Keith Urban's 'Ripcord': EW Review

Keith Urban took his last name literally on his new album. Its hardly the first time this New Zealand-born star has tugged at the leash of country music. Hes been using drum machines on recordings since 2003. Credit: John Shearer/Getty Images Yet never before has he opened himself so eagerly to a world of sound. Those years spanned most of the time between his last album, 2013sThe Fuseand his latest....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 128 words · Kimberly Perkins

Kelly Barnhill The Girl Who Drank the Moon: Read the prequel

Perhaps she had always been dreaming of bees. I told you this was a bad idea, a man said from . His voice set off a flood of murmurs. Or they sounded like murmurs. Perhaps they were more bees. They gathered on her hands and face. They covered her skin. Why should she be? They were just bees. Bees, she thought, delighting at the swarm in her dream.Bees, bees, bees....

May 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1478 words · Julian Reyes III

Kelly Clarkson adorably forgets the lyrics to her songs

Oh yeah, I wrote this, added the artist, making light of the slip up. She heads to the chorus but endearingly forgets the lyrics to the hit song. Im nervous because I dont ever do this, Clarkson said. Credit: Rob Kim/Getty Images The fans were by her side, though. Youre so cute Kelly, love you! As the artist continued through her session, the requests didnt stop rolling in. Lyrics are my thing, theAmerican Idolwinner said, laying on the sarcasm....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Allison Wilson

Kelly Clarkson on Dr. Luke: I was 'blackmailed' into working with him

Hes a talented dude but hes just lied a lot, she said. Ive run into a couple really bad situations. Musically, its been really hard for me because he will just lie to people. Credit: Lester Cohen/WireImage It makes the artist look bad. Hes difficult to work with, kind of demeaning, its kind of unfortunate. Obviously the dude is a talented guy but character-wise, no. They were like we will not put your album out if you dont do this....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · Thomas Wilson

Kelly Clarkson to release remixed 'Piece by Piece' after 'American Idol' performance

Piece by Piece and its accompanying record havesince skyrocketedto the top of the charts, hitting iTunes No. 1 single and No. See a tracklist ofPiece by Piece Remixed: 1. Credit: Ray Mickshaw/Fox via Getty Images Piece By Piece (Idol Version) 2. Heartbeat Song (Lenno Remix) 3. Invincible (Vicetone Remix) 4. Someone (Frank Pole Remix) 5. Take You High (Rytmeklubben by Henrik The Artist & Torjus) 6. Let Your Tears Fall (Cutmore Remix)...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 98 words · Hunter Parsons

Kelly Clarkson's 13 Best Instagram Moments

Seriously, God did good. She is so beautiful!" Feb. 10, 2013 “We had so much fun leading the Mardi Gras parade! Instagram/kellyclarkson Happy Valentine’s Day everybody!” May 8, 2015 “Expensive taste. #BackUpOffMyChanel” May 17, 2015 “Backstage @ #BBMAs #rocknroll!” Instagram.com/kellyclarkson Nov. 26, 2015 “I’m so thankful for my amazing family & friends!! Especially this little nugget :) River can’t be bothered right now. #sheistotallythinkingaboutfood HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYBODY! Instagram/KellyClarkson ! Instagram/kellyclarkson...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 79 words · Heather Reynolds

Kelly Clarkson's second children's book is on the way

‘River Rose and the Magical Christmas’ will be published in October Kelly Clarkson is going back to the inkwell. The pop singer announced Wednesday that her second childrens book,River Rose and the Magical Christmas, will be published by HarperCollins in the fall. Due Oct. 24, the picture book finds River Rose (a characterinspired by Clarksons young daughter) being swept up in an adventure to the North Pole.Magical Christmasis illustrated by Lucy Fleming and marks Clarksons follow-up to last yearsRiver Rose and the Magical Lullaby, which became a best-seller....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 134 words · Jordan King

Kelly Osbourne, Amber Rose, Stacey Dash on season 4 of The Eric Andre Show

But go on they do, and their bravery/loss of interview dignity is our gain. Are you hoping also to see a few male celebs whose first name begins with H? We can report that Howie Mandel and Haley Joel Osment will match wits with Andre. Need some Js in there as well? Jack McBrayer and Jesse Williams will be at your comedic service. How about a T and an I?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Brittany Navarro

Kelly Ripa off Live! until next week after Michael Strahan's exit

Kelly Ripa wont appear on TV this week. Fox Sports personality Erin Andrews will co-hostLive! Ripas absence Friday and Monday is due to a previously-scheduled vacation. Credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic A return date for Ripa was not announced. FormerSaturday Night Livecast member Ana Gasteyer filled in for Ripa. Ripa is sometimes kept out of the loop on certain developments involving theLive!show,EW reported. Sources also told EW that Ripa and Strahan have a strained relationship....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · Janice Hess

Kelly Ripa returns to Live

“I know half of you called in sick to be here so we get each other.” “I gained perspective,” Ripa continued. “I always speak from my heart. Credit: ABC I didn’t want to come out here and say something I will regret… This started a much greater conversation about communication and consideration and most importantly respect in the worksplace.” “Apologies have been made,” she said. I think he’s right." After joining her co-host at the desk, Strahan thanked Ripa again for the opportunity to work with her....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 236 words · Amber Nelson

Kelly Ripa says affection toward Michael Strahan was genuine

he asked, after walking hand-in-hand with Ripa to center stage. Oh thats right, you dont read newspapers, she replied. Lets start from the beginning. Credit: ABC Among them: will she ever talk to Strahan again and were those on-camera hugs real on Friday? As for the on-camera affection, We dont fake hug and kiss, Ripa said. It wasnt like air kissing. Kimmel also shot down press reports that Strahans picture had been taken down throughout the studio....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Ryan Brewer

Kelly Ripa: Live! cohost chair eyed by comedian Chris Gethard

But when it comes to hypothetically becomingKelly Ripas new cohost, its no laughing matter. It would make her so happy if I got the Regis slot. I want in, he wrote in the first of many tweets on Saturday. Credit: Getty Images (2) Tweeting to Kellys account, he continued, I was on Hope and Faith in 2004. He further reiterated his totally serious desire by posting screenshots of a lengthy statement to Twitter....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · James Cabrera

Ken Burns' Jackie Robinson: Barack, Michelle Obama discuss relationship

In anticipation ofJackie Robinson, EW can exclusively share a clip focused on Robinsons wife, Rachel. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle also appear, drawing parallels from the Robinsons marriage to their own. It was important for us to feel that they couldnt separate us. They could do a lot of things to us but they couldnt separate us. No Rachel, no Jackie, Burns says point-blank. Jackies an extraordinary athlete and amazing, but I dont know how he couldve done it alone....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Jacqueline Williams