Reality Star Concert Roundup: Tuesday, November 13 and Wednesday, November 14 This week’s concert calendar spotlights a number of performers who rose to prominence through televised competitions and reality programming, plus established bands and ensembles. If you’re planning to attend one of these shows in mid-November, below is a clear, easy-to-scan schedule listing the artist, … Read more
Entertainment Roundup: Ruben Studdard Joins American Idol Zoom Auditions; AXS TV, Tamyra Gray, Maddie Zahm and Chrissy Teigen News Ruben Studdard to Join “American Idol” Zoom Auditions in Alabama Ruben Studdard, the Alabama native and Season 2 winner of American Idol, will participate in the show’s virtual audition process on August 15. Studdard, who lives … Read more
Jennifer Hudson is stepping into daytime television as the host of a new talk show. The American Idol alum and former coach on The Voice will lead The Jennifer Hudson Show, set to air on Fox Television Stations this fall. Variety reports that the one-hour afternoon program is positioned by Warner Bros. Television to become … Read more
Host Evan Farmer welcomes Lauren Alaina to this week’s CMT Top 20 Countdown. The episode premieres tomorrow (9/16) at 11:00 a.m. ET/PT, with repeats on 9/17 at 11:00 a.m. ET/PT and 9/18 at 11:38 a.m. ET/PT. When worlds collide: Blake Lewis recently met Glee stars Diana Agron and Naya Rivera. In a playful exchange on … Read more
Adam Lambert continues his tour in Japan, Casey Abrams performs in West Hollywood, Sawyer Fredericks appears in San Francisco, and Joshua Davis takes the stage at the famed Club Passim in Cambridge, MA. Music fans around the country can look forward to a variety of live shows on January 15, featuring established artists and rising … Read more
American Idol Top 9: An Evening with Kelly Clarkson — Song Choices and Preview This week’s American Idol episode centers on a special theme: “An Evening with Kelly Clarkson.” The season 1 winner returns to mentor the remaining Top 9 contestants and to perform her hit “Heartbeat Song.” As a former Idol champion and a … Read more
Season 7 American Idol alum Michael Johns has his long-awaited post-Idol debut album, Hold Back My Heart, set to drop tomorrow. The record marks his official studio debut since appearing on the show, and it arrives with a clearer artistic identity and a focus on singer-driven pop-rock and heartfelt balladry. For fans who followed his … Read more
Jennifer Hudson Announces Third Studio Album “JHUD” Jennifer Hudson, the acclaimed singer and actress who rose to national prominence as a contestant on American Idol Season 3, has revealed the title of her long-awaited third studio album. Hudson confirmed the album will be called JHUD, a name drawn from the affectionate nickname her fans have … Read more
Billboard Chart Highlights — Selected Weekly Summary This week’s selected Billboard highlights feature several strong performances across multiple charts. Kelly Clarkson leads the pack with her album Piece by Piece claiming the top position on five separate charts. Carly Rae Jepsen scores a major social-media-driven milestone, while Lindsey Stirling and Carrie Underwood continue long-running runs … Read more
TV Ratings Report: American Country Awards Climbs, The Sing Off Slides Ratings for the evening come from TVByTheNumbers. The night’s big winner was Fox’s 2nd Annual American Country Awards, which posted a notable gain compared with last year. Conversely, NBC’s holiday special of The Sing Off underperformed, and NBC’s newsmagazine Rock Center slipped to a … Read more