Kata Hay, a former 'The Voice' contestant and country singer, was arrested in Oklahoma and charged with vehicular homicide related to a crash near I-65, Tennessee, amid a history of legal issues including DUIs and a 2022 conviction for sexual contact with a minor.
Kata Hay, a former 'The Voice' contestant, was arrested in Oklahoma on a Tennessee warrant for vehicular homicide related to a crash near I-65, and will be extradited to Tennessee; she has a history of legal issues including a previous DUI and charges of sexual contact with a minor.
The Voice Season 28's first playoff episode concluded with Jazz McKenzie and Max Chambers securing spots in the finals from Team Bublé, while Aubrey Nicole and Ryan Mitchell advanced from Team Reba, with viewer votes determining the remaining finalists.
NBC announced its midseason lineup with premieres including Tracy Morgan's new comedy 'The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins' debuting on Feb. 23, along with the return of 'The Voice', 'OneChicago', 'The Hunting Party', and other shows, as well as major sports events like the Winter Olympics and Super Bowl LX in February.
Joe Walsh and Zac Brown are joining 'The Voice' Season 28 as mega mentors, with Zac Brown debuting as a coach and Walsh joining during the Knockouts. The show introduces a new 'Mic Drop' button allowing coaches to highlight standout performances, with viewers voting for a winner to perform at the 2026 Rose Parade.
A 14-year-old girl, Vinya Chhabra, impresses The Voice coaches with her rock cover of Alanis Morissette's 'Ironic,' earning her a spot on Reba McEntire's team, highlighting her talent and inspiring young girls in rock music.
Jennifer Hudson temporarily replaced Kelly Clarkson as a coach on NBC's The Voice Season 29 following Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's death, with Hudson filling in for one episode during rehearsals before Clarkson returned. Hudson has previously been a coach on The Voice and is part of the upcoming season, which features returning coaches and airs next spring.
Kelly Clarkson will miss several episodes of The Voice season 29 following the death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, due to cancer, and a replacement coach is being arranged.
Kelly Clarkson's participation in 'The Voice' Season 29 remains uncertain as she copes with her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's recent death from cancer; she has already filmed audition segments but may not appear in live shows, with no official statement from NBC or Kelly yet.
Kelly Clarkson debuted a new shorter, darker bob hairstyle as she announced her return to The Voice in 2026, joining a trend among celebrities for dramatic hair chops this summer.
'The Voice' has been renewed for Season 29 on NBC, set to air in spring 2026, with a new format called 'Battle of Champions' featuring all former winners as coaches, and incorporating four innovative rounds including blind auditions, battles, knockouts, and semi-finals with new voting elements.
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‘The Voice’ missed out on an Emmy nomination for the first time since 2012, losing its spot in the Outstanding Reality Competition Program category to shows like ‘Survivor’ and ‘The Traitors,’ marking a shift in the competition landscape.
Sofronio Vasquez, a contestant from Team Bublé, won season 26 of The Voice, marking the first time a Filipino and Asian contestant has won the show. Vasquez and his coach, Michael Bublé, shared their excitement and the significance of the win, emphasizing representation and the start of a career. Bublé, who was caught texting fellow coach Adam Levine after the win, expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming season with coaches like John Legend and Kelsea Ballerini. Vasquez, overwhelmed with emotion, plans to keep his trophy close, symbolizing his achievement.
Sofronio Vasquez from Utica, New York, won season 26 of "The Voice," becoming the first Asian and Filipino contestant to win the U.S. singing competition. Coached by Michael Bublé, Vasquez's victory marks Bublé's first win as a coach on the show. Vasquez, who grew up in the Philippines and worked as a dental assistant in Utica, impressed with performances of songs by artists like Sia and Celine Dion. He receives $100,000 and a record deal with Universal Music Group.
Sefronio Vásquez from Team Bublé was crowned the winner of NBC's The Voice Season 26, with Shye finishing in second place. The finale featured performances by the finalists and guest appearances by former coaches and artists, including Kelly Clarkson and Snoop Dogg. Coaches for this season included Reba McEntire, Snoop Dogg, Michael Bublé, and Gwen Stefani.