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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Who won 'American Idol' Season 23? What do you get for winning 'American Idol'?
A new winner of "American Idol" has been chosen. About 26 million votes were cast to select the 2025 American Idol and one contestant received a majority of those votes. Breanna Nix was eliminated first about halfway through the finale, coming in third place on "American Idol" Season 23. Besides former contestants, guests during the finale included Salt-N-Pepa, Jessica Simpson and Good Charlotte. Contestant Jamal Roberts performed with "artist in residence" Jelly Roll, John Foster went on stage with judge Luke Bryan and Nix sang with Brandon Lake. Here's who the 2025 "American Idol" winner is, what the winners of "American Idol" get and what to know about your Season 23 champ. Once the Top 24 singers have joined the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, or AFTRA, which costs $3,000, then they earn $1,571 for a two-hour show, $1,303 for each one-hour episode and $910 for each half-hour episode, per 2016 numbers from TV Insider. Contestants also receive a $400 wardrobe allowance per episode, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The winner of "American Idol" 2025 receives a recording contract and a cash prize. That amount has changed throughout the years, with season 16 winner Maddie Poppe getting $250,000 and season one winner Kelly Clarkson walking away with a $1 million recording deal with RCA Records. The winner of "American Idol" 2025 is Jamal Roberts, a P.E. teacher from Mississippi. Roberts is 27 years old. There is no clear answer on how many votes Roberts received in particular, but 26 million votes were cast in total. The runner-up of "American Idol" Season 23 is John Foster. Foster is an 18-year-old from Addis, Louisiana. Yes, season 23 of "American Idol" began March 2, 2025. Season 24 of "American Idol" has already been in the works, according to Executive Producer Megan Michaels Wolflick. Thousands of submissions have already come in, but season 24 will likely not come out until 2026. Almost paradise ... Why is Hannah Brown on 'Bachelor in Paradise'? When will 'Bachelor in Paradise' air? If you're not able to watch live, "American Idol" Season 23 will be available to stream the next day on Hulu. A subscription to Hulu costs $9.99 a month (or $99.99/year) for the ad-supported plan. Students can get Hulu with ads for $1.99 a month, and Hulu with no ads costs $18.99 a month. Reach the reporter at Follow @dina_kaur on X, formerly known as Twitter, and on Bluesky @ Subscribe to today. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Who won 'American Idol' last night? What to know about the 2025 winner
USA Today
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Jay North, star of 'Dennis the Menace' sitcom, dies at 73
Jay North, star of 'Dennis the Menace' sitcom, dies at 73 Actor and former child star Jay North, best known for his starring role on the family sitcom "Dennis the Menace," has died. He was 73. North's friend, writer and producer Laurie Jacobson, revealed in a Facebook post that the actor died "peacefully at home" Sunday afternoon following a battle with cancer. Jacobson later confirmed to USA TODAY that North's family notified her and her husband, actor Jon Provost, of North's death. "As many of his fans know, he had a difficult journey in Hollywood and after…but he did not let it define his life," Jacobson wrote on Facebook. "He had a heart as big as a mountain, loved his friends deeply. He called us frequently and ended every conversation with 'I love you with all my heart.' And we loved him with all of ours." North's "Dennis the Menace" co-star Jeannie Russell told The Hollywood Reporter that North died at his Lake Butler, Florida, residence and that he suffered from colon cancer. Born in Hollywood in August 1951, North got his start in television at the age of 6 when his mother Dorothy née Cotton, who worked as a secretary at the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, arranged for him to appear on his favorite show, the local children's series "Cartoon Express." Talent agent Hazel MacMillan spotted North and offered to represent him. Working simultaneously as a child model and actor, North scored small roles on several NBC variety shows during the 1950s, such as "The George Gobel Show," "The Eddie Fisher Show" and "The Milton Berle Show." North's big break came in the summer of 1958 when Screen Gems held a nationwide casting call for a TV adaptation of cartoonist Hank Ketcham's comic strip "Dennis the Menace." Although North's first audition didn't go well, a second tryout helped the burgeoning actor land the role of Dennis Mitchell in 1959. Ahead of production on the show's debut season, North appeared in several series and feature films, including "Wanted: Dead or Alive," "77 Sunset Strip," "Rescue 8," "The Miracle of the Hills" and "The Big Operator." Michael Hurley dies: Singer known as 'Godfather of freak folk' was 83 "Dennis the Menace" premiered on CBS in October 1959 and ran for four seasons. Despite the show's success, North later revealed the emotional turbulence that colored his on-set experience. In a 1993 interview with the Los Angeles Daily News, North said his aunt Marie Hopper — who served as his guardian when his mother was working — was physically and emotionally abusive. "If it took me more than one or two takes, I would be threatened and then whacked," North told the outlet. "Even if a delay wasn't my fault, she would find a way to blame me and punish me. She was also very possessive and isolated me from the rest of the cast. I couldn't even eat lunch with everybody else. She made me eat it in the dressing room by myself." Following the cancellation of "Dennis the Menace" in 1963, North took to the silver screen with starring roles in the comedies "Zebra in the Kitchen" (1965) and "Maya" (1966). North returned to TV for a short-lived adaptation of "Maya," which ran for 18 episodes from 1967 to 1968. Val Kilmer dies: 'Top Gun' and 'Batman Forever' star was 65 North turned to voiceover work in the late '60s and early '70s, appearing in animated series such as "Arabian Knights," "Here Comes the Grump" and "The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show." North's final role was a self-referential appearance in 2003's "Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star," a child stardom spoof starring David Spade and Alyssa Milano.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
8 things you missed from the SAG Awards
The Screen Actors Guild Awards gave movie buffs yet another taste of what to anticipate for the Oscars next month — and plenty of funny moments from Hollywood's biggest names. The Screen Actors Guild — American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, known as SAG-AFTRA, held its 31st awards ceremony Sunday at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. The event, which was streamed on Netflix, saw 'Conclave' win the night's top honor, best ensemble. Meanwhile, internet darling Timothée Chalamet took home best actor after coming up empty so far this awards season for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in 'A Complete Unknown.' And Demi Moore won for best actress — further sparking Oscars buzz after her win at the Golden Globes in January and the Critics Choice Awards on Feb. 7. Didn't catch the show? Here are some highlights from the night: 'Conclave,' starring Ralph Fiennes, Isabella Rossellini, Stanley Tucci, and John Lithgow, among many others, won big at the SAG Awards on Sunday night, taking up the top honor of best ensemble cast. The victory was met with a muted response from the crowd, who seemed surprised by the win before standing and applauding. Earlier in the night, the cast of the drama about the choosing of a new pope said they're hoping for Pope Francis to make a quick recovery as he remains in critical condition due to kidney failure. The victory added more confusion to what's already been an unpredictable award season as 'Anora,' 'The Brutalist' and 'Emilia Pérez' have all won big at other events. After the 'Conclave' victory Sunday night, it remains difficult to guess which film will win best picture at the Oscars in March. Fonda, who received a life achievement award, spoke at length during her acceptance speech about the importance of unions, particularly as she said workers' rights are under attack. She also mentioned that some actors have to empathize with traumatized characters they portray on screen — alluding to Sebastian Stan portraying Donald Trump in 'The Apprentice.' 'While you may hate the behavior of your character, you have to understand and empathize with the traumatized person you're playing, right?' she asked the room of actors. 'Make no mistake: Empathy is not weak or woke,' Fonda said. 'And, by the way, woke just means you give a damn about other people.' Yes, Bell — voice of Anna in the animated franchise 'Frozen' — decided to use her pipes for a parody of the 'Frozen' tune 'Do You Want to Build a Snowman?' called 'Do you want to be an actor?' The song poked fun at actors in their earliest (and slightly embarrassing) roles. Example — Kieran Culkin as the kid who wets the bed in 'Home Alone' and Jason Segel eating a watermelon. Culkin has been on a streak of luck this award season, taking home the top supporting actor prizes at the BAFTAs, Critics Choice Awards and the Independent Spirit Awards for his role in the buddy comedy-drama 'A Real Pain.' But, he didn't show up to those events to claim his awards. Culkin took the stage Sunday to claim his prize, admitting that he didn't prepare a speech. In Roman Roy fashion, he quipped about actors giving themselves the heaviest award compared to other events. (The physical weight of the statuette was mentioned several times throughout the night.) 'Believe it or not this actually means a lot to me,' he said. The star of 'A Complete Unknown' scored the biggest acting award of the night in what was a surprising twist, given that Adrien Brody of 'The Brutalist' has been cleaning up throughout the season with victories at the Golden Globes, the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs), and Critics Choice Awards. (In fact, earlier in the night, Culkin made a brief joke that Brody would win the award.) 'I was not expecting this at all, truly,' Chalamet said, adding that he hoped to emulate the legacies of actors like Daniel Day-Lewis, Marlon Brando and Viola Davis and sports legends like Michael Jordan and Michael Phelps. 'I know the classiest thing would be to downplay the effort that went into this role,' he said. 'The truth is, this was five and a half years of my life. I poured everything I had into playing this incomparable artist.' 'The truth is,' he added, 'I'm really in pursuit of greatness. I know people don't usually talk like that, but I want to be one of the greats.' Moore took home the top acting prize for her role in 'The Substance' on Sunday night. She and Mikey Madison (of 'Anora') have been trading off on wins so far, with Madison winning at the BAFTAs awards and the Independent Spirit Awards, while Moore has won at the Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards. In her acceptance speech, Moore spoke about her early days as an actress — reflecting on when she received her first SAG card when she was 15 years old. 'It changed my life because it gave me meaning, it gave me purpose, and it gave me direction because I was a kid on my own who had no blueprint for life,' she said. 'That little girl who didn't believe in herself. I just — the words are kind of beyond me, so I'm going to have to just say thank you.' 'Only Murders in the Building' had itself a pretty solid night, winning the award for best ensemble in a comedy series. While accepting the award, Gomez made the room laugh with her honest take on the victory. 'Wait, we never win!' she exclaimed. She then poked fun at her cast mates Steve Martin and Martin Short, who weren't in attendance. 'Marty and Steve aren't here because they don't really care,' she said with a deadpan. (For what it's worth, Martin recently said that Short got covid-19 at the 'Saturday Night Live' 50th anniversary special.) The awards show paired presenters like David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, who starred as Mulder and Scully on 'X-Files,' as well as Zooey Deschanel and Max Greenfield of 'New Girl.' Meanwhile, Keke Palmer and Colman Domingo asked everyone who'd been on a show in the 'Law & Order' universe to take a drink. Spoiler — quite a few people drank! Jada Yuan contributed to this report.
