a specific example of when she believes the public became too power-hungry on passing judgment.

who won ABC’s Season 18 of the hit competition, said they were “super embarrassed” to let fans know that they have resumed singing in public following the major win.Sam, whose real name is Samantha Diaz, shared several clips of singing Ariana Grande’s “Almost Is Never Enough” in a subway station on Instagram.“Back in 2021, I was super embarrassed to be going back to the trains. I didn’t want people to know that I legit needed the money & I didn’t want people to know that it wasn’t optional,” Diaz, who uses they/them pronouns, wrote in a since-deleted caption, according to The Sun.“I was disappointed in myself for allowing myself to fall so low after winning ‘Idol,’ but then I had to take it easy on me and remember that I started my journey with ‘Idol’ at 20 years old.

Unconditionally.”A source allegedly close to Katy Perry claimed Tuesday that the controversial singer has expressed a desire to quit “Idol” after judging the show for six years. Perry, 38, has been the subject of several online rants by die-hard “Idol” fans complaining about the “California Gurls” singer’s provocative — and sometimes “rude” — coaching methods. Perry also reportedly claimed the producers of “Idol” intentionally edited footage to make her look like the “nasty” judge.“Katy feels like [the producers] threw her under the bus,” a supposed insider told the Daily Mail.

 during the height of the pandemic in 2020, is back to where she started — singing in subway stations.Just less than a week ago, the 24-year-old singer posted video of herself riding a New York City subway while belting out Beyonce's 2006 track, «Listen.» While wearing a white hoodie, white sweats, orange kicks and a backpack, Sam stood in the subway car trying to keep her balance and snapped her fingers. She was also holding a box for donations.Prior to that, Sam posted an Instagram video on May 12 showing her in a New York City subway station.