Weekly Chart Update — Selected Artists and Their Current Positions Below is a curated summary of recent chart placements for a selection of artists and songs. Positions include current ranking followed by the previous week’s position in parentheses when available. Abbreviations used include Hot 100, BB200 (Billboard 200), AC (Adult Contemporary), HAC (Hot Adult Contemporary), … Read more
American Idol finished the week of April 23 as the second-highest rated broadcast, trailing only The Big Bang Theory. During the special Disney-themed episode — broadcast live coast to coast — American Idol earned a 1.9 rating in the key adults 18-49 demographic. That Disney night performance placed the show behind the lone series that … Read more
Reality Star Concert Schedule — August 7, 2017 On Monday, August 7, 2017, a string of live performances by well-known reality show performers takes place across the country. Fans in California, Tennessee, and Kentucky can enjoy live sets at three distinct venues: the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, the Mercy Lounge in Nashville, and … Read more
I waited to post the final ratings until the complete numbers were released, since last night’s schedule was disrupted by both football and the breaking events in Ferguson. Those interruptions produced a few adjustments in the final, overnight ratings, and the updated results reveal a tight race in the key 18–49 demo between two of … Read more
My Experience at X Factor UK Auditions — Wembley Arena On Wednesday, July 15, I attended a live taping of the X Factor UK auditions at Wembley Arena in London. It was an entertaining and eye-opening evening that gave me a strong sense of how much work goes into producing a television audition show. Between … Read more
Reality show stars hit stages around the world on 9/9/15, bringing a mix of hometown energy and international dates. Fans can catch a range of performances from established rock and pop acts to intimate benefit shows. Below is a clear, up-to-date concert schedule for the day, followed by brief, practical notes on what to expect … Read more
Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Seal has been cast as Pontius Pilate in the live television musical event The Passion, joining a star-studded ensemble that includes Chris Daughtry, Prince Royce and Trisha Yearwood. The two-hour production will air live from New Orleans on Palm Sunday, March 20, from 8:00 to 10:00 PM ET (PT tape-delayed) … Read more
(ABC/Eric McCandless) ALYSSA WRAY American Idol Top 10 finalist Alyssa Wray has taken on a new stage role. The powerful-voiced performer is starring in Jason Robert Brown’s Songs for a New World at The Gateway Performing Arts Center in Bellport, New York. Songs for a New World, written and composed by Tony Award winner Jason … Read more
What’s Next for Ryan Seacrest and American Idol? A recent analysis in Variety highlighted an important milestone: Ryan Seacrest’s contract to host American Idol expires at the end of the year, and his deal with NBC also runs out by the end of 2014. Given Idol’s declining ratings and ongoing changes to the judging panel, … Read more
More Survivor Spoilers! If you missed the earlier reports, the Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen X cast was revealed ahead of the spring season, and the Kaoh Rong finale has already aired. Season 33 filmed in Fiji earlier this year. Now there’s fresh casting news for the next all-star edition: Season 34. InsideSurvivor is the outlet … Read more