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.
Reba McEntire

Reba McEntire Shares Why She Was ‘Really Dreading’ Being a Coach on ‘The Voice’

Wendy Michaels

Reba McEntire wasn't initially sold on doing The Voice for one big reason. Find out why she was dreading the role at first.

Lindsay Arnold

Lindsay Arnold Reveals Why She Was So Open About Her Surgery

Wendy Michaels

Former DWTS pro Lindsay Arnold explained why she wanted to share details of her breast augmentation surgery with fans.

Tarek El Moussa and Heather Rae El Moussa

Heather Rae El Moussa Reflects on ‘Fulfilling’ Experience That Changed Her

Wendy Michaels

Heather Rae El Moussa explains how her life was changed forever after she had a child. Find out the ways motherhood has been fulfilling for her.

Bindi Irwin

Bindi Irwin Shares Update After Emergency Surgery: ‘Time to Heal Now’

Wendy Michaels

Bindi Irwin gave fans an update from her hospital bed following multiple surgeries. Find out how Irwin is doing after the medical emergency.

Dave and Jenny Marrs

Jenny Marrs Shares Touching Tribute to Late ‘Uncle Bob’

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HGTV star Jenny Marrs penned a sweet tribute to a late family friend who they affectionately called Uncle Bob. See her touching words.

Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton Reveals Why She Turned Down ‘American Idol’ Judging Role

Wendy Michaels

There's a good reason why Dolly Parton doesn't want to judge American Idol or coach on The Voice. Find out why she's turned down both shows.

Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood Admits Simon Cowell Was Right About Her ‘Robotic’ Performance

Wendy Michaels

Carrie Underwood agreed with Simon Cowell's harsh comment about her American Idol top 5 performance. Check out her reaction.

Christina Haack

Christina Haack Slashes Spending: ‘Paying for This Divorce Hasn’t Been Cheap’

Wendy Michaels

Christina Haack is tightening her budget after her divorce from Josh Hall. See her red carpet dress budget buy that's very inexpensive.

Blake Shelton

Blake Shelton Says It Took a Year to Recover From ‘The Voice’ Burnout

Wendy Michaels

Blake Shelton reveals what finally lit a fire under him after feeling burnt out from being a coach on The Voice.

Hayley Erbert and Derek Hough

Derek Hough Shares Cutesy Video With Wife Hayley

Wendy Michaels

Derek Hough and wife Hayley Erbert had a little fun with a social media trend that involves one making a face and the other making a sound to go with it.

Dave and Jenny Marrs Fixer to Fabulous

Why Jenny Marrs ‘Got So Teary’ During Latest Family Adventure

Wendy Michaels

Jenny Marrs went on a trip with her twin teens and found herself feeling pretty emotional at one point. Check out their journey's ups and downs.

Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson Opens Up About Why Dating Isn’t a Priority Right Now

Wendy Michaels

Kelly Clarkson isn't particularly into the dating scene right now, but she has a good reason for that. Find out why romance is on hold for now.

Robert Irwin

DWTS Pro Shares Wise Advice for Robert Irwin on Season 34

Wendy Michaels

One Dancing With the Stars pro weighs in on Robert Irwin joining the competition in season 34 and has some wise words of advice.

Jenny Marrs Dave Marrs

Jenny Marrs Shares Vulnerable Post About ‘Awful Season of Constant Pain’

Wendy Michaels

Jenny Marrs opened up about a painful time in her life in the hopes it would help others. Find out why the HGTV suffered.

Kelsea Ballerini

Kelsea Ballerini Reveals How Taylor Swift’s Support ‘Changed My Life’

Wendy Michaels

Kelsea Ballerini got a career boost from Taylor Swift, who offered her support for the singer when she first started. It changed everything.

Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel

HGTV’s Jonathan Scott Gets Silly at Kid’s Birthday Party

Wendy Michaels

Jonathan Scott looked like he was having a blast at a movie themed kid's birthday party. Check out the HGTV star riding a shark!

Carrie Underwood on American Idol

Carrie Underwood Explains ‘It’ Factor of ‘American Idol’ Winners

Wendy Michaels

What makes an American Idol winner? Carrie Underwood explains what the judges are looking for in the contestants.

Carrie Underwood on American Idol

Carrie Underwood Considered Quitting ‘American Idol’ After Her Top 10 Performance

Wendy Michaels

Carrie Underwood won American Idol, but almost quit the competition after her top 10 performance. She stuck it out and it changed everything.

Jenny Marrs

Jenny Marrs Shares Latest Missing Dog Update: ‘I’m Bawling & Shaking’

Wendy Michaels

Jenny Marrs provides another missing dog update that has her overwhelmed with emotion after searching for him for days.

Alan Bersten.

DWTS’ Alan Bersten Dishes on Steamy Onstage Kiss With Emma Slater

Wendy Michaels

Alan Bersten opens up after hard launching his relationship with Emma Slater when they shared a kiss at the DWTS final tour stop.

Dave Marrs and Jenny Marrs

HGTV’s Jenny Marrs Gives Update on Family’s Missing Dog

Wendy Michaels

Jenny Marrs shares the latest on their missing dog, Jack. She's put out a call to locals and is remaining hopeful.

Carrie Underwood on American Idol

Carrie Underwood Shares Her Foolproof Trick for Dealing With Social Media Haters

Wendy Michaels

Carrie Underwood has a simple hack for dealing with the online haters. Find out where she learned the 'post and ghost' method.

Chappell Roan

Chappell Roan Recalls Experience Getting Rejected by ‘The Voice’

Wendy Michaels

Chappell Roan shares her audition experience on The Voice and the rude way she was treated. Turns out, she didn't need a singing competition show.

Christina Haack

Christina Haack Clears Up Rumor About Dating Timeline With Christopher Larocca

Wendy Michaels

Christina Haack is setting the record straight about a claim from boyfriend Christopher Larocca's ex-girlriend.

Dave and Jenny Marrs Fixer to Fabulous

Jenny Marrs Shares ‘Heart Is Aching So Deeply’ Amid Heartbreaking Family Losses

Wendy Michaels

Jenny Marrs and her family have been working through multiple losses and the HGTV star gives the latest update on how she's feeling.

Val Chmerkovskiy

DWTS’ Val Chmerkovskiy Suffered Health Scare That Caused ‘Excruciating Pain’

Wendy Michaels

Dancing With the Stars' Val Chmerkovskiy shared the details of a health scare that was so painful, he rushed to the hospital.

Jenny Marrs

Jenny Marrs Shares Why She ‘Couldn’t Hold Back the Tears’ During Shopping Trip

Wendy Michaels

HGTV star Jenny Marrs was reduced to tears while grocery shopping for a friend. Find out the heartbreak behind the emotional moment.

Carrie Underwood dress American Idol

Carrie Underwood Stuns Fans With Throwback ‘American Idol’ Moment

Wendy Michaels

Carrie Underwood wore the same dress from the American Idol season 4 finale during an April 2025 show and looked stunning. Check out her fit.

Lindsay Arnold

DWTS’ Lindsay Arnold Praises Sister Rylee for Making ‘Toughest Decision Ever’

Wendy Michaels

Why Lindsay Arnold is proud of her sister Rylee Arnold for prioritizing her health on Dancing With the Stars.

Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott

Zooey Deschanel Shares Birthday Tribute to ‘Practically Perfect’ Jonathan Scott

Wendy Michaels

Zooey Deschanel posted a sweet birthday message for her fiancee Jonathan Scott. See what she said and Scott's response.