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.
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Heirloom Hotel Owners Share Update After Emotional ‘Home Town: Inn This Together’ Episode Revealed Devastating Fire

Wendy Michaels

The Heirloom Hotel fire changed everything for the owners and stars of Home Town: Inn This Together. They give an update about how you can help them rebuild their dreams.

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What’s Next for the HGTV ‘Home Town: Inn This Together’ Heirloom Hotel After the Fire?

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Learn about the plan for The Heirloom Hotel after a devastating fire and find out what's next for this Laurel, MS project, including when it will open to guests.

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HGTV’s ‘Home Town: Inn This Together’ Finale Addresses Devastating Heirloom Hotel Fire

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Erin Napier said the Home Town: Inn This Together finale episode is "so hard to watch" after the devastating Heirloom Hotel fire.

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HGTV’s Jenny Marrs Shares Feeling of a ‘Long Goodbye’ to Her Sons in Emotional Tribute

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Jenny Marrs reflects on her twins' milestone birthday, sharing heartfelt memories in an emotional post.

Jasmine Roth Shares Heartbreaking Video of Her Kids: ‘The Saddest Thing on the Internet’

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HGTV star Jasmine Roth shares a relatable moment that perfectly illustrates "Instagram vs. reality."

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Kelly Clarkson Fights Back Tears Over Her Daytime Talk Show Ending

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Kelly Clarkson was moved to tears when one of her guests thanked her for her contribution to daytime TV as the 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' comes to an end.

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Inside the Laurel, Mississippi Cooking School Featured on HGTV’s ‘Home Town: Inn This Together’

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Photos of the Laurel, MS cooking school at the Heirloom Hotel. The beautiful kitchens were featured on Ben and Erin Napier's 'Home Town: Inn This Together.'

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Jelly Roll Celebrates Daughter Bailee’s Big Milestones With Emotional Post

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Jelly Roll celebrated his daughter Bailee's milestone birthday and high school graduation with a heartfelt message.

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Egypt Sherrod Gives Update on New Shows After HGTV Cancellation

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Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson are back with two exciting new shows. Find out more about what to expect from the couple after their HGTV show was canceled.

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HGTV’s Ben & Erin Napier Share How ‘Home Town’ Sparked Major Changes in Laurel, Mississippi

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Discover how Ben and Erin's HGTV show 'Home Town' transformed Laurel, Mississippi and put it on the map.

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HGTV’s Jenny Marrs Reacts to Her Kids Outgrowing Family Tradition, Jokes ‘I’m Fine’

Wendy Michaels

Jenny Marrs' oldest kids are too cool for their annual family tradition and the HGTV star is feeling bittersweet about it.

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Derek Hough Vulnerably Opens Up About Having a Gun to His Head

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Derek Hough opens up about his harrowing childhood experiences with bullies and the trauma he faced growing up.

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HGTV’s Jenny Marrs Shares Heartwarming Update After ‘Traumatizing Loss’

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Jenny Marrs gives an update about how her lambs Hazel and Walter are doing as she reflects on their traumatizing loss.

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‘Renovation Aloha’ Stars Tristyn & Kamohai Kalama Open Up About Weight Loss Journey

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HGTV stars Tristyn and Kamohai Kalama address recent weight loss after fans worried Kamohai was ill, explaining why they're prioritizing health.

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Joanna Gaines’ Summer Family Vacation Plans Might Surprise Fans

Wendy Michaels

Joanna Gaines' approach to summer family adventures might be surprising to some, but she shares why she's not venturing far in this season of life.

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Jasmine Roth Announces New HGTV Show: ‘I’ve Been Keeping a Big Secret’

Wendy Michaels

Jasmine Roth has been keeping this secret for a while, but she's finally spilling the beans on a new HGTV show! Get all the details.

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HGTV’s Alison Victoria Announces ‘Unhinged’ Season 2 of ‘Sin City Rehab’

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Alison Victoria is back for Sin City Rehab season 2 and it's going to be 'unhinged,' according to the HGTV star. Find out the premiere date and details!

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Joanna Gaines Refuses to Move Out During Her Own Home Renovation

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Joanna Gaines' latest renovation has created chaos at her own home, but she revealed why she won't move out like most of her 'Fixer Upper' clients have to do.

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Erin Napier’s Bestie & ‘Inn This Together’ Co-Star Reveals Their Hilarious Hair Mishap: ‘She Messed Up’

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Despite a moment early in Erin Napier and Mallorie Rasberry's friendship that could have derailed their relationship, the two remained the best of friends.

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Joanna Gaines Shares Jaw-Dropping ‘Before’ Pics of Her Family’s Home — ‘Favorite Fixer Upper of All Time’

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Joanna Gaines is busy with a kitchen renovation, but took a moment to share rare photos of her farmhouse when they first bought it. The kids were so little!

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Jenny Marrs Was ‘Bawling’ Over Husband Dave’s Touching Video on 1st Mother’s Day Without His Mom

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HGTV star Dave Marrs opened up about the first mother's day after his mom's passing. The video left his wife Jenny Marrs in tears.

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Jenny Marrs Opens Up About First Mother’s Day After ‘Great Loss’ in Emotional Post

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HGTV's Jenny Marrs shares a touching message about celebrating her first Mother's Day without dear family members and the journey of motherhood.

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‘Home Town Inn This Together’ HGTV Series Premiere Spoilers & Erin Napier’s Update After Fire

Wendy Michaels

Home Town: Inn This Together premiere spoilers and everything to know about the new series, including Erin Napier's update after a fire ravaged the Heirloom Hotel.

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Keith Bynum Shares Touching Tribute to Late Mom on Mother’s Day

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Keith Bynum paid tribute to his late mom on Mother's Day, opening up about their complicated relationship and her struggle to accept his life.

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HGTV Announces One of Its Longest Running Shows Will Return in June 2026

Wendy Michaels

The long running fan-favorite series returns to HGTV in summer 2026. Get all the details about the stars and the June premiere date.

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HGTV’s Jenny Marrs Shares Emotional Story of Twins’ Miracle Birth as a ‘Terrified First-Time Mom’

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Jenny Marrs reflects on her journey through pregnancy fears and the joy of her twin boys' miracle birth.

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Nicole Curtis Teases ‘Something New’ for Fans After HGTV ‘Rehab Addict’ Cancellation

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Former HGTV star Nicole Curtis shares her next move after the controversy that led to her show Rehab Addict being canceled.

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Watch Ben & Erin Napier Take on ‘Biggest Risk of Their Lives’ in New HGTV Show

Wendy Michaels

Ben and Erin Napier have their work cut out for them in this sneak peek of the Home Town spinoff show, Inn This Together, premiering soon on HGTV.

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Was ‘Renovation Aloha’ Canceled? HGTV Stars Kamohai & Tristyn Kalama Respond

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Is Renovation Aloha canceled? HGTV stars Kamohai & Tristyn Kalama address rumors about the show's cancellation following a controversial episode.

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Jenny Marrs Addresses ‘Extremely Bizarre’ Photo of Her & Husband Dave Marrs

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HGTV star Jenny Marrs addresses a photo of her and Dave at the Met Gala. See what the Fixer to Fabulous star said about it, calling it comical but also scary.

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