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Heather Newgen

Heather Newgen has been reporting on the entertainment industry since 2004. In addition, she travels the world volunteering and launched The Voluntourist in 2017 to inspire others to give back responsibly. Heather currently freelances for various outlets as a writer, reporter, and producer, and when she's not working or traveling, she loves being at home in Los Angeles with her dog.

NBC‘s The Voice Season 17 finale is here and for the first time in seven seasons, every coach has a contestant still in the competition. Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani each have one singer in the finale. They all performed three times and sang one original song, a holiday duet with their coach, …

Read More about The Voice Season 17 Finale Part 1 Recap and Performances

The Television Critics Association (TCA) Summer Press Tour is a two-week long event that takes place in Los Angeles and where networks bring the cast members from their new and top-rated shows to promote. Journalists attend panels with the talent and mingle with the stars to learn about their latest projects. Vital Thrills got a …

Read More about NBC Previews Perfect Harmony, Sunnyside, Bluff City Law & The Good Place

With his unforgettable performances, quotable characters, and interesting career choices, Bradley Whitford remains one of the greatest actors in Hollywood today. From his award-winning portrayal of Josh Lyman on The West Wing to Hulu’s drama The Handmaid’s Tale, which has earned him another Emmy nom, he’s continued to wow audiences for two decades. While promoting …

Read More about Bradley Whitford on The Handmaid’s Tale and a West Wing Reboot

John Legend has a message for Blake Shelton. “I really love Blake, and I’ve really enjoyed getting to know him this year. He’s a very arrogant bastard,” Legend joked with reporters at the winner’s press conference following the show. “I had a feeling he was going to kiss someone’s ass after this show, and I …

Read More about Maelyn Jarmon and John Legend on The Voice Finale

The Voice Season 16 finale was a star-studded event packed with A-lister performances leading up to the crowning of the winner. Will it be John Legend’s Maelyn Jarmon or one of Blake Shelton’s three finalists – Gyth Rigdon, Dexter Roberts, or Andrew Sevener? Read below to find out how the night played out. Warning: Spoilers …

Read More about The Voice Season 16 Finale Part 2 Recap

The Voice Season 16 finale is here! Blake Shelton has three singers in competition: Andrew Sevener, 22, Gyth Rigdon, 24, and Dexter Roberts, 27. John Legend has frontrunner Maelyn Jarmon, 26. The remaining four contestants of Season 16 performed one last time before America crowns a new winner tomorrow night. Each finalist took the stage …

Read More about The Voice Season 16 Finale Part 1 Recap

The Television Critics Association (TCA) Winter Press Tour is a two-week long event that takes place in Los Angeles and where networks bring the cast members from their new and top-rated shows to promote. Journalists attend panels with the talent and mingle with the stars to learn about their latest projects. VitalThrills.com got a chance …

Read More about NBCU Winter Press Tour Highlights Its 2019 Lineup

NBC‘s The Voice Season 15 semifinals are happening next week, and tonight, we will learn who the eight contestants moving forward are. As Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Jennifer Hudson, and Kelly Clarkson’s teams are dwindling down, Vital Thrills has been sitting down with the singers every week and has been getting to know them. So here’s …

Read More about The Voice Top 10 Contestants Fun Facts

The live shows for Season 15 of The Voice are finally here! The top 13 contestants performed tonight for their coaches, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, Adam Levine, and Blake Shelton, for America’s votes. This year there is one additional artist added to The Voice live lineup — making it 13 instead of 12 — with the …

Read More about The Voice Live Recap: The Top 13 Perform for Your Vote