Anyone who survived the informal audition went on to meet judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood.
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Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
Unlike the specialized literary magazine and its informal cousin, the literary blog, the general-interest newspaper has a kind of noble rapacity, an encyclopedic ambition to wrap its arms around the whole of the world.
Instead of blindly following your partner into a defensive crouch, lead them back to an open, relaxed posture that builds true connection.
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Matt Abrahams,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
The crisp side stripes add a chic, athletic edge—wear the full set with retro sneakers, or split it up with the pants styled with a cardigan and the top paired with relaxed denim.
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