Liv Lane

Liv Lane is an entertainment writer who covers the Hallmark Channel, American IdolHGTV and The Voice for EntertainmentNow. Liv has three decades of experience as a radio host, columnist and publicist, working with and interviewing countless celebrities and trailblazers. Liv is especially passionate about covering stars who use their platforms to create goodness in the world. She is the author of a book, “Infinite Purpose: Care Instructions for Your True Calling.” Liv attended the University of Minnesota, majoring in mass communications. She is based in Minneapolis.

Nicole Curtis Shows Up For Hearing, Repeatedly Asked To ‘Please Be Respectful’

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The longtime HGTV host learned about the public hearing while on a trip to New York and quickly flew back home, saying this will be her "loudest fight yet."

Mika and Brian Kleinschmidt

Will “100 Day Dream Home” Get 4th Season? Hosts Give Update

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The hosts of HGTV's "100 Day Dream Home" took to Instagram to update fans on the status of their show.

Ben and Erin Napier

Erin & Ben Napier Return to the Room Where They Fell For Each Other

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The HGTV hosts say it took just six days to know they wanted to get married one day, and shared photos from the spot of their first meeting, both now and then.

American Idol fans

Fed Up With Rude Comments, ‘Idol’ Star Fires Back At Fans

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The singer is getting real with fans about how much their comments hurt, and believes there's an ulterior motive behind the snide remarks.

Bargain Block

‘Bargain Block’ Star Gets Solo HGTV Show

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Releasing a trailer for the new show is the latest accomplishment for the HGTV star, who's having a monumental summer.

Season 20 American Idol finale

‘Idol’ Winner Noah Thompson Claims Show Didn’t Capture Who He Really Is

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Though viewers loved Noah Thompson enough to crown him the Season 20 winner of "American Idol," the country singer says the way the show portrayed him missed the mark.

Hosts of ‘Bargain Block’ Reveal Secrets To Mixing Love & Work

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The co-hosts of HGTV hit "Bargain Block" are so busy they don't even have time to plan a wedding -- but just shared how they make their relationship work.

Jenny and Dave Marrs, Ben and Erin Napier

BEHIND THE SCENES: How Celeb Couples Surprised Small Town With HGTV ‘Takeover’

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Go behind the scenes where Ben and Erin Napier pulled off a massive surprise with fellow HGTV co-hosts Dave and Jenny Marrs, forming a dream team that fans never expected.

Leah Marlene, HunterGirl and Allegra Miles

‘Idol’ Fans & Castmates Rally Around Leah Marlene After Heartbreaking Post

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Two months after taking third place on Season 20 of "American Idol," notoriously upbeat singer Leah Marlene bravely revealed in a lengthy post how much she's actually struggling.

Laine Hardy in 2019

‘Idol’ Winner Laine Hardy Resurfaces 3 Months After Arrest With New Song & Look

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Three months after his arrest, the country crooner has resurfaced with a new song and a new look.

HGTV hosts targeted by scammers

Authorities Struggling To Capture Scammers Posing As HGTV Hosts, Casting Agents

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Popular HGTV hosts are increasingly frustrated that scammers targeting their viewers have jeopardized their safety and stolen huge sums of money.

Noah Thompson with girlfriend and family

Noah Thompson’s Girlfriend Posts 21 New Photos Amid Breakup Rumors

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The longtime girlfriend of "American Idol" winner Noah Thompson, with whom he shares a one-year-old son, just posted over two dozen photos and videos to Facebook, fueling breakup rumors.

Police in front of a home

HGTV Host Calls Police Over Intruder Who Claims He Seduced Her Online

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A popular HGTV host is still reeling after being confronted at his home by a woman who claimed he initiated an "intimate" relationship with her online.

Nicole Curtis Addresses Report That HGTV Pulled Her Show

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A week after leaving the country and announcing that her new HGTV show would not premiere as scheduled, Nicole Curtis has provided new updates and addressed news of the network pulling her show.

Dick Vitale in March 2022

Dick Vitale’s Health Since His Lymphoma Diagnosis

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Legendary basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale will finally get to use his voice again when he accepts the Jimmy V Award, named after his friend, at the 2022 ESPYs.

Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa

El Moussas Get Stuck in NYC: ‘Never Experienced Something So Horrific’

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HGTV's Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa, both frequent travelers, claim they've never experienced having a flight canceled -- and that their first time was "so horrific." The couple chronicled the "mayhem" on social media.

Adam Lambert on stage

Adam Lambert Lets Secret Slip During Live Chat: ‘Not Allowed To Tell You!’

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During an Instagram Live session with fans about his just-announced Halloween concerts in Vegas, Adam Lambert revealed news he said he was "probably not allowed tell you!"

Nicole Curtis Breaks Silence, Resurfaces in Paris Days After HGTV Pulls Show

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Days after posting "I'm done" on social media and announcing her new HGTV show would not air, Nicole Curtis just resurfaced in Paris with a flurry of new posts about "when life gets flipped upside down."

Chayce Beckham Performing

Country Star Chayce Beckham Devastated by Fatal Accident: ‘I Felt Your Spirit’

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Reeling from the tragic death of one of his best friends, "American Idol" winner Chayce Beckham revealed, "I felt your spirit next to me in my truck."

The Show Can’t Go On: HGTV’s Nicole Curtis Abruptly Announces ‘I’m Done’

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Fans of Nicole Curtis are worried after HGTV pulled the plug on her new show's premiere, following a series of concerning Instagram posts from the home renovation star.

Chip and Joanna Gaines, 2021

Two Major Developments Prove Chip and Joanna Gaines are Still TV Royalty

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If there was ever any doubt that Chip and Joanna Gaines remain the king and queen of reality TV, two big developments provide plenty of proof they're still American royalty.

Home Town's Erin and Ben Napier

Erin Napier’s Mom Responds to Post About Her Dad: ‘You Were Always Too Busy’

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In response to an emotional Instagram post about her relationship with her dad, HGTV host Erin Napier has received a flood of fan support -- and a reminder from her mom.

HGTV's Tarek El Moussa and wife Heather Rae El Moussa

HGTV Star Reveals How He Flipped from Broke Realtor to Millionaire Host

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One of HGTV's biggest stars has shared details of the help he received from a friend, back when he was broke, which led to his hit show and millionaire status.

‘NOOOOOOO!!!’ Latest HGTV On-Set Accident Caught on Video

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Video: An HGTV host has shared footage of his cringe-worthy on-set accident. It's the latest in a string of mishaps on HGTV shows.

Drew Scott Radio Interview

Drew Scott Responds to Erin Napier’s ‘Mad Mad Mad’ Baby Post

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New dad Drew Scott has commented on fellow HGTV host Erin Napier's honest share about her one-year-old daughter.

Keith Bynum "Bargain Block"

HGTV Host, Disowned for Being Gay, Loses Mom Weeks After Sharing Reconciliation

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HGTV host Keith Bynum, disowned by his family for being gay, has lost his mother just weeks after revealing they'd reconnected.