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

Five notable milestones headline this week’s Monday Mediabase Report, highlighting movement across multiple radio formats and the Billboard 200. From breakthrough entries on Christian Adult Contemporary charts to major album debuts, this summary captures the key chart shifts radio and album trackers are watching. On the Christian Adult Contemporary (CAC) chart, three important moves stand … Read more

Weekly Music Roundup: Numbers to Know — 9 and 15.3M This week’s chart storylines revolve around the numbers 9 and 15.3 million. Sia continues her strong run at the summit of the Billboard Hot 100 with “Cheap Thrills,” while Major Lazer lands a powerful new entry with “Cold Water,” featuring Justin Bieber and MØ. The … Read more