Weather Kid: Kindergartener Taytum 4.26.24

Weather Kid: Kindergartener Taytum 4.26.24

Let us introduce this week’s Weather Kid, Taytum! She is a kindergartener from Swedesboro, NJ and so excited to be The Andie Summers Show’s Weather Kid! Get ready for the weekend and listen to Taytum's weather forecast!

Get ready to blow your kids’ minds and make them the coolest, most famous kid at school! All you have to do is sign them up to be the Andie Summers Show Weather Kid. It’s really easy. Make sure your kiddo is up early enough to be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed around 7 am on Friday. The members of The Andie Summers Show will chat with you to confirm all of your information, and then we’ll talk to your child. We might ask about school, interests, and love life :). You know, the usual cute kid stuff. Then we’ll tell your child what to say to report the weather. It’s all recorded and will be edited to make everyone sound their best. We’ll play your child back at 7:10, 8:10, and 9:10. So, if you’re chosen, make sure to tell your friends and family to listen!!!

Register here and your child could be the official Andie Summers Show Weather Kid. Weather Kids are heard on  The Andie Summers Show every Friday at 7:10am, 8:10am, and 9:10am. We will also post audio the podcast of our conversation right here, so you can share it with your friends and family.

Not only will your little one be a radio star, they will also receive a really cool Mini Melts Ice Cream prize pack that your kid will love! Thanks to our friends at Mini Melts Ice Cream: For the coolest treat, head to Wawa and grab a single serve cup from the signature mini melts stand-alone freezer. And make it a Mini Melts Moment.

Have you ever wondered how much American Idol judges make? I mean, how worthwhile is it really to spend your time on the set of American Idol? If you're one of the judges, Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, or Lionel Richie, I think you'd agree it's totally worth it. And don't discount Ryan Seacrest. That guy puts in the time and makes a dime!

American Idol has been entertaining audiences for 22 seasons. Through those years, it has brought us some of the most famous entertainers on the planet! From Kelly Clarkson (Season 1 winner) to Carrie Underwood (Season 4 winner) to Chayce Beckham (Season 19 winner) there's no denying the scope of talent that has made its way from the Idol stage to the world stage. And do not forget about Jennifer Hudson who came in seventh of Season 3, losing to Fantasia Barrino. Both of these talented women have made their way to Broadway and the big screen in various projects.

Before we get into the nitty-gritty of how much American Idol judges make, keep in mind that you have to be "somebody" before you're even asked to be a judge on the show. When it comes to the salaries American Idol judges make, do you think experience and longevity play a role in how much the judges get paid? Not necessarily. Take a look at the current American Idol judges below. (Don't forget about host Ryan Seacrest!) And read what each is worth compared to what they make on the show. You will be surprised.

Lionel Richie has been going strong since the 1970s! He emerged onto the music scene as the lead singer of the Motown group The Commodores. In the 80s Lionel became one of the most prolific ballad singers making him one of the world's best-selling artists of all time.

Lionel has an estimated net worth of $200 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The Grammy winner is earning a salary of around $10 million from American Idol, per multiple outlets.

Does he need to add to his plate? Probably not. Luke is worth less than Lionel Richie but brings in a higher salary on American Idol. The five-time Entertainer of the Year winner is worth about $160 million according to Celebrity Net Worth. And he brings in $12 million on Idol, according to Forbes.

Did you know Katy Perry started her music career as gospel singer Katy Hudson? Katherine Elizabeth Hudson decided to take her mother's maiden name as her last name Perry when she entered the secular music world and the rest is history.

Katy doesn't just pull in more money than her counterparts on American Idol, she's one of the highest-paid entertainers in the world and has been for over a decade. Katy is worth $330 million and brings in a whopping $25 million on Idol, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

Now, let's talk about the guy who's been at the helm of American Idol since its inception many, many years ago. According to Hollywood Reporter, Seacrest made 5 million dollars in his first season of Idol. A couple of contracts later he was up to $12 million per season, then $15 million per season, and then Fox called it quits. When ABC brought back the American Idol reboot they reportedly offered him just $5 million for the first season, but he negotiated $10 million. The Wall Street Journal puts his current salary at $12 million per season.

But wait, there's more ... Celebrity Net Worth puts Seacrest's worth at $450 million!!!!!