The new lead for The Bachelor has been announced: airline pilot Peter Weber. ABC revealed the choice during the finale of Bachelor in Paradise, sharing a press statement that recaps how Peter first captured attention on The Bachelorette and explains why he’s now set to search for lasting love as the star of the 24th … Read more

CR: Ray Mickshaw/FOX Friends and colleagues of the late Stephen “tWitch” Boss have pushed back after fellow entertainer Todrick Hall suggested that fallout from the controversy surrounding Ellen DeGeneres and her show’s workplace culture may have contributed to tWitch’s suicide. Todrick made his remarks in an interview with Page Six, prompting a sharp reaction from … Read more

Leah Marlene Adds Maddie Poppe to Homecoming Lineup; Fritz Hager to Open West Coast Dates Leah Marlene has revealed exciting news for fans ahead of her hometown concert in Normal, Illinois: Maddie Poppe will join the bill for the August 27 show at Corn Crib Stadium. The announcement follows Leah’s earlier confirmation that fellow American … Read more

Alexandra Burke confirms engagement to Josh Ginnelly after weeks of speculation Alexandra Burke has finally confirmed she is engaged to her long-term partner Josh Ginnelly. The Strictly Come Dancing star shared a joyful photograph from Paris in which she kisses Ginnelly while holding up her hand to display a sparkling diamond ring, accompanied by the … Read more

Weekend Countdown Highlights — VH1 Top 20 & Rick Dees (07.23.2011) Every weekend brings a fresh round of music countdowns across radio and television. Popular programs such as VH1’s Top 20 Music Video Countdown and syndicated radio shows like Ryan’s American Top 40 and Rick Dees’ Weekly Top 40 give listeners a snapshot of what’s … Read more

Lil Rounds spoke with the press following her elimination from American Idol. In the interview she reflects on standing up for herself, losing favor with the judges, connecting with the audience, and what she learned from the experience. Below are her thoughts in her own words and in clear summary. After her elimination, did she … Read more

Live Concert Recap: Caleb Johnson with KISS, Cassadee Pope, Tori Kelly, Emblem3, and Chase Rice American Idol winner Caleb Johnson continues to serve as the opening act for KISS on their recent dates, reaching solid crowds across several Midwestern venues. At the same time, Country artists and rising pop acts were onstage at Boston’s House … Read more

Coldplay Debuts ‘Magic’ Music Video from New Album Ghost Stories Coldplay has unveiled the official music video for “Magic,” the lead single from their upcoming album, Ghost Stories, which is set to be released on May 19. Fans who pre-order the album on iTunes can download “Magic” immediately. The new video offers a striking visual … Read more

(ABC/Eric McCandless) CALEB KENNEDY This developing story concerns American Idol contestant Caleb Kennedy. Caleb announced on social media that he is leaving the competition after a short video resurfaced online that prompted public outcry. The moment and the resulting reaction have dominated recent coverage of the show. “I am no longer going to be on … Read more

Big Machine Label Group is taking a fresh approach to the debut album from American Idol season 14 winner Nick Fradiani. Rather than relying solely on traditional retail and label channels, they are giving fans a direct way to pre-order the post-Idol release through PledgeMusic, a platform that blends crowdfunding with exclusive fan experiences. Pre-order … Read more