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Reba McEntire finds her mini-me on the next episode of The Voice, when 18-year-old country singer Katie O. takes the stage for her blind audition airing Tuesday night (Oct. 14).
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The Jacksonville, Florida, native performs LeAnn Rimes’ 1996 hit “One Way Ticket (Because I Can)” in the audition, premiering exclusively on Billboard below, and her breezy-yet-steady vocal ability, paired with her charming country twang, immediately catches the attention of Gwen Stefani, who turns her chair around within the first few notes of Katie O.’s performance.
Snoop Dogg follows, as do Michael Bublé and country superstar McEntire — much to the dismay of Stefani, who playfully whines at one point, “Why is Reba here?”
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“You got a lot of heart and soul when you’re singing, and you were so cute when I turned around, so I thought that was cute,” McEntire tells Katie O., who was visibly excited to see the “Fancy” singer on her side. “I love that. I love your smile too.”
Stefani, however, put up a good fight by telling the teen, “I pressed my button as fast as I could, as soon as I heard your voice. I really like to work with young girls. … You know what’s crazy? — and it’s before you turned around, Reba — you were moving around, walking around, your voice was so secure and strong and so composed. I would love to have you on Team Gwen.”
Snoop was no help to Stefani’s cause, when he points out how much Katie O. and McEntire are alike. “You know what? When you talk, you sound exactly like her,” the rapper tells the young musical hopeful.
Watch Katie O.’s full audition below, and tune in to The Voice on Tuesday night to see who she picks as her coach. New episodes air Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. Episodes of The Voice stream on-demand via Peacock the next day after they air on TV, but you can also watch live with Peacock Premium Plus.
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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which wraps up on Oct. 15, we’re celebrating Beautyblender founder and CEO Rea Ann Silva. Fans of Silva’s iconic pink egg-shaped sponge know it’s a favorite among beauty lovers and celebrities alike, including Selena Gomez, Sabrina Carpenter, Tinashe, Tate McRae and Madison Beer.
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In a recent interview on the Today show, Silva’s inspiring journey was highlighted, showcasing her roots and beginnings. Raised in a working-class Latino family in Los Angeles, she worked hard to achieve her success. To support herself while studying at fashion school, she worked at beauty counters in department stores before transitioning to a career as a makeup artist, where she had the opportunity to work with notable stars like Kerry Washington, Taraji P. Henson and Regina King.
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On April 18, Silva posted on her Instagram account, sharing her backstory. “I was a makeup artist that did film and television for many, many years. And I was one of the first, if not the first, to create a tool for high-definition and that’s where this little baby was invented on the set of Girlfriends on the Paramount lot here in Hollywood, California.” For those unfamiliar with Girlfriends, it was a 2000s sitcom that aired for eight seasons, focusing on a variety of family and friendship dynamics.
Silva continued: “I was tasked with trying to make sure that the girls from Girlfriends looked really natural and beautiful while they were wearing makeup all day in high-definition when you would see every pore on their skin. And that’s where this little beauty was born.”
On Sept. 27, Silva was honored with the 2024 Entrepreneurial Award at the Kennedy Center’s Hispanic Heritage Awards. “The simple fact of having Latina aunts, mothers, cousins, there is no way of escaping beauty because in our community and in our heritage, beauty is such an important part of who we are and how we express ourselves,” she shared in an interview with PBS.
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All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Live from New York, Ariana Grande took over hosting duties for Saturday Night Live embracing her pink-loving character Glinda from the […]
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Dolly Parton and her sister Rachel George Parton have made tasting their home cooking even easier. After releasing their cookbook Good […]
Ariana Grande hosted SNL for a second time and starred in seven sketches that made it to air Saturday night (Oct. 12) in an episode that seemed made for the skilled impressionist. Grande’s list of roles on SNL this weekend: an aggressive mother, Celine Dion, a bridesmaid wrecking a wedding with “Espresso,” a tween, one […]
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Make room in your budget, Target just dropped new Wicked merch! The Stanley x Wicked collection of limited-edition Stanley Quenchers inspired by characters Elphaba and Glinda were released exclusively at Target on Sunday (Oct. 13).
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The collection features two cups, available in glossy pink and green colorways representing Glinda and Elphaba. The tumblers are available in 40-ounce ($55) and 20-ounce ($$20) sizes. Stanley cups are known to sell out quickly, and the Wicked collection will be no exception. The collection is currently available in limited supply online and in Target stores.
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Wicked, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch, hits theaters on Nov. 22.
In honor of the film, Target announced over 150 Wicked-inspired pieces including apparel, accessories and beauty releases such as OPI’s Wicked nail polish collection, film inspired It Cosmetics Ulta x Wicked brushes, Beekman 1802 bath, body and skincare and makeup, and Grande’s r.e.m. beauty Wicked collection available Ulta Beauty at Target for a limited time.
Also available at Target, Bitty Boomers Elphaba and Glinda speakers, Mattel’s Elphaba Singing Doll and Fiyero Fashion Doll, Fisher-Price Little People Collector set, Glinda and Elphaba Funko Pop! collectibles, a Target-exclusive Wicked soundtrack and more. Starting on Nov. 3, Wicked-themed displays and instillations will debut in Target stores.
“Like so many people, the Target team can’t wait for ‘Wicked’ to hit theaters, and we have everything you need to embrace your inner Elphaba or Glinda,” said Jill Sando, Target’s executive vice president and chief merchandising officer of apparel and accessories, home and hardlines. “When it comes to big cultural moments like this, there’s no place like Target. With a captivating shopping experience and the largest assortment of retailer-exclusive products, this is Target at our best and I’m so excited for families to celebrate ‘Wicked’ with us.”
Every year on Oct. 11, the LGBTQ+ community in the U.S. comes together to commemorate National Coming Out Day, celebrating the millions of people who have decided to open up to the world about who they are, while also providing encouragement those who have yet to speak publicly about their identity. It’s an especially important […]
Bowen Yang and Ariana Grande took advantage of having the iconic Stevie Nicks in their presence. In a new promo for the upcoming Oct. 12 episode of Saturday Night Live, Grande and Yang discuss Grande returning as host of the sketch comedy series. “You know what they say, lightning strikes once, maybe twice,” the Wicked […]