Adam Lambert + Queen are set to perform in Edmonton, while Kellie Pickler and Chris Blue will celebrate Independence Day on the PBS “Capitol Fourth” special in Washington, D.C. Below is the Fourth of July concert schedule for July 4, 2017, listing where notable artists will appear across the United States and Canada. Concert Schedule … Read more

I recently received a tip about a new Melanie Amaro track called “Love Me,” first highlighted by Perez Hilton. At this point, it’s unclear whether “Love Me” is meant to be an official single, a promotional teaser, or simply a song that surfaced early. What is certain is that the recording leans toward a dramatic … Read more

Lindsey Stirling Delivers a Sold-Out Performance in Orlando Lindsey Stirling, the American violinist and performer who rose to prominence through America’s Got Talent, brought her energetic stage show to Orlando on October 29, 2016. The concert at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre drew a full house, reinforcing Stirling’s reputation for blending virtuosic violin playing … Read more

Following picketing by the Writers Guild of America at several Dancing with the Stars rehearsal locations on Wednesday (September 20), contestant Matt Walsh has announced he is pausing his participation in the ABC dance competition until the WGA reaches an agreement. Walsh, who dances with professional partner Koko Iwasaki, is a member of the WGA … Read more

At the D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, executive producer Andrew Llinares announced a major change to the voting format for Dancing with the Stars. During a panel on Friday, Llinares revealed that the show will move to real-time voting similar to its ABC sister competition, American Idol. Viewers will be able to cast votes for … Read more

ABC Announces Summer Premiere Dates: The Bachelorette, Boy Band, Dirty Dancing Event and CMA Fest ABC has released its lineup of summer premiere dates, highlighting several high-profile specials and series debuts. The slate includes the upcoming season of The Bachelorette — notable for featuring Rachel Lindsay as the franchise’s first black lead — the new … Read more

Monday TV Ratings: The Voice and The Good Doctor Tie in Adults 18-49 On Monday night, NBC’s singing competition The Voice and ABC’s 10 p.m. drama The Good Doctor finished the evening tied in the key adults 18-49 demographic with a 1.9 rating. While both programs reported identical fast-nationals numbers in that demo, night-to-night adjustments … Read more

Idol & AGT Weekly Billboard Chart Summary This weekly roundup highlights selected Billboard chart positions for former American Idol, America’s Got Talent and other talent show contestants. The list below summarizes current placements and, where provided, the prior week’s positions in parentheses. If you follow specific charts, feel free to compare these numbers to your … Read more

VH1’s 100 Greatest Women in Music: Highlights and Response VH1 recently released its list of the “100 Greatest Women in Music,” a ranking meant to celebrate influential female artists across genres and eras. The list drew attention for both predictable inclusions and surprising placements. At the very top sits Madonna, followed by Mariah Carey at … Read more

Tonight on American Idol the Top 4 contestants each perform three songs: one selection as a hometown tribute, one choice picked by the judges, and a third selected by mentor Scott Borchetta. With multiple song choices on the line, every performance matters and one artist will likely be sent home after the results are tallied. … Read more