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 […]

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 […]

‘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.

Monthly ‘Idol’ Roundup: April 2017
Idol fans will remember that April 7, 2017 marked one year since Idol crowned the winner of its farewell season. Some fans even say that the show has been teasing it’s return with tweets about auditioning, but even a year out from the show’s conclusion, there’s still plenty to talk about with the shows alumni from month to […]

Monthly ‘Idol’ Roundup: February 2017
With award season coming to a close we now head into March, which means spring has sprung and with it Idol news of tours and new tunes in anticipation for the summer months, so let’s see what your favorite alum have been up to…

Monthly ‘Idol’ Roundup: November 2016
Oh the weather outside is frightful, but our Idols our still delightful. Yes, with Thanksgiving in the books, the Holiday season is upon us and that means an influx of new Idol tunes, as well as some other news from our alumni. Let’s check out what they had in store for us this month and […]

The Hudsucker Reviews the 50th Annual CMA Awards
Last night, music and heart were in high gear as Nashville celebrated the biggest and brightest of country music with the 50th annual Country Music Association Awards at the famed Bridgestone Arena. Best known as the CMAs, the evening brought out the genre’s most beloved artists to help honor the best of the night and […]

Monthly ‘Idol’ Roundup: October 2016
Halloween is upon us, but there’s nothing scary about the Idol news we got from our talented alum this season. From new music to new babies, the show’s cast delivered some tricks and some treats for us to consider to lets get right to talking about those…

Monthly ‘Idol’ Roundup: April/May 2016
Since American Idol crowned its final winner, Trent Harmon last month, a lot has happened on the Idol front. Still making a name for itself beyond the show, I’ve decided to make a comeback and bring fellow Idol fans all the scoop from the last two months on the show’s contestants and judges in case you […]

American Idol XV: The Finale
This week, we got a triple dose of American Idol. On Tuesday night, there was an hour and a half long special featuring many of Idol‘s alum and judges talking about the show’s run, from Kelly Clarkson’s audition to the present day. On Wednesday night, it was followed up by the performance show where the […]

Wishing You A Happy Mother’s Day!
From all of us here at The Hudsucker, we wish you and your mothers a very Happy Mother’s Day! It’s been 100 years since 28th President of the United States, Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the second Sunday in May to be a national celebration known as Mother’s Day!

Feminism’s Image Problem
In November of this year the website Jezebel posted an article entitled “The Many Misguided Reasons Famous Ladies Say ‘I’m Not a Feminist”. In the article they broke down into the aforementioned “misguided” reasons statements from celebrities and public figures like Lady Gaga, Bjork, Sandra Day O’Connor, and others. The article was intended to subtly […]