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

Jordin Sparks, ‘Bachelorette’ Stars JoJo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers Launch Channels on Kin’s Network – Digital entertainment network Kin is expanding its portfolio with new lifestyle channels led by three well-known pop-culture figures: singer and actress Jordin Sparks, and reality TV personalities JoJo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers from The Bachelorette. These new creator partnerships reinforce … Read more

American Idol Season 12: How the Hollywood Rounds and Semi-Finals Work The Hollywood Rounds are finished, and American Idol Season 12 moves into a revamped semi-final stage that gives viewers a much closer look at the contestants. This year’s format change means fans will finally see more of the Top 40 performing individually in front … Read more

Here’s the latest twist: instead of a routine episode tonight, ABC has labeled it “Episode 5B” and will air an emotional sit-down between Hannah Brown and Chris Harrison so she can address the controversy surrounding Luke P. According to reports, Hannah—frustrated and confused by recent events—briefly considered quitting the show. That didn’t happen, apparently, but … Read more

Kelly Clarkson Announces First Annual “Miracle on Broadway” Benefit Concert in Nashville Grammy Award winner Kelly Clarkson will headline the inaugural Miracle on Broadway benefit concert at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Saturday, December 20. The event brings together an all‑star roster of friends and fellow artists to perform classic holiday favorites and selections from Clarkson’s … Read more

This week’s Entertainment Weekly runs a feature on American Idol Season 6, calling it perhaps the “weirdest season ever.” The piece, also available online, gathers comments from producers and judges and offers brief profiles of each of the Top 8 contestants. The tone is candid, and the article highlights several points worth noting for fans … Read more

Scotty McCreery is headed to Europe with dates in Germany and the UK, while Matt McAndrew teams up with Slaves in Philadelphia and Maddie Poppe brings her live show to Boston and Washington, DC. Below is a clear, updated reality-star concert schedule covering Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. This guide highlights artists, venues and cities so … Read more

Maksim Chmerkovskiy Reportedly Leaving Dancing with the Stars to Pursue Film and TV Entertainment news outlets are reporting that professional dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy will not return to Dancing with the Stars for the upcoming spring season. Sources indicate Maksim has informed producers of his decision and intends to shift his focus toward opportunities in film … Read more

Don’t Miss Below is a concise schedule of upcoming television appearances and performances featuring familiar faces from American Idol. This list highlights TV interviews, special guest spots, and live concert dates — a handy guide for fans wanting to catch their favorite contestants on screen or on stage. Television Appearances Monday 3/10 – Randy Jackson … Read more

Justin Bieber Charged with Assault in Toronto UPDATE: Toronto Police have released new details regarding an incident on December 30 in which singer Justin Bieber is accused of assaulting a limousine driver. According to the police account, the limousine had picked up six passengers at approximately 2:50 AM. During the ride, a confrontation occurred between … Read more