“The Voice” season 27 winner revealed: 'It was a real surreal moment'

"The Voice" season 27 winner revealed: 'It was a real surreal moment'

Griffin Nagel/NBC This isThe Voicefor season 27, as voted on by viewers: blues rocker Adam David, from TeamMichael Bublé. When his name was announced, the 34-year-old from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., looked genuinely stunned. After all, he almost wasn't even there, but he won the Instant Save during the live semifinals. With the exception of Bublé, each of the celebrity coaches — also includingKelsea Ballerini,John Legend, andAdam Levine— had just one contestant left from their teams in the finals. They were Team Kelsea's country crooner Jaelen Johnston, who placed second; Team Legend's soulful rocker Renzo, who placed third; and Team Adam's genre-defying Lucia Flores-Wiseman, who won fourth. The "Home" singer had two contestants, David and pop singer Jadyn Cree. Bublé won last season in his first outing as a coach, so with David's win, the Canadian coach's streak continues. Cree, the daughter ofThe Voicealum Bryan Olsen, whofinished thirdon the show when he represented Team Legend in the finals back in 2024, placed fifth. She had said Monday that her dad very much wanted her to beat him, but that wasn't to be. The revelation ended a star-studded, two-hour concert that featured coaches performing with their contestants. They had trimmed their initial teams of super talented stars-in-the-making from 12 to one (or two) over the past three months. There was a time when Ballerini even "felt queasy." Sign up forEntertainment Weekly's free daily newsletterto get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more. Other celebrated performers, including coaches from past seasons or international versions of the show, took the stage, too. They includedAlicia Keysand Amanda Reid,Blake Shelton,Kelly Clarkson,Chance the Rapper,Joe Jonas, Foreigner,James BayandSheryl Crow(a mega mentor this season), andBryce Leatherwood, who won the show in 2022. Bublé will return to the show again next season, where he will sit alongside veteran coachesNiall Horan,Reba McEntire, andSnoop Dogg.The Voiceseason 28 premieres this fall. In the meantime,Entertainment Weeklycaught up with David after his win and found out what the experience — and the win — meant to him. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What is the first thing you did after hearing the good news? ADAM DAVID:Everyone rushed the stage, and I was just hugging every single person, every contestant. It could have easily been anybody, and everyone's so amazing, and it was a real surreal moment. Do you remember exactly when you realized this was possible? I hoped and I prayed. I don't think I gave myself the opportunity to believe that itwasn'tgoing to happen, but I was ready. Even when I got called to do my Instant Save, I felt like — going up against Olivia, Bryson, and Iris, I really felt like I was going home. They're so amazing and to have made it through that was a victory. And then to have made it to the end and then to top three and then to top two, is a rush. Which of your performances do you think best encompasses you as an artist? I think that the Allen Stone song ["Unaware"] that I did and "Hard Fought Hallelujah" felt really authentic to me. I loved the Joe Cocker, "You Are So Beautiful." I love that song. But I think those two are probably the kind of music that I tend to put out. What will you miss most about your time onThe Voice? I'm going to miss my friends. I'm going to miss the other contestants. It's kind of like a shared trauma going through something like this. We all got really close. We all got really, really close, and it's a really special thing to go through this with people, and I think I've made some friends for life. I'm going to have to make a lot of effort to stay connected with them. What does this win mean to you? I want to talk about my recovery for just a second, because this win isn't just for me, it's for the people that I got clean with. It's for all the people that I attend meetings with. It's for anybody that's struggling. They say when you get clean, you can have a life beyond your wildest dreams. And I'm a testament to that right now. And I wouldn't be here if I didn't make that decision a little over six years ago, and I want people to know that, because anyone that's struggling to get a day clean, I want them to know that it's possible and just one day at a time. Read the original article onEntertainment Weekly

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May 21, 2025

“The Voice” season 27 winner revealed: 'It was a real surreal moment'

"The Voice" season 27 winner revealed: 'It was a real surreal moment' Griffin Nagel/NBC This isThe Voicefor season 27, as ...

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Tom Cruise Is Asked Question About Father's Day And Things Quickly Turn Awkward

Tom Cruise Is Asked Question About Father's Day And Things Quickly Turn Awkward

By almost anyone's reckoning,Tom Cruise's answer to a question aboutFather's Dayrecently was a dodge. And an uncomfortable one at that.(Watch the video below.) The action movie icon was reminded by E! News that Father's Day "is just around the corner" during the red carpet for a New York screening of "Mission: Impossible ― The Final Reckoning" on Monday. "What would an ideal Father's Day look like for you?" the interviewer inquired. The query appeared to disarm Cruise, who briefly looked to the side. "Hey, just having fun, man. Making movies, big adventure, having a great time," he answered. Cruise has three children. He adopted Isabella, 32, and Connor, 30, with ex-wife Nicole Kidman and welcomed Suri, now 19 and attending Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh, with ex-wife Katie Holmes. Several outletshintedit washis relationshipwith Suri that prompted Cruise's evasion. The "Top Gun" star hasreportedly been estrangedfrom his youngest child for quite some time. Last year he reportedly did not attend her high school graduation whereshe went by "Suri Noelle"― a nod to her mother's middle name ― rather than "Suri Cruise." Tom Cruise Shows Heart-Stopping Stunt Footage On Plane ― And It's Just Practice Ana De Armas Dances Around Tom Cruise Dating Rumors Tom Cruise Gives His Ex Nicole Kidman 1 Compliment — But It's Also Self-Serving

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Tom Cruise Is Asked Question About Father's Day And Things Quickly Turn Awkward

Tom Cruise Is Asked Question About Father's Day And Things Quickly Turn Awkward By almost anyone's reckoning,Tom Cruise's answer...

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Chris Brown freed on $6.7 million bail by U.K. court ahead of assault trial

Chris Brown freed on $6.7 million bail by U.K. court ahead of assault trial

LONDON — Chris Brown, the singer and rapperfacing trial in the United Kingdomnext month for an alleged nightclub attack, was released on $6.7 million bail after a Wednesday hearing. Brown, 36, is now technically free to commence his U.K. and Ireland tour that begins in Manchester on June 15, two days after his trial is due to start in London. Judge Tony Baumgartner told Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday that Brown could be freed subject to a £5 million ($6.7 million) bail payment, which would be forfeit if certain conditions are not met or he fails to turn up at his next court appearance, the British Press Association reported. Brown was not present in court for the bail hearing. The singer is accused of causing grievous bodily harm by throwing a tequila bottle in a nightclub in Manchester in 2023. He has yet to enter a plea in the case. Brown was previously arrested for assaulting thesinger Rihanna, an ex-girlfriend, in 2009 and he pleaded guilty to felony assault that same year. In 2017, Brown's ex-girlfriend, modelKarrueche Tran,was granted a five-year restraining order against him. In 2022, he was accused ofdrugging and raping a woman on a yacht in 2020in a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Court. That case was later dismissed for lack of prosecution after no one from either side showed up for a scheduled hearing,NBC Palm Springsreported.

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May 21, 2025

Chris Brown freed on $6.7 million bail by U.K. court ahead of assault trial

Chris Brown freed on $6.7 million bail by U.K. court ahead of assault trial LONDON — Chris Brown, the singer and rapperfacing trial in the U...

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Nor'easter To Bring Nasty Mix Of Wet, Windy And Chilly Conditions To Northeast

Nor'easter To Bring Nasty Mix Of Wet, Windy And Chilly Conditions To Northeast

A nor'easter in late May? Yes, it can happen, and the second half of the week will illustrate that with the Northeast seeing a nasty mix of rain, gusty winds and chilly temperatures. The National Weather Service near Boston bluntly summed up the unpleasant forecast in their discussion Tuesday morning: "A late season nor'easter likely brings a cold windswept heavy rain to the region late Wednesday into early Friday." -The Setup:Two areas of low pressure will affect the Northeast Wednesday through Friday – one across the interior, and another low forming off the coast. It's the coastal low that will eventually become a weak nor'easter as it crawls northward near New England. -Remember:The only requirement for a coastal storm to become a nor'easter is winds coming from a northeast direction off the Atlantic. Nor'easters can range from intense, with snow like we sometimes see in winter, to nuisance ones like this, which only bring rain and gusty winds. (MORE:Nor'easters 101) -Timing The Rain:Steady rainfall will spread into the mid-Atlantic, southern New York and southern New England Wednesday, then across most other parts of New England and New York Wednesday night. On Thursday, the most soaking rain will be in New England and eastern upstate New York, but showers will linger in the rest of New York, parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Widely scattered showers might continue in the Northeast into Friday, especially across the interior. The highest summits of northern New England could see snowfall at times Thursday into Friday. -Rain Impacts:Rainfall could be heavy at times, so pencil in extra time if you are traveling. Some locations could see totals of 1 to 2 inches. Localized nuisance flooding is possible, especially in urban and poor drainage areas, but we don't expect a widespread threat. Another area of concern for possible flooding is recently saturated parts of the Central Appalachians, including from southwest Pennsylvania to western Maryland and northern West Virginia. -Wind:Gusts over 40 mph are possible on the New England coastline Thursday, and some minor coastal flooding can't be ruled out from Chesapeake Bay to southern New England. -Keep That Jacket Handy:This weather pattern will also keep high temperatures 10 to 15 degrees colder than average, with highs only in the 50s for much of the region. Eventually, highs will rise into the still somewhat cool60s through the Memorial Day weekend. Chris Dolcehas been a senior digital meteorologist with weather.com for nearly 15 years after beginning his career with The Weather Channel in the early 2000s.

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Nor'easter To Bring Nasty Mix Of Wet, Windy And Chilly Conditions To Northeast

Nor'easter To Bring Nasty Mix Of Wet, Windy And Chilly Conditions To Northeast A nor'easter in late May? Yes, it can happen, and the...

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5 nabbed, 5 to go: Manhunt for escaped New Orleans inmates reaches 6th day

5 nabbed, 5 to go: Manhunt for escaped New Orleans inmates reaches 6th day

The massivemanhunt for five of the 10 inmateswho escaped aNew Orleans jailstretched into a sixth day on May 21, a day after the fifth inmate was recaptured and a maintenance worker was arrested in connection with the case. Corey Boyd, 19, was taken into custody in New Orleans on May 20,according to Louisiana State Police. He fled the Orleans Justice Center while being held on charges of second-degree murder, second-degree attempted murder, aggravated battery, and threatening a public official. Boyd now faces an additional charge of simple escape.Four other escapeeshave also been captured within New Orleans city limits and are now being held at the maximum security Louisiana State Penitentiary, according to the state Department of Public Safety and Corrections. The five who remain at large "are considered to be armed and dangerous,'' Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill said, who lauded efforts to recapture the escapees. Fifth inmate recapturedafter New Orleans jail break; maintenance worker arrested "Great work by@LAStatePoliceand all our law enforcement partners on the ground," she said in a social media post after Boyd was in custody. "5 more to go." The hunt continued for Leo Tate, Jermaine Donald, Derrick Groves, Lenton Vanburen and Antoine Massey. Vanburen, Donald and Groves all are charged with second-degree murder, officials said. The sheriff's office has said the inmates appeared to have used a tool to cut through steel bars behind the toilet and sink fixture. Multiple outlets have reported that they left behind a mocking message on the wall that read: "To Easy LoL." Jail employee Sterling Williams, 33, has been charged with multiple counts of being aprincipal to simple escapeand malfeasance in office. Williams told investigators he complied with a demand from one of the inmates to shut off the water to a cell, allowing the escapees to rip out a toilet and sink unit and climb through the hole in the wall that was created, Murrill said in a statement. In the arrest affidavit, Williams said one of the inmates threatened to stab him with a "shank" − a homemade knife − if he didn't follow instructions. Jermaine Donald, 42, was charged with second-degree murder, according to parish records. The governor's office said he also faced charges of aggravated battery and possession of a firearm, according to the governor's office. He pleaded not guilty in April 2024,the Times-Picayune/NOLA.comreported. Derrick Groves, 27, was convicted of two charges of second-degree murder and two charges of attempted second-degree murder in October in connection with a shooting during Mardi Gras in 2018, according to astatementfrom the district attorney's office. Groves has been awaiting sentencing on a manslaughter charge since October, according toa news release from the governor's office.He also faces a charge of battery against a correctional facility employee, theAssociated Pressreported, citing court records. Antoine T. Massey, 32, is charged with domestic abuse involving strangulation and theft of a motor vehicle, according to Orleans Parish records. There also is a warrant for his arrest in St. Tammany Parish for second-degree rape, second-degree kidnapping, domestic abuse involving strangulation and violation of a protective order involving battery stemming from an incident in November, a spokesperson for the parish's sheriff's office told USA TODAY. Leo Tate, 31, was charged with burglary and drug possession, parish records show. The governor's office said Tate also was charged with theft of a motor vehicle and was sentenced in federal court for being a felon in possession of a firearm.NOLA.comreported Tate has also been sentenced to 10 years in prison for obstruction of justice, citing jail records. Lenton Vanburen, 26, was arrested on charges of second-degree murder and armed robbery,New Orleans police said. Vanburen also faced charges of possession ofsuboxone, an opioid often used to treat addiction, and battery of a correctional officer, according to parish records. The daring escape froma long-troubled facilityhasput some of those closest to the crimes of the fugitives on edge, while other New Orleans residents say they've been going about business as usual. Tess Gonzales, manager of Daisy Mae's Southern Fried Chicken & Breakfast, said there's been some worry inside the bustling diner about the five escaped inmates still out in the streets, but there's also relief now thatfive have been captured in five days. "It's both yes and no. There's some concern for our safety because they are dangerous criminals," Gonzales, 53, told USA TODAY. "But it's not like we're going to stop living our lives." Meanwhile, the prosecutors who put at least one of the inmates behind bars are worried. Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williamstold reporterstwo of the lawyers who tried the case against Groves with him have left town with their families "out of fear of retribution and retaliation." "I am personally afraid," Williams admitted. Contributing: Jeanine Santucci,Michael Loriaand Terry Collins This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Hunt continues for 5 escaped New Orleans inmates still on the loose

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May 21, 2025

5 nabbed, 5 to go: Manhunt for escaped New Orleans inmates reaches 6th day

5 nabbed, 5 to go: Manhunt for escaped New Orleans inmates reaches 6th day The massivemanhunt for five of the 10 inmateswho escaped aNew Orl...

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