Kelly Clarkson debuted a chin-length bob on September 21, marking a new chapter after ending her seven-season talk show. She appeared on 'Today' and 'Late Night with Seth Meyers' to promote Season 30 of 'The Voice,' emphasizing her return to music and family life in New York.
Kelly Clarkson unveiled a chic chin-length brunette bob on Today, signaling a fresh chapter after The Kelly Clarkson Show ended and ahead of her return to The Voice for Season 30.
Kelly Clarkson revealed a chin-length blond haircut on the Today show as she transitions from hosting The Kelly Clarkson Show to focusing on her music career, while settling in New York City with her kids and embracing a lighter schedule. She described returning to music opportunities, including The Voice Season 30, and Stagecoach 2027 where she’s set to open for Garth Brooks.
The Voice returns for its 30th season with two new coaches, Riley Green and Queen Latifah. NBC has announced a two-hour premiere on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET, with two additional episodes on Sept. 22 & 23 at 8 p.m. ET; Peacock will stream the Sept. 21 episode the following day. Carson Daly returns as host. The show’s prize package includes a Governors Ball 2027 performance for the winner, a tie-in with Live Nation Studios to boost exposure, and celebrations of undiscovered vocal talent as noted by executive producer Audrey Morrissey.
Season 30 of The Voice introduces a First-In Button during Blind Auditions, a 'Cut Week' that trims contestants to a Top 12 (with one more spot via viewer vote to reach Top 13), and six weeks of live shows simulcast on NBC and Peacock with results determined by the east coast broadcast. Voting options include texting a contestant’s name or leaving the contestant’s name as a comment on The Voice’s TikTok post. The live shows will feature weekly themes (Dolly Parton Week, Y2K, TikTok) and a refreshed coaching lineup of Adam Levine, Kelly Clarkson, Queen Latifah, and Riley Green. The season premieres Sept. 21, 2026 (8/7c) with a two-hour premiere, followed by hour-long episodes on Tuesday and Wednesday, and NBC touts the biggest elimination in Voice history.
Ben Saunders, the London-born Dutch singer who won the first The Voice of Holland in 2011, was found dead at age 43 in a Netherlands lake; police say there is no foul play and a cause of death has not yet been disclosed. Saunders, who rose to fame with the single Kill for a Broken Heart from his debut album, had a history of health issues and past legal troubles, and he and his brother Dean once represented the Netherlands in the 2003 Eurovision Song Contest. His body was recovered at the Rijkerswoerdse Plassen near Arnhem after he had been reported missing.
Sir Tom Jones says ITV fired him from The Voice and offered only a reduced role as part of a 'refresh' of the show, with insurance costs cited as a reason; ITV has not publicly commented, but insiders say they hope he’ll return for the next series, which was due to begin production in 2027. Jones, 86, has been a long-time coach on the show since its 2012 launch and has mentored several winners.
Carson Daly says he’s not the right host for The Voice: Celebrity and will temporarily step aside, with Keke Palmer set to host the spin-off. Daly will still host Season 30 and help launch the celebrity edition behind the scenes. The Voice: Celebrity is set to debut in Spring 2027 with coaches Joe Jonas, Queen Latifah, and Riley Green, while Daly returns to the main show’s hosting duties for Season 30 premiering September 21.
Carson Daly confirms he isn’t leaving The Voice; Keke Palmer will host Season 31, The Voice: Celebrity, a celebrity edition set for 2027. Daly will continue hosting the original show and will produce the Celeb Voice spinoff from behind the scenes, while Palmer takes the hosting role and joins coaches including Queen Latifah and Riley Green, with Joe Jonas making his debut as a coach.
The Voice reveals Season 31 will adopt a Celebrity format with celebrity contestants and features Joe Jonas coaching in the U.S. for the first time, alongside Queen Latifah and Riley Green; Keke Palmer will host, taking over from Carson Daly. The season is set to air in 2027, with a premiere date to be announced.
NBC confirms The Voice: Celebrity for 2027, with Keke Palmer hosting and Joe Jonas, Queen Latifah, and Riley Green as coaches, while the show’s celebrity contestants are to be announced and compete in the familiar blind-audition/teams format. Season 30 of The Voice returns Sept. 21 with Adam Levine, Kelly Clarkson, Latifah, and Green.
NBC confirmed production on The Voice: Celebrity for 2027, with Keke Palmer hosting and coaches Joe Jonas, Queen Latifah and Riley Green; the first-ever celebrity edition will include features like Voice Boot Camp, VIP Room and Workroom, while Carson Daly returns to host the regular edition.
Keke Palmer announced on Instagram that she will host The Voice Season 31 (2027) on NBC, a new Celebrity edition that swaps undiscovered talent for celebrities; she replaces Carson Daly, who is stepping away after 30 seasons to focus on his Today duties and family but will remain an executive producer. Season 30 is currently filming and premieres in September; coaches Queen Latifah and Riley Green return, and Joe Jonas will make his debut as a coach.
NBC is launching The Voice: Celebrity, a 2027 edition featuring well-known contestants, hosted by Keke Palmer with coaches Joe Jonas, Queen Latifah, and Riley Green; the celebrity edition will include new elements like boot camp and a VIP room, with the lineup of celebrity singers announced closer to the premiere.
NBC is launching The Voice: Celebrity, with Joe Jonas joining as a coach alongside Queen Latifah and Riley Green. Keke Palmer will host, taking over from Carson Daly. The celebrity edition, essentially Season 31 of The Voice, is set to air in spring next year and will include new behind‑the‑scenes features like Voice Boot Camp and a VIP room. Daly remains a producer, and the show is produced by MGM Alternative, Warner Horizon Unscripted Television and ITV Studios, with John de Mol as an executive producer.