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

Mediabase Morning Milestones — May Chart Update There are six Mediabase Morning Milestones reported this Monday morning, representing four different televised singing competitions, plus the missing Billboard post from Friday. This summary highlights new debuts, notable moves across multiple radio formats, and the weekly chart context for these artists and songs. Key Debuts and Cross-Format … Read more

photo credit: abc/cma The Country Music Association Reveals First Performers for The 55th Annual CMA Awards The Country Music Association has revealed the first wave of performers slated for The 55th Annual CMA Awards. The lineup highlights a mix of established superstars and rising country acts, with live performances scheduled from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The … Read more

American Idol: Next Week’s Theme — Contestants Sing Songs by Their Own Idols FOX has released details for next week’s American Idol performances: the remaining contestants will tackle songs by the artists who inspired them. The “sing your idol’s songs” theme gives each finalist the chance to honor a personal musical influence while delivering material … Read more

The Wiz Live! Ratings: Strong Performance, Falls Short of Sound of Music Live NBC’s live musical event The Wiz Live! delivered a notable ratings performance on Thursday night, outperforming last year’s Peter Pan Live! while falling short of the audience drawn by 2013’s The Sound of Music Live. The Wiz Live! averaged a 3.3 rating … Read more

We took a close look at the iTunes chart and combined those results with our audience poll to assess the Top 8 on The Voice Season 8. Below you’ll find the latest iTunes placements, fan-favorite results from our poll, team standings, and my prediction for which contestants may leave the competition this week. The Voice … Read more