Harlen Wheatley, Chris Stapleton; Photo Courtesy of Travellers Whiskey

    Chris Stapleton Stars In Traveller Whiskey Super Bowl LX Commercial, Honoring His National Anthem Performance

    Posted on February 6, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    “Travel whiskey, made for the moment,” Stapleton said in the Super Bowl Commercial.

    Ludacris In Super Bowl LX Frank's RedHot Commercial

    Ludacris Turns Up the Heat in Frank’s RedHot “Eat The GOAT” Super Bowl Commercial

    Posted on February 6, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    “This campaign is about bringing people together,” Ludacris told PEOPLE of the light-hearted commercial.

    Sabrina Carpenter In Super Bowl LX Pringles Commercial

    Sabrina Carpenter Stars in Pringles’ Super Bowl LX Commercial, Falling In Love With Her Very Own “Pringleleo”

    Posted on February 6, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    Carpenter’s commercial debut marks Pringles’ ninth consecutive Super Bowl spot, and the “Espresso” singer’s Big Game ad spot debut.

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    Julián Kalel Makes Triumphant Return To ‘American Idol’ After Mental Health Struggles Forced His Exit In 2025

    Posted on February 2, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Luke Bryan gushed, “You got the magic. I think that you’re incredible. I think you have all the skills and tools of a great singer.”

    Braden Rumfelt; Photo Courtesy of American Idol / ABC

    Braden Rumfelt Overcomes Career-Ending Injury To Shine on ‘American Idol’ With Goosebumps-Inducing Audition

    Posted on February 2, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “I think you’re a racehorse, man,” Luke Bryan said, before Lionel Richie gushed, “You have a top end to your voice.”

    Carmen Martin and 'RHOSLC' star Britani Bateman; Photo Courtesy of American Idol / ABC

    Carmen Lorell, Niece of ‘RHOSLC’ Star Britani Bateman, Scores Golden Ticket on ‘American Idol’ With Ty Myers Cover

    Posted on February 2, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    “You have a really pretty voice,” Underwood told Martin.

    Jakob Stobaugh; Photo Courtesy of American Idol / ABC

    Jakob Stobaugh Earns ‘American Idol’ Golden Ticket After Luke Bryan Discovers Him on TikTok

    Posted on February 2, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “Mr. Luke Bryan, thank you so much for getting me here after seeing my TikTok,” Stobaugh shared.

    Carrie Underwood Crying To Hannah Harper; Photo Courtesy of American Idol / ABC

    Hannah Harper Brings Carrie Underwood To Tears On ‘American Idol’ With Original Song Inspired By Her Postpartum Struggles

    Posted on February 2, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “Well, that’s about the most relatable song I think I’ve ever heard,” Underwood told Harper, who was later compared to Kacey Musgraves, Alison Krauss and Dolly Parton.

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    Trace Casanova Dances With Carrie Underwood During Wild ‘American Idol’ Audition

    Posted on February 2, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “Hey Carrie, I just wanted to say you are one of the most gorgeous judges I’ve ever seen,” Trace Casanova said.

    Sheldon Riley; Photo Courtesy of American Idol / ABC

    Sheldon Riley Ditches Masks And Embraces His True Self on ‘American Idol,’ Earning Praise From Judges

    Posted on February 2, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “This is the one show. There’s no smoke, there’s no mirrors, no nothing,” he then said of American Idol. “Just the piano and me. And if you don’t like it, you don’t like it.”

    Michael Garner; Photo Courtesy of American Idol / ABC

    Michael Garner Dubbed The “Country Justin Bieber” By Carrie Underwood After Stunning ‘American Idol’ Audition

    Posted on February 2, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “What you do with your voice is definitely beyond 16,” Underwood gushed of Garner.

    Kamryn Palmer and Carrie Underwood; Photo Courtesy of American Idol / ABC

    Kamryn Palmer Fulfills Childhood Dream With Duet Alongside Musical Hero Carrie Underwood On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on February 2, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Palmer admitted, “that was like one of the best moments of my life. Thank you!”

    Ruby Rae; Photo Courtesy of American Idol / ABC

    Ruby Rae Delivers Show-Stopping ‘American Idol’ Audition For Pacific Palisades—Judges Swoon & Call Her A “Star”

    Posted on February 2, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “If there were a thousand things on a list to check, I think you checked them all. I mean, I don’t think we’ve seen a star, star, star like you yet,” Bryan admitted.

    In Memoriam Tribute Performance featuring Reba McEntire, Brandy Clark and Lukas Nelson; Photo Courtesy of Getty Images for The Recording Academy

    Reba McEntire, Brandy Clark, and Lukas Nelson Remember Late Artists And Loved Ones Gone Too Soon At 2026 GRAMMYs

    Posted on February 1, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    The trio of country superstars joined forces with The Recording Academy to remember the artists, creators, and music professionals we’ve lost over the last year or so.

    Jelly Roll; Photo Courtesy of Getty Images for The Recording Academy

    Jelly Roll Honors His Faith And Wife Bunnie XO During Emotional GRAMMYs Acceptance Speech: “Jesus Is For Everybody”

    Posted on February 1, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “Jesus is not owned by one political party,” Jelly Roll shared. “Jesus is Jesus, and anybody can have a relationship with him. I love you, Lord.”