2 Arizonans Will Compete On 'American Idol' 2026. How To Watch Live

At least two Arizona singers will be in the mix on Season 24 of “American Idol,” which started earlier than usual this year on Monday, Jan. 26.

It's still too soon to say how long those two will last, of course. And there's a chance there may be other Arizona singers added when the show's producers finalize the list of which auditions will be shown.

For now, though, we can safely say that Arizona “Idol” hopefuls Kitti Taye and Lanii will be seen auditioning for judges Lionel Richie , Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan .

Kitti Taye is a 22-year-old aerospace analyst from Laveen. She auditioned with her college a capella group and takes a lot of inspiration from Carrie Underwood, who won Season 4 and went on to enjoy one of the most successful post-“Idol” careers of any former winner before returning as a judge on Season 23.

You can check out Kitti Taye on TikTok , where you'll find an emotional cover of "Cardigan" by Taylor Swift and a soulful rendition of "Wondering Why" by The Red Clay Strays.

Lanii is a 19-year-old high school student from Phoenix. Traveling to Nashville for the audition was her first time on plane. Her dad is her inspiration for auditioning. 

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‘Love Is Blind' Season 10: Release Date, Cast, Trailer And Latest Updates

The Emmy-nominated series, which premiered in 2020, releases on Netflix February 11th, 2026. And it's fair to say the contestants are in the mood for love.

This season is set in Ohio, where singletons from across the state will once again attempt to spark connections with complete strangers without ever seeing what they look like.

It follows an unprecedented 9th season which broke with convention. For the first time in the show's history, no one got married.

“Whether they succeed or fail,” series creator Chris Coelen tells Tudum, “the trying is the most enjoyable and important part for me.”

“Love is Blind” Season 10 episodes release every Wednesday on Netflix, as confirmed by the streamer.

As with previous seasons, the first six episodes will release at once. Then, new episodes will air every Wednesday. The full “Love is Blind” Season 10 episode release schedule is as follows:

The latest trailer for “Love is Blind” Season 10 released January 27th, 2026. It's focused on the brand new pod squad, which features the likes of senior marketing manager Dynasty, management consultant Tyler, and ER doctor Haramol.

There are 32 singles in “Love is Blind” Season 10, aged 28-38. They're all based in Ohio, from Cincinnati to Columbus.

There are also “a high number of women on the Leo/Virgo cusp paired alongside Pisces men — an intriguing combination when it comes to romance.”

Every Bachelor Nation Alum Who's Crossed Over To Bravo: Ashley Iaconetti

Ashley Iaconetti rose to fame on Chris Soules' season of The Bachelor followed by stints on Bachelor in Paradise and Bachelor Winter Games before eventually marrying her BiP crush, Jared Haibon , in 2019. Nearly five years later, the pair will make the move to Bravo for the network's inaugural season of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island.

“I felt like a tiny fish,” Ashley exclusively told Us Weekly in January 2026 of joining RHORI . "This experience has certainly been a ton different than The Bachelor. That's all I can say. It was interesting and I'm excited for it to air.”

According to Ashley, she and Jared thought “heavily” about whether to make the leap from Bachelor to Bravo.

“I've just watched, like, here and there in the background whenever my mom would watch old-school New York ,” Ashley told Us of her Bravo history. “I do feel, based on the couple episodes of Jersey that I've seen that yes, I vibe that. I do think that Rhode Island is underratedly very Jersey.”

Ashley isn't the only member of Bachelor Nation to find a second home on Bravo. Keep scrolling for more:

Jasmine Goode , a former NBA cheerleader, appeared on Nick Viall 's season of The Bachelor in 2017. She then jetted off to Bachelor in Paradise for season 6 but left the show single.

Salley Carson was set to be one of Clayton Echard 's contestants on 2022's season 26 but dropped out hours before the first rose ceremony, claiming that she wasn't over her broken engagement. Months later, Salley was seemingly ready to find love and accepted a slot on Bachelor in Paradise season 8. She famously didn't even make it to the beach — though her suitcase did.

Netflix's ‘America's Next Top Model' Docuseries ‘Reality Check,' Explained

The new Netflix docuseries examines the ups and downs of the modeling competition series that captivated the nation at the time… and has people looking back at it with disdain now.

ANTM host Tyra Banks will be appearing in the documentary. As she says in the trailer, “I haven't really said much, but now it's time.”

Also interviewed for the feature are Jay Alexander, Nigel Barker, and Jay Manuel, as well as former contestants, judges, and producers of the series.

Former America's Next Top Model winner Adrianne Curry bashed the series when it was first announced and revealed on social media that she refused to participate in it: “I say no to all of these. I have 0 trust in any producers, no desire to be really public in this day and age…. and am hard retired from Hollywood,” she wrote. She also added that she thought it was “absurd” to be “psychoanalyzing it over 20 years later with a woke lens.”

The series is directed by Mor Loushy and Daniel Sivan, and it's executive produced by Ryan Miller, Jason Beekman, Vanessa Golembewski, Jon Adler, Amanda Spain, Ian Orefice, and Jonna McLaughlin.

Of the show, Adler said, “ America's Next Top Model was a groundbreaking force that forever shaped pop culture, but there's more to its complicated legacy than meets the eye. Whether you tuned in weekly or recently discovered the show, Reality Check will reveal fresh insights and intimate reflections on the drama, controversy, and personalities that defined this iconic series.”

Beekamn added, “We can't wait for Netflix's global audience to see what really happened behind the scenes of America's Next Top Model and the cultural moment it created. Reality Check is a fun, fast-moving nostalgia trip that also examines real issues of gender, race, exploitation, and personal conflict.”

⁘Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model⁘ is Netflix's forthcoming, three-part docuseries that dissects the scandals and controversies that have plagued the fan-favorite modeling show-turned-pop culture phenomenon, which debuted in 2003.

The Surprisingly Big Health Benefits Of Just A Little Exercise

January is peak gym time — the month when fitness seekers commit to New Year's resolutions. By February, however, those goals are often forgotten. That busting of best intentions begs the question: how much exercise do people really need, and what's the ideal way to get it? Recent research fortunately has some welcome advice for the time-stressed in 2026.

Local Parents Score Investment Deal On Shark Tank

These new, limited-time offers from Delta and American Express can offer a big boost toward your next vacation.

Familiar names including Lindsey Vonn join newcomers like Ilia Malinin as names to watch at the 2026 Winter Games.

The fourth quarter earnings season kicks into high gear this week, with Big Tech results from Microsoft, Meta, Tesla, and Apple headlining the earnings calendar.

Researchers using the James Webb Space Telescope have found a galaxy that is offering new data about the early stages of the universe's existence.

These look-a-likes prove you don't need a Chanel budget to look like you just stepped out of a chauffeured SUV.

From emergency supplies to stick in your car to warmth-giving winners and power outage heroes, be sure to stock up while you still can.

Elizabeth Hurley's Pink Bikini Photos Scream Barbie After Court Hearing

Elizabeth Hurley channeled her inner Barbie, posing in a hot pink bikini after a court hearing. The actress looked relaxed and radiant as she posed by a beachside pool, showing off her timeless style. Her smile radiated positivity, while her outfit exuded effortless glamor, proving that she knows how to make a statement with minimal effort.

In the caption, she mentioned having had a “grim week” and that she was now enjoying the “best” holiday ever. Fans flooded the comments section with heart and fire emojis, while others expressed that she seems to get hotter every year.

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Copper has spent the past year on a tear to top $13,000 per ton, but speculation and preemptive trading may have made the intense price action ungrounded, analysts said.

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