19 Recordings is staging two high-profile showcases in Nashville at the end of July, spotlighting several recent American Idol contestants. The label takeover events bring together alumni from multiple seasons to perform and preview new music, offering a concentrated look at the artists 19R and its partners are developing. UPDATE: Additional showcase at the Hutton … Read more

Big Brother Episode Recap: Dual Heads of Household and a Tense Battle of the Block This episode of Big Brother moved at a measured pace, focusing on strategy, emotional moments, and a surprise outcome from a tiebreaker that left two houseguests sharing Head of Household power for the week. While the hour lacked explosive blindsides, … Read more

HBO and Starbucks to Salute Veterans with Concert Starring Eminem, Rihanna, Carrie Underwood & More HBO and Starbucks are partnering to honor military veterans with a large-scale benefit concert titled “Concert for Valor,” set to take place on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The live event will bring together an eclectic lineup of headline … Read more

Monday Morning Radio Chart Highlights Several notable moves across Pop, HAC, AC, Rhythmic, Country and UAC radio formats this Monday morning — with multiple milestones coming from artists who rose to fame on X-Factor (US). Top News and Key Movers Camila Cabello’s collaboration with Shawn Mendes, “Señorita,” remains at the summit of the Pop radio … Read more

Taylor Hicks Interview: Broadway, Touring, New Music and More Season 5 American Idol winner Taylor Hicks recently spoke about his life after Idol as he prepared to begin a cross-country tour. Since winning in 2006, Taylor has stayed busy: after the Idol tour and his debut self-titled album, he headlined his own tour, spent nearly … Read more

Phillip Phillips Reveals Tracklist for Debut Album “The World From the Side of the Moon” Phillip Phillips has shared the official track listing for his debut album, The World From the Side of the Moon, confirming the set will be released on November 19. The announcement, made via social media, outlines several different editions: a … Read more

Kimberley Locke Releases Second Album “Based on a True Story” Kimberley Locke’s second studio album, Based on a True Story, is released today. The album marks a continued evolution in Locke’s sound, blending adult contemporary warmth with polished pop production. Lead single “Change” is gaining traction, currently sitting at #12 on the Billboard Hot Adult … Read more

Country music superstar and Season 4 Idol champion Carrie Underwood surprised and delighted fans on September 1, 2014, when she and her husband, former NHL player Mike Fisher, used Twitter to announce that they are expecting their first child. The announcement was playful and family-focused, featuring their two dogs, Ace and Penny, and arriving on … Read more

REMINDER: NO SPOILERS IN COMMENTS! Thank you 🙂 Tonight’s episode felt unusually packed, as if the producers had squeezed an entire week’s worth of auditions into a single hour. For weeks the audition episodes have had a scattered, almost random feel—understandable given that the Hollywood Rounds, which usually air months later, happened concurrently with the … Read more

Tonight on TV: So You Think You Can Dance Finale, Big Brother Update, America’s Got Talent Results, Jena Irene in Bay City, and Ruben Studdard’s Documentary Project Tonight’s broadcast schedule delivers a mix of competition finales, reality show drama, and music-focused events. If you’re planning your viewing, here’s a clear rundown of what’s airing, who’s … Read more