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.
Lacey Chabert

How Lacey Chabert Helped Her Hallmark Co-Star Through a Difficult Time

Wendy Michaels

Hallmark star Brennan Elliott reveals how Lacey Chabert helped with during a dark time.

Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson attend the 25th Annual Critics' Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 12, 2020 in Santa Monica, California

Kelly Clarkson’s Ex Brandon Blackstock Had a ‘Loving Partner,’ According to Obituary

Wendy Michaels

Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock had a loving partner in business and in life, his obituary reveals.

Niall Horan

Niall Horan Is Nervous About ‘Voice’ Return in Hilarious Video With Michael Bublé

Wendy Michaels

Niall Horan shares his feelings about returning to The Voice as a coach, but first, Michael Buble issues a warning.

Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson Broke Down on Stage Days Before Ex Brandon Blackstock’s Passing

Wendy Michaels

Video of Kelly Clarkson's performance of Piece by Piece just 12 days before ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's death.

Brandon Blackstock

Brandon Blackstock’s Ex-Wife Shares Touching Tribute: ‘He Loved Hard’ & ‘Fought Hard’

Wendy Michaels

Brandon Blackstock's first wife, Melissa Ashworth, honored him with a touching tribute that praised him as a father and grandfather.

Kelly Clarkson Brandon Blackstock and Kids

Brandon Blackstock’s Son Shares Moving Tribute to ‘Best Friend’ Dad

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Brandon Blackstock's son Seth shared a moving tribute to his father, calling him a best friend and his hero.

Jenny Marrs Dave Marrs

Jenny Marrs Welcomes New Additions to the Family Farm

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Jenny Marrs has two new animals on the farm! Meet Buttercup and Bella, the latest additions to their collection of animals.

Chip and Joanna Gaines

Joanna Gaines Shares Emotional Message as Her Kids Leave for College

Wendy Michaels

Joanna Gaines has two kids heading to college this year and she's got a lot of feelings about it.

Cameron Mathison

Celebs Flood Cameron Mathison with Praise for His New Family Addition

Wendy Michaels

Cameron Mathison introduced a new family member, a dog named Hunter. See the celebrity reaction to his new pet.

Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson

Celebrities Showered Kelly Clarkson With Love Amid Loss of Her Ex

Wendy Michaels

Kelly Clarkson received an outpouring of love and support from celebrities and fans after Brandon Blackstock's passing.

Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott

Jonathan Scott Gives Update on Wedding Plans With Zooey Deschanel

Wendy Michaels

When are Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel getting married? The latest on their wedding plans.

Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson’s Emotional Performance Days Before Ex Brandon Blackstock’s Passing

Wendy Michaels

Kelly Clarkson became emotional while singing 'Tightrope' and 'Beautiful Disaster' just days before Brandon Blackstock's death.

Dave Marrs and Jenny Marrs

HGTV’s Jenny Marrs Shares Special ‘Fixer to Fabulous’ Season 7 Update

Wendy Michaels

Dave and Jenny Marrs gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at one of the special projects they're doing for Fixer to Fabulous season 7.

Kelly Clarkson Brandon Blackstock and Kids

Kelly Clarkson ‘Staying Strong’ for Her Kids Following Ex Brandon Blackstock’s Passing

Wendy Michaels

Kelly Clarkson is reportedly staying strong for her kids after the death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock.

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Blake Shelton’s Candid Conversation with Brandon Blackstock About Marrying Kelly Clarkson

Wendy Michaels

Blake Shelton shared the details of a conversation he had with Brandon Blackstock about marrying Kelly Clarkson.

Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson Protected Ex Brandon Blackstock Before His Passing: Report

Wendy Michaels

Kelly Clarkson kept her private life out of the spotlight, never revealing her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's battle with cancer before his death.

Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift

Selena Gomez & Taylor Swift ‘Bonded’ Over Their Jonas Brothers Breakups

Wendy Michaels

Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift have been friends ever since their teenage years when they dated the Jonas Brothers.

Dave Marrs and Jenny Marrs

Jenny Marrs Gives Fans a ‘Fixer to Fabulous’ Update After HGTV Cancellations

Wendy Michaels

Jenny Marrs teased the reveal of a special project for the new season of HGTV's Fixer to Fabulous.

Joanna Gaines

Joanna Gaines Announces New Cooking Show on Food Network

Wendy Michaels

Joanna Gaines is giving her Magnolia Table cooking show a new twist and featuring it on a new network. Get all the details!

Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson’s Last Instagram Post Was Open & Vulnerable Before Her Ex-Husband’s Passing

Wendy Michaels

Kelly Clarkson was vulnerable in her last Instagram post before ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's death.

Erin and Ben Napier

Erin & Ben Napier Share Daughters’ Precious Photos of Family Vacation

Wendy Michaels

Ben Napier shares rare photos from their Scotland vacation, from daughter Mae's perspective, and Erin Napier shares daughter Helen's pics.

Kelly Clarkson

Fans React to Kelly Clarkson Canceling Vegas Shows

Wendy Michaels

Kelly Clarkson received an outpouring of support from her fans after announcing the cancellation of her Vegas shows.

Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson Cancels Las Vegas Shows Due to Personal Family Matter

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Kelly Clarkson announced she was canceling her August Las Vegas residency shows due to a family illness. Read her statement.

Ben Erin Napier

HGTV’s Erin Napier Shares Vulnerable Selfie Ahead of Milestone Birthday

Wendy Michaels

HGTV star Erin Napier is approaching her next big birthday and is sharing her refreshing outlook about aging and wrinkles.

Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel

HGTV’s Jonathan Scott Reveals If He & Zooey Deschanel Will Move Out of LA

Wendy Michaels

Jonathan Scott says that his HGTV show Chasing the West has him itching to move to the country, but Zooey Deschanel is more of a city girl.

Jenny Marrs Dave Marrs

HGTV’s Jenny Marrs Shares ‘God Wink’ Moment Following Family Loss

Wendy Michaels

Jenny Marrs and her family have been navigating recent loss and the HGTV star shared a reminder about joy and sorrow.

Jasmine Roth

Jasmine Roth Gives Fans a Huge Show Update After HGTV Cancellations

Wendy Michaels

Jasmine Roth is celebrating big news with her HGTV show Help! I Wrecked My House. See the latest.

Christina Haack and Heather Rae El Moussa

Heather Rae El Moussa Reveals If Christina Haack Will Get Married Again

Wendy Michaels

Is Christina Haack planning to get married a fourth time? Heather Rae El Moussa weighs in with her thoughts on the matter.

Heather Rae El Moussa

Heather Rae El Moussa Teases Return to ‘Selling Sunset’ After HGTV Show Cancellation

Wendy Michaels

Heather Rae El Moussa opens up about a possible return to Selling Sunset following her show's cancellation on HGTV.

Dave and Jenny Marrs

Jenny Marrs Reflects on Emotional Moment of Kindness Amid Family’s Grief

Wendy Michaels

While HGTV star Jenny Marrs and her family continue to grieve the passing of their dog, she recalled a moment of kindness from 10 years ago.