I’m starting to get tired of these audition episodes, and I suspect the battle rounds will wear on me even faster. Still, there were some standout performances tonight worth mentioning. The best singers this episode were Charlotte Sometimes, whose arresting alto stood out, and Jamie Lono, the sandwich-shop singer with a soulful, powerful tone. Mathai … Read more

TV Ratings Report: Duets Hits Series Low The ratings are in from TVByTheNumbers, and the latest Thursday night broadcast numbers show notable shifts across network programming. Most prominently, ABC’s Duets dropped to a new series low with a 1.0 rating, down from the 1.2 posted for the Wednesday, June 21 episode (which ran 90 minutes). … Read more

Pictured (L-R): Joe Hunter, Thomas Krottinger, Eva Erickson, Star Toomey, Shauhin Davari, and Bianca Roses. — Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2024 Survivor 48 Live Recap: Tribal Tension, Hidden Idols, and a Blindside A new episode of Survivor aired tonight on CBS. This recap summarizes the key moments from the camps, advantages discovered, the immunity challenge, and … Read more

(ABC/John Fleenor) LIONEL RICHIE, RYAN SEACREST, KATY PERRY, LUKE BRYAN Judge Katy Perry hinted at a “major twist” in a recent promo, sparking renewed speculation about changes to American Idol’s format this season. One popular theory suggests the possible return of standalone results shows — a welcome development for viewers and contestants alike, since finalists … Read more

89th Academy Awards Highlights: Performances, Memorable Moments, and the Best Picture Mix-Up The 89th Academy Awards aired Sunday night (2/26) on ABC, delivering a night of music, emotion, and an unforgettable on-stage mishap. For a full list of winners and more video highlights, see the winners list linked below. Click here for ALL the winners … Read more

Tis The Season… iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2013 Tour Announced The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2013 Tour has been announced, bringing the holiday music tradition to multiple cities across the United States. The annual event, tied to the iHeartRadio platform, celebrates the season with a lineup of popular artists performing in Los Angeles, Dallas, Philadelphia, Seattle, Chicago, … Read more

It’s April 1st, and according to a late-evening report by Dan Wootton of The Sun, the judging panel for X Factor UK looks set for a major shake-up: at least one new judge is expected, and possibly as many as three. Wootton’s piece says Nicole Scherzinger will not return to the panel, and that original … Read more

Weekly Album Chart Report — Chart Date 03/05/2012 With 40.05% of the reporting complete, this week’s album chart brings a familiar snapshot: the same top four artists as last week, led by Adele. Her album 21 remains at number one, a run that marks what will be her 23rd week at the summit of the … Read more

The concept of pairing American Idol alumni with current contestants is appealing in theory. Bringing back former winners and standout performers to mentor or duet with newcomers can create memorable television and showcase how much the contestants have grown. However, when the format sends in veteran alums to perform songs they already know while contestants … Read more

Weekly Album Chart Report — Week of January 13, 2014 With 68.46% of reporting stores in, the Frozen soundtrack remains at the top of this week’s album chart. The soundtrack leads the list with 58,048 in reported sales, holding strong to claim a second consecutive week at number one. Beyoncé follows in second place with … Read more