It may be already be 2018 across the globe, but we’ll have to go back in time a little to talk about the Idol news that graced our social media pages in the last month of the year. 2018 signifies a new year and new life for the hit reality show, with the new season […]

Travel Guide: Christmas in New York
The holiday season transforms some places into magical winter wonderlands. One of those places is the city of New York. We’ve all seen it in movies — snow falling on Central Park, the glow of the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center — the only question is how to make the most of your time. To […]

Monthly ‘Idol’ Roundup: November 2017
Last month ended on a hilarious note when Kelly Ripa impersonated her Live co-host Ryan Seacrest by dressing up as him for Halloween. This month, our Idol contestants and new judges alike have been busy as the holiday season approaches and the shows ramps up for its return on March 11 next year. Let’s find out what they’ve been […]

Monthly ‘Idol’ Roundup: October 2017
The spookiest month of the year is wrapping up, but there was nothing scary about the news we got this month from some of our favorite American Idol contestants. From new music, shows and news of the ABC revival, there is a lot to be excited about, so let’s get right into talking about what tricks […]

How to Prepare for NaNoWriMo in 4 Easy Steps
National Novel Writing Month (shortened as “NaNoWriMo“) is an annual creative writing competition that takes place in November and pits participants against a 50,000 word deadline for their novel. In years past, many of our own writers have shared tips to help you complete your novel, however, my goal is to share a few of my […]

Monthly ‘Idol’ Roundup: September 2017
Fall has begun and even though the weather in some places has yet to get the memo, our Idol alum have definitely received the message loud and clear. As the holiday season draws near, the show’s contestants are busy releasing new music and planning shows, among other things, so let’s fill you in on the details […]

Monthly ‘Idol’ Roundup: August 2017
Summer may be coming to an end but the auditions for American Idol‘s 16th season are just beginning. The show is looking for it’s newest crop of talent for when it returns in March next year, but in the meantime, there’s plenty of Idol-related news to keep tabs on, so let’s talk about that… New Music Our alum […]

Monthly ‘Idol’ Roundup: July 2017
As the weather heats up in the summer months, so do the schedules of our Idol‘s and with announcements about the show’s impending revival in 2018, there’s plenty to talk about in this month’s Idol catch-up, so let’s get right to it.

Monthly ‘Idol’ Roundup: June 2017
As usual, the summer months are our busy time for the alumni of our favorite singing show as the show itself looks to make a comeback in the spring of next year. With new music, tours on the horizon, and personal news the American Idol alum are keeping busy. Let’s see what they’ve been up to.

Top 5 for 5: Andrew Ranks the Best ‘American Idol’ Seasons
Social Media and Content Editor Andrew Rogers’ love of American Idol has been evident throughout his writing during his 5 years with The Hudsucker. So for his Top 5 for 5, it makes perfect sense that he would write about his favorite groups of Idol finalists. With American Idol set to be revived on ABC with a […]

New Music Friday: June 2, 2017
This week was a big one for new music and so, instead of our usual review of one album, we decided to start a new tradition here at The Hudsucker by highlighting some of the best albums and singles that come out every week and that you should definitely have on your radar for the soundtrack to your […]

Monthly ‘Idol’ Roundup: May 2017
It’s been a wild month for our favorite reality show. Last month, rumors had begun swirling about an American Idol comeback, and only a day into May we found out that ABC would be the network responsible for the show’s revival beginning in March of 2018. But then the rumor mill really began churning, having many […]

‘American Idol’ is Back… on ABC!
“American Idol” is coming back thanks to ABC, who has promised audiences a “bigger, better, bolder Idol.” But fans are wondering now what changes the network will make to their beloved show.