The latest American Idol winner has been revealed.

During the Monday, May 11, season 24 finale, host Ryan Seacrest announced that Hannah Harper received the most votes from viewers. Jordan McCullough was revealed to be the runner-up, with Keyla Richardson coming in third place.

“After a nationwide vote and an incredible season, the winner of American Idol 2026 is Hannah Harper,” Seacrest announced in the finale’s climactic moment.

The Idol finale started off with the final three each singing a track in honor of guest mentor Alicia Keys. Harper performed Keys’ 2007 hit “No One,” while Richardson covered 2009’s “Un-Thinkable (I’m Ready)” and McCullough took on the 2003 song “If I Ain’t Got You.”

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“Your voice sound beautiful and tender and like a lullaby,” judge Luke Bryan told Harper. “Your voice is like walking in the outdoors. It’s like walking through a beautiful garden. You’re true artist.”

The second round was a salute to each finalist’s hometown, with Harper opting for the original track “Married Into This Town.”

“Congratulations on songwriting, congratulations about being that authentic person,” judge Lionel Richie told her.

The hometown round continued with Richardson’s rendition of “I Love The Lord” and McCullough’s version of “Dear God.” At the conclusion of the second round, Seacrest revealed that Keyla finished in third place overall.

The stage was set for a dramatic showdown between the final two, as each got a chance to perform their potential winner’s single — Harper’s “String Cheese” and McCullough’s “Goodness of God.” When the votes were totaled, Harper was revealed as the 2026 Idol winner.

Harper, 25, is a stay-at-home mom of three from Willow Springs, Missouri. The singer has captivated American Idol fans since she auditioned with an original song titled “String Cheese,” which explores postpartum depression.

McCullough, 27, is a worship director at Zeal Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, which is less than an hour away from Nashville. He previously auditioned for The Voice in 2019 but did not receive any chair turns.

Richardson, 29, is a gospel singer born and raised in Pensacola, Florida. Her single “So Good” became her first No. 1 on Billboard‘s Gospel Airplay chart in 2021.

After making the Top 5 during the April 27 episode, Harper and Richardson exclusively told Us Weekly that they were grateful to be able to share their faith with America throughout the season.

“We both have grown up in church and had the opportunity to share our testimony, and it was nice to be able to have it on this platform,” Harper said. “It was an honor.”

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Richardson added, “I grew up in the church. I know so many songs, so it was kind of hard to pick, but I wanted to pick something everyone could relate to. I wanted everyone to worship with me. That’s my heart right there. That’s where I find myself in worship a lot of times. When they said ‘songs of faith,’ that was right up my alley.”

The musician continued, “I’m glad that we can be open about our faith. I’m glad that everybody is OK with it, and we’re OK with it. … I love God, and that’s who I love.”

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Harper, McCullough and Richardson were voted into the Top 3 during last week’s semi-finals.

Monday night’s three-hour season finale saw Keys serve as a guest judge alongside Carrie Underwood, Richie and Bryan. The evening was also filled with musical performances from Brad Paisley, Blues Traveler, Cameron Whitcomb, Clay Aiken, En Vogue, Gin Blossoms, Jason Mraz, Lee Ann Womack, Nelly, Shinedown, Tori Kelly and more.

Braden Rumfelt and Chris Tungseth, who were eliminated in the Top 5, also returned to perform.

Sports movies love a comeback, and honestly, so do moviegoers. There’s something very hard to resist about a broken fighter getting one last shot, a trainer barking from the sidelines, and a final showdown where the emotional stakes are doing as much heavy lifting as the punches. Add mixed martial arts into the mix, and you’ve got the kind of bruising underdog story that feels designed to leave everyone sweaty, stressed, and quietly rooting for one more round.

Beast, the new MMA action drama starring Russell Crowe (Gladiator) and Daniel MacPherson (Foundation), has debuted with a strong score on Rotten Tomatoes. The film currently holds an 80% critics’ score, alongside a 78% audience score on the Popcornmeter, making it one of the better-received MMA dramas in a genre that has not exactly been overloaded with modern classics. Aside from films like Warrior and The Smashing Machine, the world of MMA has remained surprisingly underused on screen.

Directed by Tyler Atkins and written by Crowe and David Frigerio, Beast follows Patton James, a former MMA champion who has spent years away from the cage, but when his younger brother is put in danger, Patton is pulled back into the fight world and reunites with the trainer who once helped make him a legend. From there, he commits to one final showdown against the reigning champion, because apparently retirement in sports dramas is just a plot device before the big battle scene.

The cast includes Crowe as Sammy, MacPherson as Patton James, Luke Hemsworth (Westworld, The Terminal List: Dark Wolf) as Gabriel Stone, Mojean Aria (The Correspondent, See) as Malon, Kelly Gale (Plane, The Enforcer) as Luciana, George Burgess (Land of Bad, Locusts) as Neal, Saphira Moran (It Will Find You, Beast) as Nadine James, and Bren Foster (Life After Fighting, Deep Blue Sea 3) as Xavier Grau.

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The appeal seems to be that Beast knows exactly what kind of movie it is. This is a classic underdog sports drama, and early reviews suggest it is not trying to reinvent the cage. RogerEbert.com awarded the film 3 out of 4 stars, hailing it as a sports movie that understands the formula and delivering on it. Other reviews have highlighted the fight scenes, with critics pointing to the physicality of the action and the impact of the blows inside the cage, with MacPherson’s performance carrying much of the emotional and physical weight.

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Billie Eilish left Amy Poehler green with jealousy when the singer appeared on her podcast and started praising “The Office,” prompting the host to bring up her own show, “Parks and Recreation.”

Most fans took sides with Poehler, with many insinuating that “Parks and Recreation” is somehow better than “The Office.”

Eilish also addressed speculation that she was feuding with her brother and co-writer, Finneas, after he was noticeably absent from her tour.

Eilish left Poehler grappling with jealousy during her recent appearance on the actress’s “Good Hang” podcast.

The “Birds of a Feather” singer spoke about her love for the hit comedy series “The Office,” saying she started watching it when she was about 11 or 12 years old and has probably watched it more than 40 times.

Seemingly jealous, Poehler went on a short rant that made Eilish burst out laughing before clarifying that her real question was whether the singer had heard of and watched “Parks and Recreation.”

Eilish quickly replied that she loves the show, adding, “It’s like the top five shows of all time.” She then went on to praise Poehler’s work on the series as “one of the greatest performances in history,” leaving the actress visibly flattered.

Fans Debate Between ‘The Office’ And ‘Parks And Rec’

Several fans took to the comment section of a trending video of their interaction to share their mixed reactions, with many debating which show is better.

“Parks and Rec is the better show IMO. I had already seen The Office by the time I picked up Parks and Rec a few years ago, and couldn’t believe how funny it was. Once Michael Scott left The Office, it wasn’t nearly as good,” a fan wrote on X.

Others thought “The Office” was better, with one claiming “Parks and Recreation” borrowed heavily from it.

Billie Eilish Gets Candid About Tourette’s Syndrome

Elsewhere on the show, Eilish got vulnerable as she spoke about doing everything she could to suppress her Tourette’s syndrome, per The Guardian.

The “Ocean Eyes” singer revealed that she was diagnosed with the condition at age 11, adding that it can be very frustrating when others do not know what it is or how to help.

“I do have Tourette’s and I have vocal tics, and I can keep them pretty quiet,” she said on the show. “I go through phases of words becoming tics, but there’s a thing called suppressing, if you’ve ever heard of it.”

She continued, “When I’m in an interview, I’m doing everything in my power to suppress all of my tics constantly. And as soon as I leave the room, I have to let them all out.”

Eilish Previously Said Living With The Experience Was ‘Very Exhausting’

Back in 2022, Eilish experienced an on-camera tic during an appearance on David Letterman’s “My Next Guest” show on Netflix. At the time, she revealed that she does not experience tics while performing and that some stopped occurring over time, but said living with the condition was “very exhausting,” per the BBC.

She also said she “really loves” talking about her experience, but admitted it was confusing for her and made worse by people’s reactions when she has a tic.

“The most common way that people react is they laugh because they think I’m trying to be funny. I’m always left incredibly offended by that,” she said.

Billie Eilish Shuts Down Rumors Of A Finneas Rift

Eilish has faced rumors of a possible rift between her and her brother, Finneas, who has co-written many of her hit songs.

In an April interview with Elle, she opened up about his noticeable absence from her tour, marking the first time she had worked for an extended period without him. However, she explained that his absence does not mean they are feuding, adding that they are still siblings.

“I heard somebody say, ‘Did you guys hear Finneas and Billie had a falling-out?’” the singer said. “Finneas and I have never and will never have a falling-out, ever in our lives. We’ll get in the biggest f-cking fight you’ve ever heard of in your life…and five minutes later, we’re back, laughing and making music.”

After years of tension and public shots between Kevin Hart and Katt Williams, the two appeared to finally bury the hatchet during Netflix’s “The Roast of Kevin Hart.” The comedy special featured a list of comedians and celebrities poking fun at the actor, including Williams, who made a surprise appearance.

Hart and Williams’ feud began in 2014, with the two exchanging verbal jabs. The former extended an olive branch to his fellow comedian, but not before getting brutally roasted in the name of comedy.

“The Roast of Kevin Hart,” which premiered live on Netflix on May 10, had comedians and special guests roasting the actor, including Tom Brady, The Rock, Jeff Ross, Pete Davidson, Regina Hall, Tony Hinchcliffe, and Big Jay Oakerson. Toward the end of the evening, Hall brought out a surprise guest, legendary comedian Katt Williams.

It was a big surprise, indeed, as the two have been embroiled in a public feud since 2014. Williams immediately took a jab at Hart, saying, “I’m surprised they invited me. That’s how little star power you have. They had to start inviting your enemies. I said, ‘I hate him.’ They said, ‘Come anyway,’”

Hart took Williams’ roast in stride, laughing with the crowd and seemingly having a genuinely good time despite the surprise guest’s scathing words. As for why he agreed to appear, Williams said, “For the money, b-tch!”

Williams used his quick wit and storytelling expertise to share with the audience his beef with Hart, combining roasting the comedian and enumerating the problems he had with him. “Kevin and I had beef, and I’ll tell you why. Because, privately, this motherf-cker stole everything from me. Before he saw my act, he was a 6-foot-3 white man,” Williams said.

In 2014, Williams started making backhanded remarks about comedians in Hollywood. At that time, Hart, who started in the stand-up comedy circuit, appeared in films such as “Ride Along,” “About Last Night,” “Get Hard,” and “The Wedding Ringer,” among others. Williams has also accused Hart of taking movie roles from him.

Throughout the years, Williams has accused Hart of being an “industry plant” and a “Hollywood puppet,” citing his rapid rise to fame. At the roast, the comedian said he made some comments he would like to take back, and that some of what he said was “misunderstood.”

Williams spoke about those comments during the roast, saying that he referred to the actor as a “plant” because “I keep burying him. He keeps springing back the f-ck up, just like a plant.” As for being a “puppet,” Williams said his words may have been taken out of context, explaining that what he meant was, “The head of Netflix literally has his whole hand up Kevin’s a-s and can make him do anything.”

In 2016, Hart posted a photo on Instagram with Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock, writing a caption about comedians supporting each other. “It’s about helping one another not trying to tear each other down!!! The insecure ones will never understand that…” Hart wrote. Despite not naming Williams, many speculated it was a veiled jab at his rival.

In 2018, Hart directly addressed his problem with Williams on “The Breakfast Club,” saying his frustration stemmed from the comedian not taking responsibility for his actions. “You didn’t show up to work. You f-cked off promo shoots… You became a risk to the studios, which is why studios stopped f-cking with you,” Hart exclaimed.

In 2024, Williams appeared on the “Club Shay Shay” podcast, in which he talked at length about Hart being an “industry plant.” The comedian claimed Hart never had a sold-out show or a standing ovation at comedy clubs before being an actor. “He already had his deals when he got here,” Williams said.

Kevin Hart And Katt Williams End Their Feud

“It Ends With Us” actor, Adam Mondschein, is pushing back against claims made by Blake Lively about feeling uncomfortable and violated during the birthing scene in the movie. The actor, who was supposed to testify in the case that has now been settled, is telling his side of the story and detailing what went down on the day of the shooting from his perspective.

In an interview with Page Six, actor Adam Mondschein, who played the OBGYN on “It Ends With Us,” spoke out about his experience on set and the environment during the birthing scene, which was part of Lively’s complaint against Justin Baldoni. The actress described it as a “violative birthing scene for which he cast a friend” to play the role of the OBGYN.

While Mondschein has been good friends with Baldoni for years, he also has a master’s degree in acting from UCLA and has several credits to his name. Mondschein said he met Lively for the first time on the day of filming the birthing scene, saying, “Nothing happened that she wasn’t in charge of. She came into the room as the most powerful person in the room.”

The actor also said Lively was part of the creative decisions that day, saying that she was “not a wilting flower” and was confident.

Adam Mondschein Details What Happened On Set During The Birthing Scene

Blake Lively claimed she felt “uncomfortable” during the birthing scene, alleging that Mondschein’s “face and hands were in close proximity to her nearly nude genitalia for a birth scene,” which she said was “invasive and humiliating.”

Mondschein counters the claim, explaining that Lively was far from “nearly nude.” The actor said that while it was a birthing scene, Lively was dressed in a hospital gown, had a large prosthetic belly, and was wearing black shorts underneath the gown. “There’s nothing to see. Nothing to look at,” Mondschein said, adding that his attention was on the baby he was holding.

They used a real baby covered in cream cheese and jelly for the scene, and Mondschein shared that, apart from the crew, the only others present were those needed for the scene and the infant’s parents, who were closely watching their baby.

The Actor Defended Justin Baldoni

Mondschein said Baldoni had good intentions when he decided to work on the project and even had a good relationship with Colleen Hoover, the author of the book the movie was adapted from, in the beginning.

“The reason he wanted to direct this piece, the reason why he wanted to be in it, to put his heart on it, was because he found the book to be significant,” the actor said, adding that Baldoni wanted to raise awareness on domestic violence. He also expressed the toll the lawsuit has taken on his friend, which also affected Baldoni’s wife, children, and parents.

“That’s a terrible burden to carry and then to maintain the knowledge that’s not who you are,” he said, adding that the people accused “did not deserve what happened to them.”

The Actor Has Been Refuting Blake Lively’s Claims

Mondschein also appeared in journalist Kjersti Flaa’s podcast and refuted Lively’s claims. Flaa, who has been covering the “It Ends With Us” lawsuit, was also mentioned in the case due to her viral interview with Lively, in which the actress asked, “How’s your little bump?” after being congratulated on her pregnancy.

In Lively’s complaint, she claimed Wayferer Studios co-chairman, Steve Sarowitz, was present during the birthing scene. He was also named as a defendant in the case. Mondshchein said Sarowitz wasn’t even on set at that time, saying that he remembers because he gave him “sh-t” for coming in later in the day.

Mondschein also appeared on Piers Morgan’s “Uncensored” and said he feels “sorry” for Lively, as reported by The Blast. “I have very firm feelings about the actions that she took, and she hurt my friend and has been hurting my friend,” the actor said.

Blake Lively’s Legal Request Rejected

Days after settling the case, Lively’s camp started pushing to make the defendants pay for damages and legal fees. According to the actress, she is entitled to a payout despite the settlement, citing the defendants’ filing of a “false” defamation lawsuit against her. Baldoni’s defamation claim was dismissed in 2025.

Lively is reportedly seeking “compensatory damages tripled, and punitive damages,” as noted in the motion, per the Daily Mail. The actress’s attorneys are requesting to file more documents to support the motion, but according to the outlet, the judge rejected the request, saying that the court will no longer entertain additional briefs before he decides on the matter.

With just two episodes left in its fifth and final season, The Boys has once again topped Prime Video‘s TV rankings as the most popular show on the platform for another week running. Created by Eric Kripke and based on the comics by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, the gratuitously violent superhero satire show is a fan-favorite that ranks among the biggest superhero franchises of the 21st century, and all eyes are appropriately on the series as it enters its final chapters. But while you wait for the show’s last episodes, there’s still a lot of other great series on the streaming platform that could occupy your time. Here’s a look at three great shows that we think you should binge on Prime Video this week, including both recent hits and iconic TV classics.

For more recommendations, check out our list of the best shows and movies on Prime Video.

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‘Scarpetta’ (2026–Present)

Developed by Liz Sarnoff, Scarpetta is a crime drama show adapted from the book series by Patricia Cornwell, with Nicole Kidman starring as the title character, Dr. Kay Scarpetta. A brilliant forensic pathologist, Kay uses cutting-edge technology and her expertise to help solve a complex mystery in her role as chief medical examiner of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The show also stars Bobby Cannavale, Jamie Lee Curtis, Simon Baker, Rosy McEwen, Jacob Lumet Cannavale, Hunter Parrish, and Ariana DeBose in key roles.

Scarpetta is not without its flaws, but it’s a thrilling mystery series powered by the perfectly composed performances of its stacked cast. Though its critical reception has been pretty mixed, the show has proven quite popular with audiences. Anchored by Kidman’s and Jamie Lee Curtis’s acting, the series may not be a perfect adaptation of its bestselling source material, but it’s still an enjoyable story in its own right.

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‘Snowpiercer’ (2020–2024)

Developed by Josh Friedman and Graeme Manson, Snowpiercer is a post-apocalyptic thriller series inspired by Bong Joon-Ho’s 2013 film, in turn an adaptation of the 1982 French graphic novel Le Transperceneige by Jacques Lob, Benjamin Legrand, and Jean-Marc Rochette. Set seven years after a climate apocalypse, the story explores class tensions, social injustice, and personal conflicts aboard the titular train, which perpetually circles the globe carrying the remnants of humanity. Jennifer Connelly and Daveed Diggs lead the ensemble cast, with Mickey Sumner, Alison Wright, Iddo Goldberg, Susan Park, Katie McGuinness, Sam Otto, Sheila Vand, Mike O’Malley, Annalise Basso, Jaylin Fletcher, Lena Hall, and more in key roles.

The Snowpiercer series had a pretty rough production, marred by creative conflicts, studio shutdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and a change of networks. But though it’s quite underrated and underwatched, the show is easily one of the best dystopian TV series of recent years, following well-realized characters in a fascinating saga of class warfare. The performances are a key highlight, with Daveed Diggs in particular winning two Critics’ Choice Super Awards for his work on the show.

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‘Castle’ (2009–2016)

Created by Andrew W. Marlowe, Castle is a fan-favorite ABC procedural show that stars Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic. The series follows best-selling mystery novelist Richard Castle (Fillion) and hard-nosed NYPD homicide detective Kate Beckett (Katic) as they team up to solve unusual crimes and eventually develop a romantic relationship. Besides Fillion and Katic, the show also features Susan Sullivan, Molly C. Quinn, Jon Huertas, Tamala Jones, Seamus Dever, and more in key roles.

Though the series had a marked decline in quality and popularity in its latter seasons, Castle‘s Seasons 1 to 4 are undeniably brilliant, taking audiences on engaging adventures full of baffling mysteries, emotional drama, and witty humor. Anchored by Fillion and Katic’s performances and chemistry, the series is easily one of the best procedural mystery shows of the 2000s, and even though it may have ultimately overstayed its welcome, Castle still enjoys an international fan following. The show also earned numerous accolades during its broadcast, including 11 People’s Choice Awards.

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The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Mikayla Matthews has a lot more to say about Taylor Frankie Paul calling her out as a “snake friend.”

“Could probably write a book on everything I’ve had to say on this. Nothing I said denied that she’s experienced pain, trauma, or difficult things, there’s literally no question about that,” Matthews, 26, wrote in the comments section of a fan video discussing the drama between her and Paul, which was shared via Instagram on Sunday, May 10. “Two things can be true. Someone can be hurting and still hurt people around them in the process.”

Matthews added that she “never” wanted to see Paul “fail, suffer, or be canceled.”

“It was about no longer wanting to publicly participate in or normalize a cycle that was affecting everyone around it, especially where children and repeated violence were involved,” she responded.

Matthews also called Paul out for claiming that someone had been a bad friend to her.

“What also won’t fly with me is the bad friends and snake friends narrative. Especially when so many of us spent years putting genuine care, time, energy, and emotional labor into trying to support her through incredibly toxic situations,” she wrote. “Like the weeks that we took away from our newborn stage, not even months postpartum, but weeks postpartum To check in on her and support her journey going on The Bachelorette, even though we knew she wasn’t taking it seriously and she wasn’t ready to go on it.”

Matthews also pointed out that she’s been battling her own issues recently, as she confirmed her separation from husband Jace Terry during season 4 of Mormon Wives earlier this year. She subsequently relocated to Hawaii to treat her ongoing chronic illness battle. (She and Terry, 30, share four kids.)

, “To take years out of our lives, time away from our families, from our own mental sanity, from our own healing, from many of our own ‘Mother’s Day’ moments, to put a friend and their trauma first out of genuine friendship and care, just to have it diminished and shat on while it gets chalked up to an attitude of ‘I can do what I want and say whatever I want’ while it is hurting people around them is toxic and destructive behavior,” Matthews argued. “Compassion cannot only exist when it benefits one person.”

While Matthews and Paul are not in the best place at this moment, she clarified that she still wishes her former friend the best.

“I have not once attacked her character or tried to tear her down the way everyone so badly want people to believe I have,” she explained. “If anything, I’ve consistently acknowledged that she loves her kids and that she has a good heart and I want nothing more than for her to be happy and healed.”

The Mormon Wives costars have been going back and forth since earlier this month when fans accused Matthews of not being supportive of Paul and costar Jessi Draper during their difficult times.

Paul has been dealing with multiple legal issues over the past few years stemming from domestic disputes with her ex Dakota Mortensen. The exes were both granted protective orders against each other by a judge last month and Paul currently does not have custody of the pair’s 2-year-old son, Ever. Draper, for her part, is in the middle of a divorce with her estranged husband, Jordan Ngatikaura. Ngatikaura, 31, filed for divorce from Draper in March. (Paul is also mom to daughter Indy and son Ocean, whom she shares with ex-husband Tate Paul. Draper and Ngatikaura share kids Jagger and Jovi.)

While Paul and Draper have continued to make headlines over their ups and downs, Matthews addressed claims she hasn’t been asupportive costar or friend on Saturday, May 9.

“I have felt absolutely sick to my stomach and horrible for what everyone involved must be feeling and going through,” Matthews wrote via Instagram while defending herself. “However, it is not my job to enable poor or dangerous behavior from either party, especially when children are involved. That doesn’t mean I don’t love them or want the best for their individual futures. It just means I cannot sit here and pretend it’s OK that years of destructive behavior are now being discussed more than ever online and turned into a ‘pick a side’ game.”

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The following day, Paul entered the chat by calling Matthews a “snake friend” on social media.

“It’s Mother’s Day so I’ll say whatever I want. As if it’s not already the worst time. I have [sic] STILL have ‘friends’ kicking me while I’m already down and calling it ‘setting a boundary’ and then BLAMES ME for being upset and responding,” she wrote via Instagram on Sunday. “That’s called shaming and attack while I had a moment to breathe and she knew that.”

Paul continued, “Not once have [I] called myself a ‘victim’ but I’m HUMAN and have breaking points. What a snake friend just did to me in the public eye after everything she just witnessed … the lack of empathy and silence was loud enough.”