As chart season continues, here is a concise, SEO-friendly summary of this week’s Billboard placements for notable American Idol and America’s Got Talent alumni. Below you’ll find the latest positions across the Billboard 200, genre-specific album and song charts, digital and airplay rankings, and other key listings. These weekly figures reflect movements up or down … Read more

Chris Daughtry’s Debut Album “Daughtry” Draws Strong Early Sales Forecasts More on Daughtry Chris Daughtry’s self-titled debut album, DAUGHTRY, is generating notable buzz before and during its release. Industry tracker Hits Daily Double has issued a forecast that first-week sales could land in the neighborhood of 270,000 units, which—if accurate—would mark one of the strongest … Read more

The Glee Project Recap: Theatricality Challenge with Grant Gustin Tonight’s episode centers on the theme of theatricality as the remaining eight contenders compete for a spot on Glee. Guest mentor Grant Gustin joins the show to guide the group through heightened performance choices and character work. The homework assignment is “I Hope I Get It” … Read more

Kelly Clarkson and her fiancé, Brandon Blackstock, are reportedly planning to marry on October 20, according to a report from RadarOnline that says it has obtained a copy of the couple’s “Save the Date” notice. The announcement, if accurate, signals a fall celebration set in Tennessee — a season and setting that promise picturesque autumn … Read more

Indictment in Haley Reinhart bar brawl – Prosecutors announced on Thursday that a Palatine man has been indicted in connection with a violent altercation last month at the Lamplighter Inn Tavern & Grille in Palatine. Adam Sobanski, 32, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery, a felony that can carry a prison term of … Read more

CMT Awards: Kree Harrison and Cassadee Pope to Perform on Nationwide Insurance Stage CMT announced today that Kree Harrison, the runner-up from American Idol Season 12, and Cassadee Pope, the Season 3 winner of The Voice, will perform on the Nationwide Insurance Stage during the 2013 CMT Music Awards on Wednesday, June 5. These appearances … Read more

The Voice returns to NBC with Season 14 Blind Auditions continuing on night two, airing tonight, Feb. 27 at 8:00 p.m. ET. This episode is a one-hour installment, which means fewer contestants advance to the teams than on a typical two-hour premiere. Producers and viewers saw just five performers earn spots on a coach’s team … Read more

The Voice Ratings Slip on Halloween Night as Broadcast Viewership Ticks Down On Halloween night, The Voice saw a notable decline in its key demographic performance, with NBC posting a 2.0 rating in the 18–49 demo and an estimated 9.26 million viewers. That represents a drop compared with the previous week’s performance, underscoring that holiday … Read more

Allison Iraheta’s 18th Birthday: Paparazzi Catch David Cook, Kris Allen and More Fans and paparazzi gathered outside a restaurant where Allison Iraheta celebrated her 18th birthday, capturing several familiar faces on camera. Among those leaving the venue were former American Idol winner David Cook, his brother Andrew Cook, fellow Idol finalist Kris Allen, and the … Read more

October 6, 2014 Concert Schedule Daughtry kicks off an international leg of their tour tonight in Germany. This European and Asian itinerary will eventually bring the band to additional stops including Sweden, the United Kingdom, Singapore and Japan. Fans attending tonight’s performance can expect a full live set and the energy typical of the group’s … Read more