NBC’s The Voice slipped about 7 percent this week as CBS returned new episodes of NCIS, but it still led the evening in the key adults 18–49 demographic. Meanwhile, ABC’s Dancing With the Stars results show fell roughly 17 percent to a season low. Overall primetime viewing showed NCIS and its spin-off remaining strong, while … Read more

Every weekend, dozens of radio and television countdown programs compile the most-played, most-requested and most-watched songs into tidy charts for listeners and viewers. Popular syndicated and network shows — from VH1’s Top 20 Music Video Countdown to Rick Dees’ Weekly Top 40, plus country-specific countdowns on CMT and GAC — offer a snapshot of which … Read more

Dicko Interview: His Favorite Bands and What to Expect from the Rest of TNGAB A candid, in-depth interview with Dicko offers a clear sense of his musical tastes and his views on this season of The Next Great American Band. In the interview he names his favorite acts as The Clark Brothers and Franklin Bridge, … Read more

Super Idol fan Brittany Keener attended the first half of The X Factor Boot Camp and watched 32 of the Top 70 acts perform live. She has written a detailed recap of that session, describing performers, song choices, and the overall atmosphere in the auditorium. Below is her account of what she saw and heard … Read more

(ABC/Christopher Willard) FRITZ HAGER Although Fritz Hager left American Idol season 20 at the Top 5 and did not participate in the Top 3 hometown visits, his return to Tyler, Texas felt like a true homecoming. Friends, family and local fans packed into his hometown venue to celebrate the singer-songwriter’s run on the show and … Read more

Adam Lambert Returns from Cabo with a New Blond Look Adam Lambert surprised fans by returning from a relaxing vacation in Cabo, Mexico, sporting a noticeably lighter hair color. The singer shared a photo on social media this afternoon, accompanied by a playful message addressing the change: “You ask Why? Why not? 😉 change is … Read more

Tonight the Playoff Rounds continue on The Voice. Fans will learn which contestants advance toward the Top 12 during the live broadcast; join our live blog at 8/7c on NBC for real-time updates and reactions. Prepare for the evening with Adam’s The Voice Top 20 Power List, which offers song suggestions, predictions and insight into … Read more

Welcome to night one of Week Two for season 25 of Dancing with the Stars. Tonight was “Ballroom Night,” which meant each of the thirteen couples performed a classic ballroom style—waltz, foxtrot, tango, quickstep or Viennese waltz. The stakes were high: this episode featured the first elimination of the season, and with another episode and … Read more

Phillip Phillips Delays Debut Album Until Early 2013 In a surprise to American Idol fans, winner Phillip Phillips recently told a radio DJ that his debut album will not arrive in time for the holiday season. Instead, Phillips said the record is scheduled for release in January or February of 2013, a departure from the … Read more

TV Stars and Singers React to Amy Winehouse’s Death News of Amy Winehouse’s passing prompted an outpouring of grief from many television talent-show contestants and entertainers. Performers from American Idol, Glee, So You Think You Can Dance and The Voice joined fans around the world in sharing memories, sorrow and admiration for her music and … Read more