With a performance of the iconic Eagles song “Heartache Tonight,” the “The Voice” coaches—both new and old—opened Season 26, laying the groundwork for a thrilling new era and a highly anticipated debut.
The coaches this season of “The Voice” set the tone with a jaw-dropping performance that viewers won’t soon forget. Season 26 of the program is off to a roaring start. The coaches opened the season with a musical song in keeping with “The Voice” tradition, offering viewers a taste of what this dynamic new cast has in store.
The season already feels like a reinvention with an almost all-new coaching staff. Reba McEntire, who recently won Season 25, is back with newbies Michael Bublé and Snoop Dogg as well as seasoned Gwen Stefani.
And to start the celebration off right, they picked a rock classic by the Eagles, “Heartache Tonight,” to properly introduce themselves. The song was the ideal option for the coaches to show off their musical prowess. It was first released in 1979 as a part of the “The Long Run” album.
Snoop, looking dapper in a shiny black suit, strode from the audience and set the tone with his easygoing swagger. Then Bublé onto the stage, his crisp black tuxedo contrasting with his sweet, velvety vocals.
The chorus was given a vibrant twist by McEntire’s country voice, and Stefani, ever the pop queen, injected her trademark fun energy, making the combination an unforgettable moment. This performance served as more than just a premiere; rather, it made a statement: “The Voice” has entered a new age, and it’s bringing the heat.
Supporters React to Snoop Dogg’s “The Voice” Debut
Snoop’s much awaited coaching debut on “The Voice” has enthralled fans, who have been posting their thoughts on social media. Netizens are gushing over the iconic rapper, who is renowned for his easygoing style and easygoing demeanor, for trading his microphone for a judge’s chair.
With much enthusiasm, a fan said, “Snoop is holding his own. Though I wasn’t convinced he would make a good judge, I think he will.”
Snoop received acclaim not only for his performance but also for his stylish choices. “Love the jacket too,” a supporter commented.
Snoop’s flexibility, particularly his singing talents, surprised a lot of fans. A shocked commenter said, “I had no idea Snoop could sing!!!!!!” We’re acquainted as rappers.” As the praises continued coming in, one more admirer said, “Snoop has a fantastic voice. Very slick, exactly like him.”
Someone else expressed their excitement by saying, “I am SHOOKETH! Snoop provided some pretty amazing vocals for them.”
“Snoop’s singing voice was surprisingly good!” exclaimed other people. I thought he would rap.” “Well, Snoop surprised me too!” exclaimed a fan, expressing their excitement with the surprising talent. Who knew he had such a beautiful voice? Pleasant surprise.”
Naturally, there was also an abundance of affection for the musician himself: “I love me some Snoop! eager to watch his performance! Love Reba so much, too,” exclaimed someone.
Snoop has been building anticipation for his “The Voice” debut for months. Just four months prior to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, the rapper made an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” during which he expressed his excitement about serving as a coach for the show.
“If you know anything about me, you know I love all forms of music, so this is a great opportunity for me to show that I really understand music and, you know, be a real coach,” he stated to Fallon.
The renowned rapper also mentioned how excited he was to work with the other coaches and how willing he was to mentor artists. Snoop is causing a stir in season 26 not just for his mentoring but also for the presents he gives the competitors.
As a prize for his best musicians, he is giving out Death Row Records chains, an iconic homage to the hip-hop label he currently owns.
Jake Tankersley was one fortunate competitor who stole the show at the start of the season. After his amazing performance of Zach Bryan’s “Something in the Orange,” everyone turned over four chairs. He finally decided to appoint Snoop as his coach.
It’s already looking like one of the season’s most talked-about moments will be Snoop’s “The Voice” debut. Fans are excited for Snoop’s arrival because of his distinct coaching style, surprising singing abilities, and calm personality.
Gwen Stefani’s Outfit on ‘The Voice’ Has Fans Talking
Stefani is at the center of a fashion controversy, while Snoop is basking in the glory of his “The Voice” premiere.
Both admirers and detractors have weighed in on her ensemble on social media, with some not holding back their critical remarks.
“Why can Gwen never wear decent clothing?” a direct critic wrote. Is it a show for kids instead of only adults? It truly is repulsive. Someone else added age-related criticism, stating that Gwen was too old to be dressing like a teenager. It’s time to dress like a star with class, just like Reba did.
And someone else said, “Snoop and Reba are the best singing together,” in a backhanded compliment that quickly devolved into more shade. Gwen had to go dress like a sophisticated lady. Michael is doing well.
Not all fans were eager to attack Stefani, despite the negative feedback. Jumping to Stefani’s defense, one admirer said, “I think she has her own style and I think its beautiful,” showcasing her unabashed sense of flair.
Stefani has received criticism in the past for her daring fashion choices. Similar controversy arose from her attire during the July 19, 2024, Minnesota Yacht Club Music Festival, as many fans expressed strong thoughts about her audacious look.
Stefani was dressed in a ragged tartan suit that was pieced together from three mismatched plaids. She had on a black fishnet bodysuit underneath. Her distinctive deep red lipstick and black-and-white nails finished off the platinum blonde hairstyled in a high ponytail.
It’s interesting to note that Stefani previously wore same ensemble when she performed at The Theatre at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto in May of last year. Fans had varied feelings about her presence at the Minnesota event despite it being a rerun.
“The outfit is ridiculous, but when you have somebody her age trying to be 15, what do you expect?” asked one particularly outspoken reader. “Looks like rags got caught in the fishnet but she wore them anyway,” said another, echoing the idea.
Amidst the criticism, several praised Stefani’s audacious fashion sense. “Very current, love her look especially at her age,” wrote one fan. Wonderful .”
Another admirer complimented her sincerity, saying, “That’s her style. Well done for staying loyal to herself; trolls will always be trolls .”
Stefani’s style and social media presence have the ability to capture her following even in the face of public criticism. Stefani has not only reconciled with her fans on “The Voice” following her husband Blake Shelton’s resignation, but she has also once again been under the scrutiny of the fashion police.
Regardless of one’s feelings on her appearance, Stefani is unquestionably staying true to her style and marching to the beat of her own drum.
13 Celebrities That Seem to Have Discovered the Secret of Youth
There must be something rejuvenating in that Hollywood water! That’s a thought we all have in our heads from time to time when looking at pictures of forever fresh stars that seem to not have understood the concept of time. While we count how many new grey hairs grew this month, these celebrities keep on shocking us with the inconsistency of their age and their appearance.
Here at Bright Side, we love following celebrities, especially if it seems like they know the secrets of staying young and fresh forever. There’s definitely something we need to learn from them.
1. Eve, 1992 vs 2019
Eve started her career at a young age and has over 20 years of being under the spotlight. Now she’s 42, and it looks like years haven’t left any marks on her.
2. Gabrielle Union, 2009 vs 2021
The Bring It On and Being Mary Jane star shared that at 48 she has a few rules that boost her glow. She drinks enough water, makes sure she gets at least 8 hours of sleep, and exercises.
3. Queen Latifah, 1987 vs 2020
The Oscar-nominated, Grammy- and Emmy-winning singer and actress turned 51 on March 18. Queen shares that she does eat a lot of vegetables and lean meats, hydrates religiously and thinks that as long as you’re young at heart, your actual age doesn’t really matter.
4. Alicia Silverstone, 1992 vs 2020
The Clueless star, who is 44 years old, says that her diet is the secret to her youth — Alicia is vegan and leads an eco-friendly lifestyle. She shares that once she gave up meat and dairy, she started looking better after just 2 weeks.
5. Jeremy Piven, 2005 vs 2021
The famous American actor and comedian shared that he lifts weights, jumps rope, and does jiujitsu. He also said in an interview that he has been doing yoga for decades and goes for a run when he wakes up.
6. Alfre Woodard, 1995 vs 2020
Alfre Woodard is now 68 years old, but looking at her pictures from the past, it feels like she just changes outfits and hairstyles, but doesn’t age at all.
7. Jamie Foxx, 2004 vs 2021
There is always a question when it comes to Jamie Foxx — how does he still look as young as he did in the 2000s? Back then, when he was 33, he had his own series, The Jamie Foxx Show. Today, he’s 53 and still a popular actor that seems to have found the fountain of youth.
8. Sharon Stone, 2002 vs 2021
The 63-year-old actress shares that her secret of youth is something she took from her mom — she shares that she gave her a jar of moisturizer and told her to clean her skin and moisturize morning and night, and that’s what she does.
9. Bianca Lawson, 1991 vs 2019
Bianca Lawson has played teenagers on-screen since 1993 and it’s really no surprise why. The Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Pretty Little Liars star is 42, but you can’t tell since her glowing skin looks like it’s ageless. Bianca shares that she prefers natural sweeteners to sugar and tea to coffee and believes that youth is a mentality, so to stay young you have to reduce stress and enjoy life.
10. Alicia Keys, 1997 vs 2021
The 40-year-old singer not only looks young and fresh, but she also manages to look younger than her years without wearing heavy makeup — she advocates for embracing natural beauty and actually has incredible skin. Her routine includes jade rolling, oils, and cucumber pulp.
11. Elizabeth Hurley, 2001 vs 2021
Today the British model is 54 years old, but in her latest Instagram posts, she legitimately looks like a girl in her 20s. And though it looks effortless, she does put a lot of effort into it. Her methods are hydration, a balanced diet, and workouts. For example, Elizabeth does squats while brushing her teeth and considers gardening her main form of exercise.
12. Helena Christensen, 1998 vs 2020
It’s hard to believe, but the famous supermodel turns 52 this year, showing her flawless body on her Instagram account. Helena shared that in Denmark, where she’s from, people are taught to not hide anything when it comes to what nature gave them.
13. Janet Jackson, 1998 vs 2020
The music legend turned 55 in May and it seems like 20 years have left no marks on her face. Jackson doesn’t really share her secrets to staying young, though she mentioned that she has a mostly plant-based diet, doesn’t eat meat, and that she has a long-term relationship with fitness.
What’s your secret to staying youthful? We’d be happy to see your comments in the section below.
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