NBC has announced a star-studded lineup for its upcoming live musical event Hairspray Live!, with Oscar, Golden Globe, SAG and Grammy Award-winner Jennifer Hudson and multiple Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein taking leading roles. The production reunites producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, whose previous live musical successes for television set high expectations for this new … Read more

Pictured: (l-r) Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Terry Crews, Sofia Vergara, Simon Cowell — (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC) America’s Got Talent Judges Return to Pasadena as Auditions Begin America’s Got Talent has started filming audition episodes at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California. Production is underway and the judges have been sharing behind-the-scenes photos and … Read more

Glee Season 5 Episode 14 Spoilers: The Move to New York, Songs, and Cast Details The 14th episode of Glee Season 5, airing on April 1, marks a major shift in the series as the storyline moves permanently to New York City. Several McKinley graduates are said to relocate to the Big Apple, including Blaine … Read more

Samuel L. Jackson Corrects KTLA Anchor After Case of Mistaken Identity In a memorable interview moment that drew attention for both its frankness and its humor, Samuel L. Jackson sharply corrected a KTLA entertainment anchor who had mistaken him for fellow actor Laurence Fishburne. The exchange—short, pointed and delivered with Jackson’s trademark directness—highlighted how quickly … Read more

David Cook: This Quiet Night — Acoustic EP Cover Revealed Update: This Loud Morning is also available on vinyl; check David Cook’s official music store for current availability and ordering details. Fans of David Cook have reason to celebrate: the official cover for his acoustic EP, This Quiet Night, has been released. This intimate collection … Read more

There was surprisingly little mainstream coverage when a set of alleged tweets attributed to Blake Shelton resurfaced, prompting accusations of racist, homophobic and misogynistic language. Several outlets reported that many of the messages dated back to 2010–2011, before Shelton rose to national prominence as a coach on The Voice. Some reports also suggested that NBC … Read more

American Idol Season 10: Top 13 Gain Official Social Media Accounts Producers of American Idol have expanded the show’s social media presence for Season 10. After allowing a limited level of fan interaction via social networks in Season 9, this season the Top 13 finalists have been assigned official Twitter, Facebook and MySpace accounts. These … Read more

Entertainment Roundup: One Direction Headlines NYE, Justin Bieber at the AMAs, Star Presenters and Kelly Clarkson ONE DIRECTION RETURNS TO HEADLINE BILLBOARD HOLLYWOOD PARTY ON “DICK CLARK’S NEW YEAR’S ROCKIN’ EVE WITH RYAN SEACREST 2016” – One Direction returns for a second consecutive year to headline the Billboard Hollywood Party as part of ABC’s telecast … Read more

Phillip Phillips Shares Preview of New Single “Raging Fire” Artist: Phillip Phillips | Single: “Raging Fire” | Availability: Digital download on March 3 Preview Posted on Instagram Phillip Phillips recently posted a short preview of his upcoming single “Raging Fire” on his Instagram account. The clip offers listeners a first taste of the song and … Read more

Cloris Leachman Dies at 94 Legendary actress Cloris Leachman has died at the age of 94 of natural causes, according to her manager. She leaves behind a long and varied career in film and television, highlighted by an Academy Award and multiple Emmy wins. Summary of Her Passing News outlets reported that Cloris Leachman passed … Read more