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Yahoo
21-05-2025
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‘The Voice' Season 27 Winner Crowned On NBC
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains details of the winner of The Voice Season 27. After blind auditions, battles, knockouts, playoffs, and live shows, the winner of The Voice Season 27 was finally revealed. More from Deadline 'American Idol' Crowns Season 23 Winner On ABC 'The Voice': Niall Horan, Reba McEntire & Michael Bublé Join Snoop Dogg As Season 28 Coaches; NBC Show Faces Scheduling Swivel Taran Killam, Jarrett Austin Brown & Georgie Murphy Join 'Stumble' NBC Comedy Pilot John Legend, Michael Bublé, Kelsea Ballerini, and Adam Levine were all represented in the show's finale with at least one hopeful winner. Team Bublé had Jadyn Cree and Adam David, Team Adam had Lucía Flores-Wiseman, Team Kelsea had Jaelen Johnson, and Team Legend had Renzo. Host Carson Daly kicked off the show's live finale with a performance from Foreigner. During the performance, lead vocalist Kelly Hansend said he was leaving the band at the end of the summer, with Luis Maldonado taking over after. RELATED: Former Voice coach Kelly Clarkson returned to the show to perform her song 'Where Have You Been.' Other special guest stars during the show's finale included Bryce Leatherwood, Chance the Rapper, Joe Jonas, James Bay with Sheryl Crow, Alicia Keys (ft. Amanda Reid), and former Voice coach Blake Shelton. The Top 12 singing hopefuls from The Voice Season 27 also returned to the stage to perform 'Pompeii.' During the finale episode, Renzo sang with Legend the song 'As It Was' by Harry Styles. Levine took the stage with Lucia to sing The Beatles' 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps.' Ballerini and Jaelen performed 'Whiskey Lullaby,' the duet popularized by Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss. Bublé took the stage twice during the Season 27 finale. The first time was with Adam to perform 'The Weight' by the Band, and the second performance was with Jadyn for a rendition of Sonny and Cher's 'I Got You Babe.' Who won Season 27? 5th place: Jadyn Cree (Team Bublé)4th place: Lucía Flores-Wiseman (Team Adam)3rd place: Renzo (Team Legend)2nd place: Jaelen Johnson (Team Kelsea)1st place: Adam David (Team Bublé) **WINNER** Best of Deadline Everything We Know About The 'Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping' Movie So Far Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sex-Trafficking Trial Updates: Cassie Ventura's Testimony, $10M Hotel Settlement, Drugs, Violence, & The Feds All The 'Mission: Impossible' Movies In Order - See Tom Cruise's 30-Year Journey As Ethan Hunt
Yahoo
21-05-2025
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The Voice's Season 27 Winner Is…
The confetti cannons were loaded and ready to fire Tuesday evening as The Voice prepared to reveal the identity of its Season 27 winner. Based on Monday's performances by the Top 5 (recapped here), it seemed like it should be a toss-up between Team Michael Bublé's underrated Adam David and Team Adam Levine's sublime Lucia Flores-Wiseman. But how often have the results ever gone the way we expected? (Need I remind you that Katie Kadan didn't win Season 17? And yes, I'm still bitter.) Though Monday wasn't a high point for Team John Legend's Renzo, he's got star power to burn. Team Bublé's Jadyn Cree isn't just the obvious producers' pick, she appeared to have the teenybopper vote locked up. (Look at the results of TVLine's 'Say whaaat?' polls!) And though Team Kelsea Ballerini's Super Save artist Jaelen Johnston fumbled big time in his first performance, he rebounded with his second. And don't we all love a good comeback story? More from TVLine Spine-Tingling FBI Season 7 Finale Leaves [Spoiler]'s Life in Limbo The Handmaid's Tale Kills Three Major Characters in Last Episode Before Series Finale - Read Recap Chicago Fire Boss Previews Severide's Pascal Doubts, Carver and Ritter's Goodbyes... and Future Returns? Before we found out the identity of the winner, we were, of course, first treated to a full-to-brimming evening of entertainment. Kicking off the night was Foreigner with a medley of the band's hits 'Feels Like the First Time,' 'Jukebox Hero' and 'I Want to Know What Love Is.' (Credit where it's due, they sounded as radio-ready as ever, including Kelly Hansen's lead-vocals successor.) Former coach Kelly Clarkson delivered a heartfelt rendition of her ballad, 'Where Have You Been?' (And that high note — Lord!) Season 22 victor Bryce Leatherwood, looking all kindsa comfortable, tore through 'God Made' with enviable confidence. (Take note, Jaelen!) Former and hopefully future coach Chance the Rapper took us on a chill trip through 'Space and Time.' Joe Jonas delivered a solid take on his hit 'Heart by Heart' (aka my fave current song). Mega Mentor Sheryl Crow teamed up with James Bay to make 'You and Me Time' time worth spending. The Top 5 (as well as a bunch of eliminated contestants) banded together on a hella-messy version of Bastille's 'Pompeii' that found them being completely upstaged by their acrobatic backing dancers. As the episode neared its final quarter, former coach Alicia Keys teamed up with Hell's Kitchen lead Amanda Reid to elevate the proceedings with positively pristine renderings of 'The River' and 'Empire State of Mind.' Last but not least, the sing-off's GOAT Blake Shelton took us to 'Texas' — but not before revisiting the magic that was his spar-tnership with Adam. (The two of them even hinted, however slightly, that they might one day reunite on the coaching panel.) As for the coach/contestant duets, they went something like this… Renzo and John Legend, 'As It Was' | Hard to improve on Harry Styles' original version of his mega-hit — and, erm, this didn't. It was awkward, strained, mediocre karaoke. They didn't even bother to change 'Harry, you're no good alone' to 'Renzo, you're no good alone.' Jaelen Johnston and Kelsea Ballerini, 'Whiskey Lullaby' | On Brad Paisley and Allison Krauss' duet, Jaelen altogether laid to rest the specter of Monday's oopsie. He sounded terrific and meshed beautifully with his coach. If you didn't know any better, you wouldn't have even been able to guess which of them was the pro and which was the wannabe. Adam David and Michael Bublé, 'The Weight' | 'Adlé' fully brought their bromance to bear on The Band's golden oldie. The duo's performance was casual and comfortable, and their delight in sharing the stage was contagious. Whether Adam made it to the winner's circle, he'd certainly made a friend. Lucia Flores-Wiseman and Adam Levine, 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps' | Contestant and coach worked well together on their Beatles cover. Interestingly, though, it was (perhaps predictably?) Lucia's unique tone that really caught the ear. The Maroon 5 frontman was good; his protégé, memorable. Jadyn Cree and Michael Bublé, 'I Got You, Babe' | All I could think while watching this Sonny and Cher cover was, 'Holy crap, I've had fondue that isn't this cheesy.' And is it just me, or does Jadyn always sound like she is flattening the roundness out of any and every possible note? And in the moment(s) of truth… FIFTH PLACEJadyn Cree (Team Bublé) FOURTH PLACELucia Flores-Wiseman (Team Adam) — whaaaat?!? THIRD PLACERenzo (Team Legend) SECOND PLACEJaelen Johnston (Team Kelsea) WINNERAdam David (Team Bublé) Drop your reaction in the comments below after grading the finale and the season as a whole. Best of TVLine Mrs. Maisel Flash-Forward List: All of Season 5's Futuristic Easter Eggs Yellowjackets Recap: The Morning After Yellowjackets Recap: The First Supper
Mint
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
‘The Voice' Season 27 finale: When and where to watch, top 5 finalists and what to expect - Here's all you need to know
The 27th season of The Voice comes to an end tonight, May 20, with the crowning of a new winner. The finale, airing live at 9 p.m. ET (6:30 a.m IST) on NBC, will see one of five remaining contestants take home the title and a recording contract. A one-hour season recap will air before the finale at 8 p.m. ET (5:30 a.m IST). For those who are likely to miss the live broadcast, the episode will be available for streaming on Peacock from May 21. Since February 3, various contestants from different teams have faced off in blind auditions, battles, knockouts, playoffs, and live shows. Now, only five artists remain, each representing a different coach's team. Renzo (Team Legend): A science teacher from Philadelphia, Renzo—real name Dennis Lorenzo—is hoping to bring the trophy home for Team Legend. Lucia Flores-Wiseman (Team Adam): Hailing from Washington state, Lucia brings a bilingual background and strong stage presence to the competition. Jadyn Cree (Team Bublé): One of two finalists for Team Bublé, Jadyn follows in the footsteps of her father, a former Voice finalist. Jaelen Johnston (Team Kelsea): Representing Team Kelsea, Jaelen built his music career performing across Kansas and draws inspiration from his grandfather. Adam David (Team Bublé): The second Team Bublé finalist, Adam brings a powerful personal story, having overcome addiction and dedicating his music to recovery outreach. This season's panel includes returning favourites John Legend and Adam Levine, second-time coach Michael Bublé, and newcomer Kelsea Ballerini. Bublé stands out with two finalists still in the running. Public voting for the finale closed at 7 a.m ET (4:30 p.m IST) today, just hours ahead of the final show. The results will be revealed live during the broadcast, ending another season of musical highs, emotional stories, and unforgettable performances.
USA Today
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
What time is 'The Voice' finale? See finalists, where to watch
What time is 'The Voice' finale? See finalists, where to watch Show Caption Hide Caption Lorde Fans Start Spontaneous Parade Amid Chaos Sparked by Singer's Pop-Up Performance Lorde fans were seen taking part in an unofficial parade through Manhattan, New York, on the same night the New Zealand hitmaker performed her new single in Washington Square Park. Credit: @samelipsredts via Storyful "The Voice" is set to wrap its 27th Season with the crowning of a new winner on Tuesday night. Five artists remain in the competition ahead of the live finale episode on May 20, but only one will take home the title and grand prize of a recording contract. Each week since Feb. 3, contestants have battled for their spot on four teams coached by celebrity judges. The season is broken up into stages of competition, including blind auditions, battles, knockouts and playoffs. There were also live shows on May 12 and May 19. Here's what to know about the May 20 finale of "The Voice," including finalists, voting and how to watch. What time is 'The Voice' finale on? "The Voice" Season 27 finale airs on May 20 at 9 p.m. ET. There will also be a season recap episode airing at 8 p.m. ET for the hour before the finale, according to NBC. How to watch 'The Voice' Season 27 finale The episode will be available to watch live on NBC. It will also be available for streaming on May 21 on Peacock. Who are the coaches on 'The Voice' Season 27? This season's celebrity coaching panel features several familiar faces and one new member: John Legend : The "All of Me" singer returned to the show after missing the previous season. This is his tenth season as a coach. : The "All of Me" singer returned to the show after missing the previous season. This is his tenth season as a coach. Michael Bublé : In his second season, Bublé is the only coach to have two artists in tonight's finale. : In his second season, Bublé is the only coach to have two artists in tonight's finale. Kelsea Ballerini : Ballerini is in her first season as a coach. : Ballerini is in her first season as a coach. Adam Levine: One of the show's original coaches, Levine returned to the show after a 10-season hiatus. 'The Voice' Season 27 finalists There are five artists still in the competition, with each of the four judges' teams represented. Here's who could take it all Tuesday night: Renzo : A Philadelphia native, Renzo is on Team Legend. He teaches science to elementary students, according to his cast bio. His real name is Dennis Lorenzo. : A Philadelphia native, Renzo is on Team Legend. He teaches science to elementary students, according to his cast bio. His real name is Dennis Lorenzo. Lucia Flores-Wiseman : Flores-Wiseman represents Team Adam. She is originally from Washington state and is fluent in Spanish, according to her cast bio. : Flores-Wiseman represents Team Adam. She is originally from Washington state and is fluent in Spanish, according to her cast bio. Jadyn Cree : Cree is one of two members of Team Bublé competing in the finale. Her father, Bryan Oleson, was previously a finalist on the show's 25th season, according to her cast bio. : Cree is one of two members of Team Bublé competing in the finale. Her father, Bryan Oleson, was previously a finalist on the show's 25th season, according to her cast bio. Jaelen Johnston: A member of Team Kelsea, Johnston has built a music career by performing at venues around Kansas, according to his cast bio. His grandfather is a former entertainer who inspired his music journey. A member of Team Kelsea, Johnston has built a music career by performing at venues around Kansas, according to his cast bio. His grandfather is a former entertainer who inspired his music journey. Adam David: The other member of Team Bublé in the finale, David's singing career has taken him around the world, according to his cast bio. He previously struggled with addiction but is five years clean and performs at rehabilitation centers each week. Is voting still open for 'The Voice' finale? The voting window for the finale was open overnight after the May 19 episode. Voting closed at 7 a.m. ET on May 20, according to NBC. We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage. Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at
Yahoo
20-05-2025
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He was a top 10 singer on ‘American Idol' 7 years ago. Now, he's a semifinalist on ‘The Voice'
Fans of both 'The Voice' and 'American Idol' likely did a double take during 'The Voice' Season 27 premiere, when a singer named Renzo took the stage to perform Lynyrd Skynyrd's 'Simple Man' in front of coaches Michael Buble, John Legend, Kelsea Ballerini and Adam Levine. If the 33-year-old singer from Philadelphia seemed familiar to some viewers, it's likely because of his impressive run on 'American Idol' seven years ago, when he made it to the show's top 10. At that time, however, he auditioned with his full name, Dennis Lorenzo. Now, Renzo is once again in the top 10 — this time on 'The Voice.' The singer is one of eight contestants who will be competing in the semifinals. Here's a look at his run (so far) this season, and highlights from his time on 'Idol.' Ahead of his 'Voice' audition, Renzo opened up about his upbringing in Philadelphia, sharing that he lost his father to gun violence when he was just 4 years old. 'That was really tough on me growing up. There weren't really many people for me to like look up to and say, 'Hey, I want to be like this guy,'' he told producers. 'I had a lot of love from my mom, ... but sometimes think about, man, who would I have been if I had a dad?' For Renzo, music was a refuge of sorts. He started singing when he was four — his mom recalled how her son would sing 'Mary Had a Little Lamb' with vibrato at that young age. Eventually, in 2015, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue music. Even though he had a great run on 'American Idol' and is now on 'The Voice,' he continues to keep a day job teaching science. Above all else, though, Renzo said his focus is family. He and his wife have two daughters, ages 7 and 1, and he has another older daughter who lives in Chile with her mom. 'Breaking that generational curse for my daughters and being a family person is so important to me,' he told 'Voice' producers shortly before he took the stage to perform 'Simple Man.' 'I'm singing a story that is so close to my heart,' he continued. 'It talks about going through life and learning what it means to be a man. I've seen a lot of highs and lows. When you jump, your parachute will not open right away. But eventually it opens, and it says to me, never give up. So getting a chair turn, it would mean so much to me.' Historically, John Legend is one of the pickier 'Voice' coaches and tends to be rather selective. But during Renzo's blind audition, Legend was the first coach to turn around for a chance at snagging the singer for his team. He was so set on getting Renzo that he even hit his 'block' button to prevent Adam Levine from getting the chance to be his coach. As Legend predicted, Levine did indeed turn around during Renzo's performance of 'Simple Man,' though the Maroon 5 frontman didn't realize he was blocked until the song was over. By the end of his performance, Renzo had gotten everyone but Ballerini to turn around. While the country singer noted that Renzo 'deserved a four-chair turn,' she said she didn't turn because she believed the other coaches would be a better fit for the singer. Legend praised Renzo's ability to bring his own style and interpretation to a Southern country-rock song. 'I hear the R&B influence, but you did a song that was unexpected for somebody that has that background,' he said. 'I would love to coach you.' Buble, who won the previous season of 'The Voice,' praised Renzo's artistry and said it didn't really matter that Renzo's style wasn't quite in his wheelhouse. 'I think being a good coach is about listening,' he said. 'I can help guide you. I want you to be a global megastar.' In the end, Renzo selected Legend to be his coach — the first and only singer to join Legend's team during the premiere episode. As Renzo left the stage, Levine — an original 'Voice' coach who is back on the show after a six-year hiatus — lamented what could've been. 'This was a big mistake coming back!' he joked. During the show's Battle round, Levine was still sore about not getting Renzo for his team — Ballerini even joked that Legend and Levine haven't talked since the moment. For the Battle round, Renzo performed Bob Marley's 'Is This Love' with fellow Legend team member Jay Ammo. The coaches had high praise for both of the singers, but in the end, Legend chose to send Renzo through to the next round of the competition. 'You made some melodic choices that weren't the normal choices for the song and they worked because you have a great ear as a musician, you have a great creativity and then you have the vocal chops to pull off these great ideas that you have,' Legend said. Other performances from Renzo this season have included Billie Eilish's 'Happier Than Ever,' and Hozier's 'Too Sweet." Now, Renzo is one of two singers remaining on Legend's team heading into the semifinals. Seven years before appearing on 'The Voice,' Renzo was singing his heart out for 'Idol' judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan. As in his appearance on 'The Voice,' Renzo spoke about the loss of his father on 'Idol.' But he also shared how his grandparents bought him a guitar when he was 16 — and how the instrument inspired him to change his life for the better. 'That's what changed my life — strumming those guitar chords,' he said on 'Idol.' 'It was just like, 'Man, this is what you should be doing.' I've been singing and playing guitar ever since.' For his audition, Renzo strummed a worn-out guitar with a hole in it and sang Allen Stone's 'Unaware' (he would later have the opportunity to perform a duet of that song with Stone during the top 24 round). He got nothing but praise from the judges. 'You made that thing ... have all the soul that it needs,' Richie said of the guitar with a hole in it. Bryan, meanwhile, said it's singers like Renzo who are the reason he signed up to be a judge on 'Idol.' 'He's definitely going to bring some competition,' Perry said as Renzo walked away from his audition with a ticket to Hollywood. He ultimately ended up making it to the show's top 10 before being eliminated. Maddie Poppe, a singer from Clarksville, Iowa, would go on to be the Season 16 winner — two years after she auditioned for 'The Voice' and was rejected by all four coaches. 'I want people to know that even if you hear a 'no' from 'American Idol,' it doesn't mean that you're not going to make it. It doesn't mean that you're not good enough,' she previously told the Deseret News. 'It's important to not give up.'
