American Idol Season 11: Schedule and Format Through March Below is the confirmed schedule and format overview for American Idol’s 11th season through March, when the first week of finals begins. The show retains the familiar structure from the previous season: extensive auditions, Hollywood rounds, a performance challenge, and sudden-death semifinals leading into the live … Read more

Scotty McCreery continues to lead the Country Album Sales chart for a second consecutive week with Seasons Change. The record also sits at number three on Top Country Albums, the combined chart, while his single “Five More Minutes” remains atop the Country Recurrent Airplay chart for the second week as well. Below is a roundup … Read more

David Foster Hosts Tribute Concert in Los Angeles to Honor Michael Johns On the evening of September 23, producer David Foster hosted a tribute concert in Los Angeles to honor the memory of Michael Johns, the 35-year-old singer who rose to fame on Season 7 of American Idol and who passed away suddenly last month. … Read more

The summer concert season keeps rolling as many beloved singing-show alums take to stages across the country. Below is the curated concert schedule for Thursday, July 15 through Wednesday, July 21, highlighting where you can catch these performers this week. The listings include a mix of intimate club appearances, fairgrounds shows, festivals, and notable venues … Read more

When Kelly Clarkson announced a Today Show appearance scheduled for September 8, fans immediately began to speculate that the original American Idol winner might use the high-profile morning program to debut new music. That buzz intensified when Clarkson posted a short tease on social media: a 15-second clip marked with the date “September 7.” Shortly … Read more

Kelly Clarkson announced the gender of her second child in an Instagram post, sharing a sweet photo of her daughter, River Rose, alongside the news. The singer wrote, “In other news, River’s gonna have a little baby brother 🙂 #itsaboy We’re so excited!” The brief, joyful message confirmed that Clarkson and her husband, Brandon Blackstock, … Read more

We’re Attending the American Idol Tour Press Junket — Help Us Ask the Top 10! I’m incredibly excited to share that, for the first time ever, we’ve been invited to participate in the American Idol tour press junket. It all happens tomorrow morning, and we’ll be on-site representing our readers as we speak with the … Read more

BET Awards 2014 — Winners and Highlights The BET Awards 2014 aired live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles and celebrated achievements across music, film, television and sports. The ceremony featured standout performances, including a set by American Idol season 3 alum Jennifer Hudson, and a surprise appearance by Nicki Minaj alongside American Idol … Read more

This afternoon, X Factor season 2 winner Tate Stevens spoke with reporters via satellite, reflecting on his journey through the competition and outlining his plans for the months ahead. He shared thoughts on key performances, mentorship, songwriting goals and family life, and revealed his intention to contribute substantially to his debut album. Did you ever … Read more

Reports emerged today that a confrontation between Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey disrupted the American Idol auditions in Charlotte, North Carolina. According to multiple sources, the exchange was heated enough that producers ended the day’s auditions early to defuse the situation and allow the judges to cool off. The episode has sparked widespread attention and … Read more