Miley Cyrus Finally Not Considered To Replace Katy Perry On American Idol

Miley Cyrus was the first choice of American Idol bosses to replace Katy Perry as a judge on the show, but this could not work out due to high salary demand.

Sources spilled to RadarOnline.com that Miley demanded a whopping $25 million which was "topping Katy's already high salary" and this was "never on the table".

"Idol ratings have slid in the past few years, so they were looking for a more affordable option," dished a show insider.

Carrie Underwood reportedly got the gig, as she agreed to take $12 million for the show, which is on par with fellow judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan.

"Money wasn't a big motivation for her, it was more getting off the road from touring and being able to spend more time with her family," stated an insider.

"Carrie is more reserved and will be nicer to the contestants. But Idol still got the big name they sought and at a price they could swallow," added an insider.

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A With November/December 2024 Lyric Contest Winner Darren Wiedman

Darren Wiedman scored 1st place in the November/December 2024 American Songwriter Lyric Contest for his song "Jack Daniels or King James." American Songwriter caught up with him to get the scoop on the inspiration behind the lyrics and other musings.

What made you decide to enter the American Songwriter's Lyric Contest?

I won a contest with this song in my local songwriting group, so I thought I'd see how it did against a larger pool of songwriters.

How did you feel when you learned you won?

Lucky. There are so many great songwriters that enter this contest. To have a winning lyric is a great honor.

Have you written music for this lyric? If so, how would you describe it?

This is a mid-tempo Country song. I'm a better lyricist than a musician, so the best word to describe the music would be "adequate."

How long have you been writing lyrics?

I think I was 23 when I made fun of my dad for listening to country music. I told him the songs were corny. He told me to write something better. So, I gave it a shot and was hooked. (I also started loving country music soon after.)

Who are your all-time favorite songwriters, and why?

I started to make a list, but ultimately, it comes down to the song, not the writer. I will mention three though: Roger Miller because my dad used to sing his songs when I was a kid, so he was my first exposure to classic country music. Don Schlitz and Jeffrey Steele–I've had the privilege of meeting both of these guys, and I'm amazed by their talent, humility, and willingness to help aspiring writers.

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No Time For Daily Exercise? Weekend Workouts Still Offer The Same Health Benefits

The nearly 90,000 people whose data the researchers analyzed in the new study were divided into three categories: regular exerciser, weekend warrior, and inactive. The average age of the study participants was 62, and 56 percent were women. They wore wrist accelerometers or sensors that tracked their physical activity over a week.

"Because there appears to be similar benefits for weekend warriors versus regular activity, it may be the total volume of activity, rather than the pattern, that matters most," says Khurshid.

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Mark Cuban Shares The Real Reason Why He's Leaving ‘Shark Tank' After Season 16: ‘It's Time'

What will Shark Tank be without Mark Cuban after season 16? Fans of the franchise are wondering what the business aficionado has planned after his final season of the show and whether or not he will ever return to television in the future.

"I'm getting asked that a lot now that people know that I'm leaving — I doubt it," Mark told TheWrap on Monday, October 14, when asked if he would consider doing another TV show.

The Dallas Mavericks owner shares kids Alexis, Alyssa and Jake with wife Tiffany Stewart , whom he married in 2002.

And while he will be stepping away from the Shark Tank panel as a full time cast member, Mark assured fans that he would appear here and there.

"I still have to do updates with the companies that I've invested in," Mark said. "So I'll come back and visit, do my updates and I'll turn it over to somebody."

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Love Island's Georgia Steel Goes Instagram Official With Footballer Boyfriend

Love Island star Georgia Steel has gone Instagram official with her Premier League footballer boyfriend Harry Clarke.

Taking to Instagram on Sunday (October 13), Georgia shared a series of pictures of the new couple enjoying a romantic holiday in Ibiza, including one of the couple holding hands while sitting on a cliff top overlooking a bay.

Also included in the post was a photo of Harry enjoying the couple's private pool at their hotel, a video of the footballer on a bicycle and a shot of the couple enjoying a game of Uno.

Captioning the post ⁘Ibizaaa dump⁘, Georgia also shared a number of images which showcased the romantic nature of their holiday, including a picture of a heart-shaped cake and rose petals in the shape of a heart on the bed.

While Harry was not tagged in the post, Georgia's fans were quick to work out who the mystery man was, with many tagging the Ipswich Town footballer in the comments.

Clarke himself posted a video to his Instagram Stories of the same hotel, seemingly confirming the relationship.

⁘It is true Toby has called things off. It has taken me by complete surprise and I'm still trying to process it and come to terms with it all.

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11 Single Parents Who Went On 'The Bachelor' And 'The Bachelorette'

As fans of "Bachelor Nation" know all too well, going on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette is a far-from-traditional way to find love. But, with more than a handful of couples from the show still going strong today , the reality show proves that no matter who you are or where you come from, love might be just around the corner.

And, over the years, some of the most fan-favorite contestants, from Michael Allio and Amanda Stanton to The Golden Bachelorette 's Joan Vassos , have gone on the show as single parents. Whether they have young kids from former relationships to full adult kids like Vassos who are encouraging her to put herself out there, we've seen all kinds of brave single dads and moms taking a step back from parenting duties for a bit and dipping their toes back in the dating pool.

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Since The Bachelorette, she's had three more kids with husband Tyler Johnson: Gatlin Avery, Gibson Kyle, and Jennings Tyler.

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Amazing Race Canada Season 11' Is Open

'We love hearing about teams with unique and interesting dynamics including stories of strength, perseverance and competitiveness that will inspire,' CTV said.

CTV Canada wants to know if you are ready to bring a buddy along on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that could change your lives forever.

"Canada's favourite summertime adventure is back and looking for new teams to race across the country," the company said on its website . "Choose a race partner that you have a pre-existing relationship with and send us a video."

Share a compelling story about why you should be at the starting line to race across the country for a shot at winning it all.

Earlier this year, Alberta wrestlers Taylor McPherson and Katie Mulkay took home the grand prize, ending the race in their home province. They won two 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV RS cars, a round-the-world trip of a lifetime for two courtesy of Expedia and a $250,000 cash prize.

⁘Amazing Race Canada⁘ takes teams of two across the country as they tackle physical, emotional and memory challenges together.

At the end of each leg of competition, a team is usually eliminated, until three final teams race to reach the finish line first.

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