This ‘American Idol’ winner wants to take Katy Perry’s judging seat: ‘Putting my name in the hat’

This ‘American Idol’ winner wants to take Katy Perry’s judging seat: ‘Putting my name in the hat’

Can she bring the Sparks back to “American Idol?” Season 6 winner Jordin Sparks says she wants to return to the reality show as a judge after Katy Perry announced she’s leaving her role on the judging panel later this year. “Oh hiiii @AmericanIdol,” Sparks, 34, tweeted on Friday. “I hear a seat opened up … Read more

Dear Abby: My husband won’t stop judging our daughter-in-law

Dear Abby: My husband won’t stop judging our daughter-in-law

DEAR ABBY: Our son “Ted” met a young lady, “Gina,” who I really like. She told him she had polycystic ovary syndrome and would have a hard time conceiving. Well, she got pregnant and they ended up, spur of the moment, going to the courthouse to get married.  When Gina went into labor, we drove … Read more

Britney Spears ‘absolutely hated’ her judging stint on ‘The X Factor’: ‘Not my thing’

Britney Spears ‘absolutely hated’ her judging stint on ‘The X Factor’: ‘Not my thing’

Britney Spears has revealed that she “absolutely hated” her time on the judging panel on “The X Factor.” Writing in her new memoir “The Woman In Me,” which hit stores Tuesday, the singer recalled her short-lived stint on the show. “Feeling like I needed more direction, I decided to go back to work. I tried … Read more

Bosses are tracking — and judging — your social media posts for mental health red flags

Bosses are tracking — and judging — your social media posts for mental health red flags

Oversharing on social media may seem like the norm, but experts warn potential employers are not enthralled by applicants’ digital trauma dumping. Initially billed as a white-collar networking platform, LinkedIn has taken a different form in recent years, becoming a site for flirtatious direct messages and unapologetic oversharing by its young users, more akin to … Read more