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.
Dave and Jenny Marrs Fixer to Fabulous

HGTV Star Jenny Marrs Gives Update on ‘Vulnerable’ Project

Wendy Michaels

Jenny Marrs is hard at work finishing her memoir. Find out why fans are so impressed with the Fixer to Fabulous star's ambitious project.

Carrie Underwood on American Idol

Carrie Underwood Gets Emotional Watching Her ‘American Idol’ Audition

Wendy Michaels

Carrie Underwood holds back tears watching her American Idol audition. See what the new Idol judge would tell her 21-year-old self.

Luke Bryan on American Idol

Luke Bryan Reveals His Unique ‘American Idol’ Superpower

Wendy Michaels

Luke Bryan has developed a superpower on American Idol and it has nothing to do with music. Find out his impressive ability.

American Idol host and judges

Carrie Underwood Learns ‘American Idol’ Trick From Luke Bryan: ‘We Can Do That?’

Wendy Michaels

Carrie Underwood had to learn the ropes as an American Idol judge and discovered one trick with judging contestants that she never knew.

Erin and Ben Napier

Ben & Erin Napier Reveal When They Plan to Quit HGTV’s ‘Home Town’

Wendy Michaels

Do Ben and Erin Napier have plans to quit their HGTV show Home Town? Find out what the couple said about their future with the network.

Erin and Ben Napier

‘Home Town Takeover’ Sneak Peek: See the Ambitious Sebring, Florida Makeover in Action

Wendy Michaels

Home Town Takeover stars Ben and Erin Napier tackle the town of Sebring, Florida to give it a major makeover.

Carrie Underwood with American Idol judges

Carrie Underwood Shares How ‘American Idol’ Experience Impacts Her Role as Judge

Wendy Michaels

Carrie Underwood's experience as an American Idol winner definitely impacts her new gig as an Idol judge. See what she learned judging others.

Dave Marrs and Jenny Marrs

Jenny Marrs Says Her Job Used to Have Her ‘Heart Racing’ and ‘Hands Shaking’

Wendy Michaels

Jenny Marrs gets vulnerable in an Instagram post, admitting one aspect of her HGTV job used to make her lose sleep.

Ben and Erin Napier

Erin Napier Thinks Husband Ben Napier Can Be the Next James Bond

Wendy Michaels

Could an HGTV star be the next James Bond? Erin Napier weighed in on the matter when HGTV posted a cheeky video of her husband in action.

Dave and Jenny Marrs Fixer to Fabulous

Jenny Marrs Shares Update About Future of ‘Fixer to Fabulous’

Wendy Michaels

Jenny Marrs is answering fans' burning questions about the current season of Fixer to Fabulous and the future of the show.

Chip and Joanna Gaines

Chip & Joanna Gaines Have Very Different Disney Roller Coaster Experiences

Wendy Michaels

Chip and Joanna Gaines' family had fun on their Disney vacation, but photos show Chip isn't a big roller coaster fan like his wife is.

Kelsea Ballerini

Kelsea Ballerini Shares Sweet Message for Young Fan Battling Cancer

Wendy Michaels

Kelsea Ballerini went above and beyond for a fan who is battling cancer. See her sweet message after the girl's mom reached out on TikTok.

Jenny Marrs

HGTV’s Jenny Marrs Shares ‘Emotional’ Renovation Reveal on ‘Fixer to Fabulous’

Wendy Michaels

HGTV's Jenny Marrs explained the emotional circumstances behind one renovation reveal, given that tornadoes had ripped through the community.

Christina Haack

Christina Haack Regrets Not Having a Prenup With Josh Hall Amid Messy Divorce

Wendy Michaels

Christina Haack gives an update on her divorce, wishing she and Josh Hall signed a prenup — or that she never married him at all.

Ty Pennington

HGTV Star Ty Pennington Calls Health Scare 1 of His ‘Best Experiences’

Wendy Michaels

Ty Pennington reflects on his near-death health scare nearly 2 years later, revealing why it was one of his best experiences.

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift

Travis Kelce Shares Surprising Way Taylor Swift Helped His Super Bowl Heartbreak

Wendy Michaels

Travis Kelce reveals how Taylor Swift helped him out of the darkness following the Chiefs' Super Bowl loss.

Emmy Russell

Why ‘Idol’ Alum Emmy Russell Was ‘So Mad’ She Had to Sing Loretta Lynn Song

Wendy Michaels

American Idol finalist Emmy Russell felt mad when the judges wanted her to sing her grandmother Loretta Lynn's song, Coal Miner's Daughter.

Dave Marrs and Jenny Marrs

Dave & Jenny Marrs’ ‘Fixer to Fabulous’ Comes to ‘Design Home’ Game App

Wendy Michaels

Design Home has a new collaboration with HGTV's Fixer to Fabulous and Dave and Jenny Marrs are getting in on the fun.

Kelsea Ballerini

Kelsea Ballerini Stops Mid-Song During Concert to Silence Haters

Wendy Michaels

Kelsea Ballerini took a moment during her concert to set the record straight during one song, shutting down fans who shouted an expletive.

Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel

Jonathan Scott Gives Update on Restoring Zooey Deschanel’s Home Lost in Wildfires

Wendy Michaels

Jonathan Scott gives the latest update on his plans to restore Zooey Deschanel's childhood home that burned in the Los Angeles fires.

Clea Shearer

‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’ Star Shares Health Update: ‘Crying Happy Tears’

Wendy Michaels

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition star Clea Shearer provided fans with the latest on her health journey, giving a bit of good news amid a scare.

Dave and Jenny Marrs Fixer to Fabulous

HGTV’s Jenny Marrs Shares the ‘Sweet, Unexpected Gift’ Her Family Enjoyed

Wendy Michaels

HGTV's Jenny Marrs and her family were recently given an amazing gift amid a winter storm. See why Marrs is grateful for the memories.

Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel

Jonathan Scott & Zooey Deschanel Matched Outfits for 2025 SAG Awards Date Night

Wendy Michaels

Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel coordinated their looks at the 2025 SAG Awards, with the actress wearing a tux-inspired dress.

Kelsea Ballerini

Kelsea Ballerini Pauses Concert to Help Bullied Fan: ‘That’s Not Okay’

Wendy Michaels

Kelsea Ballerini took a moment at her concert to give a young fan a pep talk and fans loved seeing the singer show her support.

Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel

Jonathan Scott & Zooey Deschanel Welcome New Family Members

Wendy Michaels

Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel welcomed three new family members in 2025 and they are just too cute! Jonathan gave a sweet introduction.

Scotty McCreery

Scotty McCreery Cancels Concerts Amid Illness

Wendy Michaels

Scotty McCreery was forced to cancel two concerts due to illness. Fans have been sharing their support and get well wishes for the singer.

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Jenny Marrs Stuns Fans With ‘Around the Clock Job’ Amid Winter Storm

Wendy Michaels

HGTV star Jenny Marrs didn't hunker down when a winter storm hit their town. Instead, she had a lot of work to do to keep her animals safe.

Ant Anstead and Christina Haack

Christina Haack’s Ex Ant Anstead Makes Controversial Move as ‘Flip Off’ Judge

Wendy Michaels

Christina Haack's ex-husband Ant Anstead served as a judge on HGTV's The Flip Off, but there was one big problem with his ability to be fair.

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Christina Haack Shares ‘Pressure’ of Working With Tarek & Heather Rae El Moussa

Wendy Michaels

Christina Haack reveals the challenge of working with Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa on HGTV's The Flip Off.'

Kelsea Ballerini

Kelsea Ballerini Says Bidding on Date on ‘Southern Charm’ ‘Haunts Me Forever’

Wendy Michaels

Kelsea Ballerini reflected on her appearance on Southern Charm when she bid on a date with Craig Conover. She's clearing some things up.