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

Pictured: (l-r) Nick Jonas, Blake Shelton — (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC) The Voice held steady in the key 18-49 demographic for its March 9 broadcast. The show’s “Blind Auditions” part 4 posted a 0.9 rating in that advertiser-coveted demo, a small decline of just one-tenth of a point compared with the previous Monday’s extended two-hour … Read more

The Sing-Off: “Guilty Pleasures” — Song List and Live Blog Preview Entertainment Weekly has posted this week’s The Sing-Off song spoilers. Tonight’s episode centers on the theme “Guilty Pleasures,” a concept that can mean different things to different listeners: nostalgic pop hits, upbeat dance anthems, or tracks people secretly love to sing along to. I’ll … Read more

Concert Schedule — Friday, August 4, 2017 This Friday brings a busy slate of live performances from several artists with reality‑show roots alongside established touring acts. From intimate club shows to festival stages and amphitheaters, the lineup spans multiple genres and cities. Below is the curated concert schedule for August 4, 2017, listing artist, venue … Read more

Alisan Porter, the winner of season 10 of The Voice, returned to the show’s stage on Tuesday night (May 2) to perform her new single, “Deep Water.” The appearance marked a homecoming of sorts for the singer and songwriter, who is preparing to release an EP titled I Come In Pieces later this summer. Prior … Read more

Adam Lambert Visits “Watch What Happens Live” to Promote Queen Tour Singer Adam Lambert, known to many from his American Idol days, appeared on Bravo TV’s Watch What Happens Live to promote his upcoming North American tour with Queen. The episode featured a lively half-hour segment in which Lambert and fellow guest Chrissy Metz engaged … Read more

Jessica Sanchez Joins EDM Producer Zed on New Track “Hourglass” Jessica Sanchez, best known as the runner-up on American Idol Season 11 and for memorable television appearances, is featured on a new collaboration with EDM producer Zed. The track, titled “Hourglass,” appears on Zed’s recently released iTunes Sessions collection, which was made available today. This … Read more