Carrie Underwood’s having a full-circle moment with her first-time American Idol judging gig — and she’s spilling all the tea about it to TMZ.

We caught up with Carrie in NYC Wednesday, and she’s telling us joining Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie on the panel is great so far — but when we asked her how she deals with difficult emotional moments on the show, an opportunity arose that showed us.

You have to check out the video we caught — Carrie displayed her nurturing side and connected with a fan who opened up to her about how her music helped the woman through the loss of her own mother.

Even though Pras was found guilty in his federal fraud case … he’s holding out hope his boy Donald Trump will come through with a pardon!!!

TMZ Hip Hop caught up with the Fugees rapper on a (rare) rainy day in L.A. this week and he tells us it’s no secret that he and his legal team have been clamoring for a pardon from the current Trump administration.

Pras says he and President Trump share a common adversary in the previous admin’s Justice Department, which convicted them both … the hip hop lyricist was found guilty in April 2023, but he’s managed to keep his sentencing delayed.

We also ask about Trump’s newly minted “Pardon Czar” Alice Marie Johnson, and if she can turn the tide for him.

Pras says he trusts the process … Trump Term II is only 60 days in, so he wants to give the Big Man time to clear his desk.

Can you guess which sexy singer put his rock hard bod on full display in this shredded shot?

Just last month, the “American Idol” star performed at the Grammys and showed off his “Beautiful Things” in a sheer blue jumpsuit …

He’s got the moves nailed down, his vocals are on point, and he’s flippin’ hot! Go on, hit up the gallery and see if you can nail him down!