Kelly Clarkson fans have been waiting for a moment like this.The “American Idol” season one winner just announced her ten-concert ‘Chemistry’ Las Vegas residency at Planet Hollywood’s Bakkt Theater from July 28 through Aug.
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Having being catapulted to global stardom via The X Factor back in 2010, there's surely nobody more qualified to impart their wisdom on TV talent show hopefuls than Niall Horan.
This spring, Niall joins Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton and Chance the Rapper as a coach on the American The Voice franchise. Now broadcasting its twenty-third series across the pond, the show sees contestants audition in their bid to secure one of those infamous chair turns, and a place in the competition.
So, just how have Niall's beginnings informed his new coaching role - and which artists is he loving right now? We caught up with him for a chat all about it.
Chatting exclusively to Official Charts about his role, Niall says: "I didn't think my experience would make that much of a difference, to be honest, but the longer I spend on the show and having shot a lot of it already I can see The X Factor in me come out. The way I deal with the artists, the way I make my decisions.
"I'm thinking about it as if it was me on stage, which makes decision time really hard. I have empathy, coming from a show like that and being that young. It's so hard. But it's good fun, I've really enjoyed it."
Now quite the tastemaker himself, Niall also revealed his favourite artists he's hoping see huge global success this year.
"I can't say up-and-coming because we've known about her for a long time, but I keep hearing Escapism. on the radio in the States and being asked about RAYE," he says.
"She's unbelievably gifted, it's mad to see what's happened with her career. She was born to do it. Outside of her writing, she's finally having her moment that she's been waiting for for a long time. I'm buzzing for her!
"I'm also excited to see what happens with Holly
Kelly Clarkson fans have been waiting for a moment like this.The “American Idol” season one winner just announced her ten-concert ‘Chemistry’ Las Vegas residency at Planet Hollywood’s Bakkt Theater from July 28 through Aug.
Niall Horan has officially coached his first Battle on season 23 of — and it was a doozy!The Battle Rounds kicked off on Monday, and Team Niall immediately had an emotional pairing that left the coaches all in their feels. The rookie coach matched up young performers Gina Miles and Kala Banham on a cover of Bon Iver's «Skinny Love» that brought tears to Kelly Clarkson's eyes almost immediately.Kelly praised both singers' impressive tone, but admitted she was «gravitating» toward Kala — in part, because Niall blocked her from landing the singer during the Blind Auditions.«I love your voice,» she praised.
former president’s own prediction of a Tuesday arrest. “They’re stretching this out like its the finale of ‘American Idol.'”The host then put on his best Ryan Seacrest impression to announce the live finale results: “It’s time to find out whether or not Trump is getting arrested.
Niall Horan and Blake Shelton’s budding bromance was back in full force on Tuesday’s episode of !Tuesday marked the last night of this season's Blind Auditions, which also means that it’s Blake’s last Blinds as he prepares to depart the NBC singing competition after 23 seasons. So, to celebrate, Niall showed that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery — and dressed just like Blake.Gray shirt, black jacket, a pair of jeans that definitely came out of Blake’s closet and, of course, cowboy boots — Niall went the whole nine! Fellow coaches Kelly Clarkson and Chance the Rapper could only double over in laughter as Blake praised his «son's» new look.Niall even copied Blake when it came to the next singer up, as they both pressed their buttons for 19-year-old Grace West, who wowed the coaches with her cover of Pam Tillis' «Maybe It Was Memphis.»«We did this as a gag,» Niall sheepishly admitted to the young singer of his getup.«I think you look really cool!» Blake praised.
Blake Shelton and Niall Horan's bromance may have ended on Monday's episode of The pair have been tight all season as Niall joined the show as a first-time coach and Blake prepares to sign off after his last season on the NBC singing competition — even joking about their «father-son» dynamic — but that all changed during the latest round of Blind Auditions.Niall was going up against Kelly Clarkson for soft-spoken but mega-talented singer Gina Miles, when Blake passed him a note written on his notepad.«Kelly can't coach nerves, she admits it,» Niall read aloud, but that was a major faux pas for Shelton.«I am never helping you again!» he exclaimed. «I wrote [that] down on the pad in privacy.»«I don't know if in Ireland it's common practice to be passed a note about somebody and then read the note aloud to the person,» he added to the cameras, shaking his head.Later, backstage, Blake told Chance the Rapper that he was his new heir apparent. «Forget him, remember you,» he joked with the rapper. A SHOCKING amount of talent is coming from Gina Miles pic.twitter.com/juPsWpSj4nET spoke with the season 23 coaches ahead of the premiere, who all shared how excited they were to be on the show for The Cowboy's last go-round.«I texted him,» Kelly shared.
Niall Horan visited the White House for Saint Patrick’s Day, taking the time to celebrate the occasion with President Joe Biden.Horan was at the White House for a Saint Patrick’s Day performance on March 17, later sharing a Reel of himself with the president on his Instagram. In the video, Horan sends his well-wishes to his fans for the occasion before panning over to Biden, who puts and arm over Horan and proclaims, “I’m glad he’s here.”Horan’s performance was teased a day prior by White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, with Horan retweeting the announcement with the caption: “It’s an honour to be invited and represent my country.
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coaches wanted Laura Littleton on their team — but only Niall Horan had a personal connection that may have given him an edge!The Tennessee native took the stage during Monday's Blind Auditions, wowing all the coaches with her folksy, acoustic cover of Harry Styles' «Sign of the Times.» Kelly Clarkson turned just ahead of Blake Shelton and used her block on the country star -- before realizing her mistake.«I should have blocked Niall!» she said as an aside to the audience as they made their pitches, noting the former One Direction singer might have some leverage with Laura.«I know him!» Niall joked of Harry before making his true pitch to the singer."'Sign of the Times,' when it came out, it wasn't your obvious pop song," he explained. «It was a bit alt, off to the left a bit, and that's what you scream.
Niall Horan made a surprise appearance at the Country To Country festival at London’s O2 last night (March 10) – check out footage below.It was the first time he performed live in front of a crowd since 2021.Country To Country festival is Europe’s largest country music festival and is taking place at London’s O2 this weekend with similar events at Dublin’s 3 Arena and The OVO Hydro in Glasgow. Yesterday saw performances from the likes of Thomas Rhett, Jordan Davis and Lainey Wilson.However during the night, Niall Horan made a surprise appearance with Rhett to perform his 2017 single ‘Slow Hands’.
Niall Horan isn't at to make friends, he's there to win. This was made fairly clear during the second night of the season 23 premiere when he used his one and only block to snag a songstress from Kelly Clarkson.When young singer Kala Banham hit the stage toward the end of Tuesday's big show, it was immediately clear that her voice was unique and beautiful.
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Blake Shelton's final season of, and he's leaving some big boots to fill!The NBC singing competition kicked off season 23 on Monday with a new batch of Blind Auditions that left Blake as impressed by the level of talent as he was by new coach Niall Horan.The pair seem to have hit it off right away, with plenty of father-son jokes and Niall's spot-on impression of Blake's Oklahoma accent. «Blake is really on Team Niall,» the Irish singer joked after Blake endorsed him to a hopeful contestant. «Or, he just really hates Kelly Clarkson.
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Ellie Goulding is ready to put the rumors to rest. The 36-year-old singer is opening up about the trauma she experienced from rumors that she cheated on Ed Sheeran with Niall Horan.Goulding speaks with about the hurt she felt from cheating allegations, and insists she never even dated Sheeran. «It's fascinating how many people are interested in that.
Irish accent or Southern twang? In a preview of season 23 of , former One Direction crooner and new coach Niall Horan is seen giving his best impression of one of the singing competition show's other coaches, Blake Shelton. As fans know, this upcoming season will be Shelton's last coaching on the panel after 12 years. Nodding to Shelton's departure from the series, Horan says, «This is my last season on , and I would be honored if you were to be on the last-ever Team Blake.» Season 23 features Shelton, Horan, Kelly Clarkson and Chance the Rapper as coaches. Teasing the lighthearted competition among coaches, preview shows Shelton asking Horan during the Blind Auditions if he's going to «act like you know something about country music.» Shelton then goes after Clarkson, saying she «always acts like she knows something about country music.»Holding his own, Horan retorts, «Yeah, I am.