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.
Carrie Underwood on American Idol

Carrie Underwood Says 1 Thing About ‘American Idol’ Gives Her a ‘Flash of Fear’

Wendy Michaels

Carrie Underwood reveals how one iconic part of American Idol still makes her anxious, all these years later since she won the show.

Dancing With the Stars

DWTS Hosts Weigh In on Alan Bersten & Emma Slater’s Steamy Onstage Kiss

Wendy Michaels

Alan Bersten and Emma Slater appeared to hard launch their relationship with an onstage kiss during the DWTS tour.

Jelly Roll

Jelly Roll Has Big Plans When He Reaches His Goal Weight

Wendy Michaels

Jelly Roll continues his weight loss journey and shares his goal weight as well as the risky activities he wants to check off his bucket list.

Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson Fans Are Convinced She Dropped a Clue About Her Talk Show Absence

Wendy Michaels

Is Kelly Clarkson's upcoming new single a clue about why she was absent from her daytime talk show? The name does seem to hint at it.

Robert Irwin

DWTS’ Derek Hough Makes Bold Prediction About Season 34 Star Robert Irwin

Wendy Michaels

Robert Irwin is the first star announced for Dancing With the Stars season 34 and judge Derek Hough thinks he could go far!

Jenna Johnson and Joey Graziadei.

DWTS’ Jenna Johnson & Joey Graziadei Share Emotional Goodbye: ‘Tears Are Flowing’

Wendy Michaels

Jenna Johnson and Joey Graziadei shared some parting words after the DWTS tour wrapped up. See their emotional goodbyes.

Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood Admits She Had a ‘Rough Night’ on Live ‘American Idol’ Show

Wendy Michaels

Carrie Underwood struggled a bit with her first American Idol live show as a judge, but came through the other side. She reflects on cutting hopefuls.

Dave and Jenny Marrs Fixer to Fabulous

Jenny Marrs Responds to Disrespectful Comment About Dave With ‘Righteous Anger’

Wendy Michaels

Jenny Marrs had the best response to someone who was offended by what Dave Marrs wore during a vow renewal ceremony.

Joanna Gaines

Joanna Gaines Gets Epic Birthday Surprise That’s Absolute Perfection

Wendy Michaels

Joanna Gaines woke up to the perfect birthday surprise, courtesy of her daughter Ella. See the video of Jo's sweet birthday setup.

American Idol Judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood

‘American Idol’ Judges Feared They ‘Might Have a Problem’ With Carrie Underwood

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Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan dish on their initial concern about Carrie Underwood joining American Idol as a judge.

Jenny Marrs Dave Marrs

Fans Left in Tears Over Dave & Jenny Marrs’ Emotional Video

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Dave and Jenny Marrs' fans were left in tears by a video of their kids joining the HGTV stars for their wedding vow renewal.

Dave and Jenny Marrs

Jenny Marrs Has Strict Cell Phone & Social Media Rules for Her Kids

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Jenny Marrs shares how she and her family navigate the kids having cell phones and using social media. Find out the rules they have set in place.

Kelsea Ballerini

Kelsea Ballerini Stuns Fans With Wig Reveal: Watch Her Hannah Montana Moment

Wendy Michaels

Kelsea Ballerini let fans in on a little tour secret: she's been wearing a wig at every show! Watch as Ballerini gets the wig removed.

Dave Marrs and Jenny Marrs

Dave & Jenny Marrs Celebrate Milestone Despite ‘Heavy’ Week of ‘Immense Grief’

Wendy Michaels

HGTV stars Dave and Jenny Marrs had a plan to celebrate their anniversary but were conflicted when they suffered a devastating loss.

Jenny Marrs Dave Marrs

Jenny Marrs Reflects on Navigating a ‘Helpless’ Moment: ‘My Heart Was Aching’

Wendy Michaels

HGTV star Jenny Marrs shares a particularly difficult moment she experienced with her daughter Sylvie and how her faith guided her.

Carrie Underwood on American Idol

Carrie Underwood Shares Why She Takes ‘American Idol’ Judging Duties So Seriously

Wendy Michaels

Carrie Underwood doesn't take her judging role on American Idol lightly. As a former winner she knows her job as a judge is serious business.

Val Chmerkovskiy

Val Chmerkovskiy Shares Biggest Challenge About Being on ‘Got to Get Out’

Wendy Michaels

Val Chmerkovskiy shares a surprising adjustment he had to make on Got to Get Out. Find out why the 24/7 cameras were an issue.

Jonathan Scott and Drew Scott Property Brothers

Jonathan & Drew Scott: Their ‘Wild Ride’ to Becoming ‘Property Brothers’

Wendy Michaels

Jonathan and Drew Scott had quite a journey to become the Property Brothers. Check out their story, 14 years after they first started the show.

Dave and Jenny Marrs Fixer to Fabulous

HGTV’s Jenny Marrs Gives Update on Family’s ‘New Addition’

Wendy Michaels

Jenny Marrs and her family recently welcomed a new pet to the family and the HGTV Fixer to Fabulous star has an update about Lloyd.

Kelsea Ballerini

Kelsea Ballerini Falls on Stage During Concert While Singing a 90s Classic

Wendy Michaels

Watch video of Kelsea Ballerini falling during the final stop in her tour, at the Toronto concert. She recovered with grace and kept on singing!

Josh Groban and Jelly Roll on American Idol

Jelly Roll & Josh Groban ‘Instantly Had a Bromance’ on ‘American Idol’

Wendy Michaels

Jelly Roll said he and Josh Groban had an instant bromance on American Idol, with Groban calling them an odd couple.

DWTS Sadie Robertson hospital

DWTS Alum Was Hospitalized Amid Pregnancy

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DWTS alum Sadie Robertson was hospitalized after a bout of food poisoning led to contractions. See her latest pregnancy update.

Josh Groban on American Idol

Josh Groban Reveals Most Rewarding Part of Being an ‘American Idol’ Mentor

Wendy Michaels

Josh Groban shares the best part of being an American Idol mentor. Groban serves as a guest mentor on season 23.

Ty Pennington

Ty Pennington Reveals the Most Surprising Part of ‘Rock the Block’

Wendy Michaels

Ty Pennington reveals something fans might not be aware of about season 6 of Rock the Block. Find out one of the show's biggest challenges.

Carrie Underwood with American Idol judges

‘American Idol’ Judges Share Surprising Ways the Show Has Changed Their Lives

Wendy Michaels

American Idol judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie dish on how the show has changed their lives in wonderful ways.

Dave Marrs and Jenny Marrs

Jenny Marrs Reflects on End of ‘Fixer to Fabulous’ Season 6

Wendy Michaels

Jenny Marrs shares some thoughts on the end of Fixer to Fabulous season 6 and fans are sad it's over. There's some good news, however.

Jelly Roll making a heart sign with his hands

Jelly Roll Shares Why ‘Fire Country’ Role Is So Personally Meaningful to Him

Wendy Michaels

Jelly Roll explains why his Fire Country role means so much to him and how he connected personally with the character.

Jenny Marrs

Jenny Marrs Gives Fans a Peek at Her Upcoming Memoir

Wendy Michaels

Jenny Marrs is wrapping up writing her memoir and gave fans a quick look. Find out what the HGTV star's new book is all about.

Dave and Jenny Marrs

Jenny Marrs Gives Fans a ‘Fixer to Fabulous’ Update: ‘I Can’t Believe It’

Wendy Michaels

Jenny Marrs shares the latest on HGTV's Fixer to Fabulous as season 6 comes to an end. Find out what's next.

Tom Holland and Zendaya

Celebrity Stylist Dishes on Zendaya & Tom Holland’s Wedding Plans

Wendy Michaels

Are Zendaya and Tom Holland planning a 2025 wedding? Her stylist gives the latest update on their marriage plans.