Today’s update highlights two notable numbers: 10 and 14. Drake Reaches a Milestone on the Hot 100 Drake has become the first solo male lead artist to achieve two separate songs that each spent ten weeks at number one on the Hot 100 chart. His current single, “God’s Plan,” has reached this ten-week milestone, matching … Read more

TV Ratings Report: Big Bang Theory Leads, American Idol Slips Ahead of Easter TVByTheNumbers reports the latest broadcast ratings for the night, and the overall trend shows viewership down across the board as the calendar moved toward the Easter weekend. With many viewers preparing for holiday plans, several series experienced declines compared with recent weeks. … Read more

Last week, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah ran a themed series it called “Alabama Week.” The sequence was inspired by a New York Times analysis of television viewership following the 2016 presidential election, which suggested The Daily Show ranked among the less-watched programs in certain parts of the country, including Alabama. That finding prompted … Read more

Year-End Billboard Charts Overview Billboard announced last night that this week’s charts are under review due to reporting discrepancies reported by Nielsen Music. While those charts are being examined, here is a concise, organized look at several year-end Billboard charts that include the artists we follow. The lists below focus only on charts where our … Read more

Hey All! Welcome to night one of the two-night season twenty-three finale of Dancing with the Stars. After eleven weeks, more than a hundred routines, and nine eliminations, only four couples remain. Tonight features two rounds: the “Redemption” dances—where couples revisit a previous routine to improve their scores—and the Freestyle round, where anything goes. One … Read more

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