Music and Entertainment News Roundup — August 2016 Hallmark Announces Licensing Agreement with the Country Music Association KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 4, 2016 — Hallmark Cards, Inc. announced a new licensing agreement with the Country Music Association (CMA) that will bring country music into greeting card offerings. Under this agreement, Hallmark will use the CMA … Read more
Nick Fradiani performs at Daryl’s House in Pawling, New York; Lauren Alaina brings her show to Madison, Wisconsin; and Barrett Baber appears in Plano, Texas. Below is a clear, searchable concert schedule for Friday, February 23, with venue information and practical tips for concertgoers. Concert Schedule for February 23 Lauren Alaina with Cole Swindell — … Read more
THE VOICE — Pictured: (l-r) Normani, Kelly Clarkson — (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC) The advisors for The Voice season 17 Battle Rounds have been announced. NBC has confirmed a strong lineup of guest mentors who will guide the coaches and contestants through the competitive Battle Round phase. Here’s a clear, concise look at the advisors … Read more
Happy Labor Day to those who celebrate! Behind the Scenes: Jessica Sanchez Photo Shoot Jessica Sanchez, widely recognized for her remarkable voice as the runner-up on season 11 of American Idol, has shown she’s equally at ease in front of the camera. The half-Filipina singer recently posed for the London-based magazine Fault and will appear … Read more
TV One’s Cleo TV to Air Adrienne Houghton, Jordin Sparks Shows From Kin – In an unconventional licensing move, two digital series created and hosted by well-known influencers are making the jump from online platforms to cable television. Lifestyle media company Kin has reached an agreement with Cleo TV, the TV One-owned cable network that … Read more
Rumors continue to swirl about potential new judges for American Idol, and the latest report suggests the producers have reached out to Kanye West about joining the panel. Entertainment outlet TMZ first reported the contact, and sources close to the show’s production say the conversation has at least sparked Kanye’s interest. According to sources cited … Read more
‘Bachelor’ Stars Ashley Iaconetti & Jared Haibon Announce American Idol Alum to Perform at Their Wedding – Ashley Iaconetti, known for her affection for boy bands and heartfelt moments on reality TV, shared an exciting wedding update with fans. At iHeartRadio’s 102.7 KIIS-FM Wango Tango concert at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, Ashley … Read more
Glee “New Directions” Episode — Spoilers and Recap I just watched a full screener of tomorrow’s Glee episode titled “New Directions” and wrote up explicit spoilers. If you don’t want to know what happens, stop reading now. Overall, this episode is heavy on musical numbers and light on plot development. The Ohio storylines are wrapped … Read more
Carrie Underwood Shares Update on Her Fourth Album Carrie Underwood, the Season 4 American Idol winner, provided fans with a progress update on her fourth studio album via her official fan club forum. The message—shared by a user named Windmills in a recent discussion thread—outlines the current status of recording, the next steps in production, … Read more
Scott MacIntyre Reflects on His American Idol Exit Scott MacIntyre left the American Idol stage confident and unashamed. He insists his performance of “The Search Is Over” was strong and believes the judges should have given him greater credit. In his exit press conference, Scott came across as poised, witty, and thoughtful—answers flowed naturally, and … Read more