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
Lena Dunham, the creator and star of HBO’s Girls, served as host for this episode of Saturday Night Live, with musical guests The Nationals. The show also featured surprise cameos from Liam Neeson and Jon Hamm, adding extra star power to an evening of sharp sketches and memorable characters. Cold Open: Obama (featuring Liam Neeson) … Read more
Tony Lucca and Chris Mann arrived at The Voice finale as perceived frontrunners, but when the votes were tallied they finished third and fourth, respectively, behind runner-up Juliet Simms and the surprising winner, Jermaine Paul. Fans and contestants alike wondered what changed between expectations and the final result. The two singers have suggested the public … Read more
Music News Roundup One Direction Announce 10th Anniversary Plans: New Site, Archives and Rarities One Direction have announced plans to mark their 10th anniversary on July 23 with a major digital celebration aimed at longtime fans. The anniversary commemorates the moment Simon Cowell assembled the five solo auditioning contestants into a group during The X … Read more
Jennifer Hudson Nominated for a Golden Globe Golden Globe nominations were announced today, and as widely expected, Jennifer Hudson earned a nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Effie White in the film Dreamgirls. This nomination recognizes Hudson’s powerful vocal and dramatic presence in a role that has already captured attention from critics … Read more
