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American Idol is back in Spring 2022 for a historic 20th season.
The show includes iconic judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan, and is hosted by Ryan Seacrest. This is American Idol's 5th season on ABC after its run on its original network Fox from 2002-2016. For season four, singer songwriter Chayce Beckham was chosen as the winner by audiences.
As always, the new season will begin with nationwide auditions and kick off into Hollywood Week. The initial round of auditions are called "Idol Across America", where hopeful future contestants get the chance to sing in front of an American Idol producer. They can choose to audition either in person or virtually, the virtual option implemented last year due to the pandemic. If they pass the initial phase, they will then be able to perform in front of Perry, Richie, and Bryan for a chance at a golden ticket for Hollywood Week.
"'American Idol' is still the original music show that genuinely creates superstars and continues to evolve to allow true artists to succeed in this unique business," said American Idol executive producer and showrunner Megan Wolflick.
First auditions take place from August 6th to September 21st, depending on the state. Interested contestants can sign up on the official American Idol website.
Reese Witherspoon
One thing is for certain, Elle Woods would have definitely clapped for Reese Witherspoon's near billion-dollar deal!
The 45-year-old actress and producer is selling the media company Hello Sunshine that she joined in 2016 as a joint venture with AT&T which is valued at $900 million according to Forbes. The media company has produced fan-favorites such as Big Little Lies, The Morning Show and Little Fires Everywhere, while also housing Reese's Book Club.
The company will be sold to a Blackstone-backed media company run by former Disney executives Tom Staggs and Kevin Mayer. Witherspoon and her partner CEO Sarah Harden will still be able to continue to oversee the company's day-to-day operations.
Witherspoon confirmed the news of the transaction in an official statement on Instagram, expressing the company's next step forward is inclusive with an emphasis on the continuation of the progressiveness of women in Hollywood.
"What a tremendous day! ☀️ I started HelloSunshine to change the way all women are seen in media. Over the past few years, we have watched our mission thrive through books, TV, film and social platforms," Witherspoon shared."Today, we're taking a huge step forward by partnering with @blackstone, which will enable us to tell even more entertaining, impactful and illuminating stories about women's lives globally." The star expressed her excitement for the new leadership of Hello Sunshine promising to continue her involvement.
"I am committed to continuing to create opportunity for filmmakers, authors and creators of all backgrounds and experiences to tell their stories in their own way, and reach more audiences who will see that their stories matter." Witherspoon said.
"This is a unique time in our world where the intersection of art, commerce and media makes it possible for these creators to tell their stories and Hello Sunshine is here to put a spotlight on their amazing creations."
The Oscar-winning actress concluded," I am deeply proud of the team that got us to this incredible moment, and I'm thrilled to be working with Blackstone, Kevin, and Tom to grow a next generation media company. They are committed to helping our mission to empower women and the people who celebrate them. One story at a time."
Next projects in the making will include adaptions of novels Where the Crowdads Sing, Diasy Jones and The Six and Legally Blonde 3 which will be written by Witherspoon's friend Mindy Kaling. The trilogy of the iconic film is set to release May 20, 2022.
Former President Barak Obama takes a look back on the country's racial history and how it impacted his personal and political life in the three-part documentary Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union. The first part of the film will premiere tonight on HBO at 9 p.m.
The documentary Pray Away chronicles the controversial conversion therapy group Exodus International that was founded by Evangelical Christians who had disavowed their own same-sex attractions. Years later, many of these men revealed that they were still gay, and their conversion therapy had failed. Hear the stories of these men, those who were subject to this harmful program, and see the lasting destruction it caused in Pray Away now streaming on Netflix.
Netflix's Top Secret UFO Projects: Declassified is giving viewers an inside look into the extraterrestrial world. The series explores the history of UFOs, what we know, and what the government might be hiding from us. The entire series is streaming now on Netflix.
America's Top Dog is an animal lover's dream with furry friends competing in various competitions in hopes of being crowned top dog. The show, hosted by NFL commentator Curt Menefee, will air its season finale tonight at 9 p.m. on A&E.
Tyler Perry's series The Haves and the Have Nots premiered on Oprah's OWN network in 2013 and aired its series finale on July 20. Since then, the cast reunited for a two-part reunion. You can catch the final part tonight at 8 p.m. on OWN.
