Hometown celeb and TV soundtrack mainstay join forces to support KC charity at free concert – The familiar sound of seasonal bell ringers will be replaced by live music this Friday in Kansas City’s Power & Light District. The Fray and American Idol winner David Cook will headline “Rock the Red Kettle,” a free benefit … Read more
Radar Online reports that Jennifer Lopez has reportedly taken the initiative to reopen discussions about returning to the American Idol judges’ panel. According to those same reports, it was Lopez—through her management—who first contacted FOX to express interest in coming back to the show, potentially as part of next year’s lineup. Sources told Radar Online … Read more
Billboard has confirmed what many American Idol viewers have feared: the show’s traditional summer tour will not take place during the fifteenth and final season. CORE Media, the company that owns 19 Entertainment, issued a statement explaining the decision and framing the finale as a celebration of the show’s legacy. The American Idol Live Tour … Read more
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