'America's Got Talent' breakout 'honored' by Taylor Swift comparisons

Grace, you know what I predict for you? Cowell said on the Tuesday broadcast. I think you are the next Taylor Swift. Credit: Trae Patton/NBC This girl is amazing. tweeted Reese Witherspoon about VanderWaal. What a great performance! ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: How did it make you feel when Simon said you were like Taylor Swift? GRACE VANDERWAAL:The only word I could I think of is honored. I think he meant the success....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Shannon Morris

'American Crime Story': EW review

Early inThe People v. O.J. Im just not a public person, she says during the inevitable meltdown. Can you imagine what Twitter would have done to her? Credit: FX Actually, you could. Its a creation myth for an era obsessed with true crime and swamped in truthiness. It even explains the Kardashians. The storytelling digs deep into iconic moments and delights in telling details. We go inside the Bronco during O....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 156 words · Victoria Rogers

'American Horror Story' exclusive: Ryan Murphy on the debut of Mr. March and who turned The Countess

[SPOILER ALERT IF YOU HAVENT WATCHED THE LATESTAMERICAN HORROR STORY: HOTEL!!!] The second episode of FXsAmerican Horror Story: Hoteladded some more characters to the mix. The Countess (Lady Gaga) also teased how she was transformed into a blood-sucking killer. Credit: Suzanne Tenner/FX Who did the deed? We talked toAHSco-creator Ryan Murphy about all the gory details. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: On the latest episode, you introduced the hotels creator, James March. Where did Evans accent come from?...

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 806 words · Tyler Lowe

'American Horror Story' exclusive: Sarah Paulson to reprise season one's Billie Dean Howard in 'Hotel' finale

role of psychic Billie Dean Howard in the season finale ofAHS: Hotel. Loyal viewers will remember that Bilile Dean was a confidante of Jessica Langes Constance in the first incarnation ofAHS. That means Paulson will be playing two different roles Sally and Billie Dean this season. Credit: FX Her costar, Finn Wittrock, has done something similar onHotel, portraying both Tristan and Rudolph Valentino. American Horror Story: Hotelairs Wednesdays at 10 p....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 73 words · Sarah Powell

'American Horror Story': 6 ideas for season 6

Murphy previously saidhe has two ideas for this upcoming season, but wouldnt reveal any specifics. Here are our guesses for what the new season might be. Perhaps next we will get a full installment focused on visitors from another planet. Credit: FX Its notIntergalactic Horror Story,he stated at EW Fest. Nonetheless, the story doesnthaveto be set in space to be about aliens. Area 51 is based in America, and a hotbed for alien conspiracy, after all....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 131 words · Danielle Cooke

'American Horror Story: Hotel' recap: 'Devil's Night'

John tries to sleep with Aileen Wuornos. Richard Ramirez walks into the Hotel Cortez. Richard Ramirez was no joke, though: Mass murderer, satanist. Credit: Suzanne Tenner/FX Hes checking in for Devils Night. And theres our pal James Patrick March, welcoming his old pal with a gift of fresh victims. The husband and wife are from Arizona; the Marriott was full. (Sorry:Werefrom Arizona.) Detective Lowe doesnt hear the Arizona wifes deathscreams....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 851 words · Kurt Brooks

'American Horror Story: Hotel' recap: 'She Gets Revenge'

The tenth episode of this fifth iteration ofAmerican Horror Storyis titled She Gets Revenge. Its not initially clear which she were talking about here. She kills somebody, but it isnt really a vengeance killing. Credit: Prashant Gupta/FX I guess the whole world done her wrong, but her act of violence feels gloriously unmotivated. Trapped in the prison corridors. Sound and fury, thus far signifying nothing. Liz welcomes an older couple to the Cortez....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 848 words · Anthony Joseph

'American Idol' might not be on final season

FoxsAmerican Idolis currently on its final season and will soon end forever and ever …right? Does that mean its the end? Im not so sure. Credit: Michael Becker/Fox But the show is owned by producer Fremantlemedia. Im so focused on this year, I cant even think about that, said judge Harry Connick Jr. We are so excited about the talent this year. Im so happy right now I couldnt even tell you whats going to happen two years from now....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · John Williams

'American Idol' recap: 'Baltimore and Philadelphia Auditions'

As we enter the last week of auditions, second chancers and quirky singers make the biggest impression Guys. Weve reached the final week of auditions. Its just another rundown of the audition process, and oh man, is time running out. Credit: Craig Blankenhorn/Fox Not just to audition. But for your DREAMS. And when you cant do that, you pray theIdolaudition bus comes to you. And thats what were following this week: the bus (of dreams)....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Vanessa Anderson

'American Idol' recap: 'Denver Auditions'

Tonight is all about personal stories firefighters and grandpas and how Jennifer gets thegoosieswhen people sing to her. Outside of Jennifers goosies, this opening sequence shows just how much cultural currencyAmerican Idolhas. Remember Pants on the Ground guy? Credit: Ray Mickshaw/Fox He was so great. Tonight isnt about failed previous contestants. We kick things off in Denver withJames Grey Dawson, a.k.a. James the VIII,andAmber Lynn(Anne Boleyn?). Amber actually forced James the VIII to come because he doesnt even identify as a singer....

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 995 words · Edward Chang

'American Idol' recap: 'Final Auditions'

Well, not the very end of the road…just the end of audition road. But with a big nightmustcome big talent, right? And at the end of tonights recap, well look at who made the most of audition week. Credit: Craig Blankenhorn/Fox Can you imagine being that dedicated to anything? Then again, Im in sweatpants on my couch and hes on TV, so theres that. It was growly and yelly but also dramatic and in tune....

May 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1101 words · Christopher Rodriguez

'American Idol' recap: 'Hollywood Round #4'

After a grueling Hollywood Week, the final 51 are narrowed down to 24 This. After a grueling process, were down to 51 farewellAmerican Idolcontenders. The night before, each contestant performed in a (presumablythe longest) concert. Credit: Michael Becker/Fox Stephany Negrete, who kicked off last nights show, also started off final judgments. For her performance, she took on Girl On Fire. The judges move her forward. For the concert, she chose Barracuda, clearly feeling a connection to Heart....

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 1012 words · Erika Meyers

'American Idol' recap: 'Little Rock and San Francisco Auditions'

What a time to be alive. And where are we alive? Little Rock Kris Allen is joining us to help judge the contestants. Credit: Michael Becker/Fox First up tonight isCameron Richard, 15. Hes a little nugget with a Justin Beiber haircut circa 2011. Im obsessed with him. Like Harry, hes from Louisiana, so they hit it off. If he can sing, hes a four for four in my book. He chooses Give Me Love by Ed Sheeran....

May 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1152 words · Benjamin Anderson