'American Idol' 2026 Premiere Recap: Carrie Underwood Cries Over Khloe Grace, Bryant Thomas Reveal...

Another season of  American Idol is officially underway! The show returned on Monday, January 26, with the first round of auditions from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. Carrie Underwood , Luke Bryan , and Lionel Richie had tough decisions to make as they heard aspiring singers perform for their shot at moving on to Hollywood Week.

As always, the auditions brought some emotional stories and some insane talent. One contestant had Underwood flustered, while another left her in tears, and Bryan was already doling out some invaluable advice to the artists.

Scroll down for a full recap of the night's performances and to find out who received Golden Tickets.

The judges were mesmerized as Lucas performed. ⁘It's like you're baby-faced and adorable, but there's this odd, awesome maturity,⁘ Underwood gushed. ⁘I feel like you could go pretty far in this competition.⁘ Richie called Lucas ⁘pure, honest, and very talented.⁘

Meanwhile, Bryan pointed out that Lucas is doing ⁘really great stuff⁘ at such a younger age. ⁘You have it all, so thank you for bringing your butt down here to us.⁘ All three judges gave Lucas yeses to move on to Hollywood Week.

Keyla Richardson admittedly never believed in herself as a singer. The music teacher and single mother showed up to the audition with a performance of ⁘Glitter in the Air⁘ by Pink.

Tyra Banks Says 'I Knew I Went Too Far' In Trailer For 'America's Next Top...

Netflix released a trailer on Monday for a new docuseries called ⁘Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model,⁘ which features exclusive interviews with Banks, Jay Alexander, Nigel Barker , Jay Manuel and more about the hit reality competition series. 

The trailer features some of the show's most controversial moments, including a photo shoot where models had to switch ethnicities. There's also a clip where Banks says, ⁘I knew I went too far.⁘ 

Another clip shows Manuel saying, ⁘We were showing the behind-the-scenes of what the fashion world was.⁘

More clips from the trailer include interviews with some of the former models: Whitney Thompson (cycle 10, 2008), Dani Evans (cycle 6, 2006) and Giselle Samson (cycle 1, 2003). ⁘America's Next Top Model⁘ ran for 24 seasons from 2003 to 2018.

The docuseries, directed by Mor Loushy and Daniel Sivan, ⁘features unprecedented access to former contestants, judges and producers.⁘

Each week, contestants on ⁘America's Next Top Model⁘ would be judged on their appearance, participation in challenges and that week's photo shoot. One contestant would be eliminated each week.

6 Exercises To Improve Your Posture

Research shows that strengthening your core muscles can help with low back pain, which is common among people with poor posture. Core-strengthening exercises can also improve excessive spine curvature.

Bird dog is the ultimate core exercise, as it engages stabilizing muscles in the spine while working the abdominals, hips, and glutes. Here's how to do it:

A forward head lean, or a ⁘tech neck,⁘ is a hallmark of poor posture that can be painful and limit your mobility. Doing the chin tuck exercise may help bring your head back into proper alignment. Here's how to try it:

'Shark Tank' To Hold Auditions In Philadelphia Again After 'Record Turnout' Last...

'Shark Tank' investors (from left to right) Robert Herjavec, Lori Greiner, Kevin O'Leary, Barbara Corcoran, Daniel Lubetzky and Daymond John are ready for pitches from Philadelphia. The show is holding auditions in Fishtown on March 18.

Looking for someone to fund your game-changing mozzarella sticks or smoothie vending machine ? ⁘Shark Tank⁘ is looking for fresh pitches in Philadelphia.

The ABC series is returning to the city for a second  casting call   on March 18 . Auditions for Season 18 are being held at the Rivers Casino event center, which also hosted a ⁘Shark Tank⁘ event in April . Prospective contestants need to complete a short application ahead of time and claim wristbands, which will be distributed on site from 9-11 a.m., to pitch their products. They can line up outside the Fishtown venue starting at 8 a.m.

⁘Shark Tank⁘ producers said they were inspired to revisit Philly after last year's ⁘record turnout.⁘ More than 900 people attended that casting call, with some traveling from as far as France. The show's team heard 460 pitches.

⁘We were blown away by last year's turnout and the quality of the entrepreneurs that presented to us,⁘ Mindy Zemrak, supervising casting producer for ⁘Shark Tank⁘ said in a statement. ⁘Returning to Philly was a no-brainer, and we can't wait to see what innovative brands and entrepreneurs will impress us with in March.⁘

Philadelphia is the only East Coast stop on the series' casting tour. ⁘Shark Tank⁘ is also hearing pitches in Cabazon, California , but has not announced any other auditions.

Last season, Fairmount resident Maya Nazareth landed a $300,000 investment  for her women's activewear brand Alchemize Fightwear.

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Morgan Ketzner Gives Fans Every Reason To 'Double Tap' In Bikini Snap

Morgan Ketzner has fans stopping mid-scroll after sharing a sun-soaked bikini photo that quickly sparked a wave of double-taps and plenty of emoji reactions. The model posted the snap just days ago from Saint Barthélemy, delivering a picture-perfect moment that showcased her confidence alongside tropical scenery and a playful nod to her followers. In the image, Ketzner is seen lounging poolside in a green patterned bikini, smiling brightly as she leans back against a cushioned daybed. With crystal-clear blue skies overhead and sweeping ocean views behind her, the shot radiates vacation energy. Her hair is pulled into a casual up-do, and the relaxed pose makes the moment feel candid, which fans clearly appreciated.

She kept the caption short and cheeky, writing, “If this made you double tap, you are welcome,” a line that seemed to invite engagement, and absolutely delivered. As expected, the comments section filled up fast. Followers flooded the post with heart and fire emojis, while others chimed in with simple but enthusiastic praise like “Gorgeous girl,” “Beautiful,” and “You light up all with your smile.” One fan even singled out her look, writing, “Genuinely, it's the hair I'm loving,” while another summed it up with, “Beautiful woman.”

In another recent post, Ketzner kept the tropical streak going with a bikini snap shared from Bimini, The Bahamas. Standing along a waterfront walkway, the model posed in a floral two-piece that popped against the bright blue sky and calm marina backdrop.

With her hair worn loose and sun-kissed, Ketzner kept the styling minimal, letting the setting, complete with palm trees, docked boats, and shimmering water, do the talking. She added a dose of humor to the post, captioning it, “My camera roll is tired of me."

In another sun-soaked throwback from her Bahamas getaway, Ketzner flashes a radiant smile while posing on a shaded patio in Bimini. Wearing a blue-and-white striped bikini paired with a sheer white sarong tied at the hip, the model keeps things beachy as her tousled blonde waves fall over one shoulder.

‘Love Island: All Stars' Season 3 Episode 6 – Release Date, Schedule, How To Watch

Tensions are rising in the villa as the Islanders of "Love Island: All Stars" start to feel a little too comfortable in their couples, and new connections forming threaten to force some apart.

Episode 5 saw tensions come to a head between Belle and Sean, while Charlie and Jess got flirty behind Millie's back. When Millie confronts Charlie, he brushes off the accusations, leaving Millie confused about where they stand.

Now, tomorrow night, the fallout will come to a climax as Scott steps in to defend Millie, the flirtation between Charlie and Jess continues, and a shock recoupling shakes up the villa.

"Love Island: All Stars" Season 3 Episode 6 will be available to stream exclusively on  Peacock  from January 22, 2026.

With the evening streaming release in the US, the debut time in other countries will differ. Here is when "Love Island: All Stars" Season 3 will air in your time zone:

The Bachelor HGTV Spinoff Gets March 2026 Premiere Date

Bachelor Nation fans have been counting down the days until The Bachelor Mansion Takeover premiere on HGTV, and it's almost here!

Last year the house improvement network announced they were collaborating with The Bachelor and The Bachelorette cast members for an all new series. Now, HGTV has released an official premiere date for the highly anticipated series. Keep reading for all the details!

According to the official synopsis for Bachelor Mansion Takeover, ⁘Throughout the six-episode series, hosted by Jesse Palmer, 12 former Bachelor, Bachelorette, Golden Bachelor and Golden Bachelorette contestants will put their design and renovation skills to the test while transforming iconic and never-before-seen Bachelor Mansion spaces including, the bunk rooms, the rose room, the pool area, the mixer room, the terrace and the kitchen, in weekly elimination challenges.⁘

Rather than competing for a rose, the reality TV stars will be competing for a $100,000 cash prize! In each episode the Bachelors and Bachelorettes will tackle a different room to renovate and face off in fierce interior design competitions.

The cast includes Dean Bell, Jill Chin, Noah Erb, Allyshia Gupta, Tammy Ly, Sandra Mason, Sam McKinney, Brendan Morais, Courtney Robertson Preciado, Jeremy Simon, Christopher Stallworth and Joan Vassos.

The guest judge list is even more impressive and includes Christina Haack, Sean Lowe, Rachel Bilson, and JoJo Fletcher.

The highly anticipated new series is set to premiere on HGTV on March 2nd at 8:00 PM. Will you be tuning in? Which Bachelor cast member do you think has what it takes to win the HGTV competition?

Share your thoughts down below and don't forget to keep checking back here on Celebrating The Soaps for more Bachelor Mansion Takeover news and updates.